10 Minute Dance Parties

Illuminate Adelaide: 10 Minute Dance Parties

Base Camp Lot Fourteen, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Welcome to the fastest dance session of your life where your time starts…NOW! Enjoy a celebration of art, colour, costume, and community in this all-ages party with only one catch: you only have 10 minutes to dance! There will be world record attempts, move competitions, dedications, interpretations, and ventures into the unknown.…
Toy Story in Concert

Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Toy Story in Concert

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Ever wonder what toys do when people aren't around? Toy Story answers that question with a fantastic fun-filled journey, viewed mostly through the eyes of two rival toys – Woody, the lanky, likable cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear, the fearless space ranger.  Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until…

Duco Events: SYNTHONY No.5

Margaret Court Arena Olympic Blvd,, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
An orchestra like no other! Brand new show - Volvo Presents: SYNTHONY NO.5 A breathtaking fusion of electronic dance music and live orchestra with guest vocalists, instrumentalists, DJ's and immersive visuals. The greatest dance anthems of the last 30 years like you’ve never heard before. Conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams New set…
Big Name, No Blankets

Ilbijerri Theatre Company: Big Name, No Blankets

Araluen Arts Centre 61 Larapinta Dr, Araluen, NT, Australia
Big Name, No Blankets celebrates the phenomenal journey of Sammy Tjapanangka Butcher, a founding member of iconic group, Warumpi Band, in an epic rock 'n' roll theatre show. Celebrated for bringing First Peoples culture to the world, Warumpi Band were the fi rst to record music in Aboriginal language, singing…
Editor's Choice Dear Son

Queensland Theatre: Dear Son

Bille Brown Theatre 78 Montague Rd, South Brisbane, QLD
Author Thomas Mayo, a proud Torres Strait Islander man, invited 12 Indigenous men, including Troy Cassar-Daly, Blak Douglas, Stan Grant and Johnny Liddle, to write a letter to their son, father or nephew. The heartfelt reflections were published in Mayo’s 2021 book Dear Son, which has now been adapted for…

Frontier Touring: Katie Noonan – Jeff Buckley’s Grace

HOTA 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia
Frontier Touring is delighted to announce five-time ARIA award-winning artist Katie Noonan will embark on a 20-date headline tour across Australia, performing the works of Jeff Buckley’s iconic album Grace. Celebrating one of music’s most notable albums, Katie will take her mind-blowing live show across metro and regional areas of…
Kew Court House Live

Boroondara Arts: Baker Moran West

Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
Travel across the seas to Ireland as Baker Moran West bring their favourite Celtic repertoire to Kew Court House. Firm friends for many years, these three musicians join forces in this new group bringing their favourite Irish folk song to the stage. Baker Moran West is Ewen Baker, Dan West…

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Long Table Lunch

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
Join us for the AFCM 2025 Long Table Lunch in the AFCM Festival Garden, located in the forecourt of the Townsville Civic Theatre. Kick off the Festival with delicious food, and good company, featuring music from the Andromeda Quartet. Enjoy a two-course meal with a glass of wine or soft drink included,…

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Opening Night Concert – Reawaken!

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
Welcome to the AFCM 2025 Opening Night Concert – Reawaken! Featuring Artistic Director Jack Liebeck and many of the stellar Festival artists, including UK soprano Carolyn Sampson and the Australian String Quartet, tonight’s Opening Night sees the Festival bloom with a celebration of the greatest music.
AFCM Concert Conversations

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Concerto Conversations

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
AFCM Concert Conversations offer an engaging start to the day, beginning with Artistic Director Jack Liebeck in conversation with visiting Festival musicians, exploring various personal and professional aspects of their lives. This is followed by a 45-minute performance, with tea and coffee served beforehand.

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: Children’s Concert

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
Join us for the free AFCM Children’s Concert in the AFCM Festival Garden—a fun-filled, family-friendly experience featuring world-class Festival Artists. With music that delights and entertains, it’s the perfect way to introduce kids and families to the joy of live performance.
AFCM Illuminates

Australian Festival of Chamber Music: The Shortest History of Music with Andrew Ford – Part 1

Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville, QLD, Australia
Today, award-winning broadcaster and composer Andrew Ford takes you on a lively journey through thousands of years of music. In The Shortest History of Music, Part 1, he asks how music began and evolved, and shows how it has always occupied the most private and public parts of our lives.…

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