While live performance is returning, travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic mean virtually no international artists will tour here. Will we seize the chance to create a greater space for Indigenous, female and ethnically diverse voices to speak to us about Australia today?

Metro Arts Creative Director and CEO Jo Thomas introduces us to the exciting, purpose-built venue, which will host several Brisbane Festival events.

Louise Bezzina has recast her first program for Brisbane Festival to focus on local voices and outdoor events.

Queensland Theatre and Brisbane Festival are to stage a theatrical adaptation in September 2020, directed by Sam Strong.

The internationally renowned recorder virtuoso has won the $60,000 Individual Award at the 2018 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards.

Louise Bezzina will mark her final festival as Artistic Director with a monumental performance of Verdi’s Requiem, a drive-in dance work, a ship that doubles as a musical instrument – and 180 fitness balls on the beach.

Bleach* Festival’s Louise Bezzina will take the reins in Brisbane, presenting her first festival in 2020.

The Gold Coast contemporary arts extravaganza mingles sport and arts in this year’s festival, says AD Louise Bezzina. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in