Arts and Culture
A caravan trip to remember: theatre review
Six people shut in the claustrophobic confines of a caravan’s aluminium panels for two weeks is the ultimate recipe for drama – and hilarity too.
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Arts and Culture
No more heroes, just bulldozers: ex-Stranglers man is back
When former Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell takes the stage at The Crowbar on June 14, he returns to a city where a rock gig once ended in a police raid.
Arts and Culture
2026 art show to top $2.5 million in charity funding
Queensland’s preeminent art awards, the Brisbane Rotary Art Show, will once again support local charities while providing a tremendous platform for artists.
Arts and Culture
Don’t sand the Valley smooth
Recently departed QMusic CEO Kris Stewart reflects on what the Valley needs – including attention on the daytime economy and some “serious conversations”.
Arts and Culture
From a bakery to Bob Dylan – top gong for Tivoli
Dave Sleswick doesn’t see the Tivoli’s recent award as a trophy for the mantelpiece; he views it as a tactical advantage in the “industry of human happiness”.
Arts and Culture
Resisting political apathy, striving for progress
I’m curious about people who say they don’t watch the news. When I ask why, the answers are usually the same: they don’t trust the source, or they find it too depressing.
Arts and Culture
The queen of Queen Street Mall
Beloved street performer and Brisbane native, Merilee Ettia, returns to Queen Street mall this month with her new show Busking in Glory.
Arts and Culture
Valley’s own global DJ-turned-producer joins walk of fame
The name of New Farm pop export Young Franco – now touring globally – has been cast in bronze on the streets where he first started gigging.
Arts and Culture
Three Little Words review: a drama of ruptured relationships
Described as “a wickedly smart comedy”, Three Little Words by Joanna Murray-Smith in Ad Astra’s intimate Pluto theatre provided much more than a good laugh.
Arts and Culture
Celebrate the Valley’s live music heritage this May
Flip through thousands of vinyls, enjoy DJs spinning records, hear from a seminal Brissie muso, and be regaled by tales of Fortitude Valley’s music history.