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QPAC

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 136246

Address: Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Cnr Grey St and Melbourne St, South Brisbane 4101 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.qpac.com.au/

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25.01.2022 NEWS ALERT Youve seen him on The Graham Norton Show, but this September the much-loved cheeky chat show host Graham Norton is stepping off the TV screen to bring you an online stream, broadcast live from the UK in conversation with writer Elizabeth Day. Discussing his life, career, and the inspiration behind his new novel, Home Stretch dont miss A live stream with Graham Norton! Tickets available here: atqp.ac/ALGN

25.01.2022 Did you tune in to music legends Sarah McLeod, James Reyne, Mark Seymour and Mark Williams tribute to Dragon, singing April Sun in Cuba on the latest episode of The Sound? You can catch two of these superstars, James Reyne and Mark Seymour, LIVE in our Concert Hall next year! Tickets https://atqp.ac/jrms

24.01.2022 Enjoy this gorgeous album of images featuring Queensland Symphony Orchestra taken by Peter Wallis during their concerts at QPAC over the weekend. Limelight gives Beethoven's Emperor five stars. "The trumpets blared and the timpani boomed towards the spectacular finale, with six blaring trombones surrounding the organist hovering above the orchestra. It was a monumental and memorable musical climax, in defiance to the seven long months of silence of QSO’s 2020 season."

24.01.2022 Did you know that yesterday was Roald Dahls birthday? The British novelist was born in 1916 but his fun stories live on. Heres a look back at when shake & stir theatre co brought Georges Marvellous Medicine to life on our stage at QPAC. What Roald Dahl book is your favourite?

24.01.2022 In past months, weve seen Luke Volker at the piano accompanying the various stars of our digital stage... But in Opera Queenslands most recent Aria A Day hes front and centre, performing Will You Love Me Tomorrow by the incomparable Carole King and Gerry Goffin.

23.01.2022 Learn more about what goes on behind the scenes with Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and Tim Corkeron.

23.01.2022 We know youve loved Vika & Lindas Sunday Sing Song sessions, so how fantastic is it that they turned the idea into their new album! Sunday (The Gospel According To Iso) is an inspired album of gospel songs created during lockdown. More details here: https://smarturl.it/vlsundaybloodlines

20.01.2022 In support of the theatre industry, heres an original piece featuring some of our theatre talents, including Ainsley Melham, Jemma Rix, Tim Timomatic Omaji, Ruva Ngwenya, David Harris, Arielle Jacobs and Laura Murphy. They are joined by 100 singers and dancers to boost spirits and also raise funds for the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and entertainment benevolent funds across Australia. Here at QPAC we are grateful for the support weve already received with people returning to our theatres, booking tickets and buying gift vouchers.

19.01.2022 Food lovers rejoice! She was in our Concert Hall just last year, now internationally renowned food writer and TV cook Nigella Lawson brings you an exclusive online stream in celebration of her new book Cook, Eat, Repeat. Sit down with Nigella as she shares the rhythms and rituals of her kitchen from Thursday 5 November 2020, 6pm. Available on-demand up to 48 hours post-event. Tickets atqp.ac/ALSNL

19.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day and #ThrowbackThursday so we thought this song from Muriels Wedding The Musical which played its Queensland premiere season at QPAC in 2019 was a perfect reminder of the importance of friendship for our mental wellbeing. Check out the two talented stars Natalie Abbott and Stefanie Jones performing this amazing song on The Morning Show.

19.01.2022 She may have been runner up on The Masked Singer Australia, but Brissy music royalty Kate Miller-Heidke is still a winner to us! This last performance was a dead give away on who was behind the mask. Did you think the Bushranger robbed this Queen of her crown?

18.01.2022 Who recognises this iconic Brisbane location? Lions fans - enjoy this gorgeous clip of Queensland Symphony Orchestra performing the Brisbane Lions team anthem out in the wild!

17.01.2022 "Everyone was good, delivered in short doses and they kept the best for last - beatboxer Tom Thum, an international superstar who has been trapped at home in Brisbane these past months and is now starting to perform in public." Phil Brown - Courier Mail The cabaret style return to the Cremorne Theatre at QPAC leaves audiences wanting more. These shows are sold out but keep an eye on the QPAC website for upcoming events.

17.01.2022 Two bestselling authors, one live stream event. Join master storyteller Ian Rankin, in conversation with Irish novelist Marian Keyes, as they celebrate the publication of his newest installment in the legendary John Rebus detective series A Song for the Dark Times. Stream is available on demand for 48 hours following the event. Tickets atqp.ac/rankey

16.01.2022 Tune in as our QPAC Executive Producer Nadine McDonald-Dowd joins the line-up of artists and creators in the next APAM - Australian Performing Arts Market Wire conversation tomorrow 16 September at 2pm! Register now through APAMs website: https://lnkd.in/gSWqfvU

15.01.2022 We cant wait until Urzila Carlson is throwing similar hard-hitting questions around our QPAC dressing rooms next year. Dont miss her in our Concert Hall atqp.ac/token

15.01.2022 Hey, Hey, did you know it was on September 8 in 1965 that a small ad in New Yorks Daily Variety resulted in The Monkees television show. It was an instant success, and lead to them becoming bona fide rock stars. Mike Nesmith and Micky Dolenz played at QPAC last year, and the reviews cited their version of this song was a standout. Which of their songs is your favourite?

15.01.2022 Lighten Up tomorrow night with Queensland Theatres Play Club. This is a free event however bookings are essential: https://bit.ly/QualityTimeWithQT

14.01.2022 I am woman hear me roar! Some of our most loved artists are coming together in numbers too big to ignore to pay tribute to the incredible Helen Reddy at the 2020 ARIA Awards. Featuring leads and a chorus of some of the most inspiring artists to grace our QPAC stage including Kate Ceberano, Christine Anu, Marcia Hines, Kate Miller-Heidke, Missy Higgins, Mo’Ju, Katie Noonan and more - don't miss this epic performance during the ARIA Awards from 7:30pm on 25 November 2020. Watch on Channel 9 and via the ARIA official YouTube.

14.01.2022 Not sure about you guys, but we certainly havent lost that loving feeling for Marty Rhone! Here he is with another Bedtime Ballad Youve Lost That Loving Feeling by The Righteous Brothers. See Marty LIVE in our Concert Hall next year atqp.ac/2B3HZ0l

14.01.2022 Bluesday Wednesday doesnt have the same ring to it, but we cant not share Casey Donovan!

12.01.2022 What happens when you combine poetry, an orchestra, and - master of musical improvisation - the incomparable Ben Folds? Youre about to find out! Enjoy this spontaneous collaboration between Ben and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

11.01.2022 Ben Folds and Tim Minchin... name a more iconic duo, well wait. Make sure you tune in to these two legends as they go live on the Vulture Instagram for the Two Friends series at 10am! www.instagram.com/vulture/

10.01.2022 Have you seen the great article with fab pic by photographer Lachie Millard in todays Courier Mail Q Confidential (page 15)? QPAC Unlockeds Club Cremorne kicks off this Saturday night and if this photo shoot is anything to go by, MC Damien Power is going to have his work cut out keeping the talented artists, including Circus Company 2 performers Ela Bartilomo and Danik Abishev, in line during this sassy show.

10.01.2022 'miffy & friends' brings the work of Dutch illustrator Dick Bruna to Australia for the first time, in a major exhibition at QUT Art Museum. First created by Bruna as a bedtime story for his son in 1955, Miffy embodies a universal language of minimalism and timeless simplicity, inspiring generations of artists and designers. The exhibition places Miffy alongside the work of seven Australian contemporary artists: Stephen Bird, Sadie Chandler, Nadia Hernández, Carla McRae, Nel...l, Brian Robinson, and Vipoo Srivilasa. 21 November 2020 14 March 2021 Venue: QUT Art Museum, 2 George Street, Brisbane Hours: Tuesday Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm Entry: Free More details: https://bit.ly/qutartmuseum-miffyandfriends Illustration Mercis

09.01.2022 Today, on the birthday of BB King, we remember the singer / songwriter called the King of the Blues. His music has been performed many times on our stages, including by Joe Bonamassa who opened for B.B. King when he was just 12 years old. Cyndi Lauper sang this particular song during her QPAC concerts in 2011.

08.01.2022 Were doing the paso doble as we dedicate this weeks Throwback Thursday to Strictly Ballroom creator Baz Luhrmann in celebration of his birthday today! Who remembers when our Lyric Theatre was transformed into the massive dance spectacular that was Strictly Ballroom the Musical?

08.01.2022 Today is the birthday of the great Agatha Christie! To celebrate were sharing a flashback to earlier this year when the incredible David Suchet, and the ultimate Hercule Poirot, was in Australia and set to light up our QPAC stage. Whos your favourite Agatha Christie character?

08.01.2022 Sadly, we will have to wait until next year to experience the golden-age voice of superstar tenor Joseph Calleja as he touches down in our Concert Hall as part of his Australian debut tour. Here he is with a message to fans looking forward to his performance! Havent got your tickets yet? Book now: atqp.ac/calleja

07.01.2022 Ahoy there, shipmates! In the lead up to Talk Like A Pirate Day tomorrow, we thought wed share this flashback to one of the most famous pirates to dance on our QPAC stage - Captain Hook, in Queensland Ballets 2017 season of Peter Pan. Make sure youre following our stories tomorrow for more pirate talk. See you then with your best Yo Ho me hearties!

07.01.2022 Today on R U OK day we would like to share this lovely video from our friends at Arts Centre Melbournes The Arts Wellbeing Collective about looking after your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has some terrific tips relevant not just for those in the arts industry - reminding us to of what we can do to take care of ourselves and others. Check it out.

06.01.2022 Tune in from 7:30pm tonight as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra choir, featuring vocalists from across Australia, perform Paul Kellys iconic Leaps and Bounds!

06.01.2022 Because of Dawn French, we have another livestream event coming up on 14 December. It’s a live celebration of her latest novel, and will feature stories of her life, both on screen and behind the writing desk. Access to the livestream will be available for 8 days afterwards. More details here: https://atqp.ac/2UNMjXU

05.01.2022 Join the bestselling author, and creator of the award-winning podcast How to Fail with Elizabeth Day, to celebrate Failosophy: A Handbook for When Things Go Wrong. This event is being broadcast world-wide from the London Palladium, so you can sit down in the comfort of your own home and learn from Elizabeth Day, Author, and a number of her podcast guests, in this first ever Failosophy event. Its on 3 October, with access available on-demand up to 48 hours after. Practical, reassuring and inspirational, this is the equivalent of having a chat with a good friend who wants to make you feel better. Tickets on sale here --> http://atqp.ac/edayls

05.01.2022 Our good friends at shake & stir theatre co are holding auditions for their 2021 in-school touring teams - get on board!

05.01.2022 Brian meets Brian. Legend meets legend. The brilliant Brian Nankervis sits down with the one and only Brian Cadd to discuss his life, his influences and that song everyone loves A Little Ray of Sunshine for the Australian Music Vault. Watch the full clip here: youtu.be/r4Wat7F5oRM Catch Brian Cadd along with the rest of the APIA Good Times music megastars, LIVE in our Concert Hall next year atqp.ac/apia2021

04.01.2022 Here they go again! The Australian casts of MAMMA MIA! reunited virtually to sing together once more, the way old friends do...

03.01.2022 Announcing ACO 2021, a radiant and ground-breaking season of live performances alongside their new digital concert experience ACO StudioCasts. For more details on Australian Chamber Orchestra's 2021 season: aco.com.au/2021 Stephen Ward

03.01.2022 Have you heard the new single by Snow Patrol and the Saturday Songwriters, Reaching Out To You? All we can say is, please come back, come back, come back and play again on the QPAC Concert Hall stage one day.

02.01.2022 We feel a little like a fairy godmother, sharing this surprise from Andrew Lloyd Webber from his new Cinderella. We are obsessing over this!

02.01.2022 Football fans will know Arsene Wenger. Managers and business leaders should. The world-renowned and revolutionary football manager and current Chief of Global Football Development for FIFA is telling his own story in conversation, for the release of his new autobiography. Access the event being broadcast live from the UK on 13 October, on demand for up to 48 hours after. Tickets on sale here --> http://atqp.ac/wengerLS

02.01.2022 Heres more than a chit-chat with Rob Mills. A conversation could change a life. Ask R U OK?, Listen, Encourage action and Check in. R U OK?Day 2020 is today! For support call Lifeline 13 11 14.