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QUEER FILM OPENING TO DELIVER GLITZ & GLAMOUR FROM NEAR & FAR

Looking for a party? Brisbane Powerhouse is once again getting fresh, flirty and a little flamboyant for the Volkswagen Gala Opening Night of the 9^th Annual Brisbane Queer Film Festival on Friday 23 May.

Lorna Luft Exclusive and Intimate – One Night Only

Lorna Luft, the youngest daughter of the legendary Judy Garland, takes to the stage in Queensland for the very first time in three exclusive and intimate performances at the Brisbane Powerhouse.

EXTREME SPORTS BRING ‘X’ FACTOR BACK TO THE STAGE

Artists reclaim the stage to give it a hell of a lot of street cred in a spectacular display of attitude, raw energy, ‘x factor’ style and serious talent, in Paradise City.

NO STRINGS PULLED FOR THIS AWARD

Handspring Puppet Company, the masterminds behind upcoming Brisbane Powerhouse show, Woyzeck on the Highveld, have been rewarded for their genius, winning the 2008 Laurence Olivier Award for Set Design for their work with Rae Smith on the National Theatre Company production of War Horse.

TOPOLOGY FEELS THE RHYTHM

‘City Symphony’ Hits Right Cinematic Note

How does our environment impact on our lives? What shapes our art, design, everyday actions? How will we live in the future? 

ROSS MCLENNAN LAUNCHES HIS BRILLIANT NEW ALBUM

Australia’s favourite home recording pop pundit, Ross McLennan, launches his brilliant new album Sympathy For The New World this Sunday with a free afternoon show at the Brisbane Powerhouse, supported by Tim Steward of Screamfeeder fame.

Vusi Mahlasela in his Spirit of Life Tour 2008

With two brilliant solo tours of Australia already to his credit South Africa’s remarkable Vusi Mahlasela returns with his band.

SPIRIT OF INDIA

Direct from the Womadelaide Festival, a unique double-bill with India’s best-loved flute player, Dr Natesan Ramani and the young star of north Indian music, Manjiri Kelkar with her songs of love.

INSPIRE, ADMIRE, DESIRE....

Pecha Kucha is an event where any designer, artist, architect, interactive media or alike, are given the soapbox to present their designs, thoughts and ideas.