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CREATIVITY AND HEART BRING CELTIC GYPSY TO THE FORE

Surrender to the enchanting sounds of Australia’s own Celtic gypsy princess, Alesa Lajana, as the talented guitarist, singer and composer joins forces with the award-winning electric string quartet, FourPlay as her string section to launch her new album, Secret Garden, on Sat 17 July as part of the Brisbane Powerhouse Planet Series

IT’S A PETTING ZOO BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT!

Meet Erth’s awesome prehistoric creatures – from cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants when Erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo brings its ancient menagerie to Brisbane Powerhouse from Wed 30 June to Sat 3 July as part of this year’s one and only school holiday extravaganza, Powerkidz.

Alice in Wonderland

Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice these school holidays for an incredible adventure with Flipside Circus, Queensland’s leading youth circus. Flipside’s interpretation of Alice in Wonderland adds a circus twist on a classic tale.

watt’s in a name change…

One of Brisbane’s top restaurants, watt modern dining, will soon be known as watt restaurant + bar. Coming into effect on June 1st, the name change is about reflecting ‘watt’ this much-lauded business really is.

TRICKSTER TELLS HIS TALES AGAIN!

Tashi has done it again! Up to his old tricks and adventures, Tashi comes up against some of his biggest challenges in Tashi, the Swan and the Dragon and Tashi and the Big Stinker. Imaginary Theatre brings the magic of this lovable character back to life once again at Brisbane Powerhouse from 29 June – 12 July for Powerkidz.

Australian culture and aid sectors work together to support cultural re-development in earthquake ravaged Padang.

Working alongside Brisbane Powerhouse, The Australian Embassy in Jakarta is delighted to announce Rp 200,000,000 in support by the Australian Embassy Direct Aid Program to Yayasan (Not for Profit) Nan Jombang for the construction of a rehearsal studio and cultural centre in the recently devastated city of Padang, West Sumatra.

POWERKIDZ- UTOPIA FOR CREATIVE KIDZ

Calling all Kidz! Unleash your creativity, try something you’ve never done, and get ready for incredible fun! Our spectacular school holiday program, Powerkidz gives you an unforgettable holiday experience packed with things to see, try, learn, do and enjoy. Prepare yourself for loads of school holiday fun because Powerkidz is back this year with performances, workshops and FREE stuff at Brisbane Powerhouse from Tue 29 June – Sat 10 July. It’s the one and only Powerkidz this year so make sure you don’t miss out on all the fun!

RECONCILIATION THEATRE AT ITS VERY BEST

Created by Nyoongar and Wadjella (white fella) actors, Bindjareb Pinjarra by the Pinjarra Project is a clever fusion of history, outrageous comedy and physical theatre and will change the way you view history when it comes to Brisbane Powerhouse from Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 June.

FROTHY FRENCH TREATS ARE NOT JUST FOR FRANCOPHILES

Feeling a little European as winter closes in? Those fine purveyors of the best new music from France, So Frenchy So Chic, will help complete the feeling when they bring the hip new voice of chanson, Berry, and your favourite troubadours of 80’s reinvention, Nouvelle Vague to Brisbane Powerhouse on Monday 14 June.

POWERFUL IMAGERY TELLS STORY OF THE YEAR THAT WAS

World Press Photo 2010 marks the fourth year the exhibition has made Brisbane Powerhouse one of its world tour destinations. The annual photojournalism competition that captures ‘the year that was’ will visit the venue from Saturday 5 June to Sunday 27 June.