Smoke on the water – but it wasn’t what I thought
Brisbane Festival’s ingenious river-going exhibit really floated Phil Brown’s boat. But it wasn’t without its awkward moments.
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60+ pics: Brisbane skies ablaze for Riverfire 2022
From nightspots to parklands, thousands have braved threatening skies to turn out for the annual Riverfire spectacular.
Flying high with Brisbane Festival’s epic opening act
The opening act of this year’s Brisbane Festival was nothing less than a retelling of one of the most famous stories in western literature. And it was a complete success, writes Phil Brown.
Riverfire mega guide: When and where to catch the best of the action
The rain has cleared and Riverfire is ready to light up Brisbane’s skies. Here’s a full list of all you need to know to get the best viewing experience, including a full rundown of the event times, the prime viewing spots, and how to get there.
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Horror where Ekka should have been
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Last chance to be serenaded at Brisbane Festival
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Noonan achieves reputable jazz covers of ‘80s classics for Brisbane
The perfect composed Saturday night with a few friends and a few drinks, as Noonan and band perform reinterpretations of 80s songs which “hands down” shaped her career and the night.
Get to know a stranger, but keep an open-mind and 1.5m apart
The mysterious event answered all the questions you went in with and found within, but only if you opened up your mind and a bottle of cheap wine with a stranger.
Festival’s flash mobs coming to a suburb near you
The performances are brief and no notice is given because they don’t want too many spectators. Welcome to Brisbane Festival in the age of COVID-19, when the show comes to you.
Silence loudly proclaims Aboriginal sovereignty
Silence is a new dance work that challenges Australia’s nationhood and pokes fun at 25o years of occupation by interlopers who should really be paying rent.
Show the perfect way to kick off Brisbane Festival
The Brisbane Festival officially opens tonight but there were sneak previews last night and audience members at this show were in raptures.
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