Overview
The program of the Brisbane Fringe Festival is absolutely chock-full of amazing events, big and small. Although trawling through festival programs is a fun pastime, it sometimes takes a long time. To make the job a little bit easier (but not the final choice of what to see, that decision is still hard) we have narrowed the program down to six events that are really worth checking out.
Have a look, and then we will see you on the fringe.
Deep Sleep
Taking place at THE BOX, Deep Sleep is a multimedia art exhibition curated specifically for the BFF. On display is the work of Zoe Porter, Pirrin Francis and Dord Burrough. Each piece explores the mysterious and complex makings of our subconscious and how examining our own mind can be self-revealing. Each night of the exhibition is accompanied by a musical component. Check out the event page for more information.
Mere Noise Records: 10th Anniversary Party
Mere Noise is a record label that has prided itself on releasing some of the brashest, noisiest and infectious rock music around. After a decade of releases, Mere Noise is holding a celebration at the BFF and they are bringing along their roster of outrageous bands. On the bill for the Brisbane show are Vegas Kings, Hits, Tiny Migrants and Death Rides a Horse. Great names, great bands.
3. Dizzy’s Comedy Hypnosis Show
Brisbane stage hypnotist Dizzy is no stranger to getting what he wants. He can make you do anything just by snapping his fingers. There’s nothing malicious or dangerous about his show, of course. In fact, Dizzy’s shows are usually outrageously funny extremely unforgettable. He is setting up shop at the Spring Hill Hotel for a few nights. Why not pop in and catch all the mischief?
Junk in the Trunk
Touted as "the most fun you can have in a park — a car park that is", is the unique market experience, Junk in the Trunk. Get this; it’s a car boot market, with all goods crammed into the back of your car or arranged on your bonnet. Register your space online and cruise on over to West End to sell your junk, or simply drive by and see if there is anything that takes your fancy.
Thoughts on Humans and other Animals
Taking place at Blake House Gallery and supported by Little Creatures Brewing is the art exhibition Thoughts on Humans and other Animals. This display consists of works by two local artists, Duncan Mattocks and Ryan Coffey. They differ in style but not in impact, offering hyperrealistic depictions of humans and animals.
Would: an Exhibition
Ugees Espresso is usually a hub for dynamite coffee and conversation, but for BFF it has turned into a gallery space to showcase the artwork of Megan Starr-Thomas and Jeff Patton. Presented and organised by local art connoisseurs The Brisbane Collective, this is likely to be an A-Grade display of local artistic talent.