• Event

    Shaun Tan: The Art of Story

    Thu, 28 Jul - Fri, 10 Jun 2011

    Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

    The Art of Story is a chance for you to see Shaun's illustrations for free, and unlike my library dilemmas, you'll be able to see these uninterrupted for 2 weeks.

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    Teneriffe Festival

    Sat, 2 Jul, 2011

    Teneriffe, Teneriffe

    Kicking off at 9am in the former woolstore district, the second annual Teneriffe Festival is guaranteed to leave you wondering why you'd never donned woollen clothes and run down the street before.

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    Would you like spies with that?

    Wed, 22 Jun, 2011

    Brew, Brisbane

    Burger Force is just like fast food – you know you want it, and it's tasty and fulfilling!

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    Strutten ‘We Love What We Like’ Launch Party/Exhibition

    Fri, 17 Jun, 2011

    Bleeding Hearts Gallery, Brisbane

    As we know, most good ideas generate somewhere strange, and Strutten is without exception. It was a cool summer night on a netball court, or so the story goes, and seven friends on the same team decided competitive sports weren't all they were good at, and imagined up a webzine with style.

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    Bliss n Eso

    Fri, 10 Jun, 2011

    Brisbane River Stage, Brisbane

    The Aussie patriotism and douchebag cliches that deter many are hardly noticeable. You'll be too busy jumping up and down to give a damn if the guy next to you has a southern cross on his neck!

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    Yo Gabba Gabba!

    Tue, 7 Jun, 2011

    Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

    Don't you hate when there's an imminent party in your city, that you may not have been informed about?

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    Fat Freddy’s Drop

    Fri, 27 May - Sat, 28 May 2011

    The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley

    They must have some good vibes for Brisbane, having aptly named their first tour in town since 2009 ‘On the Road to Brisbane'.

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    Tin Can Radio

    Fri, 20 May, 2011

    The Zoo, Fortitude Valley

    For those of you who are unsure of the Brisbane locals track record, let me spell it out for you: these guys are kind of a big deal.

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    Peter Combe

    Sat, 14 May, 2011

    The Globe, Fortitude Valley

    Way before The Wiggles were ever hopelessly convincing us to eat fruit salad, Peter Combe was telling us to throw caution to the wind and wash our faces with orange juice.

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    Darwin Deez

    Wed, 4 May, 2011

    The Zoo, Fortitude Valley

    Are you a radar detector? What does that even mean? Does it matter? Darwin Deez is in town! If you’ve forgotten already, Mr Smith (seriously) was here for Parklife last year and is back for a headline Australian tour. The man/machine/lead singer describes Darwin Deez’s sound as a combination of ‘Thriller and Dismemberment Plan’ and […]

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    BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market

    Fri, 29 Apr, 2011

    King George Square, Brisbane

    Over 60 emerging and established locals will have their wares on display; all handmade and one-of-a-kind. There is also a cafe, restaurant, and bar on site – does your local early morning market have that?

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    The Holidays

    Fri, 15 Apr, 2011

    The Zoo, Fortitude Valley

    The Holidays' sound reminds me of Sunday afternoon drives with the sunset on the horizon, only the majority of the time I've listened to them it's been 4am and on my way to work.

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    Art Bites Workshops

    Sat, 2 Apr - Wed, 13 Apr 2011

    All around Brisbane, Brisbane

    I often listen to things that our Lord Mayor Campbell Newman says. I also use his campaign slogan 'Can do Campbell' in everyday life.

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    Primavera

    Fri, 4 Feb - Sun, 3 Apr 2011

    QUT Art Museum, Brisbane

    Presented by the QUT Art Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney (MCA), Primavera is an annual exhibition showcasing Australia's best creatives under 35.

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    Rock ‘n’ Roll Photography Is the New Trainspotting

    Tue, 22 Feb - Sat, 19 Mar 2011

    Artisan and (m)art, Fortitude Valley

    Imagine if you got to take photos of your musical icons for a living. Wouldn't that be the life? Yeah, well, Tony Mott does that every day, and there's plenty more to be jealous of.

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    Max Doyle – Drums

    Thu, 10 Mar - Sun, 27 Mar 2011

    Nine Lives, Fortitude Valley

    Max Doyle is one busy dude. In between photographing the bold and the beautiful for leading publications such as Vogue, Nylon and Elle, he is also the editor in chief of Doingbird, plays in the Sydney band Songs, coaches girl's soccer, and is even set to venture into film making.

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