News You Can Use: Eight Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week
Here's what's been catching our attention, including the return of Brisbane's huge French festival, a Tony-winning musical and a big hip hop gig.
News You Can Use: Eight Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week
From new bar and restaurant openings to the latest innovations in technology, design, fashion and the arts, we like to keep our finger on Brisbane's pulse.
Below, we've collected the biggest stories from the past week that may have escaped your attention. Consider yourself back in the know.
Image: Ange Costes.
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Arts & EntertainmentBrisbane Festival Has Just Dropped a Sneak Peek at Its Stacked Music Lineup for 2023
Paul Kelly, Gretta Ray, Groove Terminator with the Soweto Gospel Choir and a tribute to rock's Laurel Canyon era will all echo through Brisbane in September.
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Arts & EntertainmentMinistry of Sound Is Taking Its Huge 90s and 00s Parties Around Australia This Winter
Across two massive weekends, this tour will play ten shows in six Australian cities, paying tribute to 90s raves and 00s club life.
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Arts & EntertainmentLight It Up Is the New Wiz Khalifa-Headlined Hip Hop Festival That's Touring Down Under This Spring
The 'Roll Up' and 'See You Again' rapper will be joined by Rae Sremmurd, Lola Brooke and Hooligan Hefs.
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Arts & Entertainment'Bananaland' Is the New Musical Comedy From Kate Miller-Heidke That's Premiering at Brisbane Festival 2023
When it rolls around this September, the citywide arts festival will also debut 'Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas!' at QPAC.
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Arts & EntertainmentBrunswick Street Live Is Fortitude Valley's New Day-Long Winter Festival with Music, Art and Markets
Can't wait till Valley Fiesta later in the year? This brand-new June festival will help tide you over.
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Travel & LeisureBrisbane's Three-Day Winter French Festival Is Returning in 2023 After a Three-Year Hiatus
Last held in 2019, Le Festival will fill Victoria Park / Barrambin with champagne, cheese, French markets and French tunes in July.
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Arts & EntertainmentTony-Winning Musical 'Once' Is Bringing Its Tender Romance to Southeast Queensland This Winter
Based on the beloved movie of the same name, this Grammy- and Tony Award-winning musical is playing the Gold Coast's HOTA, Home of the Arts.
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Arts & EntertainmentGold Coast Arts Festival Bleach* Is Back for 2023 with a Rollerskating Theatre Show and Beachside Dance Parties
This 11-day, 218-performance event also includes cement mixers turned into works of art and a floating barge concert series.