When that slice of inner-city delights known as Teneriffe was officially named a suburb back in 2010, locals threw a party to celebrate. More than a decade on and the shindig is still going strong — you know it as the Teneriffe Festival. For its 2021 outing, the event will boast another wide-ranging lineup, aka the kind of bill previous attendees have come to expect. Taking place on Saturday, October 23, there'll be music, food, markets and more, all helping locals and visitors alike make the most of the bustling locale. Chilled riverside hangouts are just the beginning. Whether you're keen on feasting, shopping, drinking or tapping your toes, you'll find it here. More than 50,000 people have attended in previous years, so you'll also find plenty of company. Sample the area's bars and restaurants, find a feast of from a food truck, hit up one of the three pop-up beer gardens, then walk around more than 100 bespoke market stalls. A packed program of local tunes will take over two stages as well. And if you're wondering who'll be involved food- and drink-wise, the 2021 lineup includes Green Beacon Brewing Co, the Defiant Duck, The Triffid, Zero Fox, Dalgety Public House and Campos — and Brisbane Gin Distillery is even bringing its gin-slinging double-decker bus. Updated September 16.
Everyone loves a comedy festival, but sometimes being so spoiled for comic choice isn't just amusing — it's overwhelming. That's where comedy festival showcases come in. They add laughs to the lulls between annual fests, plus they offer a bite-sized sample of the up-and-coming comedians you might not have seen live yet. The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase certainly promises both, serving up the brightest and most buzz-worthy performers from the 2021 event. If it's highlights of hilarity you're after — from international and local folks alike — then this is the place to get it. This year, Dusty Rich, Jacques Barrett, Shayne Hunter, Angus Gordon, Kat Davidson, Ting Lim and Sandeep Totlani are all on the bill, ready to give your funny bone a tickle. Check them out now during one side-splitting show — and for just $39 — before putting their solo shows on your must-see list for the 2021 festival circuit.
What's better than celebrating pink-hued wine for an entire afternoon? Spreading the love across a whole month. To end September, Fish Lane is playing host to this year's Rosé Revolution; however, that's not the only vino-fuelled event that'll have you seeing pastel shades in South Brisbane this spring. From Sunday, September 26–Sunday, October 31, Fish Lane Rosé Month will be in full swing — and you can choose between set events and ongoing specials. Billykart West End is doing a $65 rosé brunch on Sunday, October 10, pairing two hours of drinks with breakfast items such as cheese soufflé and house-made crumpets with honeycomb butter. La Lune Wine Co is matching four lunch dishes with rosé for $150 on Sunday, October 31. And, in-between, a heap of other bars are also getting in on the action. At Kiki, rosé margaritas are on the menu all month long. Bar Brutus is doing rosé martinis, Hello Please has a rosé paired menu, and Billykart also has rosé flights and specials. You'll also find deals at Chu the Phat and Julius Pizzeria, too, because this month, we drink pink.
It's time to mark another food-based commemorative occasion. Yes, another one. By now, we all know that they're just excuses to eat more of a certain dish — and there are so many of them that you really could use them to plan your daily eating choices. But we keep celebrating dates like International Lobster Day because they're both tasty and fun. At Kangaroo Point, One Fish Two Fish is getting into the spirit of this lobster extravaganza in 2021 by, well, serving up the obvious. And it's doing so across a whole — from Saturday, September 25 (which is actual International Lobster Day) till Sunday, September 26. Make plans to dine in and you can tuck into a $59 two-course feasts that pairs lobster ceviche and prawn crackers with lobster Mornay with fries and zesty butter lettuce. Booking quickly is recommended, with only limited seats available. Or, if you'd like some lobster to take away, One Fish Two Fish is bringing back its lobster roll for $21 a pop. These beauties are popular, too, with the eatery selling 1500 of them in two days during Brisbane's last lockdown.
Every year, The Wickham hosts Little Gay Day. Despite the name, it's a sizeable party — and it doubles as a fundraising event for charities that serve the LGBTQIA+ community. And, in 2020, this sister shindig to the venue's Big Gay Day is returning for the third time. From 4pm on Sunday, October 3, the Fortitude Valley spot will throw a huge celebration, which includes live tunes, performances, games, raffles and lucky door prizes. And there'll be beverages, too, given the location, with Little Gay Day taking over all of the venue. Sahara Beck leads the lineup of musicians, drag queens and performers who'll be strutting their stuff, with the live tunes happening in The Wickham's beer garden. Entry is via gold coin donation, with funds going to Diverse Voices. A local LGBTQIA+ charity, it runs queer support hotline QLife, which takes calls for peer counselling on issues like gender identity and sexuality
Any weekend is a good weekend to shop for plants at the Brisbane Markets, the old faithful of the Brissie market scene. That said, Saturday, October 9 will be better than ever thanks to a returning event: Plantapalooza. It's the second time that the Rocklea spot has held a plant festival and, running from 6am–12pm, that's something to get excited about. You'll still find the venue's regular market array, but it'll be joined by thousands of extra indoor and outdoor plants, as well as plenty of flowers and succulents — and demonstrations on everything from composting and terrariums to growing herbs and arranging flowers to help you put your green thumb to work. Spring is well and truly in swing, so if you've been putting off getting into the garden, here's your motivation. Or, if you'd like to brighten up your house with a potted piece of nature, here's your chance as well. Remember: there's absolutely nothing wrong with giving a name to your favourite houseplant.
When the pandemic first hit, venues temporarily shut down and Brisbane's nightlife scene came to a standstill, the city's best talents behind the decks all had to rejig their usual plans. That's where Quivr came in, with the online platform streaming live sets from Fortitude Valley's Winn Lane — keeping Brissie DJs busy and the city's music fans entertained at home. Throughout October, the streaming site is making the leap IRL. Its destination: Ann Street bar Savile Row. Every Friday and Saturday evening throughout the month, a heap of Brisbane DJs will start spinning at 9pm and midnight, setting quite the mood and delivering quite the array of tunes for your night out. The lineup changes each evening, but you'll be treated to a pumping soundtrack from the likes of Quincy Raw, Mumgenes, Natural Selection, Twin Sisters, 1TSPN and more. Drinks-wise, Savile Row has 900-plus varieties of the hard stuff on its shelves, if you're keen to say cheers to the music, cocktails with your mates or whatever else takes your fancy. And on Saturday, October 9, Quivr will be streaming both sets live if you can't make it but still want to watch along. Top image: Millie Tang.
Is your step lacking its spring? Have you had a long week? Could your day use a little buzz? Friday, October 1 is International Coffee Day, and there are many ways to celebrate it — including the boozy option, aka sipping espresso martinis. That's how The Inchcolm Bar is choosing to mark not just the day, but a whole week from Thursday, September 30–Wednesday, October 6. On the menu at the Spring Hill spot is a special espresso martini lineup, including the classic everyone knows and loves, a double-hit version with tequila and a creamy Baileys variety. There's also one with Disaronno Velvet Cream liqueur, and another made with Kraken Dark & Spicy rum — and they're all made on Mr Black Coffee liqueur. Can't choose just one? As part of the espresso martini merriment, the venue is also doing $26 flights. So, you can pick three and work your way through them. Just don't plan on going to bed early afterwards, obviously.
Feel like scoring a dose of da funk on a Thursday evening, losing yourself to dance and getting lucky? Of course you do. You'll be burnin' up the floor, getting derezzed and giving life back to music in no time at La La Land from 8pm on Thursday, April 14, in fact — and if you do so harder, better, faster and stronger, you'll be doin' it right indeed. If you haven't guessed just who is in the spotlight at Discovery: Daft Punk Tribute, then you probably need to take your helmet off and prepare to give some of the best albums of the past two decades a spin one more time. There'll be robot rock, plenty of digital love and you might even think you've been around the world while you're throwing shapes. Yep, indulging your instant crush on the electronic duo best known as Daft Punk is easy as this gig works its way through the French headpiece fans' discography. The dance music-fuelled party will help you work through your feelings about the duo calling it quits just last year, too — because that news still takes some getting used to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmi60Bd4jSs
Trying new wines can be a stressful pursuit. There are just so many vinos to choose from, hailing from such a wide array of wineries, that it's hard to know where to start. Fresh Blood simplifies that process for you — by doing the choosing for you. That means that you can sit back, take whichever glass comes your way and get sipping. It's no wonder that the concept was a hit in London, or that it made its Australian debut in 2021. Returning to Brisbane on Saturday, May 7, Fresh Blood's latest Aussie event will focus on ten emerging South Australian winemakers — and also show some love to a few producers from New Zealand and France as well. Wondering what you'll be knocking back? From SA, Moorak, Evans Evans, Parley and State of Nature are among the labels. From further afield, ultra-rare natural drops from A Thousand Gods, Bryterlater, Bonnet-Ponson and Fumey Châtelain are on the bill. With the event taking place at Rita's, Siffredi's and Zero Fox, you'll snack on stand-up snacks from the three restaurants as well. You've gotta line that stomach, after all. Tickets cost $65 per day, which covers entry at either 12pm or 5pm, a take-home tasting glass, wines to sip and one snack. And yes, while originally meant to go ahead on Saturday, January 22, Fresh Blood is now taking place in May in response to the current COVID-19 situation.
If Tuesday night tacos are regularly on your agenda, then you don't need any convincing about the merits of filling tortillas with tasty toppings. Washing them down with tequila and playing a round of trivia mightn't be on your at-home menu, however, but that's what Bloodhound Bar is now serving up every single week. The Fortitude Valley venue has dubbed its taco-fuelled shenanigans Triple T Tuesdays, and exactly what's on offer really is all there in the name. You'll pair the Mexican staple with a margarita, then bust out all that general knowledge you've spent a lifetime collecting in your head. The taco deal starts from midday, with three on offer for $10 — and you can mix-and-match between beef, curry chicken and vegetarian. Add a marg on top for another $10, and then stay to play trivia from 6.30pm And yes, there are prizes up for grabs if you emerge victorious. Images: Hennessy Trill.
Art of either great or dubious origins. Airport facilities where items can be stored — art masterpieces included — without their owners abiding by taxation rules. Both played parts in Christopher Nolan's Tenet; however, it's no longer the only recent thriller to include the two. The Lost Leonardo doesn't feature a phenomenal heist of a disputed piece from a freeport, but it is as tense and suspenseful as its 2020 predecessor. It also tells a 100-percent true tale about the artwork dubbed the 'male Mona Lisa'. Exploring the story of the Salvator Mundi, a painting of Jesus that may hail from Leonardo da Vinci, this documentary is filled with developments far wilder and stranger than fiction (sorry not sorry Dan Brown). And while there's little that's astonishing about the film's talking heads-meets-recreations approach, it still couldn't be more riveting. Although the Salvator Mundi itself is thought to date to the 15th century, The Lost Leonardo only jumps back as far as 2005. That's when the High Renaissance-era piece was sold for US$1175, and when Alexander Parrish and Robert Simon, art dealers eager to dig up sleepers — works from renowned masters that've been mislabelled or misattributed — suspected there might be more to it. The pair tasked restorer Dianne Modestini with tending to the heavily overpainted and damaged work, which revealed otherwise unseen details in the process. Cue a now-prevailing theory: that the Salvator Mundi sprung from da Vinci's hands. That's a shattering revelation given that, despite the prominence that the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper enjoy, the list of surviving works attributed to da Vinci barely hits 20 — and that's with questions lingering over his involvement in quite a few. Uncovering one of his previously unknown paintings was always going to be huge as a result; locating it in such a way, and for so cheap, only bolsters the extraordinary tale. Debates over the painting's provenance have continued for the past 16 years, although that's not the only reason that The Lost Leonardo exists. The piece has increased in fame over the last decade thanks to two factors, including the Salvator Mundi's inclusion in a 2011–12 da Vinci exhibition at the National Gallery, London, placing it alongside the author's accepted works — and its sale for US$75 million in 2013, then for US$127.5 million, and finally again in 2017 for a whopping US$450.3 million. Its unglamorous discovery, the ongoing argument over authenticity, the legitimacy gained by exhibiting in one of the world's most influential galleries, that it's now the most expensive painting ever sold: these details are unpacked and analysed by writer/director Andreas Koefoed (At Home in the World) via his array of interviewees — and so is the fact that, when that mind-blowing sale occurred, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was the secretive buyer. It's little wonder that the filmmaker has chosen to unfurl the ins and outs of these remarkable events as if he's joining the dots and puzzling together the pieces right in front of viewers' eyes, making The Lost Leonardo a detective story of a doco. It isn't a new approach, let alone a unique or unusual one, but it savvily relies upon the combined force of a ripping yarn and rollicking storytelling. Within all those twists and turns also sits a vital examination of art, money and power. That works by artists such as da Vinci can end up lost at all is a marker of art's links to wealth and class, and of pieces being controlled by the rich behind closed doors to the detriment of the artistic greater good and public access. The same notions play out in the jaw-dropping Christie's auction, as bids rise to more than double the expected amount (which still would've made it the most expensive painting ever sold) and it becomes evident that the Salvator Mundi won't be purchased by a gallery for public display. The frenzied atmosphere, which the auction house stages like a piece of theatre, is all about control and status. Letting the world see a masterpiece isn't even an afterthought. An entire documentary could be made about that auction alone, and the techniques deployed to turn it into such a production. Case in point: a Christie's promotion that showed the emotional reactions of art lovers peering at the piece — ordinary folks all visibly moved, and also Leonardo DiCaprio. The reality that art is a business couldn't be painted on a larger canvas. That art is about prestige, too. In getting these points across, Koefoed's choices aren't always subtle — Sveinung Nygaard's (Huss) score would suit a heist film, there's a slow-drip pace to the documentary's early sections to ramp up the intrigue, and sparking a future fictionalised feature based on The Lost Leonardo feels like a clear aim — but everything about the film is always entertaining and effective. Here's hoping that certain-to-arise dramatisation turns out more like American Animals than The Goldfinch; the former was based on a true story, the latter on a Pulitzer Prize-winner for fiction, but the details here are so juicy, gripping, layered and important that they deserve to be told with the greatest care. As one interviewee puts it, it's the tale of finding a spaceship with unicorns on one's lawn. As the whole cast of talking heads explains — dealers, academics, restorers, art critics and buyers alike, vocal naysayers included — it's the story of commerce usurping creativity and history, regardless of the mystery behind the potential da Vinci work. Perhaps there'll even be a sequel: an NFT of Salvator Mundi now exists, because of course it does.
Listening to music, grabbing a bite and enjoying a refreshing sip: when it comes to life's simple pleasures, that's right up there. One way that Brisbanites can make it better? Knocking back gin and vodka while catching live tunes and eating from food trucks at a distillery named after the city itself. That spirits-slinging spot is Brisbane Distillery in West End, and it's serving up a weekend program that'll keep your ears and tastebuds tempted alongside your fondness for a stiff drink. On Fridays, the music will start between 5–6.30pm depending on the week, with Wood Fired Pizza, My Latino Fusion, Sate House, Bimm's BBQ Chargrill and Kraut N About among the meals-on-wheels joints dishing up something to eat from 5pm, too. On Saturdays, the tunes kick in from 6.30pm — and on Sundays, the food trucks will be back, starting from between 12.30–1.30pm and running through until 6pm. Given that the lineup varies weekly, you can also expect to tuck into feeds from Sorella, Black Sheep Brew & Chew, The Tasty Pocket, Dumpling Master, The Bun Mobile and One World Food Truck. And, on the music bill, performers across the ongoing program include Jason McGregor, Hannah May, Jack Bratt and Chris Palmer.
Wandering Cooks has already tempted Brisbanites' tastebuds plenty of times. From Saturday, August 22, the South Brisbane foodie hub is going to shake up your Saturday morning shopping routine, too. For the first time, the venue is launching an urban produce market — and it'll be running from 7am–1pm weekly. That means that you'll be able to start each and every weekend with artisanal pastries from the Tweed Valley's beloved The Bread Social and a coffee by Small Batch Roasting, then fill your basket with fruit and vegetables. Thai Hoa Grocer, Neighbourhood Farm, The Falls Farm, Little Acre Mushrooms and Spring Lakes Farm are just some of the names that'll be slinging their wares, ready to help fill your fridge. You'll also be able to pick up some zero-waste preserves and and ferments, which have been made using market produce leftovers, as well as excess backyard and farmer offerings. And, if buying food instantly makes you hungry, save some post-pastry room for a bite to eat onsite — potato hash with slow-roasted hogget, mint jelly, carrot relish and dressed greens is just one of the dishes that'll be available. In line with current safety requirements, inly 100 shoppers will be allowed in at a time — so arriving early is recommended. The Wandering Cooks Urban Produce Market takes place from 7am–1pm every Saturday from August 22.
Roll up, roll up — but not to the place that's usually filled with carnival-themed antics at this time of year. We all know that the Ekka isn't happening as normal in 2020 but, over at Kangaroo Point, Sea Legs Brewing Co is getting in on the show-themed action. Head there, and you can also sip dry-hopped strawberry sour that goes by the name 'Sideshow Alley'. Also on offer at the inner-city brewery's three-day festivities: a heap of food, such as dagwood dogs, loaded fries, churros, burger and wings; and, unsurprisingly, fewer people than you'd usually find at the showgrounds in a normal year. If that sounds like your ideal way to get into the spirit of show season — even without the show — drop by from midday daily between Friday, August 14–Sunday, August 16. That includes the Ekka public holiday, should you be in need of a watering hole to while away your day off. Sea Legs Brewing Co's Ekka-ish Long Weekend celebrations run from Friday, August 14–Sunday, August 16.
Painting a plaster figurine isn't just for kids. Sure, Carina's Plaster Fun House usually caters for bright and creative young minds — but, from 5.30–9pm on Saturday, August 8, it's hosting an Adult Plaster Painting Night. On the agenda: an evening where you and your mates can get crafty, make something you can treasure and likely feel mighty nostaligic. Pick from over 100 pieces on offer, get into the arty spirit and see what you can whip up. You'll have your own multi-coloured animal, cartoon character or motivational plaque in no time. When else will you get to paint a plaster figurine with glitter? Or possibly win a lucky door prize, too? You'll also tuck into snacks, dinner, dessert and a drink — all of which are included in your $20 ticket. [caption id="attachment_648988" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Plaster Fun House in Belmont Brisbane[/caption] Plaster Fun House Brisbane East's Adult Plaster Painting Night takes place from 5.30–9pm on Saturday, August 8.
Gone are the days when a Sizzler seemingly sat in every second suburb, tempting Brisbanites with its all-you-can-eat buffet — and, let's admit it, with the real drawcard that is the chain's delicious cheese toast. Over the past few years, the company has downsized in a big way. But, at the few local stores that still exist, that favourite dish is still on the menu. On Saturday, August 1, it's the star of the show, in fact. Sizzler knows how much everyone loves its pecorino-slathered grilled bread, and it's eager to help support local community groups, so it is combining the two at Cheese Toast for a Cause. Head on in between 11am–3pm and you'll score yourself some free cheese toast without needing to buy a meal or take a trip to the salad bar — which means you might have some spare gold coins to donate to worthy organisations. If you're wondering where you can find a Sizzler these days, you'll need to head down to Loganholme or up to Caboolture. For those further afield on Saturday, stores also still exist at Mermaid Beach, Maroochydore and Toowoomba. Cheese Toast for a Cause takes place from 11am–3pm on Saturday, August 1 at all Sizzler stores in Queensland. Images: Sizzler.
If there's ever been a dish that's tailor-made for winter, it's fondue. Sure, it instantly conjures up visions of the 60s and 70s, but dipping bread, fruit, marshmallows and more into hot, melted cheese or chocolate is as timeless as it is delicious. It's also the centrepiece of Living Room's returning winter menu, with W Brisbane's resident bar getting gooey in a big way. Make a date and get plunging from Friday–Sunday each week between Friday, July 17–Sunday, September 20. Designed for at least two people, there are two options available. Feeling like something sweet? Then stick strawberries, mini waffles, honeycomb, raspberry muffins, marshmallows, or pancake and croissant pieces into a tub of Valrhona chocolate. Fancy something savoury? Do the same with apricots, figs, dates, charcoal breadsticks, dehydrated banana pieces, seasonal mushrooms, and Woombye washrind and triple cream brie. Your fondue feast will set you back $49 for you and one other person, and you can get the rest of your gang in on the action for an extra $24.50 each — up to six people in total. You can also spike your chocolate fondue for an extra $20, with espresso martini, brandy alexander, whisky and Kahlua on offer I'm Fondue of You is available at W Brisbane's Living Room bar from Friday–Sunday each week between Friday, July 17–Sunday, September 20. For bookings, contact the venue.
If you're of an age when you can remember burning your friend's So Fresh CD so you could stay up to date with the coolest songs of the season, congrats. You're old now. But also, congrats, because you will seriously enjoy this So Fresh shindig. Returning for yet another year — and returning post COVID-19 lockdowns, too — the old-school get-together to end all old-school get-togethers is coming to Eaton's Hill Hotel on Saturday, December 12, and it'll be playing bangers strictly of the 2000s vintage. You can expect a disturbing percentage of Channel 10 alums (Australian Idol winners/losers and ex-Neighbours actors) as well as way too much Nickelback for polite company. Also, just throwing this out there: we're desperately hoping for a timely comeback of the Duff sisters duet 'Our Lips Are Sealed'. This time around, the retro tunes will come with plenty of party fun, with a ball pit, jumping castle, silent disco and face-painting, plus free fairy floss and lollipops. Tickets are on sale now, and of course it's obviously 18 and over — because if you're under 18 you definitely don't know what So Fresh is. Or CDs, probably. And if you need some motivation, let the Duff sisters take care of that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRfvBPkIQ9M
Low Leaf and Nai Palm, by themselves they are some of the most dynamic, multi-talented artists in sound, together their reputations combine to make an unforgettable evening of contemporary soul. Los Angeles-born Low Leaf has performed with some of the biggest names in popular soul, including Jose Gonzalez and Robert Glasper, making her indelible mark for trendy meets tradition. She is a one-woman wonder, wowing audiences with the unusual stylings of the electric harp, keys, bass and vocals, with effects and samples striking through the classic sounds. Nai Palm, of Melbourne-based band Hiatus Kaiyote, a Grammy Award-nominated band who were awarded with Best Breakthrough Artist at Peterson’s Worldwide Awards in London. This fervent songstress has one of the most revered voice in the business, with talents for songwriting envied by Flying Lotus and The Roots, to name a few. Head to Depo, the lush open bar in West End, for smooth sounds and you’ll be in good company.
Imagine if Blinky Bill could do a triple back flip! Don’t imagine, just head along to Beyond – The Powerhouse’s newest circus extravaganza. With dazzling acrobatics, a sometimes strange, mostly surreal atmosphere, and a healthy dose of animal fun – Humphrey B. Bear, not Gentle Ben style – Beyond is, well, beyond amazing. Created and curated by Circa – the hit Brisbane based circus troupe fresh from a smash season in Berlin, this will be Beyond’s debut in Australia. Audiences will find themselves up close, and getting rather personal with the performers – with cabaret tables dotted around the Powerhouse Theatre, and a stage filled with performers exploring their animal instincts and human foibles. Grab a group of friends, set aside a couple of bucks for a couple of drinks, and prepare to be blown away by a circus troupe that has become synonymous with dropped jaws and gaping eyes.
Shady Palms are known for their unique brand of hospitality, which is just what you’ll get at their first birthday party. Help celebrate SP’s existence during our last leg around the sun by indulging in twelve months’ worth of food, festivities and flowing cocktails in one sitting. That’s right. A 40kg pig will be roasting by smouldering spit, or, for the more adventurous party-goer, chilli will be served by whatever quantity you can handle in the second Shady Chilli eating competition. Wet your whistle out in the beer garden, where the beverages will be ice cold, or lay claim to the best spot at the bar to make your way down the spirited menu. Shady Palms are known as the place to go for a shindig like no other; when the celebrations are for their own marvellous continuance, you know this is an event not to be missed (or likely remembered).
From one of America’s greatest playwrights comes La Boite’s newest and most anticipated stage shows — 4000 Miles, not to be confused with anything Vanessa Carlton related. The story follows Leo — a 21-year-old ball of angst — and Vera, his 91-year-old Jewish grandmother, who won’t have a moment of it. When Leo rocks up to her Manhattan apartment unannounced, broken hearted and in a real sook, Vera takes him in, but prickly, stubborn and sharp as a tack, she isn’t going to let him stay no strings attached. 4000 Miles takes a compassionate and unsentimental look into generational divides, potholes and meshes, through compelling drama and doses of comedy. It has a brilliant starkness and candour about it — through which Vera and Leo’s secrets are slowly traced and exposed. If you’re a grandmother who doesn’t know the different between electronic and prescription tablets, you should see 4000 Miles. If you don’t know what a VHS is, you need to see 4000 Miles. And if you generally like Kelvin Grove and the quality theatre hub at La Boite, then you really ought to see 4000 Miles. This production by MopHead & Catnip Productions premiered at Sydney's ATYP Studios. Read our full review here.
As the old adage goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Now, this thought can be put to the test, as artists of visual media combine with wordsmiths, each to inform and inspire the other. Words and Colour is an exhibition that showcases the work of eight artists, who share a piece of writing that has acted as a stimulus between them. Each assigned a chapter, the artist has to interpret the words, give them a subjective twist while representing the piece through the eyes of the author, either creating a battle of flair or a unison of inspiration. The selected artists come from a variety of concentrations, including illustration, sketch artists, painters and aerosol aficionados, and some being writers themselves, from all corners of Australia. The exhibition is supported by Lost Movements, a hub of artist promotion and creativity. Support them in their cause with a small entry fee to attend the celebration of the combined works, and by visiting the exhibition throughout it’s week-long duration. Perspective, language, vision and a merging of the three is an art in itself that you won’t want to miss out on experiencing.
Your Good Friday eve plans are sorted, with The Murlocs bringing their unique brand of swing rock to Black Bear, armed with pals Babe Rainbow and Junkyard Diamonds. The five-piece from Geelong are making the trek as part of their Loopholes tour, the latest instalment in their impressive-yet-newly-born career, which has seen them play alongside indie favourites The Oh Sees and Graveyard train. Raucous and demented, loud and unwavering, yet classic in construction, the tunes by The Murlocs will have you swaying before you even realise. Theirs is sure to be a set of wailing guitars meets Bob Dylan-esque verses of howling harmonica and stomp beats; if you are yet to hear their talents, you are sure to be more than pleasantly surprised. On support, the experimental Babe Rainbow joins forces with the grunge of alternative band Junkyard Diamonds, creating an evening of colliding forces to excite the eardrums and invigorate the goosebumps.
A pair of creatives, seven times over; Seven With Another is a matching of innovative minds across many disciplines—film, photography, painting, architecture, performance, and so on—with the intention of creating something unique; something different. A mighty challenge; the creative process involves entirely different processes which are bound to surprise and inspire. It coaxes artists in many forms to look past their individual perspectives and habits to work with another person, stripping back the exercise to the lowest common denominator: pure creation. The collaborations can take any form, limited only by an imagination doubled by the professionals. Mathematicians meet mimes, writers pair with acrobats, painters build houses and dancers break through photographs. The parameters lie only within the walls of Brisbane’s Powerhouse, which will never be seen in the same light again. Seven With Another is an initiative in its third year, boasting the inclusion of 98 artists and 49 works, as well as a reputation for artistic endeavours like no other. As they say, great minds think alike.
Submerge yourself in Drift, an artistic performance designed to expose your own vulnerabilities while exploring the constitution of your own personal security. Cross the threshold into this dimmed arena, and find your way to a vacant vessel, illuminated and welcoming. Artist Julie Vulcan will attend to you, make you feel settled and secure. Fix yourself with a headset, and settle into the waves of calm, sharing the experience with other individuals in their own vessels. Wait for the light to fade out, along with the sounds and the sensations, before making your departure. Drift and the vessels within the immersive installation provide a place for thought and reflection, and an opportunity to connect with friends and strangers sharing in the darkness and quiet; a common denominator that will bring to the fore peace in being or insecurity of the unknown. The works of Julie Vulcan strive to “shine a light in difficult places”. She encourages questioning and continually perceiving our world in shifting ways, and so facilitates contemplation in her site-specific works. Drift is but one of many works that navigate the human psyche, and so participants will submit themselves to safe hands as well as a journey unlike any other.
Oliver Tank is hot off the heels of supporting much-discussed New Zealand artist, Lorde, and has toured with equally-as-exciting artists such as James Blake and Lana Del Rey. Now he is taking to the stage in a tour of his own, visiting capital cities around the country, but not before Brisbane’s The Zoo. Oliver Tank, Sydneysider and critically acclaimed singer/songwriter has been riding the wave of success since his debut EP Dreams took flight in late 2011. Since then, he won FBi’s Northern Lights competition, which saw him jetset to Iceland for the Airwaves Festival; He was nominated for an FBi SMAC Award and included in Triple J’s “2012 Next Crop”. Fast forward to 2013 and Slow Motion Music is the latest release, featuring collaborations with Hayden Calnin and Ta-Ku, plus long-time collaborator Fawn Myers. Head along to The Zoo to catch the beautiful soundscapes and intricate songwriting in a live setting. You won’t be disappointed.
Don’t confuse this for Magic Mike. Or Eight Mile. Or even Magic Mountain. Do confuse it for the strip of car dealerships in Moorooka that infuse passerbyer’s with exhaust fume nausea, industrial claustrophobia or even inspiration. Audrey Lam embraced the latter, wrote Magic Miles, and in turn created an extraordinary photographic, cinematic and artistic experience. Magic Miles as a stand lone film is a manifestation of brilliance in humility. Milking substance from simplicity, it explores and interprets the fictional relationship of artists Athena Thebus and Xiao Deng as they drive through the Magic Mile, and what it means to be young and confronted with the static of Subaru laden scenery. Now, A-CH Gallery hosts Magic Miles the exhibition, transforming the space into one that explores the same themes and thresholds of the film through photography and the film itself. It reverses the dynamic of movement to provide an interpretation of The Mile in just as powerful means, but through a medium of different strength. Motorhead of not, this exhibition is sure to impress and instil a shiver or two in just about any Brisbane local.
When Paddington's new eatery opens its doors in November, everyone will be a winner. And if you're wondering what that prize just might be, like plenty of places these days, it's all there in the name. What else could a restaurant called Winner Winner offer its diners? You guessed it: Southern chicken dinners are about to become the main attraction at 233A Given Terrace. Of course they are. To be specific, Winner Winner will be serving up Nashville-style pieces, which traditionally means fried chicken that has been marinated in seasoning and coated in a cayenne pepper paste. Kentucky, eat your heart out. Winner Winner will boast its own secret recipe, because all the best chicken places do, as well as a range of sides. Expect a list of local craft brews and wines to round things out; you can't devour some finger lickin' goodness without a beverage to match, after all. And, with a rotisserie chicken joint long-rumoured to be headed to Milton too, expect Brissie's love affair with poultry to keep on cooking. Find Winner Winner 233A Given Terrace, Paddington from November. For more information, keep an eye on their Facebook page. Image: Daniel Zemans.
Dumplings are one of the world's greatest culinary creations — and you'll certainly agree when you try Dumpling Master's offering. This popular food truck has been rolling into locations across Brisbane since 2017 — from breweries, unis and footy games to parks and night markets. Dumpling Master serves up snack plates inspired by northern Chinese cuisine, and you can get it delivered steaming hot in the time it takes you to decide which show will make the cut for your TV marathon (or even faster for the indecisive among us). Unsurprisingly, its speciality is dumplings — there are usually six flavours to choose from including chilli chicken, prawn and vegetables. And the best part is this snack won't break the bank. You can score ten pork dumplings for just $15 — and chilli oil dipping sauce for just 30 cents (yes, really). It also dishes up steaming barbecued pork buns and green onion pancakes.
If chicken wings make you hiss "preciousssssss", then Lord of the Wings is your kind of chicken joint. Having been open in Carindale for 18 months now, the pun-loving wing palace has accrued quite the diehard following. And if you're a westsider who's been trekking over Brisbane's hills and valleys in search of your favourite item, then you'll be happy to know you'll soon be able to get your fix closer to home. Doubling production of their prized possessions, Lord of the Wings has set up shop at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre. It's huge news, but their new space is even bigger — it's a giant 220 square metres, or enough for 200 people both inside and out in the beer garden. Lovers of the Carindale eatery can expect all of the regular dishes. That means so many wings that you'll feel like you're about to take flight. The main attraction comes in traditional and grilled varieties, in servings of six and 12, and with 20 different sauces on offer, ranging from the mild honey pomegranate to the super-spicy Buffalo suicide. Take up the challenge to eat eight fiery wings without gloves or napkins in under two minutes to win your entire dinner for free. For those after something other than the titular pieces, build-your-own burgers, sandwiches and signature ribs, plus salads, snacks and sides are also on the menu. Drinks-wise, the new store comes with a host of additions, such as alcoholic slushies, adult milkshakes and corona-ritas (aka an upside down Corona in a margarita — yes, really). Lord of the Wings' Indooroopilly location opened quietly this week, but it'll make the kind of noise a rooster would be proud of over the coming weeks and months. Firstly, each table will boast ordering via iPad in the near future, a system designed to get wings in your belly even quicker. And, come July 29, they'll be celebrating International Wings Day with freebies for everyone. Find Lord of the Wings Indooroopilly in the Station Road Dining Precinct at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Indooroopilly. Head to their website for further details. Images: Hannah Ford.
Here’s an opportunity to drink beers while listening to the bands that bring the grooves, while bettering your personal karma rating. Block-AID are having a fundraiser to stop the Maules Creek coal mine in northwest New South Wales, all while saving the environment (as well as your Friday night). Fat Picnic, Baskervillain, Cheers G’Day and Henry James are joining forces to conquer ecological landfills and your eardrums. As the nights grow colder, why not make the most of the opportunity to soak up the atmosphere? Enjoy some mulled wine or cheap beers, grab some soup and dahl to embrace the community spirit, and meet your friends at the Slab. All it’ll cost is a gold coin donation on arrival, plus drinks. Each beer plays its own part in raising much needed funds to help a community not unlike our own, and will prove to be an action-packed night by its own merits.
Two big countdowns happen at the end of January each year. One involves music. The other involves beer. We all know about Triple J's Hottest 100, but the GABS rundown of the top 100 Aussie craft beers is equally worth your attention, especially if you like a cold one or several. Think of it as your beverage list for the next few months. Drink beer, attend a party celebrating 2018's best beers, watch the countdown live-streamed on the big screen — that's Catchment Brewing Co's GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers Party. Just who'll emerge victorious won't be revealed until Sunday, January 27, so head on down from midday. Drinks-wise, Catchment will be pouring its own entry, a lemon myrtle pale ale, as well as its latest batch of season beers. And if you're wondering who's in with a shot to come out on top, perhaps previous winners will give you a few clues. In 2015 and 2016, Stone & Wood emerged victorious, while the Gold Coast's Balter Brewing did the honours in 2017. If you're keen to vote yourself, entries are open until Friday, January 18.
The stars are shining bright at the 2015 BBC First British Film Festival. Returning to Palace Cinemas around the country for another year, the three-week celebration features some of the most acclaimed and anticipated movies of the past 12 months, plus a look back at that most British of genres: the big screen romance. The festival opens with Paolo Sorrentino's Youth, an introspective buddy comedy about a pair of elderly artists, played by Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel, vacationing together in a luxurious Swiss resort. Other standout titles include Lance Armstrong biopic The Program starring Ben Foster and Chris O'Dowd; women's voting rights drama Suffragette starring Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep; and dark comic crime thriller Kill Your Friends starring Nicholas Hoult. Film buffs looking for a good date option can also check out the festival's retro stream, featuring ten iconic British love stories. Whether you're into lavish period dramas or just want to watch Andie MacDowell and Hugh Grant making out in the rain, we guarantee there's something on there to make you swoon.
In the near-ish future, Herston's Victoria Park / Barrambin is set to look a whole lot different, thanks to plans to transform the site into a 64-hectare destination complete with a tree house lookout, water play gully, high ropes course, mountain bike track, reinstated water holes and wetlands, and a community edible garden. And, back in September, the Brisbane City Council revealed a new draft master overview of how it should look. The huge redevelopment will completely reshape the patch of greenery near the RBH — and if you're keen to find out more, BCC is hosting a Discovery Day in the Park. But learning about your future hangout spot is only part of the fun, thanks to everything from live music to rock climbing. Head along between 10am–2pm on Saturday, October 22 — entering off Gilchrist Avenue — to relax on the grass, enjoy tunes, browse market stalls and tuck into bites to eat from food trucks. Also on the agenda: lawn games, kite making, boomerang painting, mini golf and more — some for kids, some for everyone including kidults. Entry is free, and if you want to bring your own picnic, that's up to you.
Attention spans are waning in this digital age. Studies have shown that most people will spend just nine seconds looking at a webpage – information is digested fast or not at all. It’s not exactly a bad trait to have; in fact, if you use it correctly it’s almost like a superpower! You could be a superhero who absorbs information on lolcats and the random article button on Wikipedia at lightning speed and uses it to fight evil! But if you’re not ready to wear your undies on the outside of your lycra suit, head down to the Powerhouse for Pecha Kucha, an event that has become a worldwide phenomenon since its humble beginnings in Tokyo. Pioneered by Klein Dytham Architecture, the concept of Pecha Kucha is simple: Presenting designers get twenty slides for their presentation of work and/or ideas, with twenty seconds of airtime per slide. The result is a presentation that is concise, to-the-point, interesting and stimulating - even more so than Chuckles the red fox (and hopefully much less creepy). Go ahead and get inspired, because you’re more likely to be a creative visionary than the internet’s Clark Kent - you just need a push in the right direction. Image credit: Camera Obscura via Brisbane Powerhouse
Put down your croquet mallet, plaster on your best game show host smile and grab a slushie: it's Heathers' dance party time, again. The fun-loving folks at Black Bear Lodge are celebrating one of the most very films of the '80s once more, and the whole decade in general of course. Big hair, blazers with shoulder pads and giant red scrunchies are a must. Complaining about everyone you know called Heather — that's optional. Whether you channel your inner Veronica or JD, or broaden your remit to other cult flicks of the era, you certainly won't lack in fashion inspiration in what will definitely be a night of big fun. The party's DJs won't lack in ace retro tracks to spin, either. Whatever will be, will be, after all. So, what's the regular event's damage? It's free, it starts at 11pm, and drinking blue beverages isn't recommended. Be there, or be a pillowcase — or be jealous much.
Think that you don't like Shakespeare? Sorry, think again. More than 400 years after the Bard's death, there truly is a Shakespearean effort for everyone — whether you're keen on his tragedies, comedies or histories; or traditional or modern interpretation; or versions on the stage or the screen. Only like contemporary updates like 10 Things I Hate About You, which is based on ol' Shakes' The Taming of the Shrew? That's fine. Love nothing more than seeing actors tread the boards and utter Hamlet's famous soliloquy? That's ace too. Fancy one of his hits dressed up with brand new songs? Yep, that's a-okay too. If you don't know what we mean by the latter, that's where Queensland Theatre's Twelfth Night comes in. Taking over the QPAC Playhouse until May 19, it's the tale of a twin, Viola, washed ashore in a shipwreck, separated from her brother and forced to disguise herself as a man to survive. If you saw the 2006 rom-com She's the Man, then you've already seen one version of this story. QT's is another, sticking closer to the script — aka, there's no soccer-playing Amanda Bynes here — and pairing the narrative with tunes by Tim Finn. The Split Enz and Crowded House great's tracks will accompany performances by Liz Buchanan, Sandro Colarelli, Jason Klarwein, Christen O'Leary and Jessica Tovey, in what remains one of Shakespeare's funniest efforts.
When you visit Artisan's latest exhibition, you'll be greeted with plenty of familiar faces. They're all individually sculpted, and they're all made by the same hand. More than that, they all wear a range of expressions that you'll undoubtedly recognise — expressions of grief, stress, concern, uncertainty, unhappiness and all-round anxiety. In The Worry Room, Pippin Blackwell has designed a gallery of woe, although the artist's intentions are empathic rather than bleak. With 400 sculptures included in the overall display, it addresses the feelings of unease that everyone experiences in different ways and at different times. Stare at each face, and you'll stare at the emotions that have coursed through your veins, reflecting on how they make you feel and what they represent. Free to attend, The Worry Room exhibits in Artisan's Small Object Space until Friday, November 2. Image: Pippin Blackwell, untitled, 2018, polymer clay. Courtesy of the artist.
There's no right or wrong way to eat gelato. That said, if you're feeling a bit like you've licked every scoop ever, there is a more interesting way. Forget everything you've ever been told about flavour and texture combinations, and about not eating dessert for dinner, with Atelier Brasserie and La Macelleria teaming up for a creative degustation. Across five courses, Atelier Brasserie's head chef Dallas Costello and La Macelleria's Matteo Zini will treat your tastebuds to dishes you never even thought possible — beef tartare with mustard gelato is one of them. The idea is to get playful, explore different blends and temperatures, and challenge your preconceived notions about the Italian dessert. The one-off Fine Food Meets Gastronomical Gelato event is happening at Atelier Brasserie's King Street digs from 6.30pm on Wednesday, September 5. Tickets cost $79 for what promises to be a culinary adventure — although, if you have specific dietary requirements, it's worth noting that substitutions can't be made to the menu. Image: Atelier Brasserie.
After a top-secret operation goes horribly wrong, James Bond (Daniel Craig) is declared missing and assumed dead. As the identity of every active MI6 undercover agent is leaked onto the internet, M’s (Judy Dench) ability as leader is called into question, and she is put under the investigation of a government review. Soon, the fears of many become reality, and the secret service itself is attacked. Bond reappears, and M uses the opportunity to seek out a dangerous villain with connections to both of them, Raoul Silva (Javier Barden). 007’s search takes him from London to the South China Sea, a trail that sees his loyalty to M tested, as secrets from her past begin to emerge. Skyfall is, along with The Dark Night Rises and The Avengers, is surely one of the most anticipated movie's of 2012. It has been breaking box-office records overseas and will continue to be a hit once it is released this week. The twenty-third Bond film, and the third to feature Daniel Craig as the moody and rugged agent, marks just over fifty years since the release of Dr No and, because of that alone, it's bound to be amazing.
When it comes to eating at a restaurant, everyone broadly knows what to expect — even in the time of COVID-19. You mosey on in, sit at a table, chat with whichever wonderful person happens to be sharing the meal with you, make plenty of eye contact over wine and dinner, and spend ample time soaking in the eatery's vibe and decor. That's the general process we've all been through countless times. Now, imagine what your dinner would be like if there were no lights. Actually, you don't need to imagine — you can simply head along to The Mix Bar's returning Dining in the Dark series. There'll be food, drinks and everything else that goes along with the experience, but absolutely no illumination. The idea behind the concept is to heighten your other senses — taste, obviously, but also smell — and allow you to experience dinner in a completely new and different way. If you're keen, tickets cost $89.50 for a three-course sitting, with the Woolloongabba spot going dark on select Fridays — with the next events held on July 3 and 10. Bookings are required, with pre-payment — and, even with the lights out, social distancing will be in effect. Top image: The Mix Bar.
This time around 100 years ago, a series of buildings popped up on Colmslie Road in Morningside, and they've enjoyed multiple roles over the century. Constructed between 1917–20 and now heritage-listed, the Commonwealth Acetate Chemical Works has been used as an ammunition factory, a naval base and a smallgoods factory — and now one of the riverside structures is hosting an experimental and immersive art exhibition. Mon Abri 2.0 is all about making the most of its unique space, while also showcasing local creativity. And, it's also focused on the art group's purpose: to break up everyday routines, activate unused spaces and engage with the community on a grass-roots level. Just what you'll see while you're wandering around the exhibit's four gallery spaces is best discovered while you're there; however attendees are advised to start by looking for the dragon — and to expect a blend of immersive installations and artworks that blur the lines between art and architecture. Mon Abri 2.0 runs from 4–8.30pm daily until Saturday, November 29, with entry costing $5 and different activities popping up on certain nights. Head by on Tuesday, November 26 for yoga and pilates, or Wednesday, November 27 for life drawing.
Winter in Brisbane doesn't always mean pulling out your wooliest jumpers, comfiest trackies and cosiest blankets — but it is a great time for wintry bar makeovers. Whenever the middle of the year hits, the Regatta is one such watering hole that likes to spruce itself up for the season. And this time, from Wednesday, June 1–Wednesday, August 31, it's turning into a forbidden forest. Head to the Toowong spot's courtyard for florals aplenty, all in deep shades that suit the winter vibes. Also a huge highlight: the fruity cocktail menu that features brightly hued sips poured into highballs. Drinks available include the Winter Warmer (Plantation Original Dark, Edge of the World Shiraz, agave, ginger ale), Peach Fizz (Seven Seasons Yam Vodka, peach liqueur, lemon, soda), Starry Night (Hendricks Midsummer Solstice, butterfly pea, lemon, tonic), Lunar Eclipse (Hendricks Lunar, yuzu, lime, soda, tonic) and Aloe There (Bati rum, lychee liqueur, aloe vera juice, lemon, soda). There'll be a food menu to match, all on offer during the Coronation Drive venue's regular operating hours — from the very first official day of winter until the very last.
Australian film has long been celebrated in our nation and abroad, as we have some of the most skilled filmmakers in the world. The Australian spirit can be felt in each and every one of our productions and it is in saying this that the State Library of Queensland have chosen to honour some of the greatest in Aussie cinema. Over the next four Sundays, you will be able to enjoy specially chosen films from different styles of Australian film, each with their own story and exception film work. The movies are classics Picnic at Hanging Rock, Mad Max, The Adventures of Barry McKenzie, and recent film, Not Quite Hollywood. Picnic at Hanging Rock starts off this cinematic journey – it's a must see for any movie buff or Australiana lover. It follows the story of a girls' school trip that goes horribly wrong when a student goes missing at the Hanging Rock. Cue moviegoers thinking the premise was actually true and it becoming a long standing rumour that someone actually did vanish at Hanging Rock (they didn't!). The 1970s theme is rife with the next two movies, and finishes with 2008's Not Quite Hollywood, which is a self-confessed story of 'Ozploitation'. Make sure you feast your eyes on some timeless Australian mavericks' work and appreciate the movies you were always too young to understand.
This travelling exhibition brings the best photos from across the world right to our doorstep. Provocative and powerful, the World Press Photo exhibition will make the Powerhouse its home for the next month. Feast your eyes over the work of esteemed creative geniuses at this spectacular exhibition. The photos are showcased in nine themed categories, ranging from nature, to portraiture and daily life. World Press Photo features 54 photographs from 33 countries and visits 45 countries attracting over three million viewers. The 2013 winner is Paul Hansen of the Swedish Daily Dagens Nyheter. His photo depicts a group of men carrying the bodies of two children and their father through a Gaza street. The family had been killed after an Israeli missile strike had hit their home. Hansen's photo captures a moment in time that is drenched in grief and suffering and will compel you to respond emotionally. Similarly, the rest of the photos in this collection speak of universal human emotions and unique experiences. Marvel at the skill of these photographers and their ability to capture grief, loss, ecstasy and love. Image: Joy at the End of the Run by Wei Seng Chen (Sports Action, first prize singles).
Want to see a burlesque show that tells it like it is? Or circus cabaret that contemplates race relations in contemporary Australia? How about singing and striptease while smashing stereotypes? Or a performance that packs a punch of hip hop politics? All that makes up Hot Brown Honey, as well as dance, poetry, drama and a reflection of everyday problems. These bold performers aren’t just trying to entertain. They’re also working through issues of colour and culture — and courting controversy — in a show that’s certain to get people talking. The story jumps from the simmering shores of Polynesia to the bogan streets of Australia, peering through the eyes of an Indigenous drag queen and stepping through the life of a single mother who just happens to be a DJ. Hailing from Polytoxic Dance Theatre, Circus OZ and Briefs, the Luscious Lisa Fa’alafi, the Curvaceous Candy B and the Bodacious Busty Beatz package their tale and topics in spicy humour and simmering honesty. Some like it hot, indeed.
Oh Mercy are back with their new album and a string of shows with the Deep Heat Tour. Fresh from their successful North American Tour, as well as their recording stint in the States, the band is celebrating their third and most colourful offering. This time they are stretching their musical legs, delving into heavier grooves with reggae influences, still maintaining the wholly pop-rock sound they have garnered a strong following from in previous albums. Their latest single ‘Drums’ is a bass-driven dance-worthy track that showcases the best of frontman Alexander Gow’s vocals. Supported by Brisbanites Millions and Split Seconds, alt-rockers from Perth, the trio of talented bands are a treat in the flesh.
Remember those childhood days sat in front of the television, watching your beloved Disney flicks over and over? Of course you do. In fact, you might even be spending some of your social-distancing time recreating that period in your life — thanks to Disney+, there are plenty of nostalgic flicks to stream. Of course, back in the day when you were binging on The Lion King or The Little Mermaid on repeat, you probably weren't thinking about your future adult self partying to 'Hakuna Matata' or 'Under the Sea'. Let Beyond Cinema blow your inner kid's mind, because even in lockdown it's putting on a virtual Disney-themed party. From Beauty and the Beast and Pocahontas to Aladdin and Frozen, if it's a piece of music from a Disney flick, you'll likely hear it at the Magical Sing-Along. A heap of Sydney performers will croon out the studio's best tunes, which'll be streamed to ticketholders — and you're encouraged to dress up, let out your best renditions, play games (including dance-offs and lip sync battles) and win prizes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GibiNy4d4gc Kicking off at 7pm on Thursday, April 30, this virtual shindig will get you dancing to your Disney faves and belting out many a tune while you do so — all in your lounge room. Tickets cost $10 per household, so you can share the fun with everyone who lives under your roof.
