Think of all of the amazing events Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art has hosted over the past decade. Now, imagine what it'd be like if they put on a heap of similar art, film, music, performance and culture happenings, but over the course of five days. That's what the GOMA Turns 10 Summer Festival is all about from January 18 to 22. There's 117 entries on the fest's calendar, in case you needed convincing. Sound sweet? Well, before you even take a look at the lineup, so will another part of the program. Their first-ever Brisbane store is still in the works, but in the meantime Gelato Messina will be joining the GOMA fun with a four-flavour pop-up, with Robert Brownie Junior (milk chocolate gelato with chocolate brownie and chocolate fudge), red velvet (cream cheese gelato with red velvet cake), salted caramel and white chocolate, and salted coconut mango sorbet on the menu. Artistic highlights? We've got a few, starting with the bright horse costume mania that is a repeat instance of Nick Cave's HEARD·Brisbane, plus oh so much music. As far as the latter is concerned, Regurgitator, The Goon Sax, The Grates and I Heart Hiroshima are all on the bill, with the weekend the best time to get your rocking fix. Tours and talks-wise, you can hear a ten-minute chat about the gallery hitting the big one-oh, take a guided wander throughout the day, or join the likes of Benjamin Law and Patience Hodgson as they reveal their favourite pieces and spots. Plus, you can get creative with an Arts & Crafts After Dark, which is also the only ticketed event in the otherwise completely free program. For those that prefer to sit and watch, there'll also be screenings of gorgeous all-ages fare Wall-E, Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest and Song of the Sea, as well as a three-film community shorts program. And because all of this fun is thirsty work, the level two lounge will be turned into a Yerling Station wine bar, while a Buddhist Tea Master will also conduct a daily tea ceremony.
