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QPAC's Out of the Box returns after seven years
As part of QPAC's 40th birthday celebrations, the beloved Out of the Box Festival for children under eight will make…

Green Music Australia set to pilot certification scheme for live venues
As pressure builds on the arts and music industries to improve sustainability measures, Green Music Australia has announced a pilot…

Matilda Awards reveal a busy and diverse Brisbane theatre scene
At the annual Matilda Awards, judges picked from over 100 shows to find the best in Brisbane, in 2024.

Social media is dying – what next for arts marketing?
The US's TikTok ban is just the latest in a downward trend for social media. What will the landscape look…

Celebrating Autism: the silent disco breaking new ground
The Brisbane Powerhouse event will feature a range of work led by Autistic artists as well as a silent disco.

The lost art of bookstore browsing – three tips for finding your next read
New research has revealed Australians need to spend more time in bookstores. Here's how to find your next favourite book…

Arts Wellbeing Collective abruptly shut down
The future of the Arts Wellbeing Collective is in doubt after its relationship with Arts Centre Melbourne came to an…

Resignations and uproar follow Creative Australia's Venice Biennale decision
Within hours of announcing its controversial decision, Creative Australia faced multiple high-level resignations and widespread industry backlash.

Album review: Hurry Up Tomorrow, The Weeknd
Will this be The Weeknd's final album?

It's official: romantasy 'Onyx Storm' is the fastest selling book in 20 years
The third instalment in Rebecca Yarros' 'Empyrean' series has smashed publishing records.