Townsville

North Queensland arts community calls for #Artsban as Council pulls $150 million funding
The 40-year fight for a purpose-built concert hall in Townsville has once again hit a dead end and tempers are…

Music review: Festival Farewell, Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Townsville Civic Theatre
The finale to the 2024 Australian Festival of Chamber Music celebrated the joy of music with a heartfelt farewell to…

Music review: Australian Festival of Chamber Music, various Townsville venues
A reflection on some key concerts and events at the 2024 Australian Festival of Chamber Music.

Concert review: Wonderful World, Townsville Civic Theatre
A diverse musical program across environmentally conscious themes in a powerful humanistic ode to nature.

Theatre review: Punk Rock, Clubhouse Theatre, Townsville
Young, emerging actors shine brightly in this school drama.

Australian Festival of Chamber Music offers an impressive and diverse 2024 program
Jack Liebeck’s third Townsville festival cements his reputation as one of its most exciting artistic directors.

Best of portraiture and ceramics gathered in one place
From gallery hopping to lagoon swimming, experience the best Townsville’s got to offer, including two major prize exhibitions.

Finding agency over paternalism for regional galleries
ArtsHub speaks with Holly Arden about the challenges of running a gallery in Far North Queensland, tourism and notions of…

In conversation: Gail Mabo on curating and legacy
Dancer cum choreographer cum artist, Gail Mabo turns her hand to curating as a way to share culture.

Exhibition review: Eastern Threads, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Curated by Gail Mabo, this welcoming exhibition celebrates the lived culture of Eastern Torres Strait Islands.