Meet the young leaders heating up Queensland’s hospitality scene
04 Oct 2024These 40 Under 40 finalists are hard at work in the kitchen, cooking up new possibilities for the future of food. more
Women in Digital’s Holly Hunt is forging a more inclusive future for Queensland and beyond
03 Oct 2024This year’s 40 Under 40 Awards recognised a diverse range of Queensland-based trailblazers across different industries. Alongside the final 40, Queensland Government also presented the Inspiring Female Leader Award to Holly Hunt, a local founder and CEO working to cultivate greater inclusivity in the digital sector. more
From Tim Minchin to Belinda Carlisle – here’s what’s on this weekend
03 Oct 2024Brisbane is making its foray into the spooky season with a well-deserved long weekend. Get ready to embrace the spring weather with a weekend of unmissable events – from a night with a heavenly music icon to laughing with comedy geniuses and sipping your way through The City’s best bars. Here’s what to do this weekend in music, culture and art. more
Maho Magic Bar arrives in Brisbane for mischief and mayhem
01 Oct 2024Maho Magic Bar is popping up on the river's edge of South Bank, ready to whisk away Brisbane’s thrill-seekers for an unforgettable night of tricks and tipples. After a stellar national tour, the Japanese-style magic bar returns to Brisbane with a fresh menu and even fresher magic show. Ready to escape to Tokyo for a neon-lit night of hijinks and highballs? Keep reading to find out more … more
Witness Dylan Bolger complete his epic art series at Museum of Brisbane
30 Sep 2024A new Artist in Residence has entered the ring at the Museum of Brisbane. Multidisciplinary First Nations artist Dylan Bolger will be transforming the Dome Gallery into his own studio for six weeks as he works to create a monumental ten-panel drawing. This artwork will represent this 100th and final intricately rendered piece in his Leaf SZN series. Read on to learn more … more
Meet the 40 Under 40 leaders that are shaping Queensland from mining to make-up
27 Sep 2024From child business prodigies to industry-changing technology, these 40 Under 40 Awards finalists are reshaping the future of Queensland across a diverse range of industries and locales. more
TradeMutt’s Edward Ross is flipping the script on tradies’ mental health
26 Sep 2024Winner of the 40 Under 40 Game Changer Award, Edward Ross is revolutionising the workwear industry while tackling mental health issues in blue-collar communities. more
Dance that changes you – Sydney Dance Company makes its long-awaited return to Brisbane
25 Sep 2024As one of the country’s most prolific dance companies, Sydney Dance Company has garnered a well-deserved reputation for monumental performances. This October, Brisbane audiences will get the rare opportunity to bear witness to the company’s ingenuity in a double-bill show. Twofold sees the works of renowned choreographers Rafael Bonachela and Melanie Lane share the stage in a thrilling dyad of boundary-bending dance. Keep reading to find out more … more
The Locals
It's important to listen and learn and continue to build the legacy, because there is still so much work to be done in terms of Queer Liberation.~ Brittney Kahl more
Glitter and be gay at these five fabulous MELT Festival events
25 Sep 2024The most fabulous time of year approaches as MELT Festival prepares to burst into Brisbane from October 23 to November 10. The glorious celebration of queer art and culture will shower the Brisbane Powerhouse and beyond with a kaleidoscope of art and culture, parties and parades. From drag-filled cabarets to queer history class, we picked five show-stopping events not to miss at this year’s MELT Festival. more
Art with heart – The Recovered Futures Art Exhibition takes over King George Square
23 Sep 2024As part of Queensland Mental Health Week, King George Square is transforming into a free art gallery from Friday October 4 to Thursday October 10. The Recovered Futures Art Exhibition will showcase the work of 180 artists with lived mental health experience. The exhibition seeks to spark meaningful conversations about mental health using the power of art to champion the message that recovery is possible. more
Meet the 40 Under 40 winners constructing a stronger Queensland
20 Sep 2024From rails to roads, this crew of 40 Under 40 alumni are building a better Queensland one brick at a time. more
Dream drams – Whisky Whisky returns for an afternoon of sips and snacks in Fish Lane
19 Sep 2024With its amber hue and warming nature, it's easy to understand why whisky has been referred to as liquid sunshine. Combine that golden sip with literal sunshine, delectable eats and stellar beats, and you've got yourself a recipe for a good time. Bringing that glorious concoction to Fish Lane on Saturday October 19 is Whisky Whisky, offering a refreshing take on whisky appreciation for the fourth year running. more
Aye aye, captain – MELT Festival’s inaugural River Pride Parade is setting sail on the Brisbane River
18 Sep 2024Brisbane Powerhouse’s annual queer arts and culture festival MELT will be going out with a bang this year. On November 9, the festival is set to shiver your timbers with the grand debut of its River Pride Parade across the waters of the Brisbane River. Proudly led by the bonafide queen of Brisbane, Courtney Act, the river parade welcomes boats of all shapes and sizes to set sail through the heart of The City, with watching parties setting up along the banks as well. Keep reading to find out more … more
Witness Brisbane laid bare – Spencer Tunick announces his first Australian exhibition
17 Sep 2024On October 27, acclaimed New York artist Spencer Tunick is set to shut down the Story Bridge for a new live art installation ‘RISING TIDE’. In anticipation of this piece, Brisbane Powerhouse has announced it will be hosting Spencer’s first-ever Australian exhibition from September 28 to November 10. Keep reading to find out more about this world-first art event ... more
Make hay with clay at the BrisStyle Ceramic Makers Market
16 Sep 2024Are you potty for pottery? Do you pine for fine china? Do you like supporting local artisans in fun market-style environments? Get ready to be fired up for the return of BrisStyle’s Ceramic Makers Market at the Paint Factory Yeronga on Friday November 1 and Saturday November 2. more
Meet Nic Blair, the award-winning Queensland entrepreneur changing the future of health care
16 Sep 2024Queensland’s Midnight Health has marked one of the most exciting developments in healthcare over the last few years. Founded by Nic Blair, the Brisbane-born company is rewriting the future of healthcare by providing Australians with a personalised and connected approach to their health. Nic was celebrated last month at the 40 Under 40 Gala Awards, recognising his incomparable entrepreneurial spirit. more
Meet the diverse cohort of leaders creating lasting impacts across Queensland business, science and law
13 Sep 2024Whether it's the future of healthcare or the possibilities of scientific research, these 40 Under 40 Awards finalists are making shockwaves across their respective industries. more
Night Feast, Brisbane’s creative culinary extravaganza, returns to Brisbane Powerhouse for its spring edition
12 Sep 2024Brisbane Powerhouse’s salivation-worthy spectacular Night Feast is returning for another year of culinary extravagance. Brisbane’s leading chefs unite for a month of festive feasting, transforming the riverside enclave into a gastronomic playground. Foodies across the city are invited to embark on an immersive culinary adventure, led by some of the country’s biggest names in food. This veritable feast for the senses will also see the Powerhouse precinct come alive with interactive art installations, DJ sets and more. Keep reading for all of the thrilling details … more
For 40 Under 40’s Food Innovation Award winner Brooke Saward, thinking outside the box is a piece of cake
09 Sep 2024This self-taught dessert doyen has risen to astronomical heights with a can-do attitude and knowledge of her own strengths. more
Spring into The City this season to shop, dine and play
09 Sep 2024The weather is on the turn and all around us buds and blossoms are beginning to bloom. Spring has well and truly started and what better place to spend the season than in The City, the hustling bustling heart of Brisbane? Filled with exciting openings and fun-filled activities, The City is your one-stop destination packed with the best places to shop, dine, stay and play. Whether you’re a long-time local and or traveller to our fair city, there’s always more to explore. Read on to find out more. more