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Revel in the flavours of the Rainbow Region at Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival
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Revel in the flavours of the Rainbow Region at Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival

From May 17 to 26, the heroed home of produce, eateries and arts is hosting Caper Byron Bay Food & Culture Festival for another year. Curated by legendary chef Louis Tikaram (Stanley, Longrain), the ten-day event is toasting to Byron’s colourful community, creatives and cuisine with a delicious lineup full of foodie affairs, plus plenty more. Here’s what you need to know … more

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The best things to do this Valentine’s Day season – regardless of relationship status
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The best things to do this Valentine’s Day season – regardless of relationship status

Labels be damned – the season of Saint Valentine is the time to indulge in some wholesome festivities, regardless if you're steering a situationship, chronically single or happily coupled up. Don't want to be couped up while lovebirds gallivant around town? Keen to practice some self love? We’ve rounded up the best no-strings things happening this February, from romcom marathons to art classes. more

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Reimagine happily ever after with QAGOMA's newest cinema program – Fairy Tales Cinema: Truth, Power, Enchantment
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Reimagine happily ever after with QAGOMA’s newest cinema program – Fairy Tales Cinema: Truth, Power, Enchantment

Since December, the galleries of QAGOMA have been transformed into a fantastical dreamscape whilst its acclaimed Fairy Tales exhibition delights audiences with a wondrous and whimsical showcase of the fascinating stories that have shaped childhoods for centuries. In collaboration with this enchanting exhibition, GOMA’s Australian Cinémathèque is presenting an exciting new film program, which will continue this fairy-tale adventure through the likes of cinema classics as well as contemporary retellings. more

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Enjoy alfresco flicks all year round at the new outdoor cinema taking over Brisbane Powerhouse
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Enjoy alfresco flicks all year round at the new outdoor cinema taking over Brisbane Powerhouse

While we love a movie night at home, the real cinephiles will know that the ultimate way to experience a film is at the cinema. Dendy Cinemas and Brisbane Powerhouse are upping the ante on the traditional cinema experience, delivering Brisbane's very first permanent outdoor cinema that boasts individualised surround sound and queue-free snacking. Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema is now open and screening the latest releases, so keep reading for all of the details ... more

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Joyful jingles, merry markets and twinkling trees  – it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Brisbane
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Joyful jingles, merry markets and twinkling trees – it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Brisbane

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, which means Brisbane will soon come alive with merry markets, gigantic tinsel-laden trees, colourful light shows and Christmas carols galore! So festive folk know where to go to get their much-needed dose of Santa-sanctioned fun, we've rounded up all of the top things happening during Christmas in Brisbane. Santa is prepping his reindeers for a trip to town very soon, so make sure you're on his nice list by reading on ... more

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Have a scary-good time at these Halloween events across Brisbane and the Gold Coast
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Have a scary-good time at these Halloween events across Brisbane and the Gold Coast

Pumpkin-spiced drinks have made a comeback, ghoulish costumes are flying off the store shelves and you can even spot a decoration or two in suburban streets. We've either entered a John Carpenter movie or ... it's Halloween! Our favourite spooky time of the year makes October a little more festive yet frightening. If you're keen to get your freak on, then you should shimmy your spooky derrière to these Halloween events ahead of October 31. more

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North Stradbroke Island comes alive with four days of colour, creativity and community events for the Straddie Arts Trail
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North Stradbroke Island comes alive with four days of colour, creativity and community events for the Straddie Arts Trail

North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) is well known for being an oasis for sun-soaked summer adventures, snorkeling, surfing, whale watching and weekends away. Alongside its natural beauty, North Straddie also boasts a rich history of arts and culture, which is showcased in its talented local artists and makers. You can witness this talent in the flesh from August 11–14 with the return of the Straddie Arts Trail. Keep reading to discover all of the details ... more


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Juliette Binoche
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Explore the extraordinary career of Juliette Binoche with GOMA’s Australian Cinémathèque’s latest program

When one thinks of French films, it is likely they think of Juliette Binoche. The astounding and accomplished actor has been a staple in cinema for the past five decades, not only in France but across the globe. With 70 feature films to her name and numerous accolades, it makes sense that GOMA's Australian Cinémathèque is paying homage to Juliette with a retrospective of her works. more

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Lights, camera, action – Gold Coast Film Festival is back with a *chefs kiss* program of world premieres and red-carpet events
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Lights, camera, action – Gold Coast Film Festival is back with a *chefs kiss* program of world premieres and red-carpet events

Get ready to fill up on popcorn and choc-tops – the Gold Coast Film Festival is back with a bonanza program this April and is celebrating its 21st birthday! The annual flick fest has grown to become a marquee event on the Australian cinema circuit as well as a much-loved and celebrated local event. This year, the jam-packed showcase is brimming with 50 features and short films, red-carpet events and industry panels across 12 days and nights. Here's some cherry-picked events to get you excited ... more

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Explore Earth's life-sustaining element at GOMA's newest cinema program, Melting Into Air
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Explore Earth’s life-sustaining element at GOMA’s newest cinema program, Melting Into Air

A beautiful and breathtaking breeze has been blowing through QAGOMA since November in the form of an enchanted art exhibition. Now, GOMA's Air is making its way to the big screen for the Australian Cinémathèque's newest cinema program, Melting Into Air. Until April 23 you can explore the possibilities - and impossibilities - of Earth's most essential element through cinematic representations of, you guessed it, air. more

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Moonlight Cinema has announced its jam-packed January program
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Moonlight Cinema has announced its jam-packed January program

Our favourite summertime movie-watching experience, Moonlight Cinema, is back at Roma Street Parkland for another season with an incredible line-up of new-release movies and cult classics. Going into 2023 with a bang, the beloved outdoor cinema has revealed its highly anticipated January program of movies under the stars. Read on to discover what you can sink your teeth in to this January ... more

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Brisbane International Film Festival is back with flicks from across the globe
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Brisbane International Film Festival is back with flicks from across the globe

There's nothing quite like settling in at your favourite cinema with a box of popcorn, a pack of Maltesers and a soda (this is the ultimate movie combo, and you can't tell us otherwise) and magically being transported into a cinematic world for a couple of hours. If this sounds like your type of bliss, fellow film buffs, we're excited to share with you that Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) is back for another year with a treasure chest of flicks from across the globe. Returning from October 27 to November 6, this year's BIFF boasts a roster of award-winning films, highly anticipated international releases, homegrown content, heartfelt stories and action-packed films. more

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GOMA's Australian Cinémathèque is bringing the masterful films of Federico Fellini to the big screen
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GOMA’s Australian Cinémathèque is bringing the masterful films of Federico Fellini to the big screen

Calling all cinephiles and movie buffs - the legendary Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini's exuberant body of work is set to come alive at GOMA's Australian Cinémathèque until October 2. The comprehensive retrospective will include screenings from recent digital restorations of all but one of Fellini’s films, which have come directly from the archive of the director’s beloved filmmaking studio – Cinecittà. more

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BLEACH* Festival
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Culture-soaked creativity and expert storytellers bring BLEACH* Festival’s 2022 program to life

Unless you're new to the coast or have been living under a rock, you're probably well familiar with BLEACH* Festival. For those who aren't, well, allow us – BLEACH* is the Gold Coast's premier arts and cultural festival that proudly and passionately champions the incredible artists and performers that make up the tapestry of the shining city. BLEACH* has been no stranger to COVID-related cancellations and, much to the dismay of everyone on the Gold Coast, last year's festival took a hit. Luckily for us, BLEACH* is back, better than ever and is here to celebrate its 11-year milestone by transforming beachside esplanades, botanic gardens and hinterland hideaways into backdrops for spine-tingling and thought-provoking experiences from August 11-21. We recommend clearing your calendar because the 11-day program has just been released and is packed with a bounty of events and… more

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An outdoor cinema, night market, mirror maze and a pleasuredome is coming to Brisbane Powerhouse
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An outdoor cinema, night market, mirror maze and a pleasuredome is coming to Brisbane Powerhouse

This year is packed to the rafters with truly exciting entertainment happenings, and now we have a couple of more to add to the mix. Brisbane Powerhouse has announced that four major outdoor activations will be staged at the New Farm precinct, with the colourful calendar lined with outdoor cinemas, night markets, mirror mazes and even a pleasuredome from this August. more

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GOMA's heist cinema program is bringing the bad guys to Brisbane's big screen
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GOMA’s heist cinema program is bringing the bad guys to Brisbane’s big screen

Jailbirds, master manipulators and safe-cracking sinners – these are are the usual suspects you'll find filling the screen in a heist movie. We don't usually root for the bad guy, but when we find ourselves engrossed in a film where a line-up of less-than-trustworthy career criminals are matched with complex schemes and an all-encompassing shared mission – otherwise known as 'the job' – we can't help championing these rag-tag teams of thieves. If you're keen to catch a bad guy (on the big screen, at least) then GOMA's upcoming heist cinema program will steal your heart – but hopefully not your prized possessions. more

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Big screen, bigger stories – APT10 Cinema is screening cinematic gems from Australia and beyond
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Big screen, bigger stories – APT10 Cinema is screening cinematic gems from Australia and beyond

Brisbane cinephiles will be well acquainted with The Australian Cinémathèque at QAGOMA, which provides locals an ongoing and unique program of film that you're unlikely to see anywhere else. To correspond with QAGOMA's current exhibition, The 10th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT10), APT10 Cinema is rolling film on a plethora of feel-good flicks, daring documentaries and excellent animation from around the world. Here are a few films to tick off your viewing list ... more

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Ghost Stories: Spirits, Hauntings and Worlds Beyond is bringing scary flicks to GOMA
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Ghost Stories: Spirits, Hauntings and Worlds Beyond is bringing scary flicks to GOMA

With Halloween just around the corner, now is the perfect time to snuggle up with some popcorn and turn your favourite horror movie on. Those who like a good scare can get their heebie-jeebies fix at Ghost Stories: Spirits, Hauntings and Worlds Beyond, GOMA's new film program that explores the vibrant legacy of cinematic spectres. From September 10 to November 28, this program will showcase more than a century of supernatural tales that are sure to get your heart pumping. more