Deni Ute Muster 2022
2022-09-30 08:00 - 2022-10-01 23:00 UTC | Deni Ute Muster, Conargo Road, Deniliquin, NSW, Australia
2022 Artist Announcement!
Brad Paisley
Jessica Mauboy
John Williamson | The Angels
Busby Marou | Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley
Shannon Noll | Sara Storer
Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham
and many more!
And we’re giving away a Ute!
After two cancellations due to the ongoing pandemic, the world renowned Deni Ute Muster is set to return with one of our biggest and best line ups yet on Friday 30 September and 1 October 2022.
Ready to turn up the volume on the Muster stage will be international country superstar, Brad Paisley, as well as some of our most loved and respected country/pop artists including Jessica Mauboy, John Williamson, The Angels, Busby Marou, Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley, Shannon Noll, Sara Storer, Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham, Shane Nicholson, Round Mountain Girls, Hurricane Fall and Darlinghurst.
Tickets to the 2022 Deni Ute Muster have been off sale during the pandemic lockdowns and we’re thrilled to announce that they’ll be back on sale at 10.00am, Friday 10 December, 2021 AEDT.
Minister for Tourism Stuart Ayres said the Deni Ute Muster is proudly supported by the NSW Government via its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW and aligns with the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2030 to cement the state as the events capital of the Asia Pacific.
“After such a challenging couple of years, I’m so pleased to see this important event return with a blockbuster line up of talent that is sure to attract visitors from far and wide and provide an economic boost to many local businesses,” Mr Ayres said.
“Now is the time for everyone to start planning their visit to the Deni Ute Muster to ensure they don’t miss out on this unique Australian event and the opportunity to experience everything that Deni and the local Riverina region have to offer.”
Deni Ute Muster General Manager, Vicky Lowry, said today, “We welcome tickets back on sale for 2022 with one of our biggest line ups to grace our famous Deni Ute Muster main stage. After two years of virtual events, 2022 will be a year of celebration. Returning with two days of music, around the ground festival entertainment for all ages and of course all the action of the Utes in the sports arena.
“Come and be part of the Deni Ute Muster as it celebrates the uniqueness of country Australia, the iconic ute, an infectious passion for country music and camping under the stars on the flattest natural plains in the southern Hemisphere”.
Brad Paisley has earned his place in country music history as one of the genre’s most talented and decorated male solo artists. Over the past 21 years, his songwriting and unmatched showmanship have won him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards and 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, among many others. A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001, Paisley has written 21 of his 24 No. 1 hits, and in 2008 became the first artist to achieve 10 consecutive Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 singles. The 2010 CMA Entertainer of the Year’s past works have amassed over 4.6 billion career streams.
Paisley continues to collaborate with Peyton Manning in a multi-year ad campaign with Nationwide insurance. In 2015, the global superstar partnered with Boot Barn® to develop Moonshine Spirit by Brad Paisley, an exclusive line of jeans, hats, T-shirts, jewelry, belts and woven shirts. A prolific entertainer, Paisley’s first prime-time special, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special, aired on ABC in December 2019 and has garnered over 18.1 million viewers to date. Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, are co-founders of nonprofit organization The Store, a free-referral based grocery store, which aims to empower low-income individuals and families in the Nashville area. For more information, visit www.thestore.org.
Multiple ARIA-Award winning, R&B-pop artist, songwriter and actress Jessica Mauboy is one of the country’s most celebrated and loved entertainers.
Her latest single, Glow, is pop music made divine and magical, inspired by nostalgic textures and drawn from a feeling of confidence that runs deep in her bones, is set to be the soundtrack of summer.
Jess has an impressive body of work including 6 x Top 10 Albums and 16 x Top 20 Singles, over 200 million+ streams globally, 2 x ARIA Awards, 21 Platinum and 9 Gold accreditations, is the first indigenous Australian artist to debut at No. 1 on the ARIA Album Chart, multi-award winner including AACTA Award, APRA Award, Australian of the Year Award, MTV Europe Music Award, MTV Australia Music Award, not to mention her many TV roles including starring in ‘The Sapphires’, ‘Bran Nue Dae’ and The Voice Australia Coach 2021 and 2022.
Jess continues to inspire and is determined more than ever to extract the most positive and motivating elements of all that she has learned and infuse them into her new music and share it at the Deni Ute Muster in 2022.
John Williamson’s unofficial anthems, tributes to legends and unsung heroes and tender ballads have captured the spirit of the nation in song unlike any other. His honest and passionate songs are synonymous with the country that inspires him and connect him with his countrymen regardless of age, sex or creed. Add to this his ability to deliver unforgettable live concert experiences that combine the perfect blend of humour, romance and campfire stories woven together by his music. You can understand why he remains one of the most in-demand live performers in Australia.
With a music career now spanning close to fifty years, there would seem to be little more for John Williamson to achieve. Having been inducted into the prestigious ARIA Hall of Fame, the recipient of three ARIA Awards, twenty-seven Golden Guitars, three APRA Awards, MO Awards, countless Platinum and Gold album accreditations and album sales of in excess of five million, he has done it all but more than anything, John wants an audience to walk away feeling proud to be Australian.
Described by Jimmy Barnes as “A band that changed Australian music forever”, when it comes to great Aussie rock it doesn’t come much better than The Angels. 13 studio albums, 8 x Top 10 albums, 17 Top 40 singles … but that tells only part of The Angels’ story. It’s the relationship with the audience that means everything to the band, built via thousands of gigs. It’s an exhilarating exchange of energy. As co-founder Rick Brewster notes, “The hour-and-a-half onstage is what makes it all worthwhile”.
It’s been over four decades since brothers Rick and John Brewster co-founded the iconic band and penned some of Australia’s most anthemic tracks. The Angels are widely reputed for their killer live shows. With hits like Long Line, Marseille, Be With You, After the Rain, Shadow Boxer and Mr Damage to name a few, we can’t wait to have them back on the Muster stage for another massive singalong!
The overwhelming feeling that emanates from Busby Marou is joy – Tom Busby’s playful onstage presence combined with Jeremy Marou’s freakish instrumental ability has cemented their reputation as one of the most loved live bands to come out of Australia in recent times.
Busby Marou’s debut self-titled album was certified Gold in July 2014, while their follow up album Farewell Fitzroy debuted at #5 on the album chart. Postcards From The Shell House, released in 2017 was the band’s first ARIA #1 album and was followed by the critically acclaimed The Great Divide in 2019.
There’s a potent chemistry that drives Busby Marou, a bond struck between two mates years ago in the corner of Rockhampton’s Oxford Hotel, when they happily knocked out tunes for hours on end to anyone who would listen. And it’s that unwritten agenda, a simple intangible understanding between them, that they have come back to in order to shape their remarkable career.
Two of Australia’s most respected singers, musicians and songwriters – Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley – are taking their guitars and songs on the road in 2022 for what will be a musical journey across their respective careers.
These two powerhouse musicians joined on record this year when Mossy featured on South, from Troy’s ARIA Award winning, The World Today, album.
Mossy said “I have been a big fan of Troy’s for so long so when this opportunity came up to do a lap around Australia with him I was never going to say no. These shows have been about 2 years in the planning, the set list will have everything plus a few surprises and I can’t wait to finally take it on the road and out to our fans.”
Troy added: “From the first chord I heard Ian Moss play on guitar I was hooked, and then he sang! He has been a major source of inspiration for me for years and to play some shows with him across the country will be something very special. This will be a great fun musical adventure, I’m so proud to blend what we do on stage for people to see, guitar heaven! See you out there. I can’t wait to play.”
Shannon Noll’s everyman appeal lies in his honesty, he strikes a chord with legions of music fans, tapping into a pure emotion that’s both his own and instantly relatable.
His rise to fame as the first runner-up of the initial Australian Idol series in 2003 changed his life from farm hand in Condobolin forever. Since taking to the stage and commencing his successful recording career, Australia’s favourite son “Nollsie” has on to receive acclaim with certified triple-platinum sales, number #1 hits, five top 10 albums, has 17 platinum and 3 gold accreditations, and boasts a reputation as the only Australian male artist in national chart history to have ever achieved 10 consecutive top 10 singles.
Seven years since the release of his previous album A Million Sons, his latest album, Unbroken, is Nollsie declaring he’s still got the passion, the dedication and the voice that has made him one of the most successful male performers in Australian music history – an album of reflection and conviction, the former farm boy from Condobolin in rural NSW taking a close look at his roots, his fame, his love of Australia and his family and at the trials of getting older.
Writing from the heart and singing from the soul, surveying the people and land around you and letting stories inspire your creativity and guide your craft. That’s what makes a songwriter genuine and honest and 21-time Golden Guitar winner Sara Storer has consistently shown she personifies those qualities. In fact, she’s done that right from the start, nearly 20 years ago when she released her first album Chasing Buffalo, right through to her latest album, Raindance.
Born in the Mallee in country Victoria, Sara has studied in Melbourne, wrote her first song in Western Queensland, worked as a teacher in the Northern Territory and now lives on a rural property outside of Albury, NSW with her husband Dave and their four sons. The land, family and an innate and empathetic understanding of what it is to live in Australia are themes that run strongly through the songs on Raindance, the title track in particular continuing a tradition of songs about rain that feature on many of her albums.
The musical uniting of Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham (The Waifs) is as unscripted as it is unforeseen.
In January 2020, Felicity and Josh were invited to join Song Club – a creative collective that tasked members with writing a song a week. This challenge gave the pair a lifeline to creativity and community as well as an abundance of new material, enough in fact to make a whole album, The Song Club, which was released in May 2022.
In the face of an uncertain future, music uncontrived and untainted by the demands of fashion will forever remain undefeated. Understated but never unsophisticated, unpretentious and unlike anything else, Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham unleashed songs and stories of undeniable beauty upon hearts and ears. Unless you uncork this fine wine, drink for yourself and understand, you will be unsatisfied and your life will be unhappy.
Josh (as a member of The Waifs), and Felicity in her own right, have both enjoyed lengthy, successful, enduring musical careers. A collective haul of Golden Guitars, ARIA Awards, multi-platinum album sales and extensive touring over nearly three decades forms a body of work that serves as a ready definition of success.
A from the heart connection to music has been a constant for each, from the moment its’ power captivated them at an early age and set the course for their lives.
Shane Nicholson inhabits a rare space in the music industry: songwriter, recording artist, producer/engineer, multi-instrumentalist, guitar pedal builder, whiskey-enthusiast, motorcycle-lover, and musical mentor.
Making his solo debut at next year’s Muster, Shane has received three ARIA awards – for his solo album Hell Breaks Loose in 2015 and for his hit collaborations with Kasey Chambers – Rattlin’ Bones and Wreck and Ruin. He has also won 10 CMAA Golden Guitar Awards, including 2018 Male Artist of the Year, and an APRA award.
Rolling Stone Magazine said “Nicholson’s is a uniquely compelling voice in Australian songwriting – it lives and breathes in the songsmith’s singular melodies, crooked humour, and short, pithy lines gently delivered” and Rhythms Magazine cited him as “One of the country’s finest songwriters”.
Shane’s latest critically acclaimed album, Living in Colour, was released in August this year and its Shane Nicholson in different hues: trusting and cynical, father and friend, sometimes buoyant and in love, beginning to have faith in the world, other times struggling to make sense of the same world that can rip your heart right out. Shane is a man constantly remaking himself and we look forward to seeing him hit our stage in 2022.
It’s been nearly a decade since a congregation of 40-something, part-time musos got together in a shed on Round Mountain in the most northern part of NSW to play “a buncha old songs for a bit a fun”. Nearly 10 years and hundreds of shows on, and the now predominantly 50 somethings, Round Mountain Girls have played on Australia’s biggest stages at Australia’s biggest festivals, alongside some of the world’s biggest names, released 3 original albums and, for good measure, a covers EP. For a band that got together with absolutely zero expectations other than a weekly jam, they have punched way above their collective weight, but when you see them play live, and witness the energy and joy they bring to an audience, it’s very easy to understand why.
Along the way they have sought to collaborate with all sorts and all kinds in an effort to share the RMG love and have never been shy of shaking up the show. The audience always form an important part of each and every show, whether it’s clapping and singing along, freestyle bush dancing with each other, or being dragged onto stage to form an impromptu rhythm section, there’s never a dull moment. It’s clearly the live environment in which they thrive and feel most at home, and the joy they exude from their own excitement of playing together never fails to rub off on audiences. If the measure of success of a band was calibrated by who is having the most fun on stage, these guys would be off the scale … and it’s extremely hard not to be a part of it.
Hailing from Newcastle, Australia, Hurricane Fall, are living proof that raw talent, ambition and honesty can still prevail in today’s music industry and they do it the old fashioned way, touring constantly and winning fans at the gigs with a performance style.
Hurricane Fall’s sound is a modern but earthy fusion of their country roots, and the classic rock heritage of the Steel City where they reside. This combined with a pop sensibility in their songwriting suggests a wide range of influences from classic country like Garth Brooks to Aussie rock legends Cold Chisel, and modern contemporaries like Brothers Osborne in between.
2020 saw the band release their first full length album, Ain’t Leavin, which was launched at the Tamworth Country Music Festival and we look forward to the boys playing it to us next year.
Darlinghurst is a band of individuals who bring their experience in music together to create a contemporary Country Music sound that has a unique fingerprint and whatever and wherever they perform, Darlinghurst are creating a buzz and garnering a positive reaction.
Their debut, self-titled album, was released in September and debuted at #1 on the ARIA Country Album Chart, #1 on the ARIA Australian Country chart, #9 on the ARIA Album Chart and #1 on the AIR 100% Independent Album Chart. The band also scored 3 nominations for the 50th Golden Guitar Awards for New Talent of the Year, Capital News Group or Duo of the Year and Contemporary Country Album of the Year.
All these positive milestones have manifested off the back of a 2 year long run for Darlinghurst that began in August 2019 with the release of Sorry Won’t Get You Back and followed by 7 more singles [latest being Bad Things]; delivered 4 #1 radio hits on the Music Network CountryTown Hot 50 Chart; 4 Golden Guitar Nominations [one in 2021]; features and interviews on the Today Show, Sunrise and Kyle & Jackie O. And on the rare moments they could perform, they elicited rave reviews like this from Stack Magazine when they supported Jimmy Barnes: “Holy Moly … how have we never heard of this band!”.
Organisers are ecstatic to announce that the Ute giveaway is back! Any person who purchases a 2022 Deni Ute Muster adult ticket or has rolled their adult 2020 or 2021 ticket over to 2022, will receive one entry into the promotion for the chance to win the Muster’s Toyota Rouge Hi-Lux Ute!
On Saturday, 1 October, one lucky entry will be drawn and announced to win a Toyota Hilux 4 x 4 Rogue Dual Cab, Auto, Crystal Pearl, Utility, including Front Window Tint, Towbar, 18” Alloy Wheels, Carpeted Tub and Rollercover.
The Ute will also be decked out with Bull Bar, Driving Lights, Suspension and Double Swag, all supplied by our friends at ARB as well as a XRS-370C UHF Radio and 1 antenna system with 3 interchangeable whips: 1 x AE4706B, 1 x AW4705B,1 x AW4704B, supplied by GME.
The prize value is in excess of $81,400 and includes vehicle registration, compulsory third party insurance for 12 months and stamp duty costs. All entry requirements, instructions and information regarding the prize form part of the Conditions of Entry found on the Deni Ute Muster website.
In 2022, the Deni Ute Muster will be fully cashless with RFID wristbands and top-up stations on site. When the festival is over attendees will be able to retrieve their funds online.
The Deni Ute Muster is one of the top ‘bucket list’ events in Australia and annually attracts close to 20,000 people of all ages to celebrate all things Australian and, of course, the iconic ‘ute’. The Deni Ute Muster has amazing community support with more than 1,000 volunteers mobilising each year to help put on the event which donates close to $100,000 back to community groups.
Back in 1999, a group of community minded locals came together with the aim to start a rural themed festival to bring visitors to Deniliquin, a beautiful vibrant town on the edge of the outback, which was struggling with a crippling drought.
The first Deni Play on the Plains Festival, as it was known at the time, took place in October 1999, on the flattest, natural, open plains on earth, and with “ute culture” being an intrinsic part of Deniliquin, it was unanimous that it would play a major part of the festival and hence the Deni Ute Muster burst into the national psyche.
In its first year, the Deni Ute Muster had approximately 5,000 patrons and set a new Guinness World Record for the most number of legally paraded utes at 2,839 – a record which still stands today. Since 1999 the Deni Ute Muster has become the region’s biggest tourist drawcard and a celebration of all things Australian.
Photos and bios of the Main Stage artists can be downloaded here.
The Deni Ute Muster is proudly supported by the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
All Early Bird and Muster Adorer tickets are SOLD OUT. General Admission tickets and Reserved Camping are available at deniutemuster.com.au/.
Deni Ute Muster
Conargo Road, Deniliquin NSW
Friday, 30 September and Saturday, 1 October 2022
Brad Paisley
Jessica Mauboy
John Williamson, The Angels, Busby Marou, Ian Moss and Troy Cassar Daley, Shannon Noll, Sara Storer, Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham, Shane Nicholson, Round Mountain Girls, Hurricane Fall, Darlinghurst
and more to be announced!
www.deniutemuster.com.au
#DeniUteMuster

Sydney World Pride 2023
2023-02-17 - 2023-03-05 | Queensland
What is WorldPride?

WorldPride is a global Pride celebration that happens every few years in a different city. The right to host it is licenced by InterPride which has representatives from nearly every Pride organisation around the world. Previous WorldPride celebrations include New York in 2019 marking 50 years since the Stonewall uprising, and Copenhagen in 2021 celebrating both WorldPride and the EuroGames. Sydney was chosen by InterPride members to be the host of WorldPride in 2023, and we couldn’t be more proud.

Sydney 2023

Sydney WorldPride events will take place from February 17 2023 until March 5 2023, with the official Sydney WorldPride Opening Ceremony taking place on February 24, a First Nations Gathering Space, a game-changing Human Rights Conference, an unforgettable Pride March across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a closing ceremony and a sensational party on Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach (plus lots more events still to be announced)!
We are developing a full arts and cultural program across Greater Sydney reflective of our diverse LGBTIQ+ communities. It will span theatre, visual arts, music and cabaret and have a strong focus on First Nations peoples and the Asia-Pacific.
We’ve taken the opportunity to bring WorldPride to the southern hemisphere for the first time – not only representing Australian states and territories, but also bringing focus to our neighbouring countries in the Asia-Pacific region who do not all have the same level of equality and human rights that we do.
Sydney WorldPride will help shine a light on these injustices. Our Human Rights Conference will be a platform for discussion, ideas exchange, and thought leadership. We’re aiming to give marginalised communities solidarity and support on the world stage like never before.
We’re also committed to ensuring our festival is accessible to people of all abilities. Transport, communications, amenities and related services will be optimised for overall comfort and enjoyment of attendees. To utilise accessibility from anywhere in the world, all possible digital avenues will be explored so that remote audiences can be a part of Sydney WorldPride online.

City Of Sydney - Village High Street Takeovers
2025-02-15 - 2025-04-05 | Queensland
Village high streets across the City of Sydney will be transformed into lively festival hubs over the coming months as part of the hugely popular Sydney Streets program.

Closed to traffic for the day, the street festivals kick off at 11am and run until late in the evening.

The festivals feature live music performances, outdoor dining from local restaurants and food vendors, street entertainment and roving performers.

Local businesses and organisations will host pop-up shops and outdoor market stalls, offering giveaways, competitions and exclusive deals.

Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO said the series had grown significantly since it was first introduced during the pandemic.

“Sydney Streets provides a platform for local shops, restaurants and businesses to connect with their communities and visitors in a friendly, open-air environment,” the Lord Mayor said.

“It’s an opportunity for locals to shop, eat and explore their neighbourhood, with unique experiences and surprises at every corner.”

Surrounding street closures and special event clearways set the stage for the events, opening with a Welcome to Country and traditional smoking ceremony.

Activities to keep the kids entertained include a circus playground, origami workshops, face painting, art classes and reading areas.

Some events will feature a fun dog agility course while others include fitness sessions, craft workshops, health checks and games.

DJs and continuous live entertainment on outdoor stages are set to keep the good vibrations going throughout the day and night.

Sydney Streets dates and locations:

15 February – Macleay Street, Potts Point
22 February – Stanley Street, Darlinghurst
8 March – Harris Street, Pyrmont
15 March – Glebe Point Road, Glebe
29 March – Redfern Street, Redfern
5 April – Crown Street, Surry Hills.

A special Sydney Streets event takes place as part of the Sydney Lunar Festival in Haymarket from 5:15pm to 9:30pm on Saturday 1 February.

Three live entertainment sites on Sussex Street, Ultimo Road and Harbour Street will feature traditional and contemporary performances including lion and dragon dancers, dance groups, martial arts and singers.

To welcome the Year of the Snake, food trucks and market stalls with meals and gifts will be set up throughout Haymarket, 12 zodiac animal lanterns will line George Street and DJs will entertain visitors throughout the night.

Businesses and organisations located on or around one of the high streets in the event series can apply to be part of the Sydney Streets program.

For more information about Sydney Streets and timings for each event, go to whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
2025-03-01 18:00 - 23:30 | Oxford Street, Taylor Square, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010, Australia
We’re not free until we’re all free to be. The 47th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is set to take over Oxford Street, Flinders Street and Anzac Parade on Saturday 1 March 2025. Set your true self free as the Mardi Gras magic makes it’s way down the heritage-listed Parade route for one of the largest LGBTQIA+ nighttime parades in the world.
Over 200 floats from every corner of our communities will strut, stroll and roll from Hyde Park to Moore Park on Sydney’s night-of-nights. As is tradition, our fearless protectors the Dykes on Bikes, LGBTQIA+SB First Nations communities and our beloved 78ers will lead over 11,000 marchers under the 2025 Festival theme: FREE TO BE.
Join hundreds of thousands of people from Hyde Park to Moore Park in free and premium ticketed viewing areas to witness the wonders of the LGBTQIA+ communities. Reminding the world the beauty, power and joy that comes from freedom.
The Sydney Mardi Gras Parade is for everyone, that’s why there will be a free Accessible Parade Viewing Area (by application) that includes a free shuttle to and from public transport, low-sensory zones, flat road level access, accessible amenities and more.

For further information pertaining to accessibility requirements and information for SGLMG Parade 2025 – Please refer to our visual story below:
Access the Parade visual story here.
Access the Parade Map here.

PARRTJIMA – A FESTIVAL IN LIGHT
2025-04-04 - 2025-04-13 | Alice Springs Desert Park, Larapinta Dr, Alice Springs, NT, 0871, Australia
The award-winning Parrtjima – A Festival in Light, returns to Alice Springs (Mparntwe) for its 10th iteration from 4-13 April 2025, offering a spectacular celebration of culture, art, and modern technology under the starry skies of Central Australia.

The only Aboriginal light festival of its kind, Parrtjima showcases the world’s oldest continuous cultures through stunning light installations and performances, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the 300-million-year-old MacDonnell Ranges.

The free 10-night festival once again features the much-loved MacDonnell Ranges Light Show and Grounded installations, alongside new works inspired by the 2025 theme, ‘Timelessness.’

Other highlights include bush food workshops, markets, talks and, for the first time ever, a special open-air performance by the Darwin Symphony Orchestra, featuring more than 50 musicians. This spectacle is a ticketed event and will feature Desert Divas Catherine Satour, Casii Williams, and Bronwyn Stuart for a memorable closing Saturday night. Australian county music icon Troy Cassar-Daley will kick off the festival’s opening weekend.

Visitor registrations are free and now open.

What: Parrtjima – A Festival in Light
When: 4-13 April 2025
Where: Alice Springs Desert Park
More info: parrtjimaaustralia.com.au

About Parrtjima – A Festival in Light
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light is the only Aboriginal light festival of its kind in the world. It showcases the extraordinary cultures of Australia’s Indigenous communities, bringing to life stories of the world’s oldest living culture using modern technology, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Central Australian desert.

Parrtjima (pronounced Par-Chee-ma) means ‘lighting up’ and conveys two meanings: physically illuminating an object with light and ‘lighting up’ to shed light and understanding on a subject. Parrtjima 2024 received two prestigious Australian Event Awards for Best Tourism Event and Best Regional Event. The awards, which saw Parrtjima up against Vivid Sydney 2024 and Tasmania’s Taste of Summer 2023 in the Best Tourism Award, recognise the significance of Parrtjima and the impact it has on the community.

THE International Cake Show Australia: Brisbane
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-13 | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Merivale Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
THE International Cake Show Australia brings the stars and the sweetness to Brisbane from April 11 to 13:

BOOK TICKETS HERE https://www.acada.com.au/cake-show.html

Now at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, the award-winning International Cake Show Australia is Australia’s huge cake and cookie decorating, baking and sugar art show; think edible art gallery meets Willy Wonka’s famous factory, a food festival, culinary college and shoppers paradise all in one, starring the world’s leading edible cake artists and decorators!

This year there’s over 100 free demonstrations, cookie making and decorating, celebrity chefs and sugar heroes, unbelievable huge sugar features, hands-on workshops, classes to suit every experience level, Australia’s largest cake and cookie decorating competition (and you’re invited to enter), pop up shops and more! Most activities except the paid classes, are free with the ticket entry and children 12 and under are free.

In the epic Battle of the Sugar Giants, six world class artists will go head to head, creating incredible 3m x 3m sugar installations – there’s a Legoland with a Marvel Twist, an Enchanted Forest, an Alice in Wonderland setting, an all-aboard train with characters, a Woodlands theme and a huge rubber duck in a tub. The Battle of the Sugar Giants exhibits are made using tonnes of cake, ganache, modelling chocolate and fondant.

The prestigious Wedding Cake Designer of the Year will this year be judged by Angela Morrison from Cakes by Angela Morrison in Virginia Beach, USA; Marc Suarez from Marc Suarez Luxury Cakes in Paris, France; Susanti Sunardje from LeNovelle Cake in Jakarta, Indonesia; Dominique Pickering from Polly Pickering Cakes in Yorkshire, UK; Aimee Ford from Aimee Ford, at the Isle of Man, UK; Zoe Clark from Zoe Clark Cakes on the Sunshine Coast and Nikki Ernst from Queensland Brides.

Returning to the event for her third year is MC and host, internationally famed extreme-caker and TV personality from the UK, Rose Dummer (she famously created a life-sized Paddington Bear for Queen Elizabeth II). PS on Sunday she’ll be showing audiences how she created the edible fine China cup and saucer she created for the Queen 👑👑👑

In another highlight, The Great Australian Bake Off celebrity baker Melisa Chilimanzi will host the Make & Take 1 Hour Mini Classes. Participants will learn how to level six cupcakes, roll out, cut and apply the perfect sized fondant and stencil each cupcake like a pro, and at the end, they can take home their edible artworks! Grab your ticket now!

Entrants and judges are converging from all around the world and the country – UK, USA, South Africa, Spain, France, Indonesia, Italy and Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.
While many now work professionally in the industry, others share their passion with their chosen career, be it teaching, construction, retail, music, science (yes there’s a plant tissue culture technician who is taking part), plus one of Australia’s leading decorators is a Brisbane father of FIVE who works as a professional pastry chef.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

THE ICING ON THE CAKE – THE INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTARS!

Rosie Dummer (Superstar Stage MC and Judge international extreme Cake Off Challenge – Friday and Saturday). Manchester UK based. Multi award-winning cake artist, AKA Rosie Cake Diva, is currently starring in Channel 4’s Extreme Cake Masters. Before she ventured into the cake world, she was a Helicopter Pilot. She flew Lynx Anti-Tank Helicopters with the UK Army Air Corps in Germany, Britain and Canada.
Dorothy Klerck (Leading Team International, reigning world champion, world’s best extreme cake artists competing for world title against Australia’s very best in the 2-day extreme Cake Off Challenge). South Africa based international multi award winning cake artist commissioned worldwide to build huge cake installations, including life-sized elephant with Nelson Mandela.
Chef Benny Rivera (Team International, representing the world in 2-day extreme Cake Off Challenge and workshop teacher). Owned internationally renowned high-end bakery in Manhattan, New York called City Cakes for 20 years. Featured on The Food Network (Discovery Channel), The Food Network Challenge, Sugar Dome, Halloween Wars and Macy’s Cake Spectacular and has been commissioned to make cakes for Jennifer Lopez, Bethany Frankel, Fergie, James Franco, Kevin Bacon, Maria Carey and Madonna!
Marta Hidalgo (Team International, representing the world in 2-day extreme Cake Off Challenge and workshop teacher). Multi award winning cake artist from Spain. Renowned for her hyper realistic cake sculptures fit for an art gallery or museum.
Filomena Tavano (International royal iced cookie artist and workshop teacher). Italy based. Classically trained in fine arts. Widely recognized as one of the most talented cookie artists in the world
Chef Ken Tian (Workshop teacher) Internationally acclaimed pastry chef and cake artist, recognized as one of the most trendsetting cake designers in the world. Chinese born; Auckland NZ based Ken owns one of NZ most popular bakeries “K-Cake”.
Mary Presicci (Workshop teacher and demonstrator). Tuscany, Italy based internationally acclaimed sugar modelling artist is world-famous for her ability to create sugar paste masterpieces using just her hands. Mary is International Cake Show Australia’s Italian Ambassador

Tina Arena “Don't Ask Again” 30th Anniversary Australian Tour
2025-04-27 - 2025-05-30 | Queensland
Australia’s very own music icon will light up stages in an unforgettable celebration of her illustrious career including her chart-topping anthems to fan favorite’s spanning her decades of extraordinary success. Tina promises an intimate yet electrifying live experience marking the 30th Anniversary of her iconic album Don’t Ask. Released in 1994, the groundbreaking record cemented Tina as a global star, boasting timeless hits like “Chains”, “Wasn’t It Good”, and “Sorrento Moon (I Remember)”. “Don’t Ask” became one of Australia’s highest-selling albums of all time and remains a defining moment in Australian music history.

The celebratory “Don’t Ask Again” Tour therefore will be not only a concert; it’s a love letter to Tina’s loyal fans who have embraced her as a national treasure. Backed by her world-class band and signature powerhouse vocals, Tina will bring her timeless hits to life on a tour designed to captivate audiences young and old.
This exclusive run of shows with support act Dylan Wright will take Tina to cities and regional hubs and is a chance to witness a true Australian icon live on stage. Don’t wait as tickets will sell fast! Secure yours and be part of this enchanting journey.

TOUR DATES:
Riverside Theatre, Perth WA – Sunday, 27 April 2025
State Theatre, Sydney NSW – Tuesday, 29 April 2025
State Theatre, Sydney NSW – Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Evan Theatre, Penrith NSW – Sunday, 4 May 2025
Civic Theatre, Newcastle NSW – Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Palais Theatre, St Kilda VIC – Thursday, 8 May 2025
Palais Theatre, St Kilda VIC – Friday, 9 May 2025
Munro Martin Parklands, Cairns QLD – Saturday, 17 May 2025
QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane QLD – Tuesday, 20 May 2025
QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane QLD – Wednesday, 21 May 2025
The Star, Gold Coast QLD – Friday, 23 May 2025
Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide SA – Friday, 30 May 2025
Tickets available from www.tinaarena.com

Canberra Wool Expo
2025-05-17 09:30 - 2025-05-18 14:30 | Old Bus Depot Markets, Wentworth Avenue, Kingston, ACT, 2604, Australia
Canberra’s Sunday best, the Old Bus Depot Markets, will spend two huge days showcasing all things wool at the upcoming two-day Canberra Wool Expo, taking place Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May 2025.
“This is the chance for all visitors to Market to see the complete process from raw fibre, to yarn and then to the many fabulous finished wool products at this two-day wool extravaganza,” said Old Bus Depot Markets’ Manager, Richard Vagi.
“Locals and visitors to Canberra can come along to Market and enjoy demonstrations including hand-spinning, weaving, crochet and cross-stitch, have a chat with the region’s most talented craftspeople and designers, and get up close to alpacas, llamas and sheep,” Richard continued.
Canberra Wool Expo has a long history at the Markets, with this being the event’s 12th year. Having moved from a single day event to a two-day expo back in 2017, the event pulls crowds from near and far who come for the pure love of wool and its many uses. In 2025, the expo will have more wool stallholders than ever before – and from all around Australia too. Just a few of the wool producers attending include Black Wattle Yarn from Murrumbateman in New South Wales, Fibre Naturally Woollen Mill from Macclesfield in Victoria, and Kaalund Yarns from Banyo in Queensland.
“Whether you like the comfort of rugging up all cozy and warm in woollen garments in the cooler weather, find it relaxing to knit, crochet or craft with wool, or want to see some more traditional wool practices in action, the Canberra Wool Expo will be a great weekend out,” said Richard.
“Many craftspeople from Canberra, the surrounding region and interstate come to create, demonstrate with, and sell wool at the Canberra Wool Expo. And families love it because the kids can get up close to llamas, Hephner the alpaca and Andy and Armani, two Black Nose Valais sheep,” Richard continued
At the Canberra Wool Expo visitors can try their hand at giant crochet with the Knitters Guild NSW (Capital Region Group). Visitors can also browse and buy hand felted garments and accessories, designer and farm label knitwear, and woollen yarns including hand spun and hand dyed.
Canberra Wool Expo will be held at the Old Bus Depot Markets in Kingston, Canberra, on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May 2025. The Expo will be open from 9.30am – 2.30pm each day. For more information, visit www.obdm.com.au

Wool stallholders attending Canberra Wool Expo 2025 (current at time of media release)

Black Wattle Yarn, Murrumbateman NSW
Bellevue Park Wool, Nimmo NSW
The Purl Box, Strathdale VIC
Handmade by Catkin, Banks ACT
Fibre Art in Australia, Hunters Hill NSW
Adagio Mills, Orange NSW
Medowie Smocking, Medowie NSW
Kaalund Yarns, Banyo QLD
Sheep street, Banks ACT
Craft By Bella Store, Bridgewater SA
Fibre Arts Shed, Jilliby NSW
Dyed By Hand Yarns, Buchan South VIC
EleventyOne Windmills, Adamstown Heights NSW
The Shepherd’s Choice, Portland NSW
Three Mums’ Yarn, Holder ACT
The Australian Wool Store, Sydney NSW
Hodgepodge Skeins, Springwood NSW
Fibre Naturally Woollen Mill, Macclesfield VIC

Vivid Sydney, Dream
2025-05-23 - 2025-06-14 | Queensland
Introducing five connecting zones across the city encompassing Light, Music, Ideas and Food
Over 75% of program and 100% of Vivid Light Walk free to enjoy
Nigella Lawson to curate three Vivid Sydney Dinner events in Muru Giligu, Martin Place
Creative Director of TIME Magazine, Stranger Things: The Experience confirmed for Vivid Ideas
Martin Place returning to the festival for the first time since 2018
Vivid Music expands with new venues City Recital Hall and Metro Theatre
Eight buildings and landmarks illuminated for the first time

Australia’s largest event will once again transform the Harbour City in 2025, from Friday, 23 May to Saturday, 14 June – with the theme ofVivid Sydney, Dream as it dares to answer the question: What’s in a dream?

For its 15th year, the festival footprint has been redesigned to present five zones: Circular Quay and The Rocks; Barangaroo; Martin Place and CBD (for the first time since 2018); Darling Harbour; and The Goods Line and Inner City. Each connected zone will feature events from each of the festival pillars; Light, Music, Ideas and Food.

Showcasing Sydney’s creative pulse during winter, Vivid Sydney will feature exclusive collaborations for a series of events with Sydney Writers’ Festival and Sydney Film Festival, as well as cultural institutions, venues and arts companies Art Gallery of NSW, Australian Museum, Bangarra Dance Theatre, City Recital Hall, State Library of NSW, and Sydney Theatre Company.

Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy, John Graham said:

“Vivid Sydney continues to find exciting new ways and places to bring colour, creativity and fun to our city.

“From surprising outdoor dining experiences, to artistic light projections on our most famous landmarks and big free live shows in Tumbalong Park – Vivid Sydney has something for everyone whether you’re a visitor or a local.

“This year’s festival is helping people face the cost-of-living crisis by increasing the number of free events, which is great news if you want a good night out without blowing the budget.”
Vivid Sydney Festival Director Gill Minervini said the festival’s Dream theme is something that we all experience, and it can be interpreted in a myriad of ways.

“Dreaming is as old as time and as universal as life itself. Dreams can be prophetic, life changing and inspirational, as well as trivial, hilarious or terrifying. These interactions are evident in every aspect of Vivid Sydney’s program this year.

“Captivating light installations and 3D projections for everyone, thought-provoking and enlightening experiences, awe inspiring performances from the world’s best musicians, along with cutting edge culinary collaborations and dinners in unexpected places, it can all be found at Vivid Sydney.

“In 2025, the festival celebrates creativity, innovation and connection in the best city in the world,” said Ms Minervini.

Vivid Light will come to life like never before with exclusively commissioned pieces featuring world- leading animation and projection technologies. The late Australian visionary, David McDiarmid’s bold and unapologetic work will be showcased on the Sydney Opera House for Lighting of the Sails, entitled Kiss of Light (2025). Vincent Namatjira will present King Dingo on the facade of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia while the team behind Sydney fashion label, Romance Was Born will debut House of Romance on Customs House.

This year festivalgoers can interact with installations and 3D projections across the Vivid Light Walk, including voice-activated animation,suspended swings, whimsical seesaws, a tennis match with light, and self-portraits turned into 3D projections by world renowned entertainment studio, Moment Factory. Attendees also have a chance to design their own projection, with 150 entries selected each week to feature on the ASN Co. Building’s Clock Tower in The Rocks.

This year the entire Vivid Light Walk is free for everyone to enjoy. New buildings and landmarks that feature as part of the festival this year include Museum of Sydney, The Bond in Barangaroo and Challis House in Martin Place. Also making a welcome return is the Argyle Cut in The Rocks and the CTA Building in Martin Place.

Vivid Ideas continues to offer an array of engaging experiences, D.W. Pine, Creative Director of TIME Magazine, will deliver the keynote ‘Where Do Ideas Come From?’ and internationally renowned scientist Professor Matthew Walker will present ‘Why We Sleep’ to delve into one of the most important but least understood aspects of our lives.

Free Vivid Ideas events include the weekly Firetalk series at Barangaroo Reserve, bringing together First Nations storytellers, and Endling, a major new physical theatre work performed nightly by Sydney’s Legs On The Wall.

Stranger Things: The Experience will debut at Luna Park Sydney. This immersive, interactive adventure for all ages transports you to 1986 Hawkins, and blends supernatural mystery, nostalgia and iconic locations from the Netflix global phenomenon designed exclusively by the show’s creators.

Vivid Food has never been more enticing. In a festival exclusive, internationally renowned food writer and TV cook, Nigella Lawson will curate three Vivid Sydney Dinners in the recently opened pedestrian tunnel Muru Giligu in Martin Place. Over three nights, the space will be completely transformed with a light and sound experience, celebrated with NSW produce and wine for an unforgettable experience.

Nigella Lawson said of her collaboration: “Visitors cram themselves into Sydney in summer, but for me the magical time is in winter, during Vivid Sydney! And having loved it for years, it is the hugest thrill to be part of the Vivid Food program this year. I’ll be curating an exclusive menu for the three Vivid Sydney Dinners, and it is simply a dream come true. I mean, you know me: there can never be too many fairy lights! See you there!”

Festival favourites Vivid Fire Kitchen will return to The Goods Line honouring fire and spice and Vivid Chef Series will once again see the world’s most innovative chefs collaborate with Sydney’s revered dining intuitions.

Adjacent to the Fire Kitchen, Maryanne Street will transform into the Spice Lounge for Vivid Sydney – a place to spend time around the fire and take it all in. Vivid Food will also activate in Surry Hills’ Hollywood Quarter, including exclusive gig and food trails from institutions such as Golden Age Cinema, Hollywood Hotel, and The Soda Factory as well as unmissable street parties.
Both Spice Lounge and Hollywood Quarter events are thanks to Transport for NSW Open Streets Program.

Vivid Music celebrates our collective dreams through sound and song, with a specially curated program of artists from around the globe, alongside special events, interactive experiences and exclusive performances.

Tumbalong Nights will return to Darling Harbour with a focus on music in diaspora communities and First Nations artists singing in their own languages. Featuring local pop darlings Winston Surfshirt and Ayesha Madon, the free concert series will also include V-Pop sensations Mỹ Anh and Chi Xê, Grammy-winning African artist Dobet Gnahoré, Stella Jang from Korea, India’s Zaeden and former bass player for Prince, MonoNeon.

Oxford Art Factory will host UK rapping sensations Pete & Bas and Newcastle’s Steel City Dance Discs, Metro Theatre will see local labelsBad Apples and NLV Records celebrate their 10th anniversaries in separate events, and City Recital Hall will host German electronic music pioneers Tangerine Dream as well as Soccer Mommy. Vivid Supper Club will also return to Mary’s Underground, with a new line-up reflecting contemporary cabaret.

Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House boasts over 50 cutting-edge and legendary international and Australian artists, including British singer and spellbinding performer Anohni and The Johnsons, Beth Gibbons from Portishead, Sigur Rós with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, indie pop darlings Japanese Breakfast, soulful indie-folk crooner Marlon Williams, neo-soul artist Ravyn Lenae, plus homegrown trailblazers Miss Kaninna, SAHXL and more, all to perform at the iconic venue.

Festivalgoers at Carriageworks can move to a different beat, with performances by lo-fi house and techno producer Mall Grab, Sydney based-Papua New Guinean artist Ngaiire set to deliver her most visceral and transcendent work yet, and Byron Bay duo Skegss bring their raw mix of surf and garage rock. Carriageworks’ legendary Night Market is also back for 2025, with young guns from Sydney’s top bars and restaurants stepping into the spotlight.

Tickets for Vivid Sydney are on sale now. For more information and for a full list of events, go to vividsydney.com

Birdsville Camel Carnival and Outback Camel Races
2025-07-08 - 2025-07-26 | Queensland
The heart of Outback Queensland is set to come alive with the launch of the Desert Champions Way: Outback Camel Trail, a unique cultural tourism experience celebrating the rich cameleer history and the vibrant arts of the region.

This month-long trail from July 5 to July 26 is set to become a cornerstone of sustainable tourism in Outback Queensland, drawing visitors to multiple iconic towns.

The trail includes the newly created Birdsville Camel Carnival supported by the Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland. From July 8–10, 2025, this inaugural event in Birdsville is a central part of a larger Outback Camel Trail, uniting communities across the region in a celebration of heritage, sport, and culture. The Birdsville Camel Carnival, offers visitors an immersive cultural experience, including:

• Evening concerts featuring headline acts at the Birdsville Hotel.
• Camel rides and cameleer history celebrating the region’s unique heritage.
• Entertainment by the Crack-Up Sisters, pig races, and acoustic performances.
• Queensland artisan markets, showcasing the creativity of local makers, including the Birdsville Bakery’s Camel Pies.

Minister for the Arts John-Paul Langbroek said the new Birdsville Camel Carnival will be a truly unique arts experience that will leave locals and visitors thirsty for more. “Birdsville’s newest cultural event is presented alongside the John Williamson Big Red Sunset Concert, offering outback audiences a wealth of arts activity across several days,” Minister Langbroek said. “The Crisafulli Government is proud to support Diamantina Shire Council to present the authentic Carnival experience, set to drive cultural tourism, employment opportunities for artists and arts workers, and economic outcomes for the Birdsville community.”

The Desert Champions Way Highlights The Desert Champions Way: Outback Camel Trail will form the centrepiece of an exciting sequence of events featuring world-class camel racing and vibrant cultural festivities:

• Jundah Camel Races – July 5, 2025: Launching the trail in the picturesque township of Jundah, the event offers thrilling races alongside community markets, family entertainment, and a taste of the quintessential Outback spirit.
• Betoota Outback Muster – July 4-7, 2025: A new multi day event celebrating music at the Betoota hotel, fantastic way to kick off the events in the Diamantina Shire.
• NEW Birdsville Camel Carnival – July 8–10, 2025: This new event combines camel inspired attractions, storytelling, local markets, and live music to honour Birdsville’s rich history and cameleer heritage.
• Bedourie Camel Races – July 12, 2025: Known as the “Town of Sand and Sun,” Bedourie hosts a day of exhilarating camel racing paired with family-friendly activities and local food stalls, showcasing the hospitality of the Diamantina Shire.
• Boulia Camel Races – July 18–20, 2025: As the “Melbourne Cup of Camel Racing,” the Boulia Camel Races are the pinnacle of the trail. This three-day event draws thousands for high-stakes racing, entertainment, and a true festival atmosphere.
• Winton Camel Races – July 26, 2025: Concluding the trail in the legendary town of Winton, visitors can enjoy camel racing alongside the town’s vibrant arts and music scene, including nods to its strong ties to Outback storytelling and history.

A Celebration of Outback Queensland The Outback Camel Racing Trail, supported by the Outback Queensland Tourism Association and local councils, is designed to enhance cultural tourism across the region. It aligns with the Diamantina Shire’s tourism strategy to expand arts and cultural events that highlight the region’s distinct identity while fostering sustainable economic growth.

“This trail embodies the spirit of Outback Queensland, combining adrenaline-filled racing with rich cultural programming,” said Diamantina Shire Mayor Cr Francis Murray. “It’s a unique opportunity for visitors to connect with our history, meet our communities, and experience the magic of the Outback.”

Outback Queensland Tourism Association (OQTA) CEO, Denise Brown advised that the trail offered an authentic Outback experience like no other.

She advised, “The trail has been designed to celebrate one of the Outback’s most iconic attractions and allow visitors to have more opportunities to be involved with camel racing.

“Visitors are encouraged to explore a number of our townships providing a unique opportunity to meet more locals and really embrace an authentic Outback experience.

“Connecting our townships through a sequence of racing events will also provide ongoing benefits to our local operators and regional economies.”

Event Details:
• Desert Champions Way – Outback Camel Trail: July 5–26, 2025
• Estimated Attendance in Birdsville: 3,000 visitors Join us for a month of unforgettable events, where the magic of camel racing and the culture of Outback Queensland come together.

Explorers – The Age of Discovery with James May
2025-07-29 - 2025-08-30 | Queensland
All New Show – Live on Stage
James May will premiere a landmark live theatre show in Australia, bringing to life the stories of the extraordinary explorers who traversed the deserts, scaled the mountains, sailed into the unknown. The live show combines theatrical techniques and James’ charismatic storytelling to create an evening of compelling intellectual entertainment.
From Ice Age migrations to space travel, the stories of famous, infamous and unknown explorers will come to life in a theatric style, presented by British television presenter and award-winning journalist James May. James May is best known as a co-presenter of the motoring programs Top Gear and The Grand Tour, and as the host of the Our Man in… TV series.
Few endeavors have captured the imagination and spirit of humanity as profoundly as exploration. Audiences will embark on an awe-inspiring journey through time and space. They will discover the stories of those who risked (and sometimes gave) everything, driven by insatiable curiosity and an unquenchable thirst for discovery, pushing back the boundaries of the unexplored regions of the world, and now, the universe.
Live on stage, James May will unravel the breathtaking tales of humankind from the earliest wanderings of ancient hunter-gatherers to the intrepid, often obsessive explorers, among them Lief Ericson, John Cabot, James Cook’s navigator Tupaia, Stanley and Livingstone, Gertrude Bell, through to the moon walkers, space exploration and the seemingly impossible challenges of interplanetary and intergalactic travel.
Please note: Explorers: The Age of Discovery has no connection to James May’s Great Explorers, a TV series broadcast on the UK’s Channel 5.
Watch the trailer
Promoter Presale: Tue 25 Mar, 10am > Fri 28 Mar 9am (local times)
GP On Sale: Fri 28 Mar, 10am (local times)

Coreto - Cirque du Soleil
2025-09-18 - 2025-09-24 | Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, 1 Melaleuca Dr, Boondall, Queensland, 4034, Australia
Within Australia, Corteo is heading exclusively to Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. This exceptional show, directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, first premiered in Montreal under the Big Top in April 2005 and features a double-sided stage where audiences face each other. Since its creation, Corteo has amazed over 12 million spectators, in 30 countries, on 4 continents. Corteo will be presented in Australia for 53 shows in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide before the show heads to New Zealand. Corteo, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the artist, with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity, situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth. In a Cirque du Soleil first, the stage is central in the arena and divides the venue, with each half of the audience facing the other half, giving a unique perspective not only of the show, but also a performer’s eye view of the audience. An atmosphere like never seen before in Cirque du Soleil arena shows.

BRISBANE, ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE: 18 – 28 SEPTEMBER
Thursday 18 September – 7:30 PM
Friday 19 September – 7:30 PM
Saturday 20 September – 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Sunday 21 September – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM
Thursday 25 September – 7:30 PM
Friday 26 September – 7:30 PM
Saturday 27 September – 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM
Sunday 28 September – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM

_INSPIRED - A Mind's Eye_
2026-02-12 10:00 - 2026-02-18 16:00 | Field Trip Gallery, 1 Latrobe Terrrace, Paddington, QLD, 4064, Australia
Emerging artists embark on a journey to explore the intricate relationships between nature, identity, culture, and place. Through their art, they reveal the transformative power of creativity, inspiring us to see the world anew. Their works weave a rich tapestry of visual expression, capturing the beauty and complexity of human experience.
Through their art, they invite us to question our assumptions, engage more deeply with the world around us, and discover inspiration in the everyday. Their creative voices echo the whispers of nature, the rhythms of culture, and the heartbeat of identity.

Image Credits – Top Row: Stacey Morrison, Cheryl Dundas, Liz Faul / Bottom Row: Ambrosia Jones, Elena Trajceska, Magda Myszkowski

By _INSPIRING_ a new perspective, the artists challenge us to see beyond the ordinary, to explore the unknown, and to imagine a world of endless possibilities. As we immerse ourselves in their art, we are reminded of the transformative power of creativity and the boundless potential of the mind’s eye, where imagination knows no bounds and inspiration is limitless – fueling our own creative spark, igniting our passion, and inspiring us to see the world through fresh eyes.
In this space, their work fosters connection, sparks imagination, and cultivates a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world, ultimately leading us to a place where creativity and imagination reign supreme: the mind’s eye.

Image Credits – Peta Harvey and Leila Davis

PLAN YOUR VISIT
The exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm from 13th to 18th of February.
• Opening Night: 13th February 6pm to 9pm, showcasing Tarot Reading by “A Curious Crow” and Didgeridoo by Duane Doyle.
• Special Feature – Valentine’s Day: 14th February 10am – 1pm – Meet the Artists and a Valentine’s Day Tarot Reading.
The exhibition is at Field Trip Gallery, 1 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland
All are welcome to come along.
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Dog Lovers Festival - Brisbane
2026-05-16 09:30 - 2026-05-17 17:00 | Brisbane Showgrounds, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Queensland, 4006, Australia
Australia’s biggest celebration of our four-legged friends is returning to Brisbane, with the Dog Lovers Festival set to unleash two huge days of shopping, tail-wagging fun, fresh experiences and festival vibes when it bounds to the Brisbane Showgrounds on Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 May, 2026.
After a two-year hiatus, the Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival will bring an expanded festival footprint, new outdoor zones, and a refreshed format that transforms the Brisbane Showgrounds into Queensland’s biggest weekend celebration of dogs, joy and pure puppy love.
Relocating to the spacious and centrally located Showgrounds, the 2026 Festival will occupy the Ekka’s Showbag Pavilion, Woodchop Arena and Sideshow Alley, giving visitors more room to explore, connect and immerse themselves in everything dog related. This year’s super-sized layout allows the Festival to bring together a record number of breed clubs and adoption groups, and more than 50% more brands and services on sale – ensuring it will be the biggest celebration of pooch parenting in Queensland’s history!
All the much-loved attractions that have made the Dog Lovers Festival a highlight on the national calendar will return, including the always popular VitaPet Arena, the bustling Dog Expo filled with the latest and greatest in dog products and services, the curated boutique Marketplace of start-ups, the Breed Showcase, the heartwarming Adoption Zone and the adorable Pat-A-Pooch experience.
The VitaPet Arena will host an exciting line-up of talent in 2026, delivering high energy dog sports and unforgettable entertainment across the weekend. Festival goers can look forward to appearances from Dr Katrina, Kelly Gill and The Wonderdogs, professional dog trainer and founder of Dogly School for Dogs, Brooke Ellis, plus Cilla Pershouse and Ash Barky from ABC’s Muster Dogs will be onsite, alongside beloved television presenter Lara Shannon, and crowd favourite Dances with Dogs.
Adding to the action, the larger outdoor format will allow for more thrilling dog sports and live demonstrations than ever before.
A major new highlight for 2026 is the introduction of the Outback Arena, celebrating the skill, instinct and intelligence of Working Dogs in action. The purpose-built arena will showcase traditional herding skills, giving audiences the rare opportunity to see these remarkable dogs demonstrate the precision, control and teamwork that underpin working dog disciplines.
Making its Australian debut alongside the Working Dogs is Scurry Dog, a fast-paced and interactive new dog sport arriving from Wales. Designed to bring gun-dog inspired skills into a fun, accessible format for everyday dogs, Scurry Dog puts training into action through retrieving, searching and trailing challenges.
The arrival of Scurry Dog marks an exciting first for Australia and adds another dynamic layer to the Festival’s expanded outdoor program
Details of the Festival’s full presenter line-up and programs will be announced soon.
Festival Director, Paul Mathers said the re-invented 2026 Festival format marks an exciting evolution for Brisbane.
“We’re thrilled to bring the Dog Lovers Festival back with a brand-new format that truly harnesses the incredible atmosphere of the Brisbane Showgrounds,” Mathers said.
“This new site gives us the space to create a real festival environment, one where visitors can wander between indoor and open-air experiences, enjoy fantastic street food, and soak up all the exhibitors have to offer.”
“We wanted 2026 to feel fresh, energetic and personal, and we can’t wait for visitors to experience the most exciting Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival we’ve ever produced.”
The 2026 Festival is designed to welcome everyone from seasoned dog owners seeking the latest products and advice, to families looking for a fun, feel-good day out, for animal lovers wanting a weekend of puppy smooches, smiles and shared moments.
