Black Drum Arts and Cultural Markets: Listen to the beat of the Warrup (Drum) Hip FUNKFRESH
Listen to the beat of the Warrup (drum): Performance from the island of Eddie Mabo with Maka Torres Strait Dance Theatre led by local songman, George Wano.
Hip Funkfresh: Classik Nawu cleverly fuses the unique sounds of hip-hop, R&B, jazz and reggae to entertain audiences with their creative and engaging show.
Cost: Free. Venue: Queen Street Mall.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Fête de la Musique
Music lovers are in for a treat as the city gets ready for a sound explosion!
Brisbane will join the global community as musicians young to old, from all backgrounds, genres and abilities, take part in the largest International live musical celebration in the world - Fête de la Musique!
Watch out as street corners, cafes, workplaces, schools and even public transport become a stage across the city.
Developed by the French Government in 1982, Fête De La Musique is today celebrated in over 450 cities worldwide with the main aim to make music everywhere and to expose as many people to music as possible on the very same day each year – 21 June.
Keep an eye out for this delightful and spontaneous musical affair.
www.fetedelamusiquebrisbane.com.au
Presented by Brisbane City Council in partnership with Brisbane Marketing and Alliance Francaise.
Cost: Free.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM.
Various venues across Brisbane.
For more info visit www.fetedelamusiquebrisbane.qld.gov.au. Suburban Networking Marketplaces
Suburban Networking Marketplaces highlight the imagination of Brisbane's creative communities. Over tea and bikkies meet representatives from local craft groups and guilds, and mingle with emerging indie crafters in an old fashion suburban marketplace environment.
With marketplaces at the four points of the compass, each will include presentations by inspirational speakers from the local area, who will analyse and discuss thei own creative journey. Traditionally marketplaces encourage and enhance social inclusion and participation. These will showcase local craft work and provide knowledge and resources within Brisbane's neighbourhood craft communities.
Cost: Free. Programs: Art bites.
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
St Augustine's Church,
Racecourse Road,
Hamilton.
World Refugee Day Community Festival
Celebrate cultural diversity and vibrancy with refugee communities.
Australia’s largest refugee festival comes alive with colourful, energetic and engaging music, song, costume and dance, visual arts and craft exhibitions.
A great family event where you can sample delicious foods from around the world and learn how to create them.
Presented by Brisbane City Council in association with Multicultural
Development Association.
Cost: Free.
Sunday, June 23, 2013, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Annerley Soccer Club Fields,
Victoria Terrace, Greenslopes.
For more info visit www.mdainc.org.au. Bands in Parks: Train Day
Brisbane Brass 2 will entertain the crowds at the monthly Train Day at Bracken Ridge. Treat the young ones to a ride on a real steam train from 9.30am - 2.30pm.
Cost: Free.
Sunday, June 23, 2013, 11:00 AM.
McPherson Park, Denham Road, Bracken Ridge.
City Hall Concert Series: Blending Jewish Klezmer and Persian Poetry
Hear the life, hope and boisterous celebration of Klezmer played by Eurotone Crisis, and eternal love, spirituality and mysticism performed by Hezar Ava Persian ensemble.
Cost: Free. Venue: Brisbane City Hall.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Amigurumi Toys
Amigurumi is a Japanese form of crocheted stuffed toys. These toys are very kawaii (cute) and even topped the list for the most popular item at the online craft store Etsy in 2006.
Cost: Free. Programs: Art bites. Bookings: Essential through www.BrisStyle.com.au (places are limited). Venue: Coopers Plains Library.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Black Drum Arts and Cultural Markets: Ancient Dreamtime Stories
Ancient Dreamtime Stories: Experience the earthy and moving presentation of traditional songs and dances with Nunukul Yuggera.
Koranga Saibai Koedal dancers promote and share their family spirit, values and culture of Saibai Island.
Cost: Free. Venue: Queen Street Mall.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Games Night
Start the weekend early by playing board games on Thursday night with your friends in Reddacliff Place.
Whether on your own or with your buddies, a novice or a pro, battle
it out with chess, Chinese checkers and many other classic board
games night games.
Just remember it’s not about whether you win or lose – it’s how you play the game.
Venue: Reddacliff Place.
Thursday, June 27, 2013, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Suburban Networking Marketplaces
Suburban Networking Marketplaces highlight the imagination of Brisbane's creative communities. Over tea and bikkies meet representatives from local craft groups and guilds, and mingle with emerging indie crafters in an old fashion suburban marketplace environment.
With marketplaces at the four points of the compass, each will include presentations by inspirational speakers from the local area, who will analyse and discuss thei own creative journey. Traditionally marketplaces encourage and enhance social inclusion and participation. These will showcase local craft work and provide knowledge and resources within Brisbane's neighbourhood craft communities.
Cost: Free. Programs: Art bites. Venue: Northgate Hall.
Saturday, June 29, 2013, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Bands in Parks: Flavours of Scotland
UQ Pipe Band provides a touch of Scotland with an informal performance.
Cost: Free. Venue: City Botanic Gardens.
Sunday, June 30, 2013, 12:00 AM.
Teneriffe Festival
The Teneriffe Festival was conceived after Brisbane’s inner city area of Teneriffe was officially named a suburb, early in 2010. 2013 marks the fourth year for the Teneriffe
Festival, in which we will celebrate the suburb’s history, energy, cultural diversity, commerce and beauty. The Festival incorporates a rich program of events, from street markets, concerts and historical displays. Several of Teneriffe’s main streets will be closed, offering our visitors a magnificent opportunity to discover the best that our suburb has to offer.
The Teneriffe Festival attracts an audience of approximately 30,000 people across all of its events, making it one of Brisbane’s most significant new festivals.
Cost: Free.
Saturday, July 6, 2013, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Vernon Tce, Teneriffe.
For more info visit www.teneriffefestival.org. The Brahms, Borodins and Bernsteins of Brisbane
Following the success of the first Brisbane composers' concert, hear more of our brilliant musical talent in the second of the Brisbane composers’ series.
Principal Queensland Symphony Orchestra tubist Thomas Allely and Mitchell Leigh collaborate in a world premier performance of Mitchell Leigh's tuba concerto. Mitchell, though much better known as a pianist, has composed numerous works over the years. The tuba concerto was composed in 2011 especially for this international award-winning tubist.
The enigmatic and sensual poetry of American poet E. E. Cummings provides the text for three songs for soprano and piano by Brisbane composer, conductor and music educator, Tim Sherlock.
‘anyone lived in a pretty how town’ is a child-like fable exploring the themes of difference and prejudice. ‘it may not always be so’ is a song of resignation, lamenting the pain of rejected love. ‘i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart)’ celebrates the experience of profound love.
Formed 11 years ago by Benjamin…
Programs: Music that resonates. Venue: Brisbane City Hall.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM.