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Gathering - Siah Mabo
Gathering presents Siah Mabo. A proud First Nations and Torres Strait Islander, Siah's heritage deeply influences his musical journey, infusing his work with rich cultural narratives. Old Lore presents Ancient Echoes: Old Lore & Young Bloods emerging artist Siah Mabo. Catch his performance from 12 noon-1pm at the Queen Street Mall main stage. This Gathering event is produced by Cre8tiveNations. Gathering showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performances in the Queen Street Mall. Unique to Brisbane, it is the only Indigenous performance in Australia that is featured weekly in the heart of a major capital city.
First 5 Forever Jarjum stories
Share in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, songs, rhymes and interactive play activities. Ideal for children aged five years and younger. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Gathering - John Corowa
Gathering presents John Corowa. John Corowa has a warm soulful style and enjoys the likes of Paul Kelly, Crowded House, Aussie Rock, Motown Rock ballads and easy listening. John has released a EP titled 'One Breath' featuring his daughter Georgia Corowa. Join his live performance on the main stage of Queen Street Mall from 12 noon - 1pm. This Gathering event is produced by Cre8tiveNations. Gathering showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performances in the Queen Street Mall. Unique to Brisbane, it is the only Indigenous performance in Australia that is featured weekly in the heart of a major capital city.
The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art
Seventy artists, collectives and projects from more than 30 countries will feature in the eleventh chapter of the flagship Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) exhibition series, the Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art. Bringing compelling new art to Brisbane, the Triennial is a gateway to the rapidly evolving artistic expression of Australia, Asia and the Pacific. Alongside artists and makers whose work has not been previously seen in Australia are a raft of new co-curated projects investigating artforms and cultural contexts rarely encountered outside their home localities. For the first time this Triennial includes creators from Saudi Arabia, Timor-Leste and Uzbekistan, while First Nations, minority and diaspora cultures hold a central place, as do the collective, performative and community-driven modes of artmaking that thrive in the region. Through nuanced approaches to storytelling, materials and technique the exhibition explores themes that resonate across these cultural landscapes, such as how we care for the natural and urban environments, protect and revive cultural heritage, and how histories of migration and labour shape experience today. As always, the Triennial is conceived and shaped from the ground up by expert hands. Artists, curators, interlocutors, cultural allies and partners have meaningfully woven the region’s creative stories into an exhibition that will inspire, uplift and move you. For more information, visit the QAGOMA website. Image caption: Kawita Vatanyankur, Thailand b.1987 / Pat Pataranutaporn, United States b.1995 / The Machine Ghost in the Human Shell (from the ‘Cyber Labour’ series) 2024 / Performative hologram projections with AI / Commissioned for ‘The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial’ / © Kawita Vatanyankur / Courtesy: The artist and Nova Contemporary