Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO)

With both scheduled performances having sold out in February 2021, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra has announced that a third concert between themselves and Australian contemporary rock band Birds of Tokyo will take place at QPAC, and is now on-sale via the QSO...

Do you know someone who previously enjoyed attending the orchestra, but have been unable to due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Do you think that person deserves to have the Queensland Symphony Orchestra travel to their house to hold a...

Let's be frank for a moment, with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact the performing arts industry around the world, there is very little that those in the industry could be "over the moon" about. But having performed at...

Earlier today, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) together with Queensland Ballet, Opera Queensland, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Theatre and Circa Contemporary Circus announced the Queensland's Own season. While restrictions mean that we might still be a ways off...

Let's be quite honest, there is still a high level of uncertainty around how the spread of COVID-19 will progress over the coming months. Although Queensland has been fortunate enough to avoid the brunt of cases that many other...

Although the number of COVID-19 cases have dramatically lowered compared to what they were at their peak, social distancing restrictions are still putting a hold on business-as-usual for all but the smallest of performing arts venues. After all, it...

For the first time in the history of the Australian Football League (AFL), the Grand Finals will not be held in Victoria but instead at the GABBA in Brisbane. With the Victorian State Government holding the contract to host...

In an announcement which comes as no surprise at all, Opera Australia together with the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Opera Queensland (OQ), Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) and Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (QCGU) has confirmed their ambitious Brisbane season...

Things may not be back to "normal" for performing arts venues, however many producers and venues across Australia - given the progressive lifting of COVID-19 restrictions - are finding ways to make some good out of a, frankly, bad situation.

Over the last few days, I have attempted to transport myself to a happier world immersed in the arts, and below are five videos or streams I would highly recommend everyone watch when they have the time!