BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

20/12/2024

Brisbane Powerhouse is taking time to recharge. As we power down for 2024, we know 2025 will spark inspiration.

Zappy holidays!

HOLIDAY HOURS
BPH Reception + Box Office – Closed 25 DEC to 01 JAN (inclusive)
Bar Alto – Closed 24-26 DEC (inclusive) + 01-06 JAN (inclusive). Check Bar Alto website for details.
Mary Mae's Bar & Kitchen – Closed Christmas Day + tickets available for NYE. Check Mary Mae's website for details.
Vertigo – Closed 22-26 DEC (inclusive) + 29 DEC to 09 JAN (inclusive). Open NYE.
Powerhouse Store – Last shopping day 24 DEC. Reopening on 18 JAN. Closed again 19-22 JAN. Regular trading resumes 23 JAN.
Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema – Open THU-SUN over the break. Check Dendy website for screening times.

19/12/2024

And with that, the 2024 season comes to an end.

To new festivals, new heights, and events that stopped the city.

Here’s a look back at the magic we created together. Thank you for spending the year with us.

Footage: PixelFrame

19/12/2024

Yoga mats and eye masks recommended.

Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra guide you through a 60-minute concert-meditation experience of tranquil tones and serene sounds.

Journeying from Beethoven to Max Richter, your mind and body will bath in the harmonies of Camerata's quintet.

Camerata - Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra - INTERLUDES
SAT 01 MAR
PART OF ΩHM 2025

Book now: brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/interludes

18/12/2024

With a 25-year career in the Australian music industry as a guitarist, composer, arranger and musical director, Glenn Moorehouse shares his excitement as the masterful composer for the music of Li’l Elvis Jones and The Truckstoppers.

LI’L ELVIS JONES AND THE TRUCKSTOPPERS
THE MUSICAL
10-18 JAN
BOOK NOW: brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/lil-elvis-jones-and-the-truckstoppers

17/12/2024

GIVEAWAY! 🎸

We're giving away four tickets to the new family musical adventure Li'l Elvis Jones and the Truckstoppers - the perfect school holiday outing for the whole family.

How to enter:
1. Follow Li'l Elvis Jones The Musical , Mad About Theatre, and BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
2. Tag a friend in the comments (1 tag = 1 entry, unlimited entries!)
3. Optional: Sharing this post to your Story counts as a bonus entry

Entries close 10AM Friday 20 December, 2024.
Winners will be announced the same day.

16/12/2024

Meet some of the cast of Li’l Elvis Jones and the Truckstoppers.

This talented team is in their first week of rehearsals, working to bring the beloved 90s animated children's TV series to life this January.

LI’L ELVIS JONES AND THE TRUCKSTOPPERS
THE MUSICAL
10-18 JAN

Book now: brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/lil-elvis-jones-and-the-truckstoppers

11/12/2024

Did we hit your nostalgia bone?

Li’l Elvis Jones is coming to life from your 90s TV screen to our theatre stage for a family rock ‘n’ roll adventure.

This brand-new musical celebrates everything mateship, country, and community. Jump on board as Li’l Elvis and his ragtag band, the Truckstoppers, share this iconic story with a new generation.

LI’L ELVIS JONES AND THE TRUCKSTOPPERS
THE MUSICAL
10-18 JAN

BOOK NOW: brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/lil-elvis-jones-and-the-truckstoppers

10/12/2024

Brisbane Powerhouse Partner, Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) supports the future of arts and culture in Brisbane/Magandjin through impactful partnerships.

One of the major events BAC has supported over the years is the World Press Photo Exhibition. The partnership with BAC helps ensure this exhibition remains free for everyone, making it accessible for all to engage with world-class photography and journalism.

Read more on BAC's arts partnerships below:

Brisbane Airport has long been a committed partner to the Arts and culture scene in Brisbane, and 2025 will mark some exciting milestones in their partnerships with three major cultural institutions: Brisbane Powerhouse (20 years), Museum of Brisbane (10 years), and Queensland Ballet (10 years). The...

09/12/2024

Oh, you thought we were done? The ΩHM 2025 line-up continues.

Presale this THU 12 DEC.
Register for exclusive access: bit.ly/ohm25presale

06/12/2024

Enter the portal and witness 6 hours of wickedly wonderous post-genre artists.

From folk-influenced contemporary classical to jazz-metal bigband, this festival has something for all adventurous eyes and ears.

Book now: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=DOTSLOOP24

Tickets are pay-what-you-can, with a minimum of $20.

DOTS+LOOPS | NONSTOP
SAT 07 DEC

05/12/2024

We're seeking Expressions of Interest from First Nations-led organisations or collectives to form a partnership.

The partnership can be with a First Nations-led organisation or collective and aims to develop a strategy for a sustainable and impactful First Nations program at Brisbane Powerhouse. This initiative will include a plan to attract funding for a dedicated First Nations Producer role, which will be shared between a First Nations-led organisation or collective and Brisbane Powerhouse.

Image: First Nations Drag performer Ben Graetz by Atmosphere Photography

Find out more: brisbanepowerhouse.org/first-nations-eoi

05/12/2024

Much has been written about "the power of three", and Bonny Light Horseman is no exception.

As a band, Anais Mitchell, Eric D. Johnson and Josh Kaufman's comradeship clearly runs deep.

Witness the trio combine their voices and effortlessly create a natural groove when they take the stage for ΩHM.

BONNY LIGHT HORSEMAN
FRI 28 FEB
ΩHM 2025

Book now: brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/bonny-light-horseman

03/12/2024

A toast to Bar Alto! Ranked as one of the top 18 most influential Brisbane restaurants this century by Courier Mail.

Serving diners unadorned Italian fare since 2007, Bar Alto is a hospitality cornerstone for Brisbane Powerhouse theatregoers and the city's lovers of quality food.

In 2023, Bar Alto took to the sky and crafted three-course dinner and brunch menus for Australia's first vertical restaurant, Vertigo.

Congratulations to the Bar Alto team for this recognition.

02/12/2024

Last chance for Black Friday ticket deals!

A treat for yourself, or a gift for someone else, buy tickets for a curated selection of shows for less.

Sale ends at midnight (12AM AEDT), MON 02 DEC or until allocation is exhausted.

Book now: brisbanepowerhouse.org/black-friday-2025

28/11/2024

Ending soon: Get 10% off everything at Powerhouse Store.

Shop thoughtful presents and tick off every name on your gifting list with Powerhouse Store's curated collection of treasures, accessories, homewares, and more.

This offer is available online only and not in-store.

Use code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout: www.powerhousestore.com.au

27/11/2024

Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF) begins an exciting new chapter in 2025 with a move to Brisbane Powerhouse.

After record-breaking ticket sales and attendance, BWF is set to offer writers and audiences the opportunity to enjoy larger theatres and more intimate event spaces.

The Turbine Platform will be transformed into a giant bookshop operated by Avid Reader Bookshop & Riverbend Books, two of the most beloved local independent bookstores.

Stay tuned for the BWF 2025 program to be announced mid-2025.

BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL (BWF)
SAVE THE DATE
09–12 OCT 2025

Learn more: bit.ly/4g5ZI51

26/11/2024

Black Friday Brisbane Powerhouse style.

Whether it’s a gift or a treat for yourself, don’t miss these ticket deals before the sale ends at midnight (12AM AEDT), MON 02 DEC.

CAMILLE O’SULLIVAN | AS PART OF ΩHM
FRI 07 MAR
20% off tickets.

BONNY LIGHT HORSEMAN | AS PART OF ΩHM
FRI 28 FEB
20% off tickets.

ETRAN DE L’AIR | AS PART OF ΩHM
THU 13 MAR
20% off tickets.

LI’L ELVIS JONES AND THE TRUCKSTOPPERS
JAN 2025
20% off select shows.

CRAIG CONANT
FRI 14 MAR
20% off tickets.

CHRISTMAS ACTUALLY
10-15 DEC
20% off A-Reserve & B-Reserve tickets only.

DOTS & LOOPS: NONSTOP
SAT 07 DEC
25% off $20 tickets (limited to the first 50 sold).

THE LAVARI SHOW
FRI 04 APR
20% off tickets.

SH!T-FACED SHAKESPEARE
29 APR - 04 MAY
30% off tickets.

ROSS NOBLE
20-25 MAY
30% off select shows.

LAWRENCE MOONEY
15-18 MAY
30% off Thursday show only.

BECKY LUCAS
23+24 MAY
30% off tickets.

BRON LEWIS
22-25 MAY
30% off tickets.

CHRIS PARKER
15-18 MAY
30% off tickets.

GUY WILLIAMS
01-04 MAY
30% off tickets.

RAY O’LEARY
08-11 MAY
30% off tickets.

JIMEOIN
PANDEMONIUM
30% off select shows (limited).

Book Black Friday deals: brisbanepowerhouse.org/black-friday-2025

25/11/2024

A powerful expression of cultural harmony will unfold as JADE Ensemble premieres their ground-breaking work, Kyo-Wa.

From delicate folk arrangements to electric funk-style pulsations, the group’s open creative process generates a musical style that defies categorisation.

Book now: https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/jade-ensemble/

JADE ENSEMBLE
響和 KYO-WA
SAT 30 NOV

Presented by Sounds Across Oceans

25/11/2024

The cast for the premiere season of 'Li’l Elvis Jones and the Truckstoppers' is here.

Set to delight school holiday audiences this January, this world premiere season will bring the beloved animated TV series to life.

The story follows a multicultural group of children and their adventures in outback Australia. Li'l Elvis and his two friends, Lionel Dexter (didgeridoo) and Janet Rig (drums), form a band, The Truckstoppers, and the storyline follows their adventures playing Didgibilli rock and getting about their small town.

LI'L ELVIS JONES AND THE TRUCKSTOPPERS
10–18 JAN 2025
bit.ly/4i1Qicx

22/11/2024

Presenting a vibrant mix of new songs and old favourites, The Idea of North invites you to bask in the glow of their unadorned vocal harmony.

"Like ABBA dipped in velvet." - Sydney Morning Herald

THE IDEA OF NORTH
TUE 26 NOV
bit.ly/494M143

20/11/2024

Colour. Movement. Sound.

Liquidelic fuses liquid light projection, jazz dance, and live hybrid music into a spellbinding collision of art and energy.

LIQUIDELIC | THE MERMAID + THE LITTLE PRINCESS
SAT 23 NOV
bit.ly/3ZcsRWC