QPAC First Nations

04/11/2024

‘Eat Slay Zombie’ has arrived at the Cremorne Theatre! Don’t miss this powerful production's debut to the stage, for one week only ⏰

Presented by Playlab Theatre in partnership with QPAC and Melt Open, ‘Eat Slay Zombie’ premieres at QPAC from 6 to 9 November. Secure your tickets now > atqp.ac/EatSlayZombie24

📸 Red Handed Productions

14/10/2024

Let Sparks Fly!

Dive into the world of playwriting with Playlab Theatre and QPAC’s First Nations emerging writers’ program: Sparks ⚡

Providing support under the guidance of experienced artists, Sparks offers a creative and imaginative space for First Nations writers to expand their craft and explore the art of playwriting.

Beginning February 2025, participants will begin a mentorship with nationally recognised playwright Kathryn Marquet and through a range of activities designed to stimulate ideas, introduce elements of craft, and provide strategies for undertaking a development process.

Participants will emerge from the program with a professionally developed script concept, 10-minutes of the script completed, and tested in front of an audience at a public reading.

Applications are now open for 2025 and close 25 November. Explore the program > bit.ly/PlaylabSparks25

29/08/2024

NOW OPEN 💙💚🤍🖤

Straight from the Strait ignited the Playhouse Theatre with raucous applause and immense joy last night!

There are few words that capture the electric energy, so we’ll let these photos do the talking ✨

Must close this Saturday - limited tickets remain! > atqp.ac/StraightFromTheStrait24

Presented by Opera Queensland, Yumpla Nerkep Foundation, and QPAC in association with Brisbane Festival.

📸 Jade Ellis Photography

29/08/2024

ON SALE NOW - Eat Slay Zombie by Alinta McGrady 🧟⛓️‍💥

Never fear, the @‌BLKBUNKERBTCHES are here!

The zombie apocalypse has finally happened and TikTok is the sole form of communication. This is a world of zombie kill tallies, educational doomsday TikToks, and out-of-bounds Bunnings. Sheree and Tash are bunking down in a bowling alley, when another survivor turns up, challenging their isolation. Maybe it’s time to explore who, and what else, is out there? With big decisions to make, and no working flamethrower to protect them, how do two blak women navigate a world that is actively trying to kill them?

Presented by Playlab Theatre in partnership with QPAC and Melt Festival. Eat Slay Zombie premieres at QPAC from 6 to 9 November > atqp.ac/EatSlayZombie24

📸 Janna Imperial

13/08/2024

Meet the Straight from the Strait cast (part two)! ✨

There's now less than three weeks until this unforgettable performance makes its world premiere debut. Don't miss the limited season!

28 to 31 August | QPAC Playhouse
🎟️ atqp.ac/StraightFromTheStrait24

Presented by Opera Queensland, Yumpla Nerkep Foundation, and QPAC in association with Brisbane Festival.

12/08/2024

Meet the Straight from the Strait cast (part one)! ✨

We are so excited to introduce you to the characters in this remarkable story. Stay tuned to meet the other members of our incredible cast 💙

28 - 31 Aug | QPAC Playhouse
🎟️ atqp.ac/StraightFromTheStrait24

Presented by Opera Queensland, Yumpla Nerkep Foundation, and QPAC in association with Brisbane Festival.

09/08/2024

QPAC is proud to join the global community in acknowledging the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This significant day, proclaimed by the United Nations, honours the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples worldwide while raising awareness about the challenges they continue to face.

There are an estimated 476 million Indigenous Peoples in the world living across 90 countries. They make up less than six per cent of the world's population, but account for at least 15 per cent of the poorest. They speak an overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 different cultures.

In order to raise awareness of the needs of these population groups, every 9 August commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, chosen in recognition of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations held in Geneva in 1982.

Learn more about International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples ⬇️

Celebrate UN International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

08/08/2024

🎉 CHOOKAS 🎉 It's opening night for Bangarra Dance Theatre's Horizon!

90 minute show. 65,000 years of stories. Bangarra like you’ve never seen before.
Must close 17 August!

Tickets selling fast > atqp.ac/bangarrahorizon_24

📸 Daniel Boud

07/08/2024

* From our friends at State Library of Queensland *

Applications are now open for the 2025 Monica Clare Research Fellowship. The fellowship is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants with a research project that focuses on documenting Queensland’s First Nations history and cultures.

The successful recipient receives a stipend of $20,000, a personal work space within the Neil Roberts Research Lounge for 12 months, and premium access to State Library’s extensive collections and library staff expertise.

Take your research project to the next level - applications close 14 August > https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/get-involved/awards-and-fellowships/queensland-memory-awards/monica-clare-research-fellowship

07/08/2024

What an incredible start to rehearsals for Straight from the Strait!

The energy in the room was palpable as the day kicked off with a heartfelt Welcome to Country from Uncle Steven Coghill, sung opening prayer of ‘Baba Wayar,’ and traditional dance rehearsal.

The joy and excitement from the entire team filled the space, and if this is just the beginning, we can’t wait to see how this production will shine on stage!

Straight from the Strait is presented by Opera Queensland, Yumpla Nerkep Foundation, and QPAC in association with Brisbane Festival.

28 to 31 August | QPAC Playhouse
🎫 atqp.ac/StraightFromTheStrait24

📸 Visual Poets Society

03/08/2024

Things are heating up on the last night of Mob Music! 🔥 Come and enjoy the vibes as the sun goes down with the sounds of our deadly First Nations artists.

🎵 BENNYGOLD - 5pm
🎵 Djanaba - 6pm
🎵 Miss Kaninna - 7pm
🎵 JK-47 - 8pm
🎵 Kaiit - 9pm

03/08/2024

Clancestry Conversations is a curated series of conversations centred around First Nations issues of today.

Join us in the Cremorne Theatre TODAY for two important conversations:

✅ Straight from the Strait – Where the Story Begins: 11.30am
✅ Link-Up Qld – Importance of Connecting Family: 1.30pm

Don’t miss these thought-provoking and insightful conversation as part of Clancestry 2024 > atqp.ac/ClancestryConversations24

02/08/2024

✨ TODAY! ✨ Come and learn to weave at Clancestry. Learn about the regeneration of traditional cultural practices using recycled materials and coconut palm leaves to create your very own masterpiece.

✅ Weaving with Coconut Palm Leaves by Bowie Solutions, 9.30am to 11am (Lyric Lounge)
✅ Weaving with Aunty Sonja Carmichael, 11am to 1pm (Concert Hall Foyer)

All materials will be provided for this free workshop – no bookings required! Learn more > atqp.ac/WeavingWorkshops24

02/08/2024

The countdown is on to Bangarra Dance Theatre's Horizon opening next Thursday!

Critics are describing the work as bold, transcendent, visceral and divine.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Bangarra, as a company, is a cultural gift and Horizon beats like a collective. It is not to be missed.” Bachtrack

8 to 17 August for a strictly limited season
Tickets selling fast > atqp.ac/bangarrahorizon_24