Archive for May, 2026
Legendary Australian songwriter Don Walker will bring his new solo album tour to Eumundi and Brisbane later this year. Don Walker has announced a new album, “Love Songs”, and a national tour, with two Queensland dates confirmed for October. The Cold Chisel songwriter will play the Imperial Hotel in Eumundi on October 30, before heading
Jack Johnson will return to Brisbane in November, bringing Ben Harper and John Butler with him for an all-ages outdoor show at Riverstage. Jack Johnson has announced his 2026 Australian Surfilmusic Tour, with Brisbane confirmed as the opening stop. The Hawaiian singer-songwriter will play Riverstage on November 7, joined by special guests Ben Harper and
Leah Purcell’s The Drover’s Wife – The Opera will have its world premiere at QPAC this May. One of Australia’s most enduring bush stories is about to walk onto the opera stage. The Drover’s Wife – The Opera will have its world premiere at QPAC on May 13, bringing Henry Lawson’s short story into a
A University of the Sunshine Coast study has found rhythm and movement programs can help preschoolers build stronger social skills, improve behaviour and get ready for school. At last, science has confirmed what every Queensland wedding, school disco and RSL dance floor already knew: the Nutbush may be doing important community work. A University of
This week in Queensland culture: pedal power is rolling into Coolum, Gympie songwriter Elke Louie has released “Lavender”, Horizon Festival is marking 10 years, and Brisbane and the Gold Coast have a few live music moments on the way. Here are a few scene notes worth keeping on the radar. Coolum pump track incoming A
Gympie indie folk singer-songwriter Elke Louie has released her debut EP “Lavender”, a dreamy five-track coming-of-age record written across her teenage years. The young Queensland artist’s new EP is out now, with South East Queensland and Victoria tour dates underway. A hometown Gympie show has also been added for May 31 at Perseverance Street Theatre
Taylor Moss is among the artists performing as QLD Music Trails continues across outback Queensland. Photo: Facebook. QLD Music Trails is turning the outback into a live music road trip, with regional towns hosting shows, gatherings and open-air events across western Queensland. The 2026 Outback Trail started in Charleville last month, and continues west through
