Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)

QPAC is currently looking for a motivated and artistic individual to join our Curatorial team in the full-time role of Operations Manager. The role has a particular focus on building connections within the curatorial team and home companies to deliver exceptional processes and support for the whole team. Applications close Thursday 25 July at 5pm > https://lnkd.in/ggJuQ7un

We are thrilled to announce the panel of experts joining Changing the Conversation in August for the third event of the series: Who Are We? Identity in a Multicultural Australia.     With Benjamin Law returning as our esteemed facilitator, come along for a thought-provoking conversation about Australian identity with doctor, lawyer and disability advocate Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM, acclaimed director, actor, and Artistic Director/CEO of La Boite Theatre Courtney Stewart and researcher and diversity + inclusion advocate Dr Indigo Willing.   Learn more > https://lnkd.in/gUEJPQs5 Presented by QPAC and Multicultural Australia.

NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is an important opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. This year's theme, Keep the Fire Burning: Blak, Loud and Proud celebrates the unyielding spirit of communities and invites all to stand in solidarity, amplifying the voices that have long been silenced. Learn more about how you can share in celebrations in an event in your area > https://lnkd.in/dexeVKVM

“Our long-term partnerships with the arts bring together a powerful combination of learning and innovation. We recognise the importance of theatre to sharing First Nations stories and culture - stories that provide reconnection to culture, history, and identity.   As a business, we have a deep commitment to connectivity, innovation and sustainability which aligns perfectly with QPAC’s forward-facing creativity and ambitious cross-discipline work.” Todd Reynolds, Energy Queensland Executive General Manager and Executive Sponsor of Energy Queensland’s Reconciliation Action Plan   We are excited to announce Energex as Supporting Partner of QPAC and Clancestry, our celebration of First Nations arts and culture. Learn more about this partnership > https://lnkd.in/gpfdtED4

Just announced - Rachel Healy has been appointed as QPAC's next Chief Executive. Rachel brings an extraordinary breadth of expertise and knowledge from more than 20 years in the arts across multiple artforms, venues, festivals and arts management, alongside a limitless passion for the arts. Rachel will commence in the role later this year when John Kotzas finishes his term in December, just in time to usher in our 40th anniversary year. Congratulations, Rachel! 📸 Lyndon Mechielsen

Congratulations to the entire team behind last year's Ring Cycle at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), which has just won the first WXO Experience Award for Tech! Presented last week at the World Experience Summit in New York City, these awards celebrate innovators in the fields of Art, Science, Business, Tech and Experience. There were over 165 entries, and we were proud to be one of just five winners. 📷 Wallis Media

QPAC is proud to provide creative development opportunities to support First Nations artists and creatives to explore, seed new ideas and challenge forms of expressions.   During Clancestry, QPAC will be supporting the ongoing creative development of two works: Eat Slay Zombie by Alinta McGrady and Growing Back by SOLCHLD. The creative developments will culminate in a live reading for Eat Slay Zombie and a performance of the developing work Growing Back, which are open to view by the public and for invited guests. Tickets are free but capacity is limited so book today!

Clancestry Conversations is a curated series of conversations centered around First Nations issues of today. This year we will feature two conversations: one with stories behind the production Straight from the Strait from the Aunties and Uncles who have carried this story from that historic day; and speak to organisation Link-Up (Qld) about their work in reconnecting stolen generations back with family and Country. Don’t miss these thought-provoking and insightful conversation as part of Clancestry 2024. [📷 Photo from Clancestry Conversations 2023, by Tai Bobongie]

Five years ago we announced an exclusive presentation of Wagner's The Ring Cycle with our friends at Opera Australia, Queensland Conservatorium of Music Griffith University, Opera Queensland, and Queensland Symphony Orchestra. The staging of any Ring Cycle is an epic undertaking, but for all involved in the 2023 QPAC season, it felt like an insurmountable quest after the wrath of multiple COVID interruptions and a flood. Director Chen Shi-Zheng's vision of the world's first digital Ring Cycle earned overwhelming critical and audience acclaim, and goes down in our history as a triumphant once-in-a-lifetime season. Video by PixelFrame.

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and explore how we can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. This year's theme 'Now More Than Ever' is a reminder that the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will – and must – continue. At QPAC, we’re committed to our own reconciliation journey through our Reconciliation Action Plan and we wholeheartedly support NRW 2024. We thought we’d share a few things to read, watch, visit and listen to during NRW and beyond to promote empathy and understanding. Check out the full list now > https://lnkd.in/gtxRQQKn #NRW2024 #NowMoreThanEver