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Entertainment

Brisbane in review

Cyndi Lauper live in Brisbane

Cindi Lauper

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Katherine Feeney 80s pop starlet sings the blues with remarkable results.

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Usher

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Rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Lindsey Cuthbertson Numerous costume changes and meandering ballads detract from star's Brisbane show.

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Foos fight for flood relief

Foo Fighters

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Lindsey Cuthbertson Rockers deliver blistering show in Brisbane to raise money for flood relief.

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Stephen K. Amos

Stephen K Amos

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Natalie Bochenski Being a TV regular makes Stephen K. Amos a big drawcard for the Brisbane Comedy Festival. He has no trouble filling the Powerhouse theatre, and the Friday night crowd lapped up the London comedian like a cat on a plate of cream.

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Why so angry, Wil?

Wil Anderson.

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

Katherine Feeney Like the Greens supporting military action, Wil Anderson's new show doesn't seem quite right.

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Sammy J

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Natalie Bochenski Sometimes a comedian's material is so specific, it seems tailor-made for the nerdish, jabbering 15-year-old version of you, still lurking somewhere deep in your hippocampus.

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Stone Temple Pilots

Stone Temple Pilots

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Dan Nancarrow To paraphrase Keith Richards, Scott Weiland is lucky to be anywhere, let alone on stage in Brisbane, half a world away from his Californian home.

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Milking sacred cows to the last irreverent drop

Tim Minchin

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Conal Hanna Comedian Tim Minchin miraculously manages to highlight all of religion’s hypocrisies and absurdities in just one little irreverent ditty.

Hannah Gadsby: Mrs Chuckles

Hannah Gadsby.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Natalie Bochenski Social awkwardness is a common trait among many comedians. But rarely is it mined in such a clever, crafted way as Hannah Gadsby does in Mrs Chuckles.

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Dead Cat Bounce: Caged Heat

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Natalie Bochenski Four Irish lads spending St Patrick's Day rocking out in front of just 20 people at the Brisbane Powerhouse? It doesn't seem fair.

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Max Brenner

Chocolate pizza.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Courtney Trenwith You might think that a cafe that limits itself to selling just chocolate may also be limiting its potential customer base.

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Asher Treleaven: Secret Door

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Natalie Bochenski The self-described “ex-carnie” gives the impression it could be a night of dry philosophy about modern man's role in the world.

Aussies just 'get' comedian Arj

Arj Barker

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Sommer Tothill Australian audiences 'get' Arj Barker’s sense of humour in a way that Californians don't.

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Weird Al Yankovic live in Brisbane

Weird Al Yancovic

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Natalie Bochenski He is the thinking woman’s sex symbol. Well, at least tonight, for this thinking woman, he was my Hawaiian-shirted, accordion-wielding geek god.

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Watson's fast flow demands attention

Mark Watson.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Natalie Bochenski Mark Watson is not a comedian you want to be late for - but not because he’ll pick on you.

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Dave O'Neil

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Daniel Nancarrow Dave O’Neil takes on the comically difficult parenting subject in his Brisbane Comedy Festival show.

Melinda Buttle

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Natalie Bochenski Melinda Buttle has been living with her father at his acreage property on Brisbane’s northern outskirts, and it’s “his house, his rules and his asbestos”.

Josh Thomas

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Sommer Tothill Josh Thomas is a comedian who divides audiences. The tall poppy syndrome is still alive and well for Gen Y

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Lily Tomlin

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Katherine Feeney You get the sense there's a lot more going on with Lily Tomlin than she lets on.

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Iron Maiden prove kings of Soundwave

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Dan Nancarrow Not even being violently shoved in a pack of sweaty bodies, struggling to breathe, or constantly shifting my feet to prevent being trampled could weaken my grin.

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March

Film

The Alliance Française French Film Festival

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March 16 to April 3 22nd festival features 46 films encompassing many genres and multiple, big-name Gallic stars.

April

Theatre

Water Falling Down a family affair

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April 4 to May 7 This fresh Australian work explores the great gulf that can exist between fathers and sons.

Performance

Rick Stein's food tour

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April 7 Capitalising on our seemingly endless foodie appetite, the respected chef gets set to share his passion.

Film

The Brisbane Queer Film Festival

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April 8 to 17 A selection of the world's best LGBTI films with one of the hottest Opening Night Parties around.

Concert

Good Charlotte rock in

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Katherine Feeney April 8 Nicole Richie's new husband, together with his twin brother and long-term pop-punk-rock band are coming to Brisbane.

Music

Jimmy Eat World

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April 9 The American alternative rockers are coming to Brisbane in celebration of their sixth full-length album.

Performance

William Shatner beams in

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April 11 One of the most beloved entertainers in the world will share his stories with Brisbane fans at QPAC.

Comedy

Reggie Watts: Why Sh*t So Crazy?

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April 12 His improvised musical sets are created on-the-spot using only his formidable voice and a looping machine.

Dance

Farewell Tour for Riverdance

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April 12 to 17 The thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance has been tapping away on the world stage since 1994.

Concert

Justin Bieber begins tour in Brisbane

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April 26 Love him or hate him, you can't ignore him - especially if you're a pubescent R&B; music fan.

Music

Chris Brown in town

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Katherine Feeney April 29 The global superstar is heading to Brisbane with Jessica Mauboy, Justice Crew and DJ Havana Brown.

May

Music festival

Creamfields' second serving

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May 1 Following on from last year's debut, the music festival returns with Deadmau5, Martin Solveig, Skrillex and more.

Concert

Katy Perry live in Brisbane

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May 5 and 15 Katy Perry will drop into Brisbane to sing for fans following her honeymoon with hubby Russell.

Concerts

Maroon 5 in red state

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May 7 The Songs About Jane hit-makers come to town close to a decade after they first shot to fame.

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James Blunt set for local start

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May 14 The crooner returns in support of his latest album, beginning his Australian tour in Brisbane.

Opera

The Girl of the Golden West

May 14 to 28 Singing gun-slinging cowboys and saloon sweethearts star in this operatic "spaghetti western."

Concert

Ben Folds in Brisbane

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May 17 The singer-songwriter will perform songs from his collaboration with novelist Nick Hornby.

Beyond

Opera

Encore for Tosca

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One of the world's most legendary entertainers will kick off his Australian tour in Brisbane.

Circus

Cirque du Soleil Saltimbanco

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Katherine Feeney July 8 to 15 The circus is back in Brisbane with the very same production that started the local love affair with the company.

Theatre

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

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Katherine Feeney August 15 to September 3 Underbelly star takes on classic Elizabeth Taylor character Maggie the Cat for Brisbane season.

Theatre

Animal Farm for 'Pig City'

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August 23 to September 2 Physical theatre, animation and multi-media combine for new production of Orwell classic.

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Transformative power of Pygmalion

Katherine Feeney November 7 to 27 Famously adapted into a movie starring Audrey Hepburn, George Bernard Shaw's classic play returns.

In pictures

The Endless Summer Ball

The black tie charitable soiree brought 450 of Brisbane's young professionals together to dance and raise money for the BrainChild Foundation in the sophisticated confines of Lightspace.

William's party pals

The visiting Prince was the guest of honour at a cocktail party held for the benefit of the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal.

Project Be Styled Finalists

Entries submitted in the annual fashion competition shows the talents of amateur Brisbane fashion photographers and makeup/hair stylists. The featured finalists are vying for the chance to win a $3, 000 Westfield Gift Card.

AEIOU Barvarian bash

The AEIOU Foundation's elegant event at Bavarian Bier Cafe raised more than $12,000 for the children's autism charity.

Fancy do, Edgecliff Drive

A gaggle of glamorous property afficionados mingled with models and social butterflies at a party thrown to show off the multi-million dollar mansion, now currently for sale.

IWD lunch in Brisbane

Guests gathered at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on March 9 to mark the 2011 International Women's Day, the 100th anniversary of the event.

Hunt or be hunted

Leading Brisbane couturier Paul Hunt celebrated the 10th anniversary of his 30th birthday with Brisbane’s fashion set at Laruche Bar & Supper club.

Roxy Pro cocktail party

Surfers Deck, Snapper Rocks, was the site where a selection of the world’s best surfers enjoyed drinks and music by the sea as part of the Roxy Surf Pro.

Urbana boutique launch

Portside Wharf welcomed new menswear retailer Urbana with a summery debut party.

Billy Lawry's big lunch

Brisbane's corporate crowd celebrated sport and good food with a Rugby Quay luncheon hosted by cricketing legend Bill Lawry at The Strand.

Soundwave, Brisbane

Iron Maiden, Slash, Slayer, Queens of the Stoneage, Primus and more rock the RNA Showgrounds.

Rihanna woos Brisbane

With all the star quality befitting a world class performer, Rihanna turns it on the sights and sounds for her legions Brisbane fans at Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

Good Vibes on the GC

Dance music fans and performers feel the music festival vibrations at the Gold Coast Parklands.

Stingray Lounge launch

A string of local identities and media personalities flocked to the the Gold Coast for the launch of the swanky new Stingray Lounge.

League Ladies All Stars

The Harvey Norman Women in League All Stars event drew women and football stars to 3003 Surfers Paradise Boulevard.

Sting on the Riverstage

Sting performs with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Brisbane Riverstage.

Float On flood benefit

Regurgitator, Custard and Kate Miller-Heidke headline the Brisbane charity concert.

Cocker, Thorogood live

Legendary singer Joe Cocker performs with slide guitarist George Thorogood and his band The Destroyers in Brisbane.

The Laneway Festival

Yeasayer, Les Savy Fav, Cloud Control, Gotye and more entertain live music lovers.

Reggae for Recovery

International heavyweights Mary J Blige, Jimmy Cliff, Maxi Priest and more fundraise for floods.

Gold Coast BDO 2011

Iggy Pop, Angus and Julia Stone, Birds of Tokyo, Sia and hoards more rock out to sunbaked crowds.

Brisbane shopping guide

These eading Brisbane fashion boutiques have embraced the concept of fusion.

SS Day 2, muddy brilliant

Rain didn't stop the likes of Joan Jett, Yacht Club DJs and Washington and more.

Sunset Sounds rain dance

A flood of talent washed out Brisbane Riverstage on day one of the annual music festival.

Desert trek for charity

Camels and sand transform the CBD for Youngcare's Simpson Desert Challenge Launch.

New flavour, old Valley

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Taquería opened with fanfare at Brisbane's Emporium with debut diners enjoying a free lunch and traditional entertainment.

Ladies in full golf swing

Local celebrities and identities took to the golf course to dine in style with Emirates’ at the annual Ladies Lunch, held at the Australian PGA Championship, played at the Hyatt Regency Resort, Coolum Beach.

Stereosonic boom

A host of headline dance-electro acts and colourfully clothed fans in their tens of thousands.

Party at beauty school

The College of Natural Beauty celebrated its 18th birthday and launch 2011 courses at the vibrant Fortitude Valley campus.

Jean Brown Christmas

Elegant guests sporting a 'touch of white' enjoyed champagne and seasonal treats in store.

Fabrik Movember party

High-end Brisbane hair salon Fabrik hosted a glamorous Movember charity party at Laruche.

Hermes Brisbane opening

Hermes joins the Edward Street "fashion precinct" with VIP guests on hand for a champagne launch.

Comscentre Christmas

Around 100 guests helped business telco Comscentre celebrate their new Milton headquarters.

Whereis The Party

The Whereis The Party Brisbane had white-clad party-goers, a secret location - and cake fight.

Keswick Island giveaway

The Queensland Rugby Club in conjunction with Keswick Island hosted the launch of Keswick Island’s prize giveaway.

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Restaurants and Bars
The latest eateries, watering holes and food related ventures on the block including reviews and more.

Art and design
Stay up to date with the latest art exhibitions and design trends making waves in Queensland.

Stage news and reviews
Information about what's going on in the local world of comedy, theatre, dance, musicals and opera.

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