Professional Reviews

‘Tia Gostelow’ was hypnotising.  In the intimate venue of the Courier-Mail Spiegeltent on a Saturday afternoon, Tia Gostelow performed her first-ever, all-ages…

‘Fangirls’ was extra.  Uniting generations with a dose of nostalgia and flashbacks to their first heartbreak, ‘Fangirls’ has quickly become one of…

‘I Left My Heart In Highgate Hill’ was rockin’.  The Brisbane Festival boasts a wide variety of music, theatre, dance, and performances…

‘Lydia Fairhall and the Black She Oaks’ were mesmerising.  It’s a warm, smokey, but incredibly bearable Sunday evening and Lydia Fairhall and…

‘Justin Townes Earle’ was honest.  The Courier-Mail Spiegeltent hosts Justin Townes Earle as he presents his eighth album, titled and cheekily bestowing…

‘From Darkness’ was engrossing.  In a world where technology makes connections seem simple, feeling a sense of belonging with family, and being…

‘Girlpool’ was underwhelming.  The Brisbane Festival has established itself as a cultural icon, bringing local, national and international artists together for an…

‘Since Ali Died’ was captivating.  “Me: We” – Muhammed Ali. This is the message that Omar Musa leaves lingering in the mind…

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ was inviting.  ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. This is possibly because it…

‘Lord Mayor’s City Hall Concerts’ (featuring ‘Cigany Weaver’) was scintillating.  One of the most exciting things about the Brisbane Festival is the…