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Cairns Festival 2010 – 20 August – 5 September 2010

August 1, 2010 admin

From August 20 to September 5, Cairns will become party-central, with locations all over the city and surrounds hosting a stellar program spanning 17 days of quirky entertainment and cultural events.

“Cairns Festival 2010 is especially about families enjoying time together. Carnival on Collins and the Opening Parade and Fireworks are long-time favourites, plus there are plenty of new activities to try,” says Cairns Festival producer Eric Holowacz.

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Paniyiri Greek Festival 2009, Brisbane JULY 4 & 5, 2009

May 21, 2009 admin

Paniyiri… it’s all Greek to Brisbane!
Hellenic hospitality at its best – JULY 4 & 5, 2009
Paniyiri, Queensland’s signature celebration of all things Greek and Queensland’s largest cultural festival, prepares to deliver Hellenic hospitality at its best over the weekend of JULY 4 & 5, 2009 at Musgrave Park and The Greek Club & Convention Centre in South Brisbane.
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Don’t Miss Out – Experience the Brisbane Ekka 2008

August 14, 2008 admin

With only a couple of days left, you don’t want to be one of the few to miss out… the Brisbane Ekka only has a couple of days to go and there’s so many things to do and see for young and old. With the thrill of the many varieties of rides, racing cars, bikes, horses, animal nursery, monster trucks, bands, fireworks, sideshow alley, showbags, the list is endless. Get along, enjoy the day and experience all it’s got to offer.

Brisbane Ekka 2008 Brisbane Ekka 2008 - Monster Truck
50's Rock - Brisbane Ekka 2008
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Saturday 16 August 2008 is the last night of the Ekka and the last in the Nova “Live and Loud @ Ekka” series of outdoor concerts. Faker will be supported by Intercooler from 7:00pm at Ekka’s Nova Park.

www.ekka.com.au

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Brisbane EKKA – Butterfingers & Avalon Drive – 8 August 2008

August 9, 2008 admin

Last night we saw Butterfingers and Avalon Drive in the first of the Nova Live and Loud @ Ekka series of concerts at the Brisbane Ekka. These concerts are perfect in combination with an amazing array of activities and events that make the Brisbane Ekka such a magical experience.

DON’T FORGET!!
Tonight (Saturday 9 August 2008) it’s Regurgitator with Yves Klein Blue from 7pm
Since releasing their first self titled EP in late 2004, Regurgitator has received national and international success touring the all over the world with particular success in Europe and Asia. Regurgitator has recorded their albums all over the world with their sixth and latest album Love and Paranoia recorded in Brazil. Indie Punk band Yves Klein Blue was the product of the four members love of Led Zeppelin forged in high school. Their current album Yves Klein Blue Draw Attention to Themselves was recorded in Brisbane and Byron Bay and was released in April this year.

Brisbane Ekka

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The 20th Anniversary World Expo 88 Celebrations

May 6, 2008 admin

South Bank, Brisbane will be alive with activity on Saturday 10 May, when locals and visitors alike are invited to a free community day of celebrations that will feature roving performers reminiscent of the sights and sounds of World Expo 88, an 80s movie marathon, a memorabilia display and the 20th Anniversary World Expo 88 Celebrations Fireworks brought to you by 1116 4BC.

The celebrations will culminate in the 20th Anniversary World Expo 88 Celebrations Concert brought to you by 4BH 882 in the Suncorp Piazza, recreating the magic of Expo’s vaudeville entertainment program.

The concert is also supported by the Queensland Government, and will feature two classic Australian bands that graced the stage at World Expo 88, now returning for the ultimate encore performance.
Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows and Mental As Anything will headline the 20th Anniversary World Expo 88 Concert brought to you by 4BH 882.

Expo Captured brought to you by Anthony John Group will invite visitors to relive the magic of World Expo 88 with a larger than life photographic display, which will be located in the South Bank Arbour and will remain on display until 22 June.

The Expo Trail brought to you by Brisbane City Council will provide yet another opportunity for visitors to reminisce as they revisit the locations of a number of iconic Expo pavilions.

The self guided tour will mark the locations of key pavilions and attractions, providing imagery and a brief history for each.
The Expo Trail brought to you by Brisbane City Council will be on display until 8 June 2008.

The celebrations will also feature a Kids Expo attraction, International Beer Hall, which will pay tribute to the German Festhaus, and a memorabilia display.

Official television station of the 20th Anniversary World Expo 88 Celebrations, Channel Nine, will produce a documentary to commemorate the occasion.
The documentary will air on Nine on the evening of the 20th Anniversary World Expo 88 Community Day Celebrations, Saturday May 10.

Links:
Official SouthBankCelebrates88 site
South Bank Corporation
Brisbane City Council
Suncorp
Queensland Government
4BH 882
4BC 1116
Visit South Bank

Brisbane, Concert, Festival

Buddha Birth Day Festival – Brisbane, May 2-4 2008

May 3, 2008 admin

An estimated 200,000 visitors are expected to attend the 12th annual Buddha Birth Day Festival. The Festival is a signature cultural event for Queensland and is now one of the largest Buddhist celebrations in the world.

Endorsing this year’s theme of “Harmony in All”, the Festival promotes a peaceful existence and appreciation of Australia’s multicultural identity and focuses on generating community and individual ‘respect for life’.

Spread over 12 locations throughout the South Bank Parklands, the Buddha Birth Day Festival involves over 700 volunteers, 300 performers, 200 events, 2 performance stages, a fireworks display, 21 information and meditation sessions including 2 multi-faith forums, 18 Cultural, Art and Environmental activities for the children, a Children’s Amusement Area with a number of rides, an Art Exhibition, an organised Festival tour for over 1,000 school children, 50 food and merchandise stalls and 4 Official functions including the Opening Ceremony on Saturday night.

Links: Buddha Birth Day Festival Site
Photos: LifeMusicMedia flickr photoset

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