Family, culture, identity | Multicultural Arts

Local actor, singer/songwriter and theatre maker Joshua Hinton began this show by sitting down with his grandmother and recording her life stories. Since then, the show has grown into a sweeping story transporting audiences from Iran to India, Sri Lanka to South Africa, and from his family's iconic Brisbane restaurant to his home in Wollongong.

With searing honesty, Yang reflects on his extensive archive of photography, documenting his Asian Australian identity and involvement with Sydney’s emerging gay community in the 1970s and 1980s. Don't miss this special show, on for one night only!

New York's Indo Warehouse celebrate their South Asian roots with electronic and club aesthetics. Meet Kahani and Kunal Merchant: the dynamic partners revolutionising dance music through their groundbreaking ‘Indo House’ movement. Their meteoric rise has positioned them at the forefront of a cultural renaissance in electronic music. 

This is the remarkable true account of one family’s ordeal in the nightmare limbo of immigration detention, a story that proves love is stronger than fear and that persistence and togetherness can prevail against crushing odds. Back to Bilo is the profoundly moving new play from celebrated local company Belloo Creative (Boy, Lost) made with and from the heart of regional Queensland.­

Penned and performed by Merlynn Tong (Golden Blood), this explosive musical comedy celebrates the vibrancy of Singaporean culture, centring on three powerful women in a supernatural tale. Directed by La Boite Artistic Director Courtney Stewart, Tong stars alongside Singapore’s Seong Hui Xuan and beloved Queenslander Kimie Tsukakoshi (The Poison of Polygamy).

Back for its highly anticipated fourth year, the Moorooka Block Party is set to once again ignite Brisbane Festival’s Serenades program with an electrifying celebration of culture and community, including performances from ARIA award winners the Bamboos and the beloved Simba Machete and the Echoes of African Music. 

Bringing together artists and communities from across the diaspora and the Moana in a lively and welcoming celebration of arts, culture, and ceremony. Pasifika Made features performances, heartfelt cultural ceremonies, live demonstrations, engaging workshops, and a lively village marketplace that invites everyone to explore and enjoy. 

Immerse yourself in a powerful expression of cultural harmony. This intimate concert set in the Powerhouse’s Underground Theatre will feature the combined artistry of Wakka Wakka didgeridoo artist/musician David Williams, Japanese koto master Takako Haggarty, Nepalese tabla virtuoso Dheeraj Shrestha, and guitarist/composer Anthony Garcia.

Experience the soul of Italy without leaving Brisbane at Festitalia! This vibrant cultural celebration brings the magic of Italy to our doorstep with an unforgettable medley of authentic Italian experiences this Father’s Day. Indulge your taste buds with genuine Italian cuisine and enjoy traditional music, dance, and theatre with true Italian allegria!