9 - 23 Sept
Brisbane's Art Boat:
Northshore to South Bank Cruise
A floating art experience hitting the water this September.
Brisbane Festival and Northshore present
This wondrous floating art experience will travel from Northshore, Hamilton to South Bank, immersing audiences in a glowing world to experience the Brisbane River in a new light.
Landing on Brisbane’s Art Boat for the first two weeks of the Festival is art and technology studio ENESS’s installation, Airship Orchestra, before it makes way for Sky Castle in the final weeks.
Brisbane’s Art Boat features a lively bar and performances, as well as an evening soundscape by Tribal Experiences Managing Director and Yuggera and Turrbal man, Shannon Ruska
Performers on the Northshore to South Bank cruise include: William Barton and Véronique Serret (16 Sept), House of Alexander (18 Sept), Emma Dean (23 Sept), Sahara Beck (9 Sept) and beatboxer Tom Thum (11 Sept).
To confirm if your cruise is proceeding and on time, please refer to the Program Updates page here.
This project is supported through the Giving Program by Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax.
Price
$40 one-way, $55 return
Times
Thu 3:45pm
Sat 5pm
Return trips:
Thu return 7:30pm
Sat return 8:45pm
Duration
1 hr and 45 min
Where
Board Brisbane's Art Boat at
Northshore, Hamilton ›
89 MacArthur Avenue,
Hamilton QLD 4007
Disembark at South Bank
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
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#With guest appearances from
Sahara Beck
Fresh from her European tour with Briefs: Bite Club, having conquered hearts in London & the Edinburgh Festival, Sahara returns in Bite Club: 2nd Serve.
Emma Dean
Emma Dean is a Brisbane-based singer, songwriter, dreamer, arranger, choir mama, show-maker and creative coach.
Tom Thum
Beatboxer Thum appears to have not only a symphony orchestra, but a jazz band, techno DJ, 80’s synth pop group and several exotic instruments in his throat.
William Barton
Composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist; William Barton is widely recognised as one of Australia's leading didgeridoo players and composers.
Véronique Serret
A violinist and composer whose repertoire ranges from baroque to contemporary classical, folk, rock and improvisation.
#Artist timetable
9 Sept
Sahara Beck
11 Sept
Tom Thum
16 Sept
William Barton and Véronique Serret
18 Sept
Opera Queensland
23 Sept
Emma Dean
#Cruising with us
Weather policy
In the event of inclement weather, check the Program Updates page of the website for current advice.
This is an outdoor event and you are advised to dress appropriately for the conditions on the day. Cruises will proceed in light rain, where it is safe to do so.
The safety of audiences, artists and staff is the highest priority for Brisbane Festival, and the event may be cancelled, delayed or postponed in extreme weather at the sole discretion of the Festival.
If your event is cancelled by the Festival, you will be contacted and given a full refund.
Arrival
You are required to arrive a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the ticketed departure time.
This is to ensure sufficient time for boarding and safety procedures.
It is a requirement to check-in via QR code on boarding the boat.
Patrons arriving within 30 minutes of the ticketed departure time are not guaranteed entry to the boat. Please allow enough time to park, and explore the on-land installation prior to your departure.
Food and Drink
There is a food outlet and a bar on-shore selling a range of pre-cruise meal and snack options.
The on-board bar offers a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and light meals. You are not permitted to bring any food, drinks or alcohol on board.
Amenities
Toilet facilities are available both on-shore and on board.
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How to get there
Northshore, Brisbane ›
Maritime Green
147B MacArthur Ave,
Hamilton QLD 4007