Calendar of events

Week starting Monday 8 July 2013

Monday 8th

Tindale image

A thought-provoking journey into the Tindale collection, what it means to Aboriginal people and its place in Queensland's history.

Live! Queensland band culture

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

The Hanger, photo by Caleb Rudd

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Deadly Brothers

Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.

Live! Queensland band culture

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.

A-Live and B-sides at The Corner

Children have backstage passes to The Corner!  

Music Zines

Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines. 

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.

The Humans on stage, Brisbane early 1980s, JOL 28672

Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.

Mr & Mrs Trackson in the steam Locomobile, 1902, Author: Unidentified, Image number: APA-003-01-0004

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

Tuesday 9th

Tindale image

A thought-provoking journey into the Tindale collection, what it means to Aboriginal people and its place in Queensland's history.

Memory Makes Us

Join award-winning author Kate Pullinger as she creates a new work before a live audience.

Live! Queensland band culture

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.

Mr & Mrs Trackson in the steam Locomobile, 1902, Author: Unidentified, Image number: APA-003-01-0004

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

Deadly Brothers

Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.

The Hanger, photo by Caleb Rudd

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Music Zines

Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines. 

Live! Queensland band culture

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.

The Humans on stage, Brisbane early 1980s, JOL 28672

Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.

A-Live and B-sides at The Corner

Children have backstage passes to The Corner!  

Kazman

Share some stories, tunes and melodies from the home of many of Brisbane’s finest male musicians.

Tim Jackman

Get ready as Tim Jackman hickory dickory rocks the SLQ Gallery!

Wednesday 10th

Tindale image

A thought-provoking journey into the Tindale collection, what it means to Aboriginal people and its place in Queensland's history.

Live! Queensland band culture

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.

A-Live and B-sides at The Corner

Children have backstage passes to The Corner!  

The Humans on stage, Brisbane early 1980s, JOL 28672

Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.

Live! Queensland band culture

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.

Mr & Mrs Trackson in the steam Locomobile, 1902, Author: Unidentified, Image number: APA-003-01-0004

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

The Hanger, photo by Caleb Rudd

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Music Zines

Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines. 

Deadly Brothers

Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.

New ways with old words

Join Pat and Rory O’Connor to learn about the Yugambeh Museum, Language and Heritage Research Centre.    

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Join a panel of experts discussing the relevance of bands in schools and the community.

nightbythefire

Join representatives from the Aqua Dreaming group for a cup of tea by the fire to listen, learn and be inspired by these senior law women.

Thursday 11th

Tindale image

A thought-provoking journey into the Tindale collection, what it means to Aboriginal people and its place in Queensland's history.

Live! Queensland band culture

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

Mr & Mrs Trackson in the steam Locomobile, 1902, Author: Unidentified, Image number: APA-003-01-0004

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.

The Hanger, photo by Caleb Rudd

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Deadly Brothers

Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.

Live! Queensland band culture

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.

Music Zines

Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines. 

The Humans on stage, Brisbane early 1980s, JOL 28672

Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.

A-Live and B-sides at The Corner

Children have backstage passes to The Corner!  

Tim Jackman

Get ready as Tim Jackman hickory dickory rocks the SLQ Gallery!

Hack the evening

The Edge is hosting weekly meet-ups for all those who want to apply your skills to building interactive installations.

Friday 12th

Tindale image

A thought-provoking journey into the Tindale collection, what it means to Aboriginal people and its place in Queensland's history.

Live! Queensland band culture

A one-day forum for young creatives looking to break into the music industry. 

Live! Queensland band culture

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

The Humans on stage, Brisbane early 1980s, JOL 28672

Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.

Deadly Brothers

Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.

Music Zines

Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines. 

A-Live and B-sides at The Corner

Children have backstage passes to The Corner!  

The Hanger, photo by Caleb Rudd

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.

Live! Queensland band culture

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.

Mr & Mrs Trackson in the steam Locomobile, 1902, Author: Unidentified, Image number: APA-003-01-0004

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

Saturday 13th

Tindale image

A thought-provoking journey into the Tindale collection, what it means to Aboriginal people and its place in Queensland's history.

Live! Queensland band culture

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

Some Just Trip

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

Deadly Brothers

Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.

The Humans on stage, Brisbane early 1980s, JOL 28672

Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.

Live! Queensland band culture

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.

A-Live and B-sides at The Corner

Children have backstage passes to The Corner!  

Mr & Mrs Trackson in the steam Locomobile, 1902, Author: Unidentified, Image number: APA-003-01-0004

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

The Hanger, photo by Caleb Rudd

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Music Zines

Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines. 

Tim Jackman

Get ready as Tim Jackman hickory dickory rocks The Corner!

James Morrison

Be part of history in the making!

‘Belle of the Ball’ fundraiser at the O’Connor Boathouse, 1950s Photograph courtesy of Charlie King.

Come and relive the days when the music was brassy and the dance halls were thriving.

Step back in time to the 40s

Bring your dancing shoes and learn some dance moves from the 1940s.

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Curators Robyn Hamilton and Laurel Dingle take you on a journey of Queensland community music-making from 1850 to now.

Deadly Brothers

Curator Katina Davidson tells the stories of five Indigenous artists who made history in the Australian music scene.

Step back to the 50s

Bring your dancing shoes and learn some dance moves from the 1950s.

The Dreamkillers performing at the Metropolis in Brisbane, 1992

Explore the Live! Exhibition with curator Kevin Wilson and former music journalist Gavin Sawford. 

Step back to the 60s

Bring your dancing shoes and learn some dance moves from the 1960s.

Some Just Trip

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative process. 

Deadly Brothers

Curator Katina Davidson tells the stories of five Indigenous artists who made history in the Australian music scene.

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Curators Robyn Hamilton and Laurel Dingle take you on a journey of Queensland community music-making from 1850 to now.

Live! Queensland band culture

A wondrous journey of black identity through song, cabaret and saucy storytelling!

The Rag Tag Band

Take a breather in the Jazz Bar and let The Ragtag Band take you back in time. 

‘Belle of the Ball’ fundraiser at the O’Connor Boathouse, 1950s. Photograph courtesy of Charlie King.

Grab your dancing shoes and hit the dance floor.

Sunday 14th

Tindale image

A thought-provoking journey into the Tindale collection, what it means to Aboriginal people and its place in Queensland's history.

Live! Queensland band culture

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

Mr & Mrs Trackson in the steam Locomobile, 1902, Author: Unidentified, Image number: APA-003-01-0004

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.

The Hanger, photo by Caleb Rudd

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Deadly Brothers

Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.

Live! Queensland band culture

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.

Music Zines

Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines. 

Some Just Trip

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

The Humans on stage, Brisbane early 1980s, JOL 28672

Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.

A-Live and B-sides at The Corner

Children have backstage passes to The Corner!  

Image courtesy of phanlop88 / Free Digital Photos.net

Get to know the basics of Photoshop in this introductory workshop.

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Drop by on Sundays for free performances showcasing local bands.

Harold Blair

Harold Blair came from a childhood on a Queensland mission reserve to become the first Aborigine to sing opera.

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