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What does it take to build a fashion brand on your own terms? Few Australian designers have built a career quite like Gail Sorronda. At a time when emerging designers gravitated towards international fashion capitals and relentless seasonal cycles, Sorronda chose a different path, forging an independent label from Brisbane with a following beyond Australia through her signature aesthetic, creative vision and sense of purpose.After graduating from QUT and a brief period working overseas, Sorronda returned to Brisbane to continue her creative practice on her own terms.That same entrepreneurial spirit has shaped her approach to fashion. Rather than following a fast-paced calendar, Sorronda has developed collections around artistic concepts, dark romanticism and enduring core pieces, creating space for creativity and commerciality to coexist.Over 2 decades, she has established a distinctive presence in Australian fashion, demonstrating that a fashion label can thrive from Brisbane without compromising its identity or vision.Join Gail Sorronda in conversation as she reflects on entrepreneurship and the realities of sustaining an independent fashion label. From building a recognisable brand to navigating an evolving industry, she will reflect on the lessons, challenges and opportunities that have shaped her career. This conversation will be facilitated by Alison KublerImage: Gail Sorronda by Claudia Baxter PhotographyAbout Game ChangersGame Changers invites innovation leaders from business, technology, and creative industries to share their insights with aspiring Queensland entrepreneurs. This is your chance to ask how entrepreneurs and business leaders build companies, reinvent themselves, inspire teams, and envision success.Game Changers is a Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame initiative presented by State Library of Queensland and QUT.AccessibilityIf you require accessible seating options please call 3842 9827 or email creativeproduction@slq.qld.gov.auAuslan interpretation has been planned for this event.Photography and videography noticeThis event will be photographed and filmed, and the resulting content may be shared online to promote State Library of Queensland and its partners.By attending, you consent to State Library capturing and using images or videos that may include you.If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, you are still very welcome to attend. Please contact our Events team in advance at creativeproduction@slq.qld.gov.au or inform a staff member upon arrival, and we will ensure your preferences are respected.Can't join us in person?The conversation will not be live streamed but will be recorded. You will be able to watch the entire conversation after the event here.Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events.Please consult our conditions of entry and Ticketing Terms and Conditions before making your booking. We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement. The views expressed by the speakers are their own and the promotion of products/services is not endorsed by State Library.

Pop into Anzac Square Memorial Galleries during the spring school holidays to create your own poppy suncatcher. Let's get crafty! Suitable for all ages, this free family-friendly craft activity is available between 10 am – 4pm daily from 20 September to 4 October (closed Saturdays). Bookings are not required, simply visit the craft table in our Post World War II Gallery. Facilitated by our knowledgeable team, this activity will explore the special connection between poppies and Australia’s military past. A resilient flower, the red poppy was amongst the first to return to bloom in the fields of France and Belgium after World War I, emerging as a symbol of remembrance for the Allied soldiers who fell in battle. Once you've created your poppy suncatcher, stay to explore the Memorial Galleries, embarking on an interactive journey from World War I to today, before taking time to reflect on the remarkable stories of bravery and sacrifice in the tranquil parklands.

Interested in creating your own podcast? Want to learn how to produce one using free software? Then podcasting 101 is perfect for you! During the workshop you will: Get expert advice on how to get a great recording (including using the resources available at State Library). Learn the basics of how to record and edit audio in Audacity. Pick up tips and tricks when it comes to hosting, distributing and building an audience for your content. Our 101 workshops are a great way to gain some new skills and explore creative tools learning from experienced local creatives in an inclusive space.Please consult our conditions of entry and Ticketing Terms and Conditions.Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian.Please contact us if you need support to participate in this event.