BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

Join us for an Artist Talk with Easton Dunne and Courtney Act this Saturday 09 November at 6pm.

Hosted by Melt Reference Group member Ellie Watts, this conversation will be a compelling introspection between two Q***r, Queensland-raised artists: Easton Dunne, whose work inspired Melt's branding, and our inaugural Melt Ambassador, Courtney Act.

FREE event, spots are limited so secure yours now: bit.ly/eastonandcourtney

IN CONVERSATION WITH EASTON DUNNE & COURTNEY ACT
SAT 09 NOV
TURBINE PLATFORM, BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

John Brogden, together with NRL legend Preston Campbell and Invictus Games gold medallist Ben Farinazzo, delve into a compelling collection of personal accounts from Australians who have tackled their mental health and found a path to recover.

JOHN BROGDEN
PROFILES IN HOPE
27 NOV

The final week of Melt Festival 2024 is here - close out the festival with all the glitter and celebration you can handle.

Old Friends - MarkTrevorrow & Rupert Noffs Sing Sondheim
07-09 NOV
Mark Trevorrow, Rupert Noffs and Bev Kennedy share their love of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim.

HELIOS - A Story About The Son Of The God Of The Sun
07-10 NOV
HELIOS transplants the Ancient Greek tale into a modern-day myth.

Hans: Disco Spektakulär
07-10 NOV
Step into the glittering world of Berlin’s beloved cabaret superstar.

Jessi Ryan - Functional Bottom
07-09 NOV
A fusion of storytelling, performance art, filth, provocation and tears.

Rainbow History Class: Live
07-09 NOV
Rudy Jean Rigg and special guest Christian Hull deep dive into LGBTQIA+ history.

Alex Hines is Juniper Wide - Demon Slayer
08+09 NOV
Australia’s one true Q***r Icon rises from the underworld to perform original songs and questionable acts to save her soul.

River Pride Parade
SAT 09 NOV
A celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities and allies led by Queen of the River Courtney Act.

In Conversation with Easton Dunne & Courtney Act
SAT 09 NOV
Artist Talk with Easton Dunne and Courtney Act, hosted by Ellie Watts.

Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema: Melt on Screen
Strange Creatures - WED 06 NOV
Love Lies Bleeding - THU 07 NOV
Queendom - FRI 08 NOV
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (30th Anniversary) - SAT 09 NOV
Problemista - SUN 10 NOV

Easton Dunne: Welcome to Paradise
UNTIL 10 NOV
The exhibition that inspired Melt's branding - made up of shapes that you would see in Rockhampton.

Christian Thompson - Outdoor Exhibition
UNTIL 10 NOV
City-wide exhibition showcasing Dr Christian Thompson AO powerful photographic works.

Tide Exhibition - Spencer Tunick
UNTIL 10 NOV
Video exhibition of selected works from Tunick’s TIDE series made on his first visit to Brisbane in 2023.

Sunday's Child - Hannah Bronte
UNTIL 10 NOV
Q***r happiness, joy and intimacy through portraiture.

Leeroy New - Balangay Spaceport
UNTIL 10 NOV
Installation made using bamboo and found objects.

Check it out: melt.org.au

Hot takes? She's got plenty.

Internet darling Froomes is ready to deep dive into her memoir, 'All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot', reflecting on the last thirty years of Western beauty standards.

Hear raw, relatable and honest insights into her personal self-image journey as she peels back the layers of beauty culture with humour and heart.

IN CONVERSATION WITH FROOMES
ALL I EVER WANTED WAS TO BE HOT
WED 27 NOV

Book now: brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/in-conversation-with-froomes

Larger-than-life. City-wide. Exhibition.

A curated selection of newly commissioned and acclaimed works by leading contemporary artist Dr Christian Thompson AO has taken residence across seven Brisbane/Magandjin locations.

The Bidjara artist’s sprawling outdoor exhibition soars above River City streetscapes, allowing viewers to explore identity and culture in unexpected urban contexts - taking centre stage for major events Melt Festival and Night Feast.

This project is supported by Tim and Gina Fairfax.
Presented by Brisbane Powerhouse.

Christian Thompson AO
EXHIBITING UNTIL 10 NOV
CITY-WIDE

'Thank God You're Here' host, Celia Pacquola, is bringing her new stand-up show to Brisbane and it's nearly sold out!

A lot has happened in her life, including making a quiche for the first time and also a baby. Come and have a catch up with Celia where only she speaks. She’s got a lot to tell you.

CELIA PACQUOLA | I'M AS SURPRISED AS YOU ARE
15 + 16 NOV
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With a powerful opening week behind us, Brisbane Powerhouse welcomes you for an exciting 2nd week lineup of Melt Festival.

Frankie van Kan - A Body at Work
31 OCT - 02 NOV
Frankie achieves the improbable task of exposing more of herself than ever in this intimate piece of confessional theatre.

Fountain Lakes in Lockdown: A Drag Parody Play
31 OCT - 03 NOV
Relive the Australian pandemic experience through the eyes of these uniquely Australian characters.

Leather Lungs: Shut Up & Sing!
31 OCT - 02 NOV
With the flamboyance of Prince, the force of Aretha, and a vocal range as mind-blowing as Freddie’s, this daring deviant will blow you away.

Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema: Melt on Screen
Tangerine - WED 30 OCT
Sahela - FRI 01 NOV
I Saw The TV Glow - SAT 02 NOV
Problemista - SAT 02 NOV
Paris is Burning - SUN 03 NOV

Easton Dunne: Welcome to Paradise
UNTIL 10 NOV
The exhibition that inspired Melt's branding - made up of signs, symbols and shapes that you would see if you were driving through Rockhampton on the highway.

Tide Exhibition - Spencer Tunick
UNTIL 10 NOV
Melt presents a video exhibition of selected works from Tunick’s TIDE series made on his first visit to Brisbane in November 2023.

Christian Thompson - Outdoor Exhibition
UNTIL 10 NOV
City-wide exhibition showcasing Dr Christian Thompson AO profound exploration of identity and culture.

Sunday's Child - Hannah Bronte
UNTIL 10 NOV
Q***r happiness, joy and intimacy through portraiture - showing contemporary relationships amidst nurturing backdrops, embedding diverse genders and sexualities in the natural world.

Leeroy New - Balangay Spaceport
UNTIL 10 NOV
Installation made using bamboo, plastic discards, and other found objects, representing the collision between traditional techniques and modern waste.

Welcome to Paradise: melt.org.au

Thank you to the 5500 participants from the LGBTQIA+ community, and allies, for being part of Spencer Tunick's n**e art installation on the Story Bridge as part of Melt Festival 2024.

This was just the beginning of Melt Festival's Q***r Brisbane/Magandjin takeover, with 2 more weeks of city-wide festivities, including a River Pride Parade led by Courtney Act on Saturday 9 November.

Photo: Markus Ravik

Ride the desert rhythms.

Raw, electric and alive, let the Saharan sounds of Etran de L'Aïr take you somewhere else at OHM Festival of Other Music.

Wild, free and unforgettable: brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/etran-de-lair-niger

ETRAN DE L'AIR
THU 13 MAR
OHM 2025

🌈 Exciting News! 🌈

Australian comedian Christian Hull is joining Rudy Jean Rigg for Rainbow History Class LIVE! Get ready for a night of q***r history, comedy, and laughter as Christian brings his signature wit to the stage.

Don’t miss out – grab your tickets now before they’re gone.

Please note: due to unforeseen circumstances, Hannah McElhinney will not be in attendance.

Dark, dramatic and utterly hypnotic.

A voice that haunts, a presence that captivates. Chameleon-like on stage, Camille O'Sullivan will perform songs and stories about loss, love, joy, light and darkness as part of OHM Festival of Other Music.

Enter her world: brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/camille-osullivan

CAMILLE O'SULLIVAN
FRI 07 MAR
OHM 2025

From now until 10 Nov, Brisbane Powerhouse becomes an epicentre of Q***r arts and culture for Melt Festival.

Here's what's on this week:

Tina – A Tropical Love Story
25+26 OCT
A captivating blend of storytelling and cabaret, and a heartfelt tribute to the indomitable spirit of Tina Turner.

Thank God You're Q***r (SOLD OUT)
SAT 26 OCT
A fabulous gay twist on Australia’s most successful improvised show.

Spencer Tunick - RISING TIDE
SUN 27 OCT
Installation by Spencer Tunick taking place this Sunday with 10,000 bare bodies on Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge.

Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema: Melt on Screen
Heart of the Man + Q&A with cast and crew – SAT 26 October
Queendom – SUN 27 October

Easton Dunne: Welcome to Paradise
UNTIL 10 NOV
The exhibition that inspired Melt's branding - made up of signs and symbols and shapes that you would see if you were driving through Rockhampton on the highway in hot fluffy pink.

Tide Exhibition - Spencer Tunick
UNTIL 10 NOV
Premiering exclusively in Brisbane, Melt presents a video exhibition of selected works from Tunick’s TIDE series made on his first visit to Brisbane in November 2023.

Sunday's Child - Hannah Bronte
UNTIL 10 NOV
Q***r happiness, joy and intimacy through portraiture - showing contemporary relationships amidst nurturing backdrops, embedding diverse genders and sexualities in the natural world.

Christian Thompson - Outdoor Exhibition
UNTIL 10 NOV
City-wide exhibition showcasing Dr Christian Thompson AO profound exploration of identity and culture through powerful photographic works.

Leeroy New - Balangay Spaceport
UNTIL 10 NOV
Installation made using bamboo, plastic discards, and other found objects, representing the collision between traditional techniques and modern waste.]

Welcome to Paradise: brisbanepowerhouse.org/?festivals=melt2024

Vulnerable. Indie. Band.

Bonny Light Horseman’s new album, 'Keep Me on Your Mind/See You Free', is an ode to the blessed mess of humanity - an unvarnished offering that lays bare every feeling and supposed flaw.

At the heart of this band is the singular combination of three powerful and tender artists, who expertly dodge superlatives but are quick to acknowledge that their bond makes each one better, braver, and more raw than they’d be alone.

See the group’s captivating artistic layers live as a part of OHM Festival of Other Music.

BONNY LIGHT HORSEMAN
FRI 28 FEB
OHM 2025

Book now: brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/bonny-light-horseman

Presented by The Australian Ballet, 'The Sleeping Beauty' enchants with sparkling tutus, beloved characters, and Tchaikovsky’s hum-along score.

Perfect for children aged 3 and up, this narrated fairy tale will have your little ones dancing in their seats... and all the way home.

STORYTIME BALLET – THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
23 – 26 JAN 2025
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After sell-out shows across Australia and America in 2023, Monty Franklin returns for his biggest tour yet. With his Aussie charm and razor-sharp wit, Monty has earned rave reviews from fans and comedy legends alike.

"The only Monty worthy of attaching a Python to." – John Cleese

Book now: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=MONTFRAN24

MONTY FRANKLIN
YEAH NAH TOUR
WED 13 NOV

John Brogden will share powerful stories from his new book, 'Profiles in Hope' – featuring uplifting accounts of Australians overcoming su***de. Hosted by Ellen Fanning (ABC Radio), this event offers insights from John’s personal journey and his role as honorary president of Lifeline International.

Hear stories of resilience from figures like James Packer, Layne Beachley, Ian Thorpe, and everyday Australians. Don’t miss this opportunity to c***ect, reflect, and be inspired.

JOHN BROGDEN
PROFILES IN HOPE
27 NOV

https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=JOHNBROG24

The intimate premiere of 'Kyo-wa' by JADE Ensemble features David Williams on digeridoo, Takako Haggarty on koto, Dheeraj Shrestha on tabla, and Anthony Garcia on guitar.

Together, they merge ancient and contemporary musical traditions to create a transcendent soundscape.

Book now: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=JADEENSE24

JADE ENSEMBLE
響和 KYO-WA
SAT 30 NOV

Presented by Sounds Across Oceans

Pevan, the big friendly tiger, and his energetic sidekick, Sarah, are back for an exciting adventure filled with music, laughter, and learning.

Created by teachers, this live show skillfully weaves through the literacy and numeracy curriculum, sprinkling in a healthy dose of teamwork, social skills and emotional wellbeing.

PEVAN & SARAH IN CONCERT
29 + 30 OCT
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Australia's boldest storyteller, John Safran, brings his razor-sharp wit and dark humour to the stage with Matthew Condon.

Together, they dive into his latest book 'Squat', uncovering the wild story of John squatting in a celebrity’s abandoned mansion. Prepare for a hilarious, boundary-pushing evening.

Book now: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=JOHNSAFR24

JOHN SAFRAN IN CONVERSATION WITH MATTHEW CONDON
04 NOV

Brisbane's love for William Dalrymple has led to an exciting addition, with tickets now on sale for a 5PM show!

Don’t miss your chance to learn from one of Britain's greatest living historians as he shares the rarely told story of how ancient India transformed the world.

Book now: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=DALRYMPL24

WILLIAM DALRYMPLE
TUE 29 OCT

Ahead of his monumental installation on the Story Bridge on Sun 27 Oct, Melt Festival presents a video exhibition of selected works from Spencer Tunick’s TIDE series, from his visit to Brisbane in 2023. Titled TIDE, the exhibition premieres exclusively in Brisbane and features diverse bodies and formations in locations along the Brisbane River.

TIDE EXHIBITION | SPENCER TUNICK
28 SEP - 10 NOV
STORES STUDIO, BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
FREE ENTRY

Register to participate in Spencer Tunick's 'Rising Tide' installation on 27 October 2024: www.melt.org.au/spencer-tunick

The beloved animated 1990s TV series, 'Lil Elvis and the Truckstoppers' is now a brand new musical!

Blending nostalgia with a healthy dose of rock 'n' roll, kick 2025 off with a bang and catch this iconic story with the whole family.

Li'l Elvis and his two friends, Lionel Dexter (didgeridoo) and Janet Rig (drums), form the band The Truckstoppers, catch them playing Didgibilli rock and getting about their outback town.

20% off all early bird tickets available until 30 OCT or until sold out.

10 – 18 JAN 2025
https://premier.ticketek.com.au/Shows/Show.aspx?sh=LILELVIS25