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Albums, concerts and live performances — the music worth paying attention to in Brisbane.

The Architecture of Memory: Umberto Clerici and QSO's 80-Year Horizon
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The Architecture of Memory: Umberto Clerici and QSO's 80-Year Horizon

Entering its ninth decade, Queensland Symphony Orchestra balances archival heritage with modern disruption as Umberto Clerici prepares for his culminating season as Chief Conductor.

Phillipe Blake1 October 2026
Fifty Years Later, U2 Played the Same Wall
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Fifty Years Later, U2 Played the Same Wall

Phillipe Blake26 September 2026
The Last Song: Dolly Parton's Final Vocal Closes U2's New Album
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The Last Song: Dolly Parton's Final Vocal Closes U2's New Album

Phillipe Blake25 September 2026
Pet Shop Boys' New Album Is a Musical Memorial to Alan Turing
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Pet Shop Boys' New Album Is a Musical Memorial to Alan Turing

Phillipe Blake7 September 2026
Sam Smith's Fifth Album Hazel Eyes Is the Most Personal Record of Their Career
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Sam Smith's Fifth Album Hazel Eyes Is the Most Personal Record of Their Career

Phillipe Blake21 August 2026
Tucker Pillsbury's Third Act
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Tucker Pillsbury's Third Act

Phillipe Blake7 August 2026
The Composer Who Loved a Good Argument About Coffee
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The Composer Who Loved a Good Argument About Coffee

Phillipe Blake5 August 2026
Moana: Voices Across The Ocean — 25 Pacific Artists, One Cultural Trust
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Moana: Voices Across The Ocean — 25 Pacific Artists, One Cultural Trust

Phillipe Blake5 August 2026
The Rolling Stones: Foreign Tongues — They're Not Done Yet. Not Even Close.
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The Rolling Stones: Foreign Tongues — They're Not Done Yet. Not Even Close.

Phillipe Blake19 July 2026
Cascada Announces First-Ever Solo Headline Tour of Australia — 20 Years On From Everytime We Touch
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Cascada Announces First-Ever Solo Headline Tour of Australia — 20 Years On From Everytime We Touch

The Big Curious6 July 2026
Madonna Returns to the Floor: Confessions II Reviewed
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Madonna Returns to the Floor: Confessions II Reviewed

The Big Curious4 July 2026
Madonna Returns to the Dance Floor: Inside Confessions II
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Madonna Returns to the Dance Floor: Inside Confessions II

The Big Curious2 July 2026
Chris Botti at Brisbane Powerhouse: A Night That Leaves the Room Wanting More
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Chris Botti at Brisbane Powerhouse: A Night That Leaves the Room Wanting More

Phillipe Blake1 July 2026
The Gesualdo Six – Wishing Tree: When Six Voices Are Enough
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The Gesualdo Six – Wishing Tree: When Six Voices Are Enough

The Big Curious30 June 2026
A Night in Italy — Without Leaving Brisbane
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A Night in Italy — Without Leaving Brisbane

The Big Curious18 May 2026
Folk, Family, and Fanning: A Masterclass in Australian Songcraft at On the Banks
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Folk, Family, and Fanning: A Masterclass in Australian Songcraft at On the Banks

The Urbanite24 March 2026
Reggae, Soul, and Riverside Magic: Coterie and Maoli Light Up 'On The Banks'
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Reggae, Soul, and Riverside Magic: Coterie and Maoli Light Up 'On The Banks'

The Urbanite24 March 2026
Review: Marlon Williams and Sarah Blasko – Cultural Forecourt, Brisbane
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Review: Marlon Williams and Sarah Blasko – Cultural Forecourt, Brisbane

The Urbanite24 March 2026