Discover First Nations brilliance at QPAC!
Bold productions showcasing local, regional, and national talents, celebrating diversity and culture. From empowering artists to vibrant festivals, they explore life, love, and heritage through a unique black perspective. Join us in promoting unity and creativity in Queensland's rich tapestry.
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Clancestry Warriors
Purchase tickets for your chance to win a Brisbane Broncos 2024 Indigenous Round Jersey*! Experience a night of inspiring music featuring powerhouse First Nations artists.
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Clancestry Mob Music
Three nights of jam-packed jams on our Mob Music Stage! Enjoy the vibes as the sun goes down with the sounds of our deadly First Nations artists.
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Clancestry Clancestry Creatives
During Clancestry, QPAC will be supporting the ongoing creative development of two works: Eat, Slay, Zombie by Alinta McGrady and Growing Back by SOLCHLD.
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Clancestry Clancestry for Kids
See the host of activities to get involved in below and be sure to stop by for songs, stories, and cultural activities for the whole family!
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Clancestry Weaving Workshops
Come and learn to weave at Clancestry! During this free workshop, learn about the regeneration of traditional cultural practices using recycled materials to create your very own masterpiece.
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Clancestry Clancestry Conversations
Clancestry Conversations is a curated series of conversations centred around First Nations issues of today.
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Bangarra Dance Theatre Horizon
From two of the world’s great First Nations comes Bangarra Dance Theatre’s first mainstage cross-cultural collaboration, Horizon.
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Opera Queensland Straight from the Strait
The extraordinary story of Torres Strait Island men and women who worked on the Mount Newman railway construction project.
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Clancestry First Gathering
We regret to announce that this event will not be part of Clancestry this year. Although First Gathering will no longer be proceeding, we warmly invite you to join us at the other Clancestry events.
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Capricorn by Aidan Rowlingson
Explore the tumultuous love story of Sam and Ally in this gripping play that delves into the complexities of relationships, love, and loss.
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Digital Stage The Mabo Oration (2017)
In 2017, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the ruling, a panel discussion was facilitated by journalist and author Stan Grant.
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Digital Stage The Mabo Oration (2019)
Luke Pearson, founder of @IndigenousX, delivered the 2019 Oration, discussing Indigenous media representation and the importance of First Nations voices telling their own stories.