Murgon Student Wins Arts Award
An artwork by Murgon State High School student Ian Saltner will be shown at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) next year after it won a major award at a recent exhibition.
Pipers Make A Grand Entrance
Patrons at the Nanango Services Club were treated recently to a thrilling performance by a newly formed pipes and drums band.
Chorale Warms Up For Christmas
Members of the South Burnett Chorale are practising busily for their upcoming Christmas concerts in Nanango and Kingaroy.
Open Air Art Captures Bunyas
Artist Frida Forsberg will be unveiling 20 new paintings inspired by the spectacular flora and fauna of the Bunya Mountains at a free open air art exhibition on November 23-24.
Art Sometimes Just Takes Guts
Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery is featuring works by four well-known art teachers – Bronwyn Langford Martoo, Tonita Penny, Marylaura Kato and Kahli Dawkings – in its November exhibition.
Artists Rise To The Challenge
When artists are set a challenge, the results can be outstanding.
Visitors Flock To Ringsfield Reopening
The organisers of Ringsfield House’s Open Day last Saturday are now reviewing the success of the trial.
Art Fills New Murgon Gallery
Regular art gatherings are starting to take off in Murgon if the popularity of an afternoon tea at Murgon’s 55 Million Years Ago museum and gallery on Saturday is any indication.
TRC Calls Out To Artists
Toowoomba Regional Council is calling for nominations from members of the community who are passionate about the arts to join the RADF advisory committee.
Artists Unshackle Their Talent
The annual exhibition of works by members of the Jumping Ant Arts collective have taken over the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery.
Barbara Wins $3000 Art Prize
Local artist Barbara Stewart has taken out the prestigious $3000 Acquisitive prize at the 2024 South Burnett Regional Council art competition.
Small Halls To Host Big Nights
The Festival Of Small Halls – a unique program which brings touring musicians to smaller communities – is visiting the local region as part of its Spring tour of Queensland.
Maidenwell Offers A Perfect Mix
The inaugural Maidenwell Music Mix was true to its name at the weekend, offering a “mix” of country, pop and soft rock music to keep the crowd entertained.
Latest Arts Grants Announced
South Burnett Regional Council approved two applications for Regional Arts Development Fund grants at its general meeting on Wednesday.
Music Mix Ready To Take Off
The inaugural “Maidenwell Music Mix” – a festival which aims to put Maidenwell on Queensland’s annual music calendar – will be held this weekend in a special area behind the Maidenwell Hotel.
Nanango Enjoys Festival Success
Nanango Theatre Company wrapped up another successful Heritage NananGO PLAYfest at the Nanango Cultural Centre with an enthusiastic awards presentation on September 1.
PLAYfest Ready To Hit The Stage
The third annual NananGO PLAYfest is on this weekend featuring 20 one-act plays put on by theatre groups from across south-east Queensland.
For Musos & Music Lovers
Musicians (and anyone who would like to join in) have been invited to visit the Bunya Mountains on Saturday to “Play Music On Nature’s Porch”.
Tessa Brings Her Art Back Home
Artworks by former Saint Mary’s Catholic College student Tessa Shayer are filling the walls at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery this month.
Opposition MP Tours Region
Shadow Minister for Education and the Arts Dr Christian Rowan collected feedback on local issues during a whistlestop visit to the South Burnett last week.
