Local Musical Going To Empire Theatre
A South Burnett musical will be performed at Toowoomba’s Empire Theatre in October this year, the first time a local production has trod the boards of the Darling Downs’ most iconic venue.
Music Workshops Prove Popular
Almost 20 South Burnett intermediate and advanced string players and percussionists spent last weekend at Kingaroy’s Uniting Church Hall refining their technique.
Photos Record Swickers’ Rebirth
South Burnett freelance photographer Denise Keelan has put together a special publication to record the devastating Swickers fire in 2016, and the phoenix-like recovery on the site.
Art Exhibition Dazzles And Delights
Concerns about becoming bogged in his own driveway prevented a multi award-winning artist from attending the opening of his first exhibition in almost two years.
Singers Looking For Their Big Break
The first round of heats of the 2018 Big Break competition were held in Kingaroy on Thursday night, with three talented, local musicians taking to the stage.
Artists Tackle Another Murgon Mural
The team behind the colourful mural on the main auditorium wall of the Murgon PCYC is at it again … this time creating a mural on an exterior wall of the Telstra substation in Murgon.
SB Women Plan Breakfast Fundraiser
The recipient of the inaugural Dr Ellen Mary Kent Hughes Memorial Scholarship was the special guest at a recent planning meeting held by scholarship organisers, South Burnett Women.
Olivia’s Enjoying Her Big Break
Olivia Ruth has come a long way since she was a youngster on stage at the Kingaroy Peanut Festival strumming her guitar and singing … she’s now a loud and proud rock and blues singer just back from an overseas tour.
Local Singers Win Golden Guitars
Two well-known South Burnett country singers walked away with prestigious awards at the 2018 Toyota Golden Guitars in Tamworth on Saturday night.
Art Workshop At PCYC
The South Burnett PCYC in Murgon will be running an art workshop for children aged 10-plus next Tuesday (February 6).
Calling All Women Artists!
Kingaroy artist Olivia Everitt – the talent behind recent art projects at the South Burnett PCYC, Gumnut Place and the Kingaroy Youth Park – has joined forces with South Burnett Women for a new art project.
Eisteddfod Schedules Available
The schedules are now available for the 2018 Kingaroy Eisteddfod.
Les Mis Holding Auditions This Weekend
The South Burnett Musical Comedy Society will be holding rehearsals for Les Miserables cast and chorus members this weekend and next.
Artists Issue An Invitation
Young people at a loose end over the school holidays have been invited to come on down to the Kingaroy Skate Park to take part in a two-day art project.
Senator Surveys Gallery’s Plans
Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, Senator James McGrath, got a first-hand insight into why the Wondai Regional Art Gallery is applying for a $30,000 grant from the Building Better Regions fund on Tuesday morning.
Singer Celebrates Time In The Territory
Former Kingaroy boy Tom Curtain has released his third country music album to great acclaim, immediately hitting the No 1 spot on the iTunes country charts.
Two Weeks Left To See Exhibition
Art fans have until December 3 to see a stunning new exhibition at the Kingaroy Art Gallery
Art Funding Could Target Silos
Could Kingaroy’s iconic peanut silos become an artistic masterpiece if the ALP retains power at the State Election?
Get Ready For Some Jungle Fun!
The stage is set for a night of rib-tickling slapstick comedy with the Jungle Juice theatre-restaurant show.
Three Exhibitions At Gallery
Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff said she was delighted to be asked to open this month’s exhibition at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery, even if she was the second choice to do it.
