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  • Make sure you're the first to hear about our 2012 program - sign-up for our enews: http://ow.ly/aOBsz
  • Our friends at Metro Arts launch FreeRange today - their month-long creative development program. Pop on over and take a look:
  • Queensland Theatre Company and Tashmadada are presenting a Workshop with New York’s Witness Relocation. The workshop will be delivered over two weeks with a small group to create dynamic, genre-defying dance and theatre. If you're interested, get in quick as applications close on Monday 21 May:
  • Opera Queensland has appointed a new Chairman and Board member. Read more about them here.
  • Kimbra plays a sold out gig at The Tivoli tonight.
    If you're lucky enough to have tickets, you're in for an awesome evening.
    If, like us, you haven't got tickets then here's a bit of what you're missing. Enjoy.
  • Let's start the week with a giveaway, thanks to our friends at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts.

    We're giving away a double pass to see 'The Best (and Worst) of Queenie van de Zandt' at the Judy this Friday 18 May at 8pm. One of Australia’s best-loved cabaret and musical theatre stars, Queenie Van de Zandt, shares 21 years of bizarre theatrical experiences with hilarious anecdotes, insightful observations and beautiful songs.

    For a chance to win simply send an email to win@brisbanefestival.com.au with \"Queenie\" in the subject line. We announce the winner on Thursday morning. Good luck!

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Santos City of Lights

PERFORMANCE TIMES

Nightly until 24 September
7pm and 8pm with an extra performance time at 8.30pm on Friday and Saturday nights

EXTRA PERFORMANCE TIMES ON FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
7pm, 8pm, 8.30pm, 9pm and 10pm

ABOUT SANTOS CITY OF LIGHTS

An exciting event for Brisbane Festival 2011, Santos City of Lights is the first laser light show of its kind in Australia.

Santos City of Lights will fill the space between Kurilpa and Goodwill Bridges with a nightly choreographed spectacle of lasers and lights that can be seen across the city.

Every night during the three weeks of Brisbane Festival, the main viewing area at South Bank’s Cultural Forecourt will be buzzing with festival atmosphere, food and beverage outlets and will be home to Santos Lounge and various unique art installations.

The creatives behind this major project are internationally acclaimed Australian lighting designer, John Rayment, who created the lighting for the Sydney Olympic’ opening and closing ceremonies and creative director, Tony Assness, whose past work includes the 75th Anniversary of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the design of 360 for Sydney Dance Company. Laser and Water Design by Glenn Turner and Tara W Cox, Oracle Attractions.

This extraordinary spectrum of lights and lasers will radiate from roof tops, the river and bridges and is set against dramatic musical scores.

Santos City of Lights is a free event and gives people the opportunity to see Brisbane with a fresh perspective.

Artist impression: Kane Sullivan, Lucid Metal

VANTAGE POINTS

Download the Santos City of Lights Map below

GETTING TO SANTOS CITY OF LIGHTS

TRANSLink 13 12 30 or www.translink.com.au
Train: South Bank Station
Bus: Cultural Centre
CityCat: South Bank or North Quay
Delays may be experienced to CityCat services during Santos City of Lights.

Santos Lounge

For the best vantage point for Santos City of Lights, get down to Santos Lounge at South Bank’s Cultural Forecourt. The official soundtrack will pump through the speakers there nightly.