Musical theatre community goes to Broadway & Beyond for one of their own
Broadway and Beyond was more than a tribute to Broadway musicals: it was held in the honour of a very special member of Rockhampton’s theatre community.
Read MoreSelf-taught muso soars like an Eagle
From high school Battle of the Bands contender to a gig playing six nights a week on Great Keppel, self taught musician Darryl ‘Jenko’ Jenkins is now stretching his wings with tribute band Eagle Rocks.
Read MorePiper Down: best mates in music
“I looked him up on Facebook and turned up at his front door.” How some social media creeping led to the eight-year musical brotherhood that is Piper Down.
Read MoreRiver Festival lineup released
Blues, roots, folk, and family harmonies - the lineup is out for the 2018 Rockhampton River Festival.
Read MoreChoirs, quilters and the CWA benefit from RADF grants
The Central Highlands and Isaac councils have announced the latest Regional Arts Development Fund recipients, with a Heinz Variety of projects getting support including choral singing, quilting, children's literature, and the Country Women's Association.
Read MoreIroning Maidens bringing phlat beats to Rocky laundromat
Byron Bay-based electronic music duo Patty Preece and Melania Jack are bringing laundry-inspired beats to an actual laundromat in North Rocky next month, with their live show The Ironing Maidens.
Read MoreNews in Brief
A roundup of local arts news including new music, local artists soaking up new skills and selling their work, a cheer/dance team heading to the US, and more public art for the Livingstone Shire.
Read MoreYour Christmas playlist sorted: 12 CQ musicians share their favourite Chrissy tunes
We asked a dozen local musicians to nominate their favourite Christmas tunes - and here they are.
Read MoreNew music: Love Isn't Easy
Fresh new local music: Bec Ellen's sad and soulful Love Isn't Easy.
Read MoreVDMfest: first acts announced & tickets on sale
Biloela country-flavoured festival VDMFest has announced the first acts in their 2018 lineup, and VIP tickets and camping spots are on sale now.
Read MoreFeel the Fire with Indigenous Rocky kids
"The students expressed their desire for me and other non-Indigenous people to share in their history, embrace their culture and feel what they feel... .and I certainly felt it."
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