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THE Palaszczuk Government has committed an additional $25 million over two years, to boost Queensland’s status as one of the world’s premier destinations for screen productions.
The investment will provide a $20 million extension to the highly successful Production Attraction Strategy and support the construction of a $5 million television hub on the Gold Coast for national and international productions.
The investment follows a recent announcement that three landmark Universal Studio TV series had chosen to film in Queensland, providing an additional boost as the Palaszczuk Government continues to roll out Queensland’s economic recovery plan.… Members read the rest!

Postponed in May due to COVID-19
Shrek The Musical to hit stage
at QPAC Brisbane in 2021
SHREK, Fiona and Donkey are coming to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in the first major musical to open to a 100 percent capacity audience in Australia, without a special exemption required, since the onset of COVID-19. 
Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said Shrek The Musical would boost tourism, local small business and jobs in the arts sector.… Members read the rest!

SUMMER CONCERT DATES
INCLUDE VIC, NSW & ACT
FEATURING JIMMY BARNES - HOODOO GURUS
 JON STEVENS - DIESEL - VIKA & LINDA - CHRIS CHENEY
THE 2021 RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is already sought-after, with three of the shows selling out in the first week of sale.
Audiences in Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory have been eagerly awaiting news of shows in their regions, and now the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR has added a second leg to its 2021 run with more shows added to the second half of the year.… Members read the rest!

PAULA STANDING RELIVES
CHILDHOOD MEMORIES ON NEW
SINGLE: I'D GO BACK AGAIN
AS WE HEAD into Christmas and summer, Paula Standing is looking back to her childhood, and drawing inspiration from early family jam-sessions and parties for her newest single, I’d Go Back Again. 
A bright, jubilant track, I’d Go Back Again aptly describes her memories of growing up with family and friends gathered around the piano singing, and dancing into the night.… Members read the rest!

SPECIAL GUEST DAMI IM
THERE IS NO DOUBT about it, Human Nature are one of Australia’s biggest music exports.
They are renowned around the globe as one of the finest vocal groups in the world, and rightly so.
With an impressive 2.5 million album sales and 27 platinum awards ... Now, in a special coup for Aussie music fans, Human Nature are gearing up to celebrate Christmas in the best way possible, with a festive concert at Riverstage in Brisbane in a fully-reserved seated mode.… Members read the rest!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW VIA TICKETMASTER
TICKETS for the 2021 RED HOT SUMMER TOUR went on sale this morning.
Already the coveted Bribie Island show at Sandstone Point in May has sold-out.
Organisers are pleased to announce a second show at the iconic venue, with tickets going on sale for the Saturday May 8 event immediately.
With an impressive Aussie line-up featuring Jimmy Barnes, Hoodoo Gurus, Jon Stevens, Diesel, Vika & Linda and Chris Cheney, the 2021 RED HOT SUMMER TOUR brings a COVID-safe event to states around Australia for music fans.… Members read the rest!

2021 SUMMER TOUR ALSO STARRING
HOODOO GURUS, JON STEVENS, DIESEL
VIKA & LINDA and CHRIS CHENEY
Tickets on sale November 12
The RED HOT SUMMER TOUR returns in 2021 with a COVID-safe festival sporting a massive line-up of Australian artists.
 
Headlined by long-time supporters of the RED HOT SUMMER TOUR, Jimmy Barnes, Hoodoo Gurus, Jon Stevens, Diesel, Vika & Linda and Chris Cheney, the dates scheduled for Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland are the first to be announced for the 2021 tour.… Members read the rest!

NEW IMMERSIVE THEATRE SHOW
AT ICONIC HISTORY-FILLED VENUE
PRODUCED by Here Today, THE POWER OF LOVE is an immersive theatre and dining experience that draws on the history of Sydney’s iconic Grand Pacific Green Room, located on the corner of Oxford and South Dowling Streets, Paddington.
Reclaiming the space for a contemporary use, Sydney theatre stalwarts Lucia Mastrantone (Dead Cat Bounce) and Amber McMahon (Banging Denmark) have converted the interior of this storied and glorious art-deco landmark, and created a brand new immersive theatre show that weaves a story of romance, intrigue and surprise into the hallowed halls of this gorgeous building.… Members read the rest!

HOT ON THE HEELS of their 13th consecutive #1 release No Brakes, The Wolfe Brothers are back with another killer single Anybody Ever, penned with the two-time Grammy nominated James T Slater (Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood). 
The second single under global recording deal with BMG, from their yet-to-be-released fifth studio album, Anybody Ever is a vibrant retro track that will have fans singing along.… Members read the rest!

ANDREW FARRIS TO RELEASE
'LOVE MAKES THE WORLD'
ACCLAIMED SONGWRITER Andrew Farriss has been busy. 
With the planned release of his debut album globally at the end of this year, he was gearing up for a massive 12-months on the road. 
While COVID-19 might have thrown a spanner in the works of those plans and pushed back the release of his long-player into 2021, Andrew has never been the sort of man to sit idle.… Members read the rest!