Review: Magpie at Brisbane Powerhouse
I’ll start by giving due credit to Metro Arts, Playlab and EG Production for bringing about Magpie to the Visy Theatre in Brisbane Powerhouse and playwright Elise Greig for writing this moving piece of theatre in the first place. What a show and what a final performance from the cast members. Final because I have been trying to be in the right place in the right time to see Magpie a few times now.
Review: Opera Gala QSO
Conductor Giovanni Reggioli
Soprano Natalie Aroyan
Tenor Kang Wang
Bass-baritone Jeremy Kleeman
Chorus Brisbane Chorale
Verdi Overture to Nabucco
Verdi 'Va pensiero' Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves from Nabucco
Verdi De' miei bollenti spiriti from La Traviata
Puccini Vissi d'arte from Tosca
Bizet Au fond du temple saint from The Pearl Fishers
Puccini Act 1 finale from La Bohème
Clever: Hangin' Egg
<p><span><span><span>- It’s been a while since the tide of sewage that is the skuzzy, Brisbane punk scene came frothing up for really general attention. If any band deserves that attention, it’s the real cream of the froth, Clever. </span></span></span></p>
Carla Geneve: Carla Genve
- Carla Geneve’s observations are wryly humorous, which is a fine way to cope with pain and heartbreak. She brings a shrewd, flinty style of rocking, folksy blues and country that has more than a bit of the off-kilter grin of Courtney Barnett . Geneve’s pain is much closer to the surface however and sometimes sardonic gestures aren’t enough to cover the cracks. That’s when her music comes surging up: immediate, emotional and powerfully demanding.
Amyl And The Sniffers: Amyl And The Sniffers
- Sometimes the more snot nosed and bratty a punk record, the better it is and this eponymous full- length from Melbourne quartet Amyl and The Sniffers might as well have a cold. That's brought about by the fresh breeze they’ve let in through leaving the windows to their share house open, now flitting through their soon-to-be-iconic mullets. This album isn’t constricted by its glaring DIY aesthetic: it revels in it. The band lean strongly into the form previously established by previous grassroots releases and it only amplifies their brash attitude.
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United States Border patrol agents have declared an increase in migrants from African countries to be a ‘humanitarian crisis’.
Over 500 African migrants have arrived at the Del Rio border in Texas within the last week.
The US Customs and Border Patrol say that most of the migrants are families from Angola, Cameroon and the Republic of Congo.
Israel Appoints First Gay Cabinet Minister
Israel has appointed its first openly openly gay man, Amir Ohana as a cabinet minister.
The 43 year-old, member of Mr Netanyahu’s Likud party, was named as acting justice minister following the sacking of the previous officer earlier this week.
Mr Ohana is a gay rights activist who supports same-sex marriage, which is currently not recognised in Israel unless performed abroad.
Peter Dutton Defends Penalties for Journalists
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton defends penalties for journalists after federal police raided two media outlets.
Mr Dutton has emphasized that there should be a punishment for publishing government documents and it’s nothing new.
Mr Dutton, the minister responsible for the Australian Federal Police, says his main concern is the leaking of top-secret documents that can affect national security.
Residents Protest New Casino in The Gold Coast
Residents are protesting the establishment of a new Casino in the Gold Coast.
The panel have been discussing 11 possible sites, which have not been disclosed, however Carey Park is likely to be the final location.
Former Councillor Eddy Sarroff said a new casino should be built on private land, not heritage listed public space.