NEWS

JAMES MORRISON APPOINTED AS QMF ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

The QMF Board confirmed today the appointment of internationally renowned jazz musician James Morrison as Artistic Director of the 2013 & 2015 Festivals.

Read more HERE.

2011 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

With record audiences of 178,000 people, sell-out Brisbane shows, QMF’s most recent Festival in July 2011 featured a staggering 202 events in Brisbane and 34 regional and remote centres throughout Queensland.

Watch the 2011 highlights on YouTube HERE.

AILAN KORES

Over 2,500 people on Thursday Island watched the Queensland Youth Orchestra and the combined choirs of six remote islands lift their voices in Ailan Kores.

Watch our Ailan Kores videos HERE.

BEHIND THE CANE

A behind-the-scenes look at Behind The Cane featuring 180 members from the Whitsunday community.

Watch both the six-minute & twelve-minute clips below.

BTC SHORT (6 min)

BTC LONG (12 min)

ASQ TOUR OF MAPOON, AURUKUN, WEIPA & CAIRNS

In July 2011, the ASQ travelled to Weipa, Mapoon, Aurukun & Cairns with mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell to conduct school workshops to students in communities where such opportunities are rare.

Watch the ASQ Tour FNQ video HERE.