Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Powerhouse is proud to continue its partnership with Optus Enterprise and Business as the official Technology Partner of Night Feast. In celebration of this partnership, Optus had the opportunity to interview our very own Kate Gould (CEO/Artistic Director) to share some insights into the creativity that takes place behind the scenes. We are thrilled to collaborate with Optus once again for Night Feast 2025 and appreciate their unwavering support, innovation, and continued commitment to connecting communities.

And with that, Brisbane Powerhouse wraps up a groundbreaking 2024. This year, we launched and fostered city-wide festivals, reached new heights, and accomplished events that stopped Brisbane/Magandjin. Here’s a moment to reflect on the magic we created together. Thank you to our incredible partners, staff, artists, and audiences for making our work possible. Here’s to an even bigger and bolder 2025! Footage: PixelFrame

Brisbane Powerhouse is thrilled to acknowledge our partnership with JCDecaux Australia, who joined us as a year-round media partner this past July.   JCDecaux, a global out-of-home advertising company with a hub in Brisbane, is taking the city by storm, with a focus on promoting the very best our city has to offer. An advocate for the arts, JCDecaux supports Brisbane Powerhouse’s many festivals throughout the year across their vast Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne networks.   Brisbane Powerhouse CEO/Artistic Director Kate Gould is delighted to have joined forces with JCDecaux, saying “Thank you JCDecaux for partnering with Brisbane Powerhouse. We appreciate you promoting our venue’s exciting program of festivals and events across JCDecaux’s extensive network of outdoor signs around Brisbane and the nation.”   You would have already seen the Brisbane Powerhouse brand appearing on the streets of Brisbane, supporting World Press Photo Exhibition, Melt Festival and Night Feast campaigns.   Keep an eye out for more fabulous outdoor signage as we collaborate with JCDecaux on ΩHM and Brisbane Comedy Festival campaigns in the New Year.   Brisbane Powerhouse thanks JCDecaux for their continued support.

Brisbane Powerhouse Partner, Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) supports the future of arts and culture in Brisbane/Magandjin through impactful partnerships. Brisbane Powerhouse CEO/Artistic Director Kate Gould said “In 2025, our partnership with Brisbane Airport will hit the 20-year mark, which is pretty significant for us. It’s our longest partnership, and it’s helped us keep many events free and accessible to the community,”. One of the major events BAC has supported over the years is the World Press Photo Exhibition. The partnership with BAC helps ensure this exhibition remains free for everyone, making it accessible for all to engage with world-class photography and journalism. Read more on BAC's arts partnerships here: https://lnkd.in/g8UWDvrm

Brisbane Powerhouse was delighted to host Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) team members and their guests and Hans: Disco Spektacular as part of Melt Festival on Thursday, 7 November. The HSF attendees represented the global IRIS Network, which champions inclusion, celebrates diverse identities and sexualities, and supports LGBTQIA+ individuals across the firm’s worldwide offices. The network is open to all HSF partners and staff, fostering a community of support for those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and their allies. Guests enjoyed networking in the American Express Garden Lounge before heading to Hans: Disco Spektacular, capped off with an exclusive meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with Hans himself. During the event, Sean Tran, a representative of the HSF IRIS National Committee, reflected on the ten-year partnership between Brisbane Powerhouse and HSF—a collaboration rooted in shared values and unwavering support for the LGBTQIA+ community. He said: “It is a privilege to continually work with Powerhouse and see the Melt Festival evolve into this fabulous city-wide celebration of our Brisbane LGBTQIA+ community.” Brisbane Powerhouse CEO and Artistic Director, Kate Gould, expressed her gratitude for HSF’s longstanding partnership and their joint commitment to diversity and inclusion. For over a decade, HSF has been a proud supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community and a valued partner of Brisbane Powerhouse. It was a privilege to share this moment at Melt Festival, a bold celebration of pride and inclusion across Brisbane.

We're seeking Expressions of Interest from First Nations-led organisations or collectives to form a partnership. The partnership can be with a First Nations-led organisation or collective and aims to develop a strategy for a sustainable and impactful First Nations program at Brisbane Powerhouse. This initiative will include a plan to attract funding for a dedicated First Nations Producer role, which will be shared between a First Nations-led organisation or collective and Brisbane Powerhouse. Image: First Nations Drag performer Ben Graetz by Atmosphere Photography Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gXxGTGbW

🎟️ 137 events 🔥 8 sold out shows 📍 70 venues 📷 5,500+ diverse bare bodies on the Story Bridge 🌈 57 vessels in the inaugural River Pride Parade This was Melt 2024. 🌴 Paradise returns: 22 OCT – 09 NOV 2025 + Get ready for an even bigger River Pride Parade: SAT 08 NOV 2025 Sign up to get exclusive updates on Melt 2025: https://lnkd.in/gYFBZFcb Video: PixelFrame

Welcoming Brisbane Writers Festival in 2025 as part of our stellar line-up of festivals and cultural events. Brisbane Powerhouse CEO/Artistic Director, Kate Gould, said: “Brisbane Powerhouse has a devoted audience for writers and literature, making Brisbane Writers Festival the perfect partner for a venue-wide takeover. Together, we will transform Brisbane Powerhouse, inside and out, to deliver an extraordinary literary celebration but still with the relaxed Brisbane vibe that defines this much-loved event.” SAVE THE DATE 09–12 OCT 2025

Earlier this month, Brisbane Powerhouse wrapped the third iteration of Night Feast, reaching new heights of success for the second annual creative culinary spectacular. We are proud to share that Night Feast 2024 welcomed a record 145,000 visitors to the Powerhouse Precinct for a celebration of the senses. 20 chefs and pop-up restaurants once again lined the Powerhouse Plaza and beyond, featuring 14 return favourites alongside seven exciting new additions. Night Feast 2024 saw The American Express Garden Lounge return, offering nearly 4,000 AMEX card members and their guests an exclusive, serene and stylish oasis. In partnership with Sapporo (Coopers Brewery), the Sapporo Izakaya “stay-drink-place” also returned in a new iteration - Sapporo Izakaya x Boom Boom Room. Pairing perfectly with the culinary delights of the Feast, attendees enjoyed nearly 17,000 Sapporo beers. Complementing the extraordinary culinary lineup was a rich program of free art, including a powerful large-scale photographic work commission from artist Dr Christian Thompson AO - supported by Tim and Gina Fairfax. Additionally, Filipino artist Leeroy New created two unmissable outdoor installations made from locally sourced recycled materials, with support from Reverse Garbage Queensland and Redland City Council. From art installations to dining utensils, Night Feast continued its commitment to sustainability, using only compostable or recyclable packaging and reusable glasses in pursuit of our Zero Landfill Project. Water stations provided by Urban Utilities diverted over 20,000+ single-use plastic bottles from landfill. We extend our gratitude to Brisbane City Council, presenting partner American Express, and the support of Sapporo, Optus, Ovolo Hotels, B105 (Southern Cross Austereo), and The Weekend Edition for helping us bring the Feast to life. Website by StandingBy. Video by PixelFrame.

🌴 5,500 diverse, bare bodies on the Story Bridge for Spencer Tunick. 🌈 50+ vessels voyaging together down the Brisbane River/Maiwar for River Pride Parade, alongside inaugural Melt Ambassador, Courtney Act. ✨ 120+ events across 70+ venues over three unforgettable weeks. Melt Festival 2024 transformed Brisbane/Magandjin into a Queer Paradise - a celebration of Queer art, culture, and community. Building on its predecessor, MELT, this year’s festival had nationwide reach, welcoming and unifying more artists, audiences, and voices than ever before. From opening with Tina – A Tropical Love Story by First Nations artist Ben Graetz, to Courtney Act and Dykes on Bikes Queensland touring Melt venues, to a dazzling finale with Hans’ Disco Spektakulär, Brisbane Powerhouse was at the heart of the celebration. Delivering a festival celebrating community on such a scale would not have been possible without the guidance of our Melt Reference Group and the unwavering support of Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland, and Brisbane City Council, through Brisbane Economic Development Agency. Thank you also to our partners American Express, Herbert Smith Freehills, QNews LGBTQIA+ News, Ovolo Hotels Fortitude Valley, PixelFrame, We Are Flip, as well as RiverCity Ferries, the Department of Transport and Main Roads and 4ZZZ Radio for supporting the magnificent River Pride Parade. Photos: Markus Ravik, Atmosphere Photography