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The Brisbane Street Art Festival returns in 2022 for its biggest program!

One of the most loved art festivals, the Brisbane Street Art Festival (BSAF) is back for 2022 with its largest program yet! Catch 50 new artworks live in action, as BSAF welcomes artists from around the world and across the country to join significant local artists in revitalising some of Brisbane's most iconic locations with public art!

From Saturday 7 May to Sunday 22 May, get excited for a myriad of epic events , large scale exhibitions and powerful artist panel talks, alongside a massive workshop program that has something for everyone to delve into the richness and diversity of Brisbane's public art community. The two-week program kicks-off with the Festival launch party May 7, where BSAF will introduce new art precinct Superordinary Northshore as the central hub for this year's event.

Where is the most coffee obsessed state in Australia?

It’s no secret that Australia is obsessed with coffee. And, it turns out the rest of the world is quite fond of our coffee also. But what types of coffee do Australians actually drink? And which parts of the country are most coffee-obsessed? To help shed some light on the coffee trends in Australia, The Coffee Post analysed 5 years of search volume data from Google and other sources.

How to rediscover Brisbane with these Autumn events

Soak up the glorious Autumn weather, and discover the best events this season as we all try to get back to “normal” programming. It’s also a great way to support all our local industries and businesses impacted by the pandemic and the recent flooding. From film festivals, gorgeous sunflower fields, through to quirky candy themed golf courses, there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy.

If you're affected by the floods this is where to get help

As Brisbane continues to recover from the devastating severe weather events and flooding last week, its estimated that the damage bill is over well over a billion dollars for Queensland. Lives lost, thousands have been displaced, businesses destroyed, not to mention the physical and mental toll on everyone impacted. Discover Brisbane has rounded up some information to (hopefully) make it a little easier, but please note, while some grants are available now, there could also be changes.

How to experience gourment dining at home from some of Brisbane's best restaurants

Restaurant delivery service Providoor has launched in Brisbane, with online orders now available and deliveries ready! Prepared by restaurant chefs for delivery, the at-home meals eschew the ready-to-eat status quo, where, with little effort, they’re finished by the customer in their kitchen, actively involving people in a premium cooking experience and giving them as close to an in-restaurant meal as possibl.e

Up Close with Kevin and Manuela. Owners of Brisbane's newest restaurant dedicated to Paella; Paella Y Pa'Mi

Up close and personal interview with husband and wife team Kevin Fredes and Manuela Volpe, owners of Paella Y Pa’Mi. Paella Y Pa’Mi is finally open after much anticipation and salivating since it was announced that a new restaurant in Brisbane, dedicated to Paellas and other tasty Spanish morsels would arrive in Coorparoo.

Step into the Brightly Brisbane Festival and celebrate amongst friends at these top events

“Block out your September because you are going to want to be part of this party!” Truer words have never been spoken, by Artistic Director Louise Bezzina. The Brightly Brisbane Festival program celebrates our city with an awe-inspiring line-up of 18 new works, delivering 130 productions, 18 of which are First Nations-led, and present events in a staggering 222 locations across the city, over 3-25 September.

Regional Flavours 2021 Returns to Southbank with three epic events

Much loved foodie heaven and a Southbank favourite, Regional Flavours returns in 2021 as a tasty three part series across June to October. Offering a suite of new programs, immersive experiences, stallholder offerings and esteemed chefs and restaurateurs. Grazed and Grown from 18 until 20 June looks to celebrate Australia’s incomparable landscape, Global Fiesta, the from 20 to 22 August will celebrate International food trends and Australia’s rich multicultural DNA, while Providore Park, from 15 to 17 October, will conclude the 2021 series celebrating wine, cheese and chocolate.

Michelin-Star Chef returns home to Brisbane at The Greek Club's Nostimo Restaurant

Michelin starred chef and one of Brisbane’s best internationally renowned chef exports, Alex Xinis, has returned home and teamed up with the city’s most iconic Greek restaurant, Nostimo. Alex is leading the Nostimo team in serving a new meaningful menu, paying homage to the simple and refined Greek cuisine he’s grown up surrounded by including during his stays with his extended family in Athens and Ithaki, Greece.

Rebel's first experience concept store opens in Brisbane's Chermside

rebel, Australia’s leading retailer of sporting equipment, clothing, and footwear, has launched its first new rebel experience concept store in Queensland, at rebel Chermside. The award winning concept store showcases an elevated in-store experience to inspire customers, offering the latest in global sporting looks and state-of-the-art technology, as well as incorporating interactive zones.

Discover Brisbane's best events this May 2021!

There’s nothing like Autumn in Brisbane. As the days and nights cool down, with everyone dusting off hoodies and jumpers, our entertainment, arts and hospitality sectors are just heating up. With a huge line-up of events, from Street Art festivals, comedy, quirky immersive theatre, foodie events, there’s something for everyone to light that spirit of adventure and curiousity. Discover Brisbane’s best events this Autumn!

What happens when Brisbane, Art and Design Collide? B.A.D things.

Commencing Friday 7 May - Sunday 30 May, BRISBANE ART DESIGN (BAD) 2021 is back, and ready to showcase a month-long program where art, design and the city of Brisbane collide with dynamic exhibitions, open studios, workshops, tours, plus much more!

Led by the Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane’s city, fringe areas and suburbs will be activated across four jam packed weekends featuring more than 60 venues and shining a spotlight on the best of Brisbane’s Art and Design. With a focus on four distinct parts of Brisbane (the City, the Valley, Northside, Southside), BAD 2021 unpacks what makes each BAD neighbourhood unique with tours, public art events, contemporary art exhibitions performances, projections and open-studios across the fashion, photography, local artisans, furniture, street art and commercial arts sectors.

Sky High Luxury. Discover Fortitude Valley's newest Mediterranean Rooftop Restaurant and Bar, Iris.

Following the esteemed opening of Bisou Bisou, at Hotel X, Ghanem Group’s newest dining destination Iris, will welcome guests to sip on the rich taste of golden hour and bask in breathtaking views of Brisbane's City skyline, Fortitude Valley and beyond. Opening to the public this Friday 30th April, Brisbane’s booming rooftop dining scene will take new heights with Iris. The stunning rooftop bar boasts unmissable cityscapes, a luxury restaurant space, a boutique private dining room for indulgent celebrations and events, exclusive bungalows and an enticing rooftop poolside escape.