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INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION TO LITERALLY DOWNSIZE THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM

The skyrocketing cost of living getting’ you down? Why not look at the bigger picture and downsize the family home?  One man has taken this idea literally and his labour of love is on show at Brisbane Powerhouse 23 – 27 September.

BIGFISH SWIMS INTO A SMALL POND TO GIVE KIDS A LITTLE TREAT

Brisbane Powerhouse and Brisbane based Digital agency and self described ‘fun house’ BIGFISH, are excited to announce the arrival of the biggest and best interactive animated performance going live at Powerkidz from 23 – 26 September.

‘FREE’ JAZZ NOT JUST ABOUT IMPROVISATION

Brisbane Powerhouse will make jazz accessible to absolutely everyone during this year’s Brisbane Jazz Festival, adding a series of free weekend events to the mainstage program from Friday 31 October – Sunday 2 November, 2008.

CONVERSATIONS TARGET CREATIVE INSPIRATION AND CURRENT EARTH ISSUES

Anyone who has ever been entertained, inspired, intrigued, educated, challenged or encouraged by map magazine over the past nine years will enjoy the map cafe series, featuring Al Gore’s The Climate Project and a series of TED Talks – a special event at Brisbane Powerhouse on 12 September.

DRUMMING ENSEMBLE TO DELIVER ANOTHER UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCE

Described by The Sydney Morning Herald as ‘bold and original’, TaikOz is Australia's most energetic and exciting taiko drumming group. From 28 - 30 October 2008, Brisbane audiences will have the chance to experience their compelling performances when TaikOz tours The Gathering.

TINY FROGS, TEACUPS AND TINY HOUSES ADD TO POWERKIDZ MAGIC

Believe it or not it’s school holiday time again – ALREADY! Need to come up with some fresh ideas to keep the ‘troops’ entertained? If your kids’ holidays need an injection of fun and excitement, look no further than Brisbane Powerhouse because Powerkidz is back.

NEW YORK CHAMELEON WILL CHANGE MINDS AS WELL AS OUTFITS

Get ready to have your preconceptions turned on their head as legendary New York City performance artist, actor, playwright and all round amazing human being Taylor Mac brings his award-winning show The Be(A)st of Taylor Mac to Brisbane Powerhouse on Sunday 23 November 2008.

ANNUAL BALKAN GYPSY BASH TO BRING TALENT FROM NEAR & FAR

Doch Gypsy Orchestra returns to Brisbane Powerhouse from the 15 – 19 October for a string of superbly executed performances.

SMOOTH AND SASSY JAZZ SMORGASBORD TO HIT THE STAGE

The 2nd Annual Brisbane Jazz Festival will scat and groove its way into Brisbane Powerhouse from 31 October – 6 November 2008, with a line-up even bigger than last year ready to blow your socks off.

BIGGER, BETTER, BADDER – GRANT COLLINS TO BEAT OUT ANOTHER BRILLIANT SET

Internationally renowned solo drum set performer Grant Collinsbrings his incredible new show One Man Percussion Orchestra to Brisbane Powerhouse on Friday 5 September, 2008.