The fabulous Brisbane Festival is underway. The Spiegeltent is up and filled with incredible entertainment…pop, rock, hip hop, family entertainment, jazz, comedy and cabaret…every night from 7th until 28th September.
The cultural forecourt at Southbank is lit up in spectacular fashion each night with Santos City of Light…lights, laser and special effects by creative director Tony Assness.
I went with a friend last night and we walked through the forecourt on our way to find a seat by the river.
At 8.00pm the river lit up.
If you look closely into the curtain of water you will see 3 figures on long poles swaying in and out of the water.
The soundtrack that accompanies the light show is every bit as dramatic and a beautiful spring evening made the perfect backdrop.
We made our way to the Siegeltent to watch La Soiree, the cabaret show on every night at 9.00pm.
I can show you the inside of the tent,
but I can’t show you the performance, no photos were allowed. I can report that it was fabulous and you should all try to see it. Don’t buy all the tickets because I want to go back.
On the way to the car we spotted the Pop up Hotel. A competition organised by Map magazine is offering winners the chance to stay overnight in the luxury, and very cute, tent beside the river.
Don’t miss the Brisbane Festival. The light show is free every night…Sunday to Thursday at 7.00pm and 8.30pm, and Friday and Saturday nights at 7.00pm, 8.00pm and 9.00pm.
Go to www.brisbanefestival.com.au for more information about events.
Wow. Wow! WOW!
By: The Daily Cure on September 11, 2013
at 11:26 am
It is a wonderful event, you should come on over.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 11, 2013
at 11:28 am
What an amazing light show. Does the tent come with a bathroom?
By: Jim & Kerry on September 11, 2013
at 11:26 am
No, it doesn’t, but there is one nearby. I think it would be fun for one night.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 11, 2013
at 11:29 am
Fantastic photos
By: Lyn Douglas on September 11, 2013
at 11:36 am
Thanks, I had a good subject.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 11, 2013
at 12:06 pm
Beautiful. You Aussies do things with such style!
By: Eagle-Eyed Editor on September 11, 2013
at 11:42 am
This festival is brilliant. We are very lucky to have such creative people here.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 11, 2013
at 12:23 pm
Great show of Brisbane festival…you lit the show in front of us.
By: swapnaraju on September 11, 2013
at 11:42 am
The light show is incredible…I will be back for more.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 11, 2013
at 12:22 pm
Looks great!
By: maru clavier on September 11, 2013
at 11:43 am
It is an amazing festival.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 11, 2013
at 12:21 pm
WOW! I wished to be there… This is great, Thank you dear Debra, love, nia
By: niasunset on September 11, 2013
at 12:22 pm
I’m sure you would love it Nia.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 11, 2013
at 12:43 pm
It looks wonderful through your great photos! Thank you, Debra.
By: mulino dominillo on September 11, 2013
at 1:45 pm
It is great fun.I will be going back.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 13, 2013
at 12:30 pm
This looks like a wonderful event. Wish I could be there literally, but your virtual visit is the next best thing!
Hugs from Ecuador,
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on September 11, 2013
at 2:17 pm
I wish you could be here to join in the fun.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 13, 2013
at 12:31 pm
I’ve never seen Brisbane that spectacular at night at this festival; so your photos have created that sparkle so well. It’s hard to capture that spectacle on camera. Love the pretty entrance to La Soiree. This show was very popular at our Fringe Festival in Adelaide early this year. Good to see that the Brisbane patrons enjoy it too.
By: Sandra Hoopmann on September 11, 2013
at 2:32 pm
You will be able to see the light show when you are here.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 13, 2013
at 12:32 pm
Fabulous light show, Debra. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
By: adinparadise on September 11, 2013
at 6:51 pm
It gets bigger and better every year.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 13, 2013
at 12:33 pm
Fabulous pictures as always! Night photos are often hard to turn out but yours turned out great! 🙂
By: thirdeyemom on September 12, 2013
at 12:53 am
Yes, I was just thinking the same thing. Whenever I try to take photos at night, it’s grainy and the black sky ends up gray.
Great photos, Debra. And the festival looks like such fun. So colorful.
By: Jackie Cangro on September 13, 2013
at 12:46 am
Many photos didn’t turn out, it isn’t easy.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 13, 2013
at 12:37 pm
I took lots of photos, but many were fuzzy and unclear. I was happy to get the few that I did.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 13, 2013
at 12:34 pm
I always love your pictures.
By: thirdeyemom on September 16, 2013
at 2:04 am
Thanks, the city looks wonderful with the light show every night.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 16, 2013
at 8:18 am
That looks spectacular Debra! An event worth timing a visit for!
By: Madhu on September 12, 2013
at 4:25 pm
The Brisbane Festival is excellent…well worth a visit to Brisbane.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 13, 2013
at 12:35 pm
WOW
By: simplysands on September 13, 2013
at 4:28 am
It is a great festival.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 13, 2013
at 12:38 pm
Look at those lights!! And there doesn’t seem to be the insane crowds that we had here in Sydney for our light festival. The cabaret tent looks fabulous – so glad to hear you’ve been having fun! x
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on September 13, 2013
at 11:57 pm
The festival is great fun. There were lots of people around, but it wasn’t too crowded.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 14, 2013
at 10:17 am
Great photos, Debra. We’re in early planning stages for a possible return
to Australia in January / February. We’ll add Brisbane to our destination list, missed in ’12, probably after Sydney on our way to Cairns.
Would be nice to connect if you’re around.
By: Jack Erickson on September 25, 2013
at 3:00 pm
I am heading off to Italy tomorrow, but I will be in Brisbane in February. Let me know if you visit.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 25, 2013
at 8:21 pm