We are so happy to see women leading the conversation for Brisbane 2032 & Beyond: Visionaries Shaping the Future! We have a special limited time offer of 50% off tickets for this event link in bio - CODE 241 Panel Discussion — 26 August at @atqpac Concert Hall. Joining the panel: ⭐️Rachel Healy – CEO of QPAC and one of Australia’s most influential cultural strategists. ⭐️Cathie Reid AM – entrepreneur, digital health leader and philanthropist driving innovation and impact. ⭐️Louise Bezzina – arts leader with 25 years delivering transformative cultural programs and Artistic Director of Brisbane Festival. ⭐️Benjamin Millepied – internationally acclaimed choreographer, founder of L.A. Dance Project, and former director of the Paris Opera Ballet. Presented as part of Brisbane Festival 2025, and in celebration of the Australian exclusive season of GEMS by L.A. Dance Project, this session promises to ignite ideas, provoke new thinking, and set the stage for Brisbane’s future—well beyond 2032. In this dynamic conversation exploring Brisbane’s future, Courier-Mail Editor Chris Jones brings together Benjamin Millepied (Founder, L.A. Dance Project), Cathie Reid AM (Philanthropist & Digital Health Leader), @louisebezzina (Artistic Director, Brisbane Festival), and @rlhealy1968 (CEO, QPAC). As Brisbane prepares to step onto the world stage for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, how can we unlock the full force of our city’s creative, cultural, and entrepreneurial potential—and ensure the legacy we leave is bold, inclusive, and future-facing? Ticket/ web link: https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/events/brisbane-2032 @atqpac | #BrisbaneFestival | @brisbanefestival (fb)

Get ready to be inspired! ✨ We’re so excited to announce @hudathegoddess as a @wowaustralia_ Local Hero for THE WOW SHOW: IN SEARCH OF THE HOPE BRIGADE at @brisbanefestival In a world where gender equality still feels distant, @wowglobal founder Jude Kelly OAM believes there’s so much to celebrate. And Huda embodies that spirit! 🌟 Huda the Goddess is an internationally recognised spoken word poet, educator, and activist. A proud Black Sudanese Muslim woman, she uses her powerful artistry to challenge narratives and ignite conversation. From winning the Australian Poetry Slam to being the first spoken word poet at the World Slam Poetry Championship, and receiving the Australia for UNHCR–SBS Les Murray Award for Refugee Recognition, Huda is a true trailblazer. She also founded a Brisbane-based open mic for BIPOC artists and ‘She Is’, an upcoming national exhibition empowering women of colour. Join us in celebrating changemakers like Huda and Playwright @suziemillerwriter – people making a real difference for gender equality and social justice in our communities. Don’t miss this inspiring event! More guests being announced soon! Tickets link in bio. 🎟️ #WOWAustralia #TheWOWShow #HopeBrigade #HudaTheGoddess #JudeKelly #BrisbaneFestival #GenderEquality #LocalHero #Changemakers #SpokenWord #Activism #Community #Inspiration #WomenOfColour #RefugeeAdvocacy #Empowerment (fb)