Fresh Finds: Class Of 2025 – Aussie Acts To Add To Your Playlist

Jake Millar, Journalist

Reviews / Arts
Francis Bacon: Five Decades
It’s a valuable insight into a man who, like his work, was at once familiar and obscure.
Features / Arts
Tear This Place Apart
“Women tend to be drawn to artistic and glamorous elements of it – it’s more about the empowerment of a woman, rather than their objectification.”
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The School For Wives
The plot is hardly going to leave you speechless, but director Lee Lewis gets around that with some unexpected and entertaining additions to proceedings.
Features / Arts
Sculpters By The Sea
Sea Change
“I’ve talked to a few other artists about what they’re doing, but I haven’t actually seen any of the other artworks, so I’m very much looking forward to doing the walk and seeing them all for myself.”
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Hannah Gadsby
It was less a side-splitting laugh-a-thon than just a fun night out, like spending an evening at the pub with your funny mate, except they’re on stage… and they’re less drunk… and they’re actually funny.
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Great Gadsby
“There seems to be a big argument in the community about gay marriage but most people I know actually tend to be pretty relaxed about it. Even my mum thinks gay marriage would be a great idea.”
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Living In A Glass House
It’s worth checking out if only because so rarely does so much urban art talent come together under one roof.
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Reign Of Error
The show’s a lot of fun, but you can’t help thinking it’s not just the snacks that are nuts.
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Bill Henson Exhibition
This show is more subdued. And although it is less provocative than previous outings
Reviews / Arts
Go Figure!
Features / Arts
Game Changer
Regurgitator’s Ben Ely has switched hats and is returning to Brisbane for the biggest solo exhibition of his art works, writes Jake Millar.
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Take A Picture. It Will Last Longer
“The less experienced the actor, the more difficult they are to work with. I’m not going to name any names, but it’s always people who are up-and-coming who like to throw their weight around.”