Melt (or should we say Melt 2.0), will burst out of Brisbane Powerhouse and transform the Queensland capital into an epicentre of Queer art and culture from October 23 to November 10 2024, the most glorious time of year to visit the river city. With music, theatre, visual art, parties, parades and more already on the agenda, there’s gold for everyone at the end of the Melt rainbow.
Throughout central Brisbane, internationally-acclaimed Bidjara artist Christian Thompson AO will unveil a large-scale outdoor exhibition, including a brand new work to be displayed on the facade of Brisbane Powerhouse. Melt will also host The Clumped Spirit – an exhibition from artist James Barth using 3D-modelling software to create stages, props, and avatars uncannily rendered in her likeness. Spencer Tunick returns to Melt, bringing a monumental art installation on the city’s iconic Story Bridge on Sunday October 27. The bridge will be closed for this mammoth project which will feature thousands of live nude figures.
Get ready to have a boogie with Hans: Disco Spektakulär! as they bring their dazzling show to Brisbane. Backed by The Ungrateful Bastards and The Lucky B*tches, expect an unforgettable spectacle of sequins and entertainment with a show that combines comedy, music, and dance. You can also head to the Valley Pool for Colada Pool Party: Melt Edition on the astroturf dance floor.
Defy gravity this Halloween with Club Broadway: A Wicked Halloween Ball which celebrates the magic of Wicked with fabulous drag queens and star-studded performances. For our scream queens, enter if you dare as Halloween Hall transforms The Warehouse into a spine-tingling asylum with a line-up of DJs that will chill to the core. Femme Follies Burlesque returns as well with Brisbane’s biggest Halloween event for a cheeky night of sapphic shimmies, shakes and titillating tassel twirling.
A Day on the Green returns to Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton on Sunday November 10 as part of Melt 2024 with iconic 90s UK act Take That, ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ pop diva Sophie Ellis-Bextor, beloved Ausralian singer/songwriter Ricki-Lee and fresh local duo DACY.
Find the full program here.
