Tickets on sale for Queensland's biggest birthday party
Published Wednesday, 11 March, 2009 at 06:18 PM
Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Rod Welford
More than 3500 Queensland state school students are preparing to give Queensland a 150th birthday to remember, as part of performances for Creative Generation — State Schools Onstage 2009.
Education and Training Minister Rod Welford said tickets were now on sale for the spectacular event on 6 June at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall.
“The event will feature some of Queensland’s biggest showbiz names as well as Queensland’s up and coming stars,” Mr Welford.
“Some of our most talented state school students will feature alongside a number of Queensland’s most successful entertainers, including last year’s So You Think You Can Dance winner Jack Chambers, 2008 Australian Idol finalist Chrislyn Hamilton and performers from Raw Dance Company, Flipside Circus and Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre.
“This is our fifth year of Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage and this year’s show-stopping performances will be six times bigger.
“Lead-up performance workshops will offer students invaluable industry lessons with expert coaching and presentations from industry professionals covering all aspects of a career in the performing arts.
“With a kaleidoscope of colour, dance and music, audiences will be treated to a range of styles delivered by inspiring students through a symphony orchestra, stage band, a 2000-voice choir and 1500 dancers, all celebrating the Q150 theme of our people, our places, our stories.”
Mr Welford said the performances would also feature ‘Qtubes’ — video messages from high profile Queenslanders.
Tickets are available now through all Ticketek outlets, by phoning 132 849 or visiting www.ticketek.com.au
Prices are $39 for adults, $29 for concessions and $24 for children (aged two to 14 years), with performances set for Saturday 6 June at 1:30pm and 7pm. For more information, visit www.creativegeneration.deta.qld.gov.au
Media contact: Jo Crompton or Emma Clarey on 3237 1000
Education and Training Minister Rod Welford said tickets were now on sale for the spectacular event on 6 June at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall.
“The event will feature some of Queensland’s biggest showbiz names as well as Queensland’s up and coming stars,” Mr Welford.
“Some of our most talented state school students will feature alongside a number of Queensland’s most successful entertainers, including last year’s So You Think You Can Dance winner Jack Chambers, 2008 Australian Idol finalist Chrislyn Hamilton and performers from Raw Dance Company, Flipside Circus and Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre.
“This is our fifth year of Creative Generation – State Schools Onstage and this year’s show-stopping performances will be six times bigger.
“Lead-up performance workshops will offer students invaluable industry lessons with expert coaching and presentations from industry professionals covering all aspects of a career in the performing arts.
“With a kaleidoscope of colour, dance and music, audiences will be treated to a range of styles delivered by inspiring students through a symphony orchestra, stage band, a 2000-voice choir and 1500 dancers, all celebrating the Q150 theme of our people, our places, our stories.”
Mr Welford said the performances would also feature ‘Qtubes’ — video messages from high profile Queenslanders.
Tickets are available now through all Ticketek outlets, by phoning 132 849 or visiting www.ticketek.com.au
Prices are $39 for adults, $29 for concessions and $24 for children (aged two to 14 years), with performances set for Saturday 6 June at 1:30pm and 7pm. For more information, visit www.creativegeneration.deta.qld.gov.au
Media contact: Jo Crompton or Emma Clarey on 3237 1000