Creative Scenic Rim

18/08/2026

📚🏆 Meet the 2026 Miles Franklin Literary Award winner!

Omar Musa’s Fierceland has been named the winner of the 2026 Miles Franklin Literary Award — one of Australia’s most prestigious literary prizes. ✨

Set in a fractured, near-future Australia, Fierceland is a powerful and imaginative novel exploring identity, belonging, displacement and the forces that shape our country. It’s a bold, thought-provoking read from one of Australia’s distinctive contemporary voices.

Find the book in our catalogue: https://scenicrim.spydus.com/

Or jump on the BorrowBox app and start reading today!

16/08/2026

✨Experience the extraordinary Katie Noonan live in Beaudesert!✨

Five-time ARIA Award winner Katie Noonan brings her acclaimed new album "Alone But All One" to the stage for an intimate and deeply moving performance.

Stripped back to its essence, this beautiful concert features Katie’s breathtaking vocals, piano, and the rich accompaniment of a string quartet. Exploring love, loss, resilience and renewal, "Alone But All One" is a powerful musical journey that resonates long after the final note.

📅 Friday 19 February 2027
📍 The Centre, Beaudesert
🎟 Tickets from $35

Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience one of Australia's most celebrated artists in an intimate setting:

Five-time ARIA Award winning artist Katie Noonan has released her 30th studio album: Alone but all one. The album is an intimate and powerful exploration o...

12/08/2026

🦕 ROAR into an unforgettable family adventure!

🌏 Get ready to come face-to-face with the giants of prehistory when Erth’s Dinosaurs stomps into Beaudesert.

📖From the visionaries who have been redefining live dinosaur performances for more than 30 years, this spectacular one-hour show combines breathtaking puppetry, heart, humour and cutting-edge storytelling for an experience the whole family will love.

🦖Packed with thrills, surprises and plenty of dino-sized wonder, this educational and entertaining adventure is designed to spark curiosity, imagination and awe in audiences of all ages. Whether you're five or ninety-five, prepare for an epic journey into the ancient past!

📍 The Centre Beaudesert
📅 Wednesday 23 September 2026
🎟️ All tickets $20 per person

👉Book now and get ready to meet the dinosaurs like never before:
https://creativescenicrim.com/event/35545217-a/erths-dinosaurs

02/08/2026

🎤 Bloom Sings The Adele & Amy Winehouse Songbook 🎤

Get ready for an unforgettable night of powerhouse vocals as Australian sensation Bloom brings the iconic songs of Adele and Amy Winehouse to life at The Centre Beaudesert.

From Someone Like You, Hello and Rolling In The Deep to Back to Black, Valerie and Rehab, this incredible tribute celebrates the timeless hits that captured hearts around the world.

📅 Friday, 13 November
🕖 7.00pm
📍 The Centre Beaudesert
🎟️ Table seating (front): $45pp
🎟️ Row seating (floor & raked): $39pp

Whether you're a devoted fan or simply love great live music, this spectacular show is guaranteed to entertain: https://creativescenicrim.com/event/34822813-a/bloom-sings-adele-amy-winehouse-songbook

26/07/2026

✨ Step into a world of imagination at Enchanted Worlds ✨

Discover whimsical characters, mystical creatures, fairytales and playful stories in this captivating exhibition at The Centre Beaudesert.

Featuring the work of talented Scenic Rim artists Maki Horanai, Lilly Piri and Fran Clancy, Enchanted Worlds celebrates the magic of visual storytelling and the limitless possibilities of creativity.

From dreamlike paintings and moonlit hares to enchanting clay sculptures and fantastical scenes, this exhibition invites visitors of all ages to explore realms of wonder and curiosity.

📍 The Centre Beaudesert, 82 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert
📅 On display until 5 September 2026
🕙 Gallery hours: Tuesday–Friday, 10am–4pm & Saturday, 10am–2pm
🎟️ Free entry

Let your imagination run wild and experience the magic of Enchanted Worlds: https://creativescenicrim.com/event/34145755-a/enchanted-worlds

24/07/2026

🎭 Arts educators and artisans! 🎭

Build practical skills to support students and strengthen your own creative practice in puppetry, children’s theatre, visual storytelling, ensemble performance and movable sculpture.

This hands-on session will equip you with practical strategies, creative tools and fresh ideas that can be adapted directly to the classroom, school productions or your arts practice.

Whether you're looking to inspire young performers, expand your artistic toolkit or explore new approaches to storytelling, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn, create and connect.

📍 Book your place today and discover techniques you can put into practice straight away:

Enchanted World of Visual Theatre Teacher and Artisan Professional Development Workshop with Dead Puppet Society (DPS) This full-day professional learning workshop, from 9 am to 3 pm, gives arts educators and artisans hands-on insight into…

21/07/2026

🎤✨ A Night of Adele & Amy Winehouse Awaits in Beaudesert! ✨🎤

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as Australia’s acclaimed vocal powerhouse Bloom brings the iconic songs of Adele and Amy Winehouse to life in one sensational show. Featuring beloved hits like Rolling In The Deep, Hello, Someone Like You, Back to Black, Valerie, Rehab and more, this is a celebration of two of music’s most remarkable artists.

With a voice described as “mesmerising” and “sensational”, Bloom has become a favourite on the Australian and New Zealand touring circuit, delivering powerful performances that leave audiences wanting more.

📅 Friday 13 November 2026
🕖 7.00pm
📍 The Centre, 82 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert
🎟️ Tickets from $39

Don’t miss this incredible tribute to the timeless music of Adele and Amy Winehouse. Gather your friends, secure your seats and prepare for a night of powerhouse vocals, emotion and unforgettable songs.

👉 Book now: https://creativescenicrim.com/event/34822813-a/bloom-sings-adele-amy-winehouse-songbook

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17/07/2026

🎭 Step into the Enchanted World of Visual Theatre! ✨

Calling all Drama and Visual Art educators, creatives and artisans! Join Brisbane’s internationally acclaimed Dead Puppet Society for a hands-on professional development workshop exploring the magic of visual theatre, puppetry and storytelling.

Over this full-day workshop, you'll develop practical skills in:
🎭 Puppet construction and manipulation
🎨 Visual theatre conventions
📖 Visual storytelling and devising techniques
🤝 Ensemble performance and movable sculpture

Led by DPS Youth and Engagement Director Helen Stephens, this immersive session is packed with creative tools and strategies you can take straight into the classroom, school productions or your own arts practice.

📅 Monday 3 August 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm
📍 The Centre Beaudesert, 82 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert
💲 $195 per person (includes all materials and morning tea)

Presented in conjunction with the Enchanted Worlds exhibition, this workshop is perfect for primary, middle and senior years educators, as well as artisans looking to explore this exciting and innovative genre.

🎟️ Places are limited – book now: https://creativescenicrim.com/event/35348596-a/enchanted-world-of-visual-theatre-workshop

15/07/2026

🎨 Applications open for grants to boost new Scenic Rim creative projects!

✨ Applications are now open for Scenic Rim's 2026-2027 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants, supporting members of the local community in bringing their creative ideas to life.

Delivered through a partnership between Scenic Rim Regional Council and the Queensland Government, 🤝 RADF represents an investment in projects that celebrate local identity, build creative capacity and support artists in delivering arts and cultural experiences across the region.

Grants provide a range of funding opportunities for creative projects, professional development and community partnerships 🌟 that help strengthen the Scenic Rim’s arts and cultural sector while creating longer term social and economic benefits for the region 📈.

👉Learn more: https://creativescenicrim.com/event/35375838-a/open-now-radf-grants

Attached images: Previous Scenic Rim RADF grants recipients The Inadequates and singer-songwriter Lyric.