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Brisbane Creative Industries November

Another HUGE issue with big thanks to those who have provided the time to talk about what they do - from Hoodlum right through to Josh Donellan.  We also have been looking into video content with Kelly Chapman of KCDC sharing hey keynote with us and the Gold Coast Film Fantastic updating us about their trailers. 

We have a lot of material up about 2high Festival and will continue to publish more in the next two weeks so make sure that you free up November 13 and 14 to attend this festival!

Keep a look out for a mention on Brisbane Creative Industries in the book and project, Young People Creating Queensland, alongside other great projects that are currently shaping the state.  I will also be announcing the Sydney Creative Industries and Melbourne Creative Industries calendars late 2009 so please watch this space!

Hope that you all have a great November,

Hannah Suarez

Calendar

Is there an event missing? Make sure to let us know!

What is 2high Festival?

Coordinated by a team of young dynamic arts enthusiasts, 2high Festival provides an unprecedented showcase opportunity for the highest calibre of emerging creatives and arts exploration. "2high Festival pushes the boundaries. It is about touching art and being touched by art."

2high Festival was founded in 1993 when Susan Richer, former Artistic Director of Backbone Youth Arts, recognised that there was a lack of women holding key decision making roles in the cultural industries. These days many movers and shakers in the arts world are women and as such, in 2007, the festival evolved to include both young men and women as event coordinators.

Evolving is what 2high Festival does best and across sixteen years the event has morphed into the beast it is today – an unprecedented showcase opportunity for the highest calibre of Queensland’s emerging artists and producers.

The meaning behind the festival’s name is a short, sharp way of describing the festival process itself. Taken from a circus move called ‘two high’ where a performer stands on another’s shoulders, the move is an analogy for the mentoring aspect which is central to 2high Festival; each year the festival is organised by a group of young coordinators aged 18 – 26 who work with industry mentors and Backbone Youth Arts to deliver all aspects of the event. ‘Two high’ is also a metaphor for the enhanced ability to see ahead that someone gains from a raised vantage point. This foresight is something that 2high Festival prides itself on through showcasing the next wave of arts experiences and arts practitioners in this state.

2high Festival found itself at its current home of Brisbane Powerhouse in 2007, a venue synonymous with the kind of relevant arts experiences that 2high Festival prides itself on. The festival’s online presence has also blossomed since its inception in 2008 and we’re proud to see that, in its momentous 16th year, the festival is once again reaching onwards and upwards.
Join this creative playground on November 13 & 14 to feel art, performance and music that breathes from the walls, leaps from the floors and speaks to your heart. This year promises to be the most inspiring festival yet and we are happy to report it’s still completely free.

Elise Terranova // {Festival Engagement} {Megamix} {Fast Art} {PARK(ing) Day}

We chat with Elise Terranova, the 2high Festival 2009 Engagement Coordinator, about the festival and particularly about what they did for Brisbane PARK(ing) Day! Elise is also a commercial interior designer working for Jackson Architecture and an artist on the side.

2high Festival Artists {Music} {Performance} {Exhibitions}

And the 2009 artists are...

KCDC at SPAA Fringe

You can view Kelly Chapman's keynote at the Screen Producers Association of Australia Fringe forum on BCI too.

If you have your own travelling theatre troupe, what would be your main, out-of-this-world performance?

The more interesting entries won a double pass to see The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. 

Engage Me forum // Mindspace {Presentation}

I uploaded a very brief presentation on mindspaces based on my work on BCI for this Volunteering Queensland forum.

New service: Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic

The clinic had an extremely popular response but you can read more about how and why it has been set up from the Clinic Coordinator, Kylie.

ARC Biennial of Art: New Collaborations with Sites, Communities and Cultures

Enter body content here

Brisbane's Bigfish.tv {Animation} {Festival}

Congratulations to Bigfish for winning numerous awards at the Brisbane Advertising and Design Club Annual Awards!  Why not watch a couple of their animations?

Local Stars Set to Shine on the Gold Coast // Gold Coast Film Fantastic {Film Festival}

If you are in the Gold Coast, make sure to support the local artists involved.  You can also view launch photos here.

Trailers // Gold Coast Film Fantastic {Festival}

Watch the trailers here.

Global // Events and Livestreaming

Is this the future of events?  Or at least global and/or large scale events particularly in the creative industries.

Launch // Backbone Youth Arts launches the 16th annual 2high Festival

Backbone has launched 2high Festival.  Read more here and you can also view some of the photos from the night!

Creating a viable future for a creative Brisbane // {Guest Post} {Discussions}

This was an open discussion and collaborative action plan to explore what we can do to develop an innovative and sustainable future for a creative Brisbane.

A Beginner's Guide to getting published... // {Josh Donellan}

It’s 9:36 and my house is on fire. My name is Levi. Welcome to the ruins of my life.  Read more...

Roundhouse // {For health and happiness} {Creative}

Put simply we are a creative agency working in Identity, web, motion, print & sound...

Tim Hill // {Q&A} {Film & Television}

Tim Hill of award winning agency, Hoodlum, shares with us his thoughts as well as excellent examples of multi-platform works.  Make sure to check the 'If you loved this entry' links to connect the ideas with further conversations, examples and people.

Just before you go...

Know of events that need to be in the calendar? You can fill out the Event Submission Form.

Brisbane creative industries blog - interviews, guides, tips, reviews and more are published here. Please get in contact with me if there is an interesting project, organisation, creative business or individual that needs to be highlighted in the community.

Thank you to the creative services and support of Roundhouse in developing the BCI identity and web design / development as its main Creative Partner!

Roundhouse is a multidisciplinary creative agency providing:
* Web, motion & print design
* Sound design & music composition
to a wide gamut of business' and individuals.

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