In Brisbane, the landscape is changing. With the cultural Olympiad on the horizon, arts organisations are doing their best to prepare for a decade of growth. It’s not an easy transition. Queensland actors are still losing out on local roles to interstate counterparts. There’s a significant turnover in leadership in large companies, while a new body targeting Queensland touring and performance, Stage Queensland, has just launched.
For artists on the ground, one of the most concerning changes is the lack of opportunity for independent and emerging artists, particularly in the wake of Metro Arts losing its organisational funding. Despite the volatile marketplace, however, new companies are emerging.
