​Climate, infrastructure, history and demographics combine with different political and social contexts to give each state capital a unique cultural ecosystem, creating a distinct feel in each place and a rich national diversity that powers a thriving interstate cultural tourism industry.
We’re previously explored Australia’s under the radar arts regions, now we’re turning the spotlight to the metropolitan arts scene. Kicking off with Brisbane, we ask leading arts professionals to describe the city’s personality and encapsulate what makes the capital’s arts and culture distinct.
‘Brisbane is a small country town at heart but has the attitude of a jealous little sister. It makes us push so much harder to be something,’ said Megan Starr-Thomas, Creative Director, Brisbane Collective.
With its sultry climate drawing so many tourists to Queensland, Brisbane is in a unique position to capitalise on existing tourist routes through a combination of major arts and music festivals, performing arts institutions, revamped South Bank, and a leading museum and gallery sector.
