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15/09/2026

Last week, we held our final recital for the year, Viva La Voce, which celebrated Opera Queensland's Young Artists. 🌹

"A very inspiring and fitting conclusion to the Young Artists journey....it highlighted the importance and the many benefits of a Young Artist program both for the artists and for opera in Queensland." - Audience feedback

We are so proud to see how far our Young Artists have come and we can't wait for them to fly upon leaving the program.

Photography: Murray Summerville

13/09/2026

Into the Woods Artist Spotlight 🌲✨

Introducing Kate Yaxley (Florinda), Gabrielle Diaz (Lucinda) and Angus Grant (Steward).

Kate Yaxley is a Melbourne-based performer and graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, where she completed a Bachelor of Musical Theatre. She has featured in the Australian production of Wicked, Queensland Theatre Company’s The Sunshine Club and touring productions with Shake & Stir Company and appearances at the Melbourne Cabaret Festival.

Gabrielle Diaz is a Brisbane soprano who holds a Master of Music (Vocal Pedagogy) and Bachelor of Music (Performance) from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. She made her professional debut with Opera Queensland in 2021 and is currently starring in Are You Lonesome Tonight. Other stage credits include performances for The Little Red Company, Voxalis, The Seven Sopranos and Queensland Art Song Festival.

Angus Grant has built a career across theatre, television and musical theatre. He starred as the lead role in the Australia musical, Come Rain or Come Shine with Melbourne Theatre Company and has featured in Legally Blonde and Mamma Mia with Kyneton Theatre Company. Amongst his extensive theatre credits, Angus has also featured on television series Neighbours, Dr Blake Mysteries, City Homicide and more.

Stay tuned for more artist spotlights coming soon!

🌲Into the Woods
✨ Opening night - 12 November
🎟️ 11 - 21 November 2026
📍Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC

12/09/2026

Are You Lonesome Tonight wraps up its Brisbane Festival season today after also performing in Moranbah and Cairns. ✨

Congratulations to the entire team on such a wonderful tour. From the first performance to the last, you have delivered a truly unforgettable experience for audiences.

11/09/2026

Tickets are now on sale to the Festival of Outback Opera 2027! 🎶

Join thousands of music lovers from across Australia and around the world who make the annual pilgrimage to Western Queensland for a cultural experience like no other.

In 2027 we will have the rare privilege of seeing one of the world’s greatest living baritones, Sir Simon Keenlyside, performing alongside Opera Queensland artists, Camerata - Queensland's Chamber Orchestra, and singers and musicians from The University of Queensland School of Music.

The Festival of Outback Opera delivers a series of outdoor concerts and events in iconic locations. Experience serenades under stars, meet a performer at the pub, or join our joyous choir event, Sing Sing Sing.

Information on exclusive tour packages, which include tickets to all major events, are also available.

This is the first release of signature festival events for 2027, with more concerts and experiences to be announced.

Plan your travel and secure your tickets now!

🎟️ 11 - 17 May 2027
📍 Winton & Longreach

Discover more via www.festivalofoutbackopera.com.au

Photography: Paul Blackmore

Experience Longreach Region Winton Shire Council Experience Winton Experience Outback Queensland, Australia Longreach Regional Council Australian Age of Dinosaurs Camden Park Station Waltzing Matilda Centre Qantas Founders Museum

10/09/2026

We sat down with Young Artist Aylish Ryan ahead of our recital, Viva La Voce which will celebrate Opera Queensland's Young Artists.

"...audiences will be able to see the journey we’ve undertaken over the last two years and where our hearts lie as performers". ✨

Read more via https://www.oq.com.au/qa-with-aylish-ryan/

09/09/2026

Are You Lonesome Tonight opens today as part of Brisbane Festival! 🤠

Following performances in Moranbah and Cairns, we are so excited for Brisbane audiences to experience this unique production.

📍Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent, South Bank Festival Village
🎟️ 9 - 12 September 2026

Get your tickets now via https://www.oq.com.au/whats-on/are-you-lonesome-tonight-brisbane-festival/

08/09/2026

Artist Spotlight: Emma Nightingale ✨

Emma Nightingale is an opera director, singer, writer, and producer whose work is driven by a passion for storytelling, human connection, and creating joyful, collaborative rehearsal rooms.

Emma began her journey at Opera Queensland in 2016 as a soprano and has performed in an array of productions. She joined our Young Artist Program as an aspiring Director, with recent credits including The Adventures of Figaro and regional tour All Together Now.

Come along and support Emma as she directs Viva La Voce, our recital celebrating Opera Queensland's Young Artists.

🎟️ September 10 - Redland Performing Arts Centre
🎟️ September 11 - 12 - Opera Queensland Studio

Book now via https://www.oq.com.au/whats-on/yap-showcase-viva-la-voce/

07/09/2026

What's on this week at Opera Queensland! ✨

Join us at Viva La Voce, our final recital of the year in which we celebrate our Young Artists or enjoy the unique fusion of opera and country music at Are You Lonesome Tonight as part of Brisbane Festival.

Book your tickets now via oq.com.au

06/09/2026

Into the Woods Artist Spotlight 🌲✨

Introducing Hayley Sugars (Cinderella's Stepmother), Marcus Corowa (Rapunzel's Prince) and Irena Lysiuk (Rapunzel).

Hayley was a member of the Opera Queensland Young and Developing Artist Program (2007-2009) and was named the winner of the 2010 German-Australian Opera Grant. She has featured in an array of Opera Queensland productions including Dido and Aeneas (2024), Lucia di Lammermoor (2024) and starring as Tisbe in La Cenerentola (2025, 2026).

Hailing from Far North Queensland, Marcus Corowa has established himself as one of Australia’s most sought-after performers. He has starred in Opera Queensland’s national tour of Are You Lonesome Tonight, Straight from the Strait, and Queensland Theatre Company’s production of The Sunshine Club, and more. Career highlights also include Belvoir St Theatre’s Barbara and The Camp Dogs and Sydney Theatre Company’s The Secret River.

Irena Lysiuk is a versatile operatic soprano, musical theatre performer and pop singer. Since graduating from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University in Classical Voice, she has worked extensively across major Australian companies. This includes performing with Opera Queensland since 2016, starring in Queensland Theatre's The Sunshine Club (2022), and appearing in The Little Red Company's Christmas Actually.

Stay tuned for more artist spotlights coming soon!

🌲Into the Woods
🎟️ 11 - 21 November 2026
📍Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC

04/09/2026

The Naria creative development team has arrived at the Opera Queensland Studio, beginning the day with a smoking ceremony by Aunty Kathryn Fisher to start the journey for this beautiful new production.

We thank our presentation partners Brisbane Festival, Opera Australia and support from Creative Australia’s Creative Futures Fund, together with the Mather Foundation and Tim Fairfax AC.

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