Queensland Rail

Here's a taste of upcoming events which are easily accessible by QR services...

Avenue Q is an hilarious, feel-good musical performed by a wonderful mix of puppets and humans. Cross Sesame Street with the Muppet show, give it an R rating, slap on a health warning that too much laughter can make your sides ache and you've got AvenueQ!

For more information visit: www.qpac.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Playhouse via South Brisbane station.

Mistress of ceremonies Julia Zemiro; firm but fair co-host Brian Nankervis; the legendary RocKwiz Orkestra and Dugald (with mystery guests in tow) will be touring live for the first time ever in the show's five year on-air history! It will be just like you see on your tellie every Saturday night on SBS - but this time, so close you can smell them!

For more information visit: www.qpac.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to the Concert Hall via South Brisbane station.

Massive Attack, the UK's 'trip-hop' pioneers, bring their haunting and hypnotic fusion of hazy beats, dub, hauntingly soulful melodies and choice samples to Australia this March.

For travel details please call Translink on 13 12 30 orwww.translink.com.au.

Fresh, new, fun and inspirational... come and enjoy a new, interactive craft event! At CraftExpo you can: BUY craft supplies to 'make-it-yourself' with the best selection of craft exhibitors from around the country. CREATE in interactive ‘Make & Take’ workshops and try a new craft every hour! ENJOY FREE Seminars that will get your creative juices flowing - learn the ‘how-tos’ from the experts. SEE exclusive displays and take part in special interactive areas that are sure to excite anyone who loves craft.

For more information visit:www.bcec.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Brisbane Convention & Entertainment Centre via South Brisbane station.

Harry Connick, Jr, one of the today’s most versatile and accomplished entertainers - pianist, singer, composer and bandleader - brings his many musical talents to Australia this March.

For more information visit:www.bcec.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Brisbane Convention & Entertainment Centre via South Brisbane station.

The Queensland Brides Wedding Expo is the largest wedding expo held in Queensland and the only one produced by Queensland's leading bridal magazine, Queensland Brides. If you're planning a wedding, This is the event not to be missed

For more information visit:www.bcec.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Brisbane Convention & Entertainment Centre via South Brisbane station.

 While Lady Gaga sets the charts alight, it's on stage where her story truly comes to life. A shifting artscape of the past, present and future, a live performance by Lady Gaga leaves you wondering how music survived without her.

For more information visit: www.brisent.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Brisbane Entertainment Centre via Boondall Station.

Trains have been used for children's play for almost as long as there have been real trains. Since the 19th Century, tales and toys associated with trains have delighted both children and adults alike. Toyland Express explores trains in our childhood and encourages our youngest visitors to develop their literacy skills through play. Toot toot!

For more information visit: theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

Hop in to The Workshops Rail Museum for the annual Bunny Eggventures event! Meet the Workshops Bunny, visit the baby animal farm, take a ride on the Workshops Express Miniature Train and enjoy the art and craft activities at the Eggsploration Station.

For more information visit: theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

The Reinvent Your Career Expo brings career opportunities, skills-matching information, further or alternative education options, culture mapping, training and employment opportunities to you under one roof at one time. It's Australia's first major career expo for adults.

For more information visit:www.bcec.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Brisbane Convention & Entertainment Centre via South Brisbane station.

Influential West Coast heavy metal quartet Machine Head formed in 1992 around the talents of ex-Vio-lence guitar players Robert Flynn and Phil Demmel, bass player Adam Duce, and drummer Chris Kontos. The band's D.I.Y. work ethic, aggressive playing, and relentless self-promotion eventually landed them a deal with Roadrunner Records, a relationship that would extend all the way through 2005. Their blistering debut, 1992's Burn My Eyes, blended the powerful, modern attack of Pantera and Alice in Chains with the volatility of classic thrash bands like Death Angel and Slayer, earning them a huge European following

For travel details please call Translink on 13 12 30 orwww.translink.com.au.

Don't miss the Brisbane Lions action at the Gabba. 

Travel FREE to the game on via South bank station.

Don't miss the Gold Coast Titans action at Skilled Park.

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central Station and travel FREE to the game in QR Citytrain services.

For more infromation visit: www.rnashowgrounds.com.au

For travel details please call Translink on 13 12 30 or www.translink.com.au

Don't miss the Brisbane Broncos action at Suncorp Stadium. 

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central Station and travel FREE to the game on QR Citytrain services.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of their classic 1989 album, Doolittle, Pixies - Black Francis, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago and David Lovering - have embarked on a very special tour – “The Doolittle Tour” – which arrives in Australia in March 2010.  

For more information visit:www.bcec.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Brisbane Convention & Entertainment Centre via South Brisbane station.

Dora the Explorer is embarking on an all-new LIVE musical adventure in NICK JR.'s DORA THE EXPLORER LIVE!SEARCH FOR THE CITY OF LOST TOYS. Join Dora, Boots the monkey, Diego and their friends as they embark on an exciting journey through the number pyramid, the mixed-up jungle and more. Along the way the audience will use their map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to successfully get Dora and friends to the City of Lost Toys.

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to the Playhouse via South Brisbane station.

This once-in-a-lifetime event brings together two of the most beloved singer/songwriters for a rare concert experience, performing in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane arenas, as well as an outdoor show at Hope Estate in the Hunter Valley. The two-hour shows will feature a breadth of material including songs they performed during their 1970 debut show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, which helped propel them both to the world stage.

For more information visit: www.brisent.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Brisbane Entertainment Centre via Boondall Station.

Don't miss the Brisbane Lions action at the Gabba. 

Travel FREE to the game on via South bank station.

All aboard! Experience a nostalgic and exciting one hour journey around Brisbane, behind one of QR’s magnificently restored steam locomotives. To Book contact the Workshops Rail Museum on (07) 3432 5100 or www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

Trains will be departing Roma Street Station at 10:10am and 11:40am.

The 2010 Queensland Firebirds season promises to deliver a program of action-packed games and excitement to keep you on the edge of your seat! 

For more information visit:www.bcec.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Brisbane Convention & Entertainment Centre via South Brisbane station.

CALENDAR GIRLS is based on the very successful film of the same name starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters, which in turn was based on an uplifting and inspiring true story that is quirky, poignant and hilarious.

For more information visit: www.qpac.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Lyric Theatre via South Brisbane station.

If you come down to the Museum this day you're in for a big surprise! Bring along your favourite Teddy Bear and join us for a picnic on the lawn. Children can also hear a special Teddy Bear story from The Workshops Conductor, take part in the Teddy Bears Parade, and hunt for Teddy Bears hidden around the Museum.

For more information visit: theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

Gathered from the wonderful worlds of science-fiction, pulp TV/movies, toys, console gaming, trading cards, animation/cartoons, fantasy, comic books, entertainment technology, books, music, sport, internet sites and fan-clubs, Supanova Pop Culture Expo is where the adoring public comes face to face with the creative talent that inspire their imaginary worlds under one big roof.

For more infromation visit: www.rnashowgrounds.com.au

For travel details please call Translink on 13 12 30 or www.translink.com.au

Don't miss the Gold Coast Titans action at Skilled Park.

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central Station and travel FREE to the game in QR Citytrain services.

Passionate young love collides with long-held family hatred in François Klaus's acclaimed production of Romeo & Juliet. With magnificent sets and costumes that re-create the world of old Verona, Shakespeare's tragic story of the star-crossed lovers unfolds through powerful, exciting dance 

For more information visit: www.qpac.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Playhouse via South Brisbane station.

The 2010 Queensland Firebirds season promises to deliver a program of action-packed games and excitement to keep you on the edge of your seat! 

For more information visit:www.bcec.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Brisbane Convention & Entertainment Centre via South Brisbane station.

Due to a potential legal conflict, the Promoters of the JAMFEST have changed the name of the biggest Urban Pop Music event to come to Australia to SUPAFEST 2010.Nothing else is changing, only the name. AKON, KELLY ROWLAND, PITBULL, SEAN PAUL, JAYSEAN,  EVE, Chris Sorbello and DJ Nino Brown will perform at the same venues around the country and on the same dates.ALL tickets purchased featuring the name JAMFEST will be accepted at ALL VENUES. NOTE - The only thing that is changing is the “name” of the festival, everything else remains the same.

For more infromation visit: www.rnashowgrounds.com.au

For travel details please call Translink on 13 12 30 or www.translink.com.au

Don't miss the Brisbane Lions action at the Gabba. 

Travel FREE to the game on via South bank station.

Don't miss the QR Reds action at Suncorp Stadium.

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central Station and travel FREE to the game in QR Citytrain services.

The Post School Options expo for students with disabilities and special needs  provides information on post school pathways to assist young people transition from school to options post school. A series of information sessions from key organisations will run through the day.

For more information visit:www.bcec.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Brisbane Convention & Entertainment Centre via South Brisbane station.

Don't miss the QR Reds action at Suncorp Stadium.

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central Station and travel FREE to the game in QR Citytrain services.

The 2010 Queensland Firebirds season promises to deliver a program of action-packed games and excitement to keep you on the edge of your seat!

For more information visit:www.bcec.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Brisbane Convention & Entertainment Centre via South Brisbane station.

All five original members of Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley, John Keeble, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp and Steve Norman have reformed after 20 years, delighting fans the world over.  Last in Australia in 1985, Spandau Ballet kicked off their Reformation Tour in the UK in October and will be performing throughout much of Europe before they make their way Down Under in April.

For more information visit: www.brisent.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Brisbane Entertainment Centre via Boondall Station.

Deep Purple will perform their full concert including Smoke On The Water, Black Night, Hush, Highway Star, Woman From Tokyo & much more. Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Steve Morse & Don Airey return to rock the foundations. Since 2001 Deep Purple's keyboard wizard has been Don Airey (formerly from Ozzy Osbourne's band, Whitesnake & Rainbow who joins a formidable lineup of rock legends.

For more information visit:www.bcec.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Brisbane Convention & Entertainment Centre via South Brisbane station.

Ever wished you could get closer to the action at a V8 Supercar event? You can at the Ipswich 300, Queensland Raceway, 30 April – 2 May.

Ipswich 300 provides motorsport fans with the rare opportunity to walk out onto pit lane before the start of the day’s racing on Saturday and Sunday – free when you buy a Grandstand ticket.

For travel details please call Translink on 13 12 30 orwww.translink.com.au.

Celebrate our 7th year with our biggest festival yet.  See headline artists at our Main Concert or visit any of our 15 free events over the four days.  Come down to Caboolture for an unforgettable weekend!

For more information visit: www.urbancountry.com.au

For travel details please call Translink on 13 12 30 orwww.translink.com.au.

Chugg Entertainment today confirmed John Mayer's five-date tour of Australia this April and May, including concerts in Newcastle and Wollongong. Bringing, in song, his latest on love, heartbreak and life lessons, it's a wiser, more enlightened Mayer who will head downunder, bringing the 70's and 80's California rock/pop sound of his new album, Battle Studies, for a tour of the same name.

For more information visit: www.brisent.com.au

Pre-purchase your tickets from TicketCentral @ Central station and travel to Brisbane Entertainment Centre via Boondall Station.