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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both First Nations and non-First Nations peoples, towards creating a better Queensland.

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  • 2025
  • Illume Community Night
  • Dance
  • First Nations

bangarraillumecomm25 Illume QPAC, Bangarra Dance Theatre Dance, First Nations Bangarra Dance Theatre Illume Community Night

31 Jul 2025, 7:30pm
Playhouse
  • Thursday, 31 July 2025 performance is an exclusive Community Night event for First Nations Community members. Check out the full season and dates of Illume here.

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$15
1 hour 5 minutes
no interval, subject to change without notice

Overview

Step out of the shadows and into the phenomena of light – the central life force of our planet. From the extraordinary Bangarra Dance Theatre comes an iridescent new theatrical experience, drawing together music, visual arts and dance to explore the ways light has captivated and sustained Indigenous cultural existence for millennia. 

Today, artificial light pollution disrupts ecosystems and obscures the dark night sky, devastating First Nations people’s connections to sky country and limiting their ability to share celestial knowledge and skylore. First Nations people stand on the precipice of the world under threat.  

Mirning Choreographer Frances Rings and Goolarrgon Bard Visual Artist Darrell Sibosado’s collaboration explores the awe of light, a bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds. It charts the impacts of light pollution in a climate emergency. Illume asks the urgent question: is the deep wisdom passed down from elders enough to illuminate a path forward from the shadows of a dark future?  

Journey with us through a kaleidoscope of images, patterns and synergies into the otherworldly language of light. 

Illume is part of Clancestry. Find out more here.

About Community Nights

At QPAC, we value the contributions of First Nations peoples to the arts and strive to enhance their access to arts experiences. As part of our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, we offer Community Nights to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community members for selected events.

The Illume Community Night provides First Nations peoples with a way to connect with those who share the rich culture and history that is sewn through Bangarra Dance Theatre’s storytelling.

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With the generous support of The Balnaves Foundation, the Community Ticketing initiative provide an accessible means to bring our community together, to celebrate our culture and stories through our world‑class performances and unique form of storytelling.

Community Nights tickets are subject to availability and we kindly request that those who do not meet the eligibility criteria refrain from purchasing tickets to ensure these options remain accessible to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community.

Important Information

Please Note

Please be advised, this production may contain voices and images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have passed away. 

Age Recommendation

Recommended for ages 12+. 

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To enter the competition, submit an entry form via the QPAC 40 Giveaway competition page. Terms and conditions apply.

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Creatives

  • Choreography Frances Rings and artists of Bangarra Dance Theatre
  • Artistic & Cultural Collaborator Darrell Sibosado
  • Set Design Charles Davis
  • Costume Design Elizabeth Gadsby
  • Lighting Design Damien Cooper
  • Composer Brendon Boney
  • Cultural Consultant Trevor Sampi 
  • AV Design Craig Wilkinson

From the Newsroom

Bangarra's first-ever visual arts collaboration, Illume to light up QPAC this August

Australia’s leading Indigenous performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, will present the Queensland premiere of their first-ever visual arts collaboration, Illume at QPAC this August.

 

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Clancestry 2025 Clancestry artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher

QPAC's Clancestry festival returns this July and August

The annual Clancestry festival, a celebration of First Nations arts and culture across an exciting program of concerts, workshops, theatre and children’s events, returns from 23 Jul to 10 Aug.

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Discover More

Explore Clancestry here. Check out our diverse lineup of events – don’t miss a beat!

  • The Visitors featuring the 2023 cast Image by Stephen Wilson Barker

    Clancestry The Visitors

    23 - 26 Jul 2025
    Playhouse

    It’s January 1788 and a mysterious fleet is amassing in the harbour. Seven clan leaders make a momentous decision: to send these strangers on their way or welcome them? 

  • Black History Month: HERstory | HIStory

    Clancestry Black History Month: HERstory | HIStory

    25 Jul 2025, From 6pm
    Melbourne Street Green

    Experience some of the finest local First Nations artists in a night of free live music and storytelling.

  • Clancestry Weaving Workshops

    26 Jul & 2 Aug 2025
    Playhouse Lounge

    Come and learn to weave at Clancestry! Learn about the regeneration of traditional cultural practices using raffia or palm leaves to create your very own masterpiece.

  • Wata Image by Sarah Walker

    Clancestry Wata

    31 Jul 2025, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Experience a new form of musical collaboration with Wata, an exciting celebration of the musical traditions of the Wagiluk people.

  • Clancestry 2024 Smoking Ceremony Image by Red Handed Productions

    Clancestry First Gathering

    31 Jul 2025, 5:30pm
    Melbourne Street Green

    Celebrate the First Nations cultures of Brisbane and mark the official opening of Clancestry 2025 with First Gathering.

  • Bangarra Dance Theatre – Illume

    Bangarra Dance Theatre Illume

    1 - 9 Aug 2025
    Playhouse

    Step out of the shadows and into the phenomena of light to experience this new theatrical experience, drawing together music, visual arts and dance.

  • Biggest Mobs Background artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher

    Clancestry Biggest Mobs

    1 Aug 2025, 6pm
    Cremorne Theatre

    Get your mob together for a night of powerful, high-energy Blak music! An epic culmination of QPAC’s BlakBeats First Nations music development program.

  • Electric Fields

    Clancestry Electric Fields with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra

    2 Aug 2025, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Don’t miss Australian electronic music duo Electric Fields in this unique concert with the full power of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

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