On Saturday 28 August The Fort will host a massive ‘fun raising extravaganza’ spanning the entire 3-floors of the dynamic Brunswick Street complex and featuring an art exhibition and auction, stand-up comedy, live music, live art, markets, giveaways and more!
The fun kicks-off at 6pm with night markets in The Fort’s vibrant car park and an art exhibition and preview in the gallery, followed by an auction hosted by 97.3 breakfast radio host and veteran of the national comedy circuit, Terry Hansen. Up for auction are one-off pieces generously donated by some of Brisbane’s most highly regarded contemporary artists including Anthony Lister, Sofles, Shida, Maryanne Oliver, Braidy Hughes, Anthony Jigalin and loads more. The auction is the perfect opportunity to bid for a piece of first-class Brisbane art and an opportunity for art collectors and appreciators to come together and support this valuable community arts project.
At 8pm ‘Room 8’ performance space will light-up with an impressive line-up of live music featuring hip hop heavyweights The Optimen, and beatbox champ Tom Thum (recently returned from a huge European tour), plus super-group Dubmarine (also just back from Europe), The Kelly Gang (ft. Coalition Crew), Tailormade, Kryptamystik and DJs Rola De and Sean Warner.
The massive event will be the second major fundraising extravaganza for the non-profit group who, following the success of their memorable launch in April last year, aim to raise much needed funds for The Fort’s highly regarded art gallery and studios, as well as providing an important injection into other creative spaces, facilities, and services within The Fort complex.
“Government has tended to overlook the less glamorous, raw culture of Brisbane which many know encourages great artistic endeavour. Artists and art lovers understand this, and it’s these people that support The Fort and provide for its existence. If we are to see cultural innovation thrive in this city, and keep up with other contemporary world cities, then places like The Fort need to survive and thrive. This event is the perfect opportunity for the broader community to support and connect with Brisbane’s friendly, dynamic inner-city arts community.” Director of The Fort Arts Hub Ltd., Kelly Timmons says.
Co-founder Pete Gorrie said “The Fort is a million dollar project built on a shoestring. It’s a fantastic example of the grass roots creativity, passion, community-spirit and genuine love for Brisbane and the culture which exists through its artists. We’ve received less than $1000 funding since operation and The Fort has already facilitated more than 100 successful exhibitions and performances.”
The Fort Arts Hub Ltd., in collaboration with the generous, talented artists who will donate their time and talents to the celebrations, are very excited to offer their valued supporters an unmissable night of inspired entertainment and raw local culture within the fun, positive environment of Brisbane’s – arguably Australia’s – largest independent centre for the arts. For more information at www.thefort.org.au.
WHAT: Support The Fort #2
WHERE: The Fort Arts Hub, 57 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
WHEN: Saturday 28 August, 6pm – midnight
TICKETS: $15 or $10 members. 18+ event
RSVP / ENQUIRIES: enquiries [Email address: enquiries #AT# thefort.org.au - replace #AT# with @ ]
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