3 - 24 Sept
Brisbane's Art Boat:
Northshore Loop
A floating art experience hitting the water this September.
Brisbane Festival and Northshore present
This wondrous floating art experience will travel a loop around Northshore, Hamilton, immersing audiences in a glowing world to experience the Brisbane River in a new light.
Landing on Brisbane’s Art Boat for the first two weeks of the Festival is art and technology studio ENESS’s installation, Airship Orchestra, before it makes way for Sky Castle in the final weeks.
Brisbane’s Art Boat features a lively bar and performances, as well as an evening soundscape by Tribal Experiences Managing Director and Yuggera and Turrbal man, Shannon Ruska
Guest artists on the Northshore Loop cruise include: Opera Queensland (17 Sept), fashion designer Gail Sorronda (4 Sept), Michelle Xen (5 Sept), Tom Thum (11 Sept), Hannah Maxx (12 Sept), Jaguar Jonze (3 and 19 Sept) and Briefs Factory (24 Sept.)
To confirm if your cruise is proceeding and on time, please refer to the Program Updates page here.
This project is supported through the Giving Program by Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax.
Price
$40
Times
Fri 4.15pm, 6pm, 8pm
Sat 7pm, 8:45pm
Sun 3:30pm, 5:30pm, 7.15pm
Duration
75 minutes
Where
Board Brisbane's Art Boat at Northshore, Hamilton ›
89 MacArthur Avenue,
Hamilton QLD 4007
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
Important Info
Note: departure point is not the public ferry terminal. Look for the giant finch in a party hat at 89 MacArthur Avenue!
Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure
Whilst we endeavour to run on time, mooring Brisbane's Art Boat is subject to the prevailing conditions. In the event of short delays, we ask for your patience.
Suitable for all ages
Children under 12 months are free, but must be booked via QTIX on 136 246. If you wish to bring a pram please phone QTIX on 136 246
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#With guest appearances from
Briefs Factory International
Inspired by circus, drag, dance, burlesque, music, comedy and the ever changing world around them, Briefs Factory are dedicated to developing and touring their brand of award winning, genre defying, political party punk around the world.
Hannah Maxx
With roots in pop and jazz, Hannah blends virtuosic vocal stylings with highly imaginative music which traverses rock, soul and psychedelic realms.
Gail Sorronda
With her signature monochromatic designs, Gail Sorronda brings her unique aesthetic to Brisbane’s Art Boat. Having attracted the attention of the likes of Dolce & Gabanna and Karl Lagerfeld, the cult Brisbane designer will entrance audiences.
Tom Thum
Beatboxer Thum appears to have not only a symphony orchestra, but a jazz band, techno DJ, 80’s synth pop group and several exotic instruments in his throat.
Michelle Xen
Michelle Xen is making an electronic art-pop experiment: harnessing the dynamics between aesthetics and sound in live music performance.
#Artist timetable
3 Sept
Jaguar Jonze
4 Sept
Gail Sorronda
5 Sept
Michelle Xen
10 Sept
Tom Thum
12 Sept
Hannah Maxx
17 Sept
House of Alexander
19 Sept
Jaguar Jonze
24 Sept
Briefs Factory
#Cruising with us
Weather policy
In the event of inclement weather, check the Program Updates page of the website for current advice.
This is an outdoor event and you are advised to dress appropriately for the conditions on the day. Cruises will proceed in light rain, where it is safe to do so.
The safety of audiences, artists and staff is the highest priority for Brisbane Festival, and the event may be cancelled, delayed or postponed in extreme weather at the sole discretion of the Festival.
If your event is cancelled by the Festival, you will be contacted and given a full refund.
Arrival
You are required to arrive a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the ticketed departure time.
This is to ensure sufficient time for boarding and safety procedures.
It is a requirement to check-in via QR code on boarding the boat.
Patrons arriving within 30 minutes of the ticketed departure time are not guaranteed entry to the boat. Please allow enough time to park, and explore the on-land installation prior to your departure.
Food and Drink
There is a food outlet and a bar on-shore selling a range of pre-cruise meal and snack options.
The on-board bar offers a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and light meals. You are not permitted to bring any food, drinks or alcohol on board.
Amenities
Toilet facilities are available both on-shore and on board.
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How to get there
Northshore, Brisbane ›
Maritime Green
147B MacArthur Ave,
Hamilton QLD 4007