Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has officially opened the Queensland Music Festival (QMF).
The Premier said the QMF 2017 would bring over 100 performances to cities, towns and remote regions throughout Queensland over three weeks.
“This year’s Queensland Music Festival program will have seven world premieres for music-lovers to enjoy but it’s more than just an impressive festival line-up,” Ms Palaszczuk said.
“It’s a program that will help give a voice to communities right across Queensland dealing with a range of issues including family and domestic violence.
“It will bring music to towns where life might be tough, music to our remote Indigenous communities and support women and young people trying to get a break in the music industry.
“The QMF will also make high-quality live music accessible for people in aged-care centres.
“My Government wholeheartedly supports the Queensland Music Festival with the vision to unite communities through the power of music and provide Queenslanders with access to a terrific range of artists.”
QMF Artistic Director Katie Noonan said the program included contemporary and classical music, large-scale community events and education programs, and big names like Kate Cebrano.
“I want the talented and passionate people of Queensland to be empowered to join the 2017 festival and help create performances that truly reflects the life of our diverse and vibrant state,” Ms Noonan said.
“Since QMF started 18 years ago, it has reached more than a million people through projects in 82 regions. In 2017 we will continue this amazing legacy and we encourage all Queenslanders to hear and be heard this July.”
Highlights
Follow QMF on:
Facebook: /qldmusicfest
Twitter: @qldmusicfest
Instagram: @qldmusicfest
YouTube: /qldmusicfest
Hashtag: #qldmusicfest #qmf17