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Arts, Culture and Events
Contemporary Dance
Live theatre, music and the arts feature prominently in the lifestyles of the Townsville North Queensland community. Townsville has two major art galleries – Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and Pinnacles Gallery – with smaller boutique galleries throughout the region. The Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre hosts major acts, concerts, conventions, exhibitions and indoor sporting events.
Dancenorth is Townsville’s very own globally recognised contemporary dance company. Dancenorth has a reputation for original and bold productions that are performed locally, nationally and internationally.
The Townsville Civic Theatre holds several local, national and international performances, including dance, music, opera, comedy and drama.
Museum of Tropical Queensland The Museum of Tropical Queensland (MTQ) provides a great opportunity to learn about the cultural and natural heritage of tropical Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef. Learn about the history of the rainforest, corals and marine creatures and let the kids have fun in the Mind Zone interactive science centre. Festivals The annual Australian Festival of Chamber Music is an internationally-acclaimed production targeted at classical music lovers from around the world. The Festival is now widely acknowledged as the largest chamber music festival in the Southern Hemisphere. The Townsville Cultural Fest is held annually showcasing local, national and international musicians, dancers, poets and cultural performers from a multitude of diverse backgrounds. Other festivals include the Glendi Festival , Australian Italian Festival, Ten Days in the Towers and the Burdekin Water Festival. Groovin’ the Moo attracts music enthusiasts by the thousands to see national and international artists perform on the May Day long weekend. This often sold out music festival is a highlight of the region’s Event Calendar. Past acts include 360, Hilltop Hoods, The Wombats and Bliss N Eso.
Jezzine Barracks – Australian Army Museum of North Queensland This highly regarded and well-visited museum collects, preserves and exhibits the history of the Australian Army in Northern Queensland, from the establishment of the first Defences in Townsville and Thursday Island through to present day. The gallery displays the history of the colonial Army in North Queensland, post-1945 conflicts with Vietnam and Korea, and the history of Sir John Lavarack. A third gallery is currently under construction and will house World War I and World War II displays, including the Townsville Honour Boards from both of these conflicts. Maritime Museum of Townsville In 2001, the Museum opened its doors to the public after a year of extensive refurbishment. With Commonwealth Centenary of Federation funding, the resulting ‘ship complex’ has attracted a great deal of community support. Located on the southern bank of Ross Creek, the boardwalk overlooks the Townsville Motorboat and Yacht Club, while the entrance opens out onto Palmer Street’s inviting coffee and restaurant strip.
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