flowerkid performs at Chiharu Shiota Up Late / August 2022 / Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane / Photography: M Pricop, QAGOMA / View full image
Gallery of Modern Art
Immerse yourself in the magical realm of Fairy Tales, at Up Late!
Experience live music under the starry sky, encounter enchanting art at the Fairy Tales exhibition, hear a story from a bona fide villain, be serenaded by a whimsical ye-olde fairy tale supergroup, get creative at a hands-on workshop, and eat, drink and be merry.
Up Late offers the ultimate cultural night out and is designed for all ages.
Fri 15 Mar: ZZADE (QUBE Effect Award Winner 2023) | Elizabeth | Maple Glider | DJ Hol Hibbo
Sat 16 Mar: Methyl Ethel (Auslan interpreted) | Tjaka (Auslan Interpreted) | DJ Aunty Stan
Both nights: Pop-Up Performances: Once Upon a Chime and A Villain's Tale | Drop-in Workshop: Animal Attributes | Photobooth | ‘Fairy Tales’ exhibition | DJ Zed Mero
Zzade / Image courtesy: Zzade / View full image
6.30–7.15pm, Fri 15 Mar
Maiwar Green Stage
Zzade is an industrial rock project, fronted by 21 year-old Jade Roles, based in Meanjin / Brisbane. Zzade has steadily begun carving a place for herself in the music scene with her fuzzy bass guitar driven live shows. Winner of the GOMA Performance Award at the 2023 QUBE Effect Awards.
Elizabeth / Image Courtesy: Elizabeth / View full image
7.45–8.30pm, Fri 15 Mar
Maiwar Green Stage
Known for her lush and moody dream pop, singer-songwriter Elizabeth is a self-proclaimed scarlet here to make you cry. Her debut album the wonderful world of nature (2020) has been called a glamorous and tragic, ultra-modern and undeniably timeless, queer answer to nihilistic, powerfully feminine pop heroes like Lana Del Rey and Lorde.
Maple Glider, 'Don't Kiss Me Single' artwork / Image Courtesy: Maple Glider / View full image
9.00–9.45pm, Fri 15 Mar
Maiwar Green Stage
Maple Glider is the project of solo artist and singer-songwriter, Tori Zietsch. Known for strikingly emotional, intimate, and hypnotic performances that blend folk, acoustic guitar and deftly weighted piano chords, Maple Glider shares vignettes of her life through her music. Maple Glider’s second album release I Get Into Trouble (2023) has been hailed as a generous and deeply emotional record by The Guardian.
DJ Hol Hibbo / Image Courtesy: DJ Hol Hibbo / View full image
6.00–6.30pm, 7.15–7.45pm, 8.30–9.00pm & 9.45–10.30pm, Fri 15 Mar
GOMA Forecourt
The Meanjin DJ community beats to the heart of Hol Hibbo. Hol is the creator of QUIVR - a sanctuary and space of connection for DJs.
Film Still from Blancanieves 2012 / View full image
6.00–7.45pm, Fri 15 Mar
Cinema A, GOMA
This exquisite silent Spanish film transposes the Brothers Grimm’s story of Snow White to 1920s Andalucia. Carmen (Macarena García) lives an unhappy life with her invalid father and abusive stepmother (Maribel Verdú). Read more.
Tjaka / Image Courtesy: Tjaka / View full image
7.45–8.30pm, Sat 16 Mar
Maiwar Green Stage | Auslan interpreted
Proud descendants of the Jabirr Jabirr tribe in the Western Australian Kimberley, Meanjin/Brisbane based Tjaka fuse modern production with ancient sounds that drive audiences to their feet in a melting pot of hip-hop, reggae, and funk. Introducing the use of the Didjeribone (a slide yidaki like a trombone) and FaceBass (seismic microphone), you've never seen a show like this!
Methyl Ethel / Image Courtesy: Methyl Ethel / View full image
9.00–9.45pm, Sat 16 Mar
Maiwar Green Stage | Auslan interpreted
Methyl Ethel is the nom de plume of West Australian songwriter, producer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Jake Webb. Across four albums and three EPs, Methyl Ethel have proven to be prolific and masterful purveyors of eccentric alt-pop. Methyl Ethel have received numerous awards and accolades, including two Australian Music Prize nominations, a top 5 triple j Hottest 100 placement, ARIA Platinum hits and an AIR Best Independent Album award.
DJ Aunty Stan / Image courtesy: DJ Aunty Stan / View full image
6.00–7.45pm, 8.30–9.00pm & 9.45–10.30pm, Sat 16 Mar
GOMA Forecourt
Rooted in the soundscapes of hip-hop and jazz, Aunty STAN plays percussive and odd synthesised sounds. Odd but fun is the Aunty STAN thesis statement.
DJ Zed Mero / Image Courtesy: DJ Zed Mero / View full image
6.00 - 8.30pm | Bacchus Wine Room
PNG born, Meanjin based Zed Mero is a staple in the local DJ scene and has been for over a decade. Zed’s style and skill is like no other and will have your head bopping and your heart melting.
Once Upon a Chime (from left): Lake Kelly, Patience Hodgson and Joel Woods / December 2023 / Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane / Photography: N Umek, QAGOMA / View full image
6.30, 7.30 & 8.30pm, Fri 15 & Sat 16 Mar
River Room, GOMA
Songs of magic, wonder, journeys, and true love! Sing-along to covers of fairy tales inspired pop-tunes played on classical string instruments. Performed by Once Upon a Chime: Patience Hodgson, Joel Woods and Lake Kelly.
Gustave Doré / France 1832–83 / Little Red Riding Hood c.1862 / Oil on canvas / 65.3 x 81.7cm / Gift of Mrs S Horne, 1962 / Collection: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne / View full image
7.00 & 8.00pm, Fri 15 & Sat 16 Mar
Fairy Tales exhibition, GOMA
There’s always two sides to a story! Hear from a misunderstood villain, who will give you a fresh twist on a classic fairy tale in this enchanting performance.
Written by Claire Christian (author, playwright, theatre maker and facilitator) and performed by Bianca Rapp.
Hands-on workshop / November 2022 / Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane / Photography: K Bennett, QAGOMA / View full image
6.00 – 9.00pm, Fri 15 & Sat 16 Mar
Bistro Lawn, GOMA
You’ve heard of a werewolf, but what about a were-rabbit, or even a were-cockatoo? If you asked the people in your life, what animal would you be in their eyes?
Fairy Tales artist Abdul Abdullah invites you to explore this question by creating your own were-animal self-portrait using collage.
All materials supplied. This workshop is designed to be fun for all ages and skill levels.
'Love Snap' photobooth designed by Clo Love / Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane / February 2023 / Image courtesy: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / Photography: J Ruckli, QAGOMA / View full image
6.00 - 10.30pm | GOMA Foyer
Create an everlasting memory! Transform into fairy tale characters by dressing up in whimsical props created by local artist Clo Love, snap a pic with your loved ones and keep your photograph as a special memento.
Photobooth presentation supported by The Courier-Mail.
Production still from Cinderella 1922 / Director: Lotte Reiniger / Image courtesy: BFI National Archive / View full image
6.00–10.30pm, Fri 15 & Sat 16 Mar | Level 1, GOMA
Step into the enchanting world of once upon a time. From opulent carriages to sumptuous gowns, twisted woodlands to mystical mirrors, ‘Fairy Tales’ at GOMA explores centuries of beloved folk stories through art, design and film.
Still from Jakkai Siributr’s The Legend of the Rainbow Stag (animation) 2018, Children’s Art Centre, Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane / View full image
6.00–9.00pm, Fri 15 & Sat 16 Mar | Gallery 1.4, GOMA
One of artist Jakkai Siributr’s favourite stories, The Rainbow Stag, is brought to life in an animation narrated by the artist and featuring his version of this magnificent creature.
Attendees at 'Love is in the Air', held in conjunction with the Air exhibition / February 2023 / Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane / Photography: M Campbell, QAGOMA / View full image
Fri 15 & Sat 16 Mar
Grab a drink with friends at one of the pop-up bars, indulge in wine and delectable nibbles at the Bacchus Wine Room, or drop into GOMA Bistro for scrumptious supper snacks.
Food orders until 9pm, last drinks 10.15pm. Times are subject to change.
Listen to a curated selection of music from the upcoming performers on Spotify.