Sometimes it can be difficult to see all of Brisbane’s new murals on foot, so this year BSAF 2019 will host a Street Art Cycling tour! Led by local artist, Jackson Hambridge, the mobile audience will be taken past a number of artworks across the city, from this year’s program and past years. Winding along the river and Brisbane’s beautiful bicycle paths, Jackson will explain who the artists behind the mural was, and give insight into how the work came to life.
There will be two rounds of the art battle project; one on the second Sunday of the festival and the second at the Festival Closing Party on Friday 17th of May. We’ll see the iconic Scribble Slam return in Ric’s Backyard and the Toombul Centre. The event showcases two artists battling against each other, working with a 90 minute time limit, and each creating their own artwork on a large canvas. The first Scribble Slam will host the incredible talents of Zurik and Kristopher Ho, while the second will be an incredible battle between the duo Sheep Chen and SorTwo. Each will be hosted by Shani Finch, who will give attendees an unmissable blow by blow of the street artists in action.
The two artists can use whichever medium they like to create an artwork, and will be completely unaware of what they are going to paint until the timer begins! This element of ‘unknown’ lends Scribble Slam a sense of intensity and shows a unique perspective into the artists creative process that draws a diverse crowds of art appreciators
In this hands on workshop, a professional facilitator will introduce patrons to the basics of do-it-yourself screen printing. Participants will be lead through the set-up, design and printing processes of a unique design using simple shapes and patterning techniques. Shared art materials are supplied for use.
Blending acoustic and electronic sounds, Salmon & the Peaches create dreamy indie-pop tunes with heartfelt lyricism. Having supported a myriad of local bands throughout Brisbane including a spot supporting Sarah Blasko at Brisbane Festival and KiKi-Tsugaru at BrisAsia Festival Salmon & The Peaches have steadily grown into a sound of their own, captivating audiences along the way.
This exhibition is a recollective artistic representation of Climate Change and its effects on Patan, Kathmandu and Nepal. Immerse yourself in a small corner of Nepal through interactive and transportive urban works. A group exhibition by Jordache, Jaybeez, The Zookeeper (The Brightsiders), Lara Furst and Sarah Sculley.
Supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland
Luminescence is a Brisbane-based string group exploring new space within classical, contemporary and experimental performance. The group is passionate about making their instruments more accessible and evocative through elements of staging design; audience interaction; and a specially curated program of contemporary music from internationally acclaimed composers and Brisbane’s very own creative talents.
Chris Mangos is a Brisbane based designer who currently explores escapism and colour through illustration, graphic design and lighting installations. This artistic collaboration features a dynamic four-piece lighting installation by Chris Mangos which is animated live by the lush melodies of Luminescence.
The project seeks to encapsulate the mood and tone of Luminescence’s performance through interactive lighting, creating a harmony of sight and sound.
In this activation, established mural artists will use live painting to contribute to a panel discussion. The participating artists will be encouraged by a facilitator and the audience to elaborate on their creative process and techniques. Sometimes words are not enough and this engaging format will provide an additional way to get a message across.
Guided by a visual art professional, patrons will be led through the design and technical principles required to produce a lino-print stamp. The stamp can be applied with a number of available colours to create take-home ‘Pop’ artworks. Shared art materials are supplied for use.
Join us on Sunday 5 May for the Brisbane Street Art Festival Launch Party, a night celebrating public art and the culture surrounding it. Generously hosted by our sponsors Howard Smith Wharves and Felons Brewing Co, the launch will feature a smorgasbord of sensory delights throughout the vibrant riverside setting.
Engage your ears with music from Felivand, DRMNGNOW and legendary jam band CHURCH, or take a seat and watch a selection of artists from our program transform on site canvases. Also on offer will be performances from Theatre of Thunder and the opportunity to rub shoulders with artists from around the world.
In celebration of a two week program of street art throughout the city, as well as exhibitions and workshops, the launch party will be an immersive night of creativity and community. People of all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities and artistic interests are invited to attend this celebration of our city’s arts and culture.
To celebrate another successful BSAF, we present you with the perfect closing party, set to take place at the Toombul Centre rooftop carpark! Toombul will not only be the location of BSAF’s Pop-up Studio, activating numerous street art workshops across the festival’s duration, but it will also be home to a number of significant new murals. So of course, it’s the perfect place to watch the sun go down on the festival that was. Come along and enjoy an evening of entertainment, including live music, live painting and more, to celebrate with organisers and artists alike. This event will feature live performances from Salmon and the Peaches, Desmond Cheese and Feelsclub along with roving performance and the live street art battle; Scribble Slam.
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