New Brisbane

Where: Suncorp Piazza, Southbank Parklands

Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

When: June 2 - 6

More info: go to www.ItalianWeek.com.au

Italian week is an initiative of the Italian Consulate, designed to promote and celebrate Italian culture, artistry and lifestyle.

Italian Week is in its first year in Brisbane and celebrates the ‘Festa della Repubblica’ which marks the 61st anniversary of Italian Republic Day in 1946. This year’s events include a free concert by Italian Pop Rock bank TRIM- which will open the festivities at 2pm on June 2 at Suncorp Piazza at Southbank Parklands.

On June 5 and 6, the festival will showcase‘… Arrivi … Partenze’ (arrivals and departures) an original dance theatre piece produced by Alessandro Sorbello, performed by DADAdance and choreographed by Boris Bivona which features a live performance of ‘Moving’ by guitar virtuoso Jaider De Oliveira.

The three performances- which will premiere at QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre are inspired by the phenomenon of Italian immigration in Australia in XXI Century. They also explore the issue of movement and its various meanings: necessary condition for the human being, expression form and communication medium; need of a group resulting in nomadism and migration. The multimedia performance incorporates the use of music, dance, acting, video projections and various other art forms and is supported by the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Lindy Nelson Carr.

For more information go to www.ItalianWeek.com.au