Escape into a kaleidoscopic disco of celestial delights as Candy Social Club returns with their next installment: Platinum Disco.

Presented by Richie LeStrange and Backbone Youth Arts.

Nestled in the Seven Hills nature reserves, join us in our Amphitheatre oasis and revel in the celebration of identity, liberation, pure joy and local artists as we dance under the setting sun.

Dressed in your most luminous platinum fashions, Candy Social Club Platinum Disco will transform into a retro-futuristic, psychedelic chrome sanctuary for connection and celebration.

Dedicated to the delicious underground of Brisbane performing arts scene, Candy Social Club loudly and proudly twists the lolly wrapper on queer club nights, exploding in an eclectic array of music, performance, empowerment, liberation, and celebration.

We acknowledge this event takes place on the stolen lands of the Jaggera and Turrbal people, and we honour their ongoing connection to the lands, skies and waters. We pay our respects to all elders past and present, and extend our love to all First Nations communities attending. Always was, always will be.

IT’s TIME FOR A TAKEOVER!

A FULL DAY OF WORKSHOPS, PERFORMANCES AND MORE

From Digi Youth Arts

Our friends at Digi Youth Arts are taking over the Seven Hills hub for a full day of Backbone Festival. Watch this space for a stocked line up of workshops, performances and more!

Open your eyes to the world of young talent!

OPEN MIC

Presented by Backbone Youth Arts

Are you under 18 with a talent to share with the world? We want YOU! Backbone is hosting the inaugural Eyes Wide Open Mic to welcome Young People to the stage to show off their skills. We want Young Artists from any discipline; theatre, music, comedy, drag, poetry, cosplay, storytelling and everything in between.

Backbone Youth Arts has over 35 years of history championing the voices and artistry of Young People, empowering Young Artists with the tools to tell their own stories and create their own work.  Eyes Wide Open Mic aims to give young artists the agency to make their own creative decisions and fuel their passion for the performing arts and storytelling.

Follow the link below to register your talent now!

TIME TO WAKE UP BACKBONE FESTIVAL 2023!

OPENING NIGHT EVENT

At Backbone Youth Arts

Join us to celebrate the first night of Backbone Festival at the Seven Hills Hub! With performances from your favourites Richie LeStrange, Thalia Novela, and more!

Let’s kick off Backbone Festival with a bang!