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Queensland Academies Creative Industries

The Queensland Academies are selective independent public senior high schools developing highly capable young people on their preferred academic pathways. Academies students study the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma which aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
Call (07) 3552 9333 or visit qaci.eq.edu.au | 61 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove Urban Village.
 

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Grimm's Tales - Year 10 Theatre Production

Between Thursday 6 November 2025 and Friday 7 November 2025
Step into the Dark Magic of Grimm’s Tales Queensland Academies Creative Industries proudly presents its Year 10 Theatre Production of Grimm’s Tales, translated by Carol Ann Duffy and dramatised by Tim Supple. This visually stunning and highly theatrical production brings the Brothers Grimm’s classic stories to life in bold and imaginative ways. Directed by Theatre Teachers Laura Hague and Brad Jennings and performed by a talented ensemble of Year 10 Theatre students, the show promises a thrilling journey through the twisted forests, strange encounters, and hauntingly beautiful worlds of these timeless tales. Don’t miss this chance to experience a reimagined collection of fairy tales like you’ve never seen them before—dark, dazzling, and utterly unforgettable. Refreshments in the Level 2 Foyer prior to the performance - 5:45pm - 6:30pm.
QACI Theatre
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Aspire: Community Celebration and Awards Evening

Monday 17 November 2025
Queensland Academies Creative Industries Campus invites you to our annual school celebration ASPIRE. We are so excited to be celebrating our community of innovation and creativity in our community showcase spectacular. 

Be prepared to be dazzled and entertained as we inspire a little less of the hand shaking and we showcase more of the incredible breadth and talent of our students with an arrangement of live performances. Capturing the essence of our innovative, creative and academic learning community, the evening will inspire you to reflect on the year that was!

 ASPIRE is taking place at the Chandler Theatre, Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler; the perfect backdrop to showcase innovation, inquisitiveness, and internationalism. ASPIRE is an event for our whole school community and includes those from the wider fields of education, creative industries, and business, committed to the future of QACI’s vision.

 Monday 17 November, 6pm Sleeman Sports Complex
Sleeman Theatre Complex
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Year 10 2026 Orientation Day

Wednesday 3 December 2025
We would like to invite Year 10 2026 students to their Orientation Day taking place at QACI on Wednesday 3 December from 8:30am - 2:30pm. We require parents to drop off their student at the Level 1 Gallery, 61 - 73 Musk Avenue entrance from 8:30am in readiness for a 9am start. Students will not be allowed to leave the campus until the conclusion of the day at 2.30pm where they may depart for the day. We request that students wear modest comfortable clothing with sleeves that will allow for movement with enclosed shoes for the day. Please - no singlets, no midriff tops or thongs. As new students are still considered external visitors to the campus, we require confirmation of student attendance. Please provide their RSVP here prior to Thursday 27 November, 9am.
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2025 QACI Campus Tours

Between Friday 28 February 2025 and Monday 27 October 2025
🏫 Queensland Academies Creative Industries (QACI) 👉 Independent selective entry state high school 🎓 IB Diploma Programme 👫 Co-ed Years 10-12 🌏 Brisbane | Meanjin Discover QACI's world-class facilities in our purpose-built seven-storey vertical school located in the heart of Kelvin Grove. Please arrive at least ten minutes prior to the commencement of your tour. The tour will depart from the main foyer on Level 2 at the scheduled booking time. Please enter the building via our main entrance at 61 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove. While parking is not available on site, ample street parking is located in the Kelvin Grove Urban Village precinct. As tour numbers are restricted, we ask that you please cancel your booking if you are unable to attend so that your space/s can be made available to others.
Queensland Academies Creative Industries Campus (QACI)
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QACI Music Showcase

Thursday 16 October 2025
Queensland Academies Creative Industries proudly presents our final Music Showcase of 2025, featuring an inspiring evening of music from our choir, string ensemble, and our outstanding Year 12 solo performers. This concert marks the culmination of a year of dedication and creativity, showcasing the breadth of talent across our instrumental and vocal programs. For our graduating students, this performance represents their final opportunity to share their artistry with the QACI community before embarking on new journeys beyond QACI. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate their achievements and witness an unforgettable evening of music, passion, and farewell performances. P&C Refreshments will be available in the Level 2 foyer from 5.45pm.
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Year 12 Film Showcase: Cinematica 25

Thursday 9 October 2025
Join us for a Night of Cinematic Splendour! If you are a film enthusiast and lover of film – it's time to roll out the red carpet for our Year 12 Film students for Cinematica 2025! With an array of films, spanning genres and styles and with influences from multiple movements, from heart-pounding thrillers to heartwarming dramas, laugh-out-loud comedies and everything in between, this is a night to celebrate the masters behind the scenes. We all know that films are not just about what happens on the screen; they are a celebration of the brilliant minds and dedicated talents that make it all possible. From visionary directors to gifted writers, skilled cinematographers to ingenious editors and sound designers, and the passionate actors who bring characters to life – we salute them all! Tickets are complimentary however booked within a limited context of availability.
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Absurd Theatre: Windmills In My Mind

Between Thursday 4 September 2025 and Friday 5 September 2025
"Round like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel, never ending or beginning on an ever-spinning reel.” Noel Harrison. Windmills in my Mind is a showcase of Year 11 Theatre students’ exploration into existentialism and Theatre of the Absurd. Forming part of the students’ enquiry into collaborative theatre-making, this public performance is the result of a 6-week creative development process where students have devised original productions, inspired by a starting point. This strictly limited season will be staged in-the-round in the QACI Theatre Studio. Through unexpected twists and inventive narrative structures, Theatre of the Absurd challenges you to question assumptions and reflect on the complexities of the human experience. The performance features 7 original pieces and runs for approximately 90 minutes. Considerations: Shows may contain adult themes, theatrical haze and strobe lighting.
QACI Theatre Studio
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Windmills In My Mind (Staff and Student Preview)

Tuesday 2 September 2025
"Round like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel, never ending or beginning on an ever-spinning reel.” - Noel Harrison. Windmills in my Mind is a showcase of Year 11 Theatre students’ exploration into existentialism and Theatre of the Absurd. Forming part of the students’ enquiry into collaborative theatre-making, this public performance is the result of a 6-week creative development process where students have devised original productions, inspired by a starting point. This strictly limited season will be staged in-the-round in the QACI Theatre Studio. Through unexpected twists and inventive narrative structures, Theatre of the Absurd challenges you to question assumptions and reflect on the complexities of the human experience. The performance features 7 original pieces and runs for approximately 90 minutes. Considerations: Shows may contain adult themes, theatrical haze and strobe lighting. Performances Tuesday 2 September, 5pm Student and Staff only - Preview
QACI Theatre Studio