Curiocity Brisbane festival anticipated to deliver $14 million for local economy

The Queensland Government has launched the festival Curiocity Brisbane 2021, running from 12th to 28th March which is anticipated to contribute $14 million to the local economy.

The 17-day celebration of science, art and technology includes the World Science Festival Brisbane, GOMA’s ‘The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire’ Up Late and Curiocities from around the world.

Queensland Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe notes “Curiocity Brisbane is back bigger and better than ever in 2021. It’s designed to capture imaginations as our great city is transformed by more than 60 installations known as ‘Curiocities’ across four precincts at the City Botanic Gardens, South Bank, South Brisbane’s Cultural Precinct and the Brisbane CBD.

“Almost half are world and national premieres, making Brisbane the first place you can experience them.

“It is also fantastic to see local artists involved in the creative processes of 14 of the Curiocities.”

Minister Hinchliffe said the 17-day event was the perfect opportunity to book a Brisbane holiday experience adding “Curiocity Brisbane is expected to bring around 325,000 curious visitors into Brisbane and contribute $14 million to the local economy.

“This year’s event features new initiatives, including a series of Curious Conversations hosted by Benjamin Law and a Queensland Schools Challenge, with six schools from across the state taking part.

“Queenslanders have done a magnificent job with COVID-19 which means we can host events like Curiocity Brisbane that support jobs for Queensland’s economic recovery.

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