On Tuesday, the 6th of December, ABC Radio Brisbane Evenings Presenter Kelly Higgins-Devine hosted their first Christmas Concert in three years, with the proceedings being donated to Foodbank.

The concert was jam-packed with an array of local talent, including Gold Medalist Zac Stubblety-Cook, Comedians Jenny Wynter and Ashwin Segkar, 14-year-old saxophonist/vocalist Levi X, The Australian Army Band, The Buckleys, Author Trent Dalton, The QPAC Choir and more.

Listen to a conversation featuring ABC Radio Engagement Producer Jenae Tien Jenkins, Kelly Higgins-Devine, Jenny Wynter, Ashwin Segkar, and fellow audience members Nance Haxton, Gracia Clifford and Caleb Hodgkinson after the show.

In this bonus episode, 'A Very Naughty Christmas' cast member Aurelie Roque joins me to share some of her highlights from the show and what Christmas means to her.

Audience members Imogen and Tom also discuss their participation during the audience interaction parts of the show and why they would come and see it again.

There are still some tickets up for grabs but remember; it's 18+ only!

https://tickets.laboite.com.au/overview/a-very-naughty-christmas

For six years, Woodward Productions has brought 'A Very Naughty Christmas' to Brisbane for the holiday season.

Producer Alex Woodward shares with host Bianca Wylie how he initially came up with the concept, what to expect and bringing the show to national audiences.

There are still some tickets up for grabs but remember; it's 18+ only!

https://tickets.laboite.com.au/overview/a-very-naughty-christmas

Queensland Ballet is celebrating its 10th year of the Nutcracker with performances from the 2nd to the 23rd of December playing at QPAC's Playhouse.

Listen to a conversation with Queensland Ballet Director of Foundation and Endowment Rachael Walsh, Resident Designer and Costume Archivist Noelene Hill, Principal Artist Yanela Piñera, and Principal Artist Patricio Revé about how the Nutcracker embraces the Christmas spirit.

Sit back and relax as you learn more about the importance of Queensland Ballet's Christmas tradition and the behind-the-scenes processes for both the dancers and the costume makers.

Welcome to the Christmas Season of the Daily Red with Bianca Wylie podcast.

I am your host Bianca Wylie, arts enthusiast, performer, and media creative.

If you're keen to learn about what festive performances are on in Brisbane this Christmas, you have come to the right place.

Keep listening to hear about what to expect from Queensland Christmas traditions, family and not-so-family-friendly shows.

Also, hear about the behind-the-scenes journeys of the artists and production companies, including; planning, costuming and bringing the performances to the stage.

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