SAVE THE DATE!
We plant trees whose shade we know we will never stand in.
Everything great comes from a seed, a thought, an idea. For ideas to grow, they must be nurtured in an environment that is allows them to flourish. As teachers, artists, and Arts advocates, we continue to create an environment in which Drama in Queensland thrives and blooms.
In 2025 Drama Queensland is excited to bring to you BLOOM, a celebration of all the ways that Drama education nurtures our students into being better humans. It’s time to go back to our roots, to sow new seeds, to experiment, to play. As a community, let’s grow our unique garden that yields excellence for students and teachers alike.
Much like a flourishing garden, Drama in Queensland blooms through the branches of teaching, learning, challenging and reflection. BLOOM is our chance to nurture passions and cultivate ideas. Instead of feeling boxed in by curriculum design, let’s see it as a scaffold alongside our growth that helps to support our students in growing tall. Together, let’s prune away the weeds of challenge so that we can continue to bloom with opportunity!
Focus areas for BLOOM may include:
- Early Childhood and Primary ACARA V9.0
- Junior Secondary (Years 7-10) ACARA V9.0
- Applied Drama (Years 11 and 12) QCAA
- General Drama (Years 11 and 12) QCAA
- First Nations Perspective
- Teacher as Artist
- Industry Practice and its Application to Drama Education
- Advocacy
- Research in Drama Education
GUIDELINES FOR PRESENTATIONS
You can propose the length of your presentation by selecting one or more of the following: 20 minute, 60 minute or 90 minute presentation or a masterclass (120 Minutes). The standard time allocation is 60 minutes.
Presentations can take the form of:
· Workshop (practical)
· Paper Presentation (lecture style)
· Masterclass (practical or a mix of practical and theory)
· Panel/Forum
· Performance
· Other – please determine in your application
Try to be as detailed and specific as possible and use the conference brief to frame your presentation description and requirements. How will your presentation provide opportunity for delegates to interrogate, evaluate and rework the journey they are taking and equip them with the tools to start mapping their path and turning their fortune around?
Presentation Group Sizes: All presentations will need to be able to run for 20-90 participants. Your number of delegates will be confirmed closer to the conference dates. Please note: we cannot guarantee individual requests for specific numbers of delegates per workshop.
Any questions? Please email our Conference Director on pd@dramaqueensland.org.au if you have any questions about your submission.
BLOOM EOI’s DUE: 20 DECEMBER 2024
SUBMIT AN EOI TO PRESENT AT BLOOM HERE
Conference Registration Prices
The following are the suggested full prices for our 2025 State Conference Bloom. Early Bird discounts will be launched alongside the release of our conference program in early 2025.
| Individual DQ Member | $350 |
| Concession (University email must be used on registration) | $220 |
| Individual Non- Member | $460 |
| Presenter | $110 |
| Digital Program | TBA |
*All prices subject to change until full program is released in 2025.
BLOOM 2025 Program COMING SOON!
BLOOM 2025 Registration COMING SOON!
Conference Frequently Asked Questions
Who can purchase member ticket/s?
Member tickets are for current financial members of Drama Queensland. If you do not hold an active membership, you will need to purchase a non-member ticket.
How can I pay?
Preferred payment method is credit card directly through Trybooking.
Can I pay by invoice for my ticket/s?
To request an invoice, complete the manual registration Forms Survey on the website. Tickets will be confirmed and issued after payment is received. Payment is due within 14 days of invoice.
What is the refund policy?
Refunds can be made available up to 14 days before the event. However, you can also transfer your ticket across to be a digital program ticket.
If you do not attend on the dates and have paid, you will still be given access to the digital program after the event.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, individual conference programs, session allocations and rooms will be provided. Please go to registration on arrival.
Why are some of the workshop choices unavailable when I register through Trybooking?
Many of our workshops can only accommodate up to 30 attendees, depending on room capacity, workshop type or presenter preferences. Some workshops fill quickly and will be unavailable. All of the workshops programmed will be valuable for your practice, however, if you cannot access a particular workshop, we can put you on a waiting list in case a space becomes available.