# Event Details - **Event Name**: Songs To Live By: Fred Leone in conversation with Robert Forster - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Fred Leone joins Robert Forster for an evening of conversation and live performance, sharing the stories and songs that shape his craft.About this EventJoin Brisbane music legend Robert Forster for an evening of stories and songs, as he sits down with a different iconic Queensland songwriter in each edition of this live conversation series. Across the night, each guest performs five songs that helped define their career – stripped back and live – interwoven with personal reflections and behind-the-scenes stories that bring the music to life.Fred Leone is a highly respected First Nations cultural custodian and a powerful contemporary artist. He is an initiated Garrwa man, a Senior Butchulla Songman, and also has Tongan and South-Sea Islander roots. Across a career spanning nearly three decades, Fred has built a body of work that blends traditional song, language and instruments with modern musical expression, earning major recognition including a Queensland Music Award and a Screen Music Award. His music carries stories of country, identity, ancestry and resilience, bridging ancient practice with living, evolving culture. In Songs To Live By, Fred joins Robert Forster for an intimate evening of stripped-back performance and deep conversation, sharing five defining songs and the stories that shaped his extraordinary artistic and cultural journey.Robert Forster is one of Australia’s most revered musical storytellers. As co-founder of the seminal Brisbane band The Go-Betweens, his work has helped define the sound and soul of Queensland’s independent music scene. With a career spanning over four decades, Forster is known not only for his evocative songwriting but also for his sharp wit, literary flair, and deep love of conversation. In Songs To Live By, he steps into the role of host and collaborator, guiding audiences through unforgettable evenings of music, memory and creative insight. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brisbane/songs-to-live-by-fred-leone-in-conversation-with-robert-forster/100001975072452874 - **Event Categories**: art, music, entertainment, live-music, literary-art, country-music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 60, max: 60, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brisbane - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: The Edge Auditorium, The Edge - **lat**: -27.482061 - **long**: 153.024809 - **full address**: The Edge Auditorium, The Edge, Cultural Centre, Brisbane, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Songs To Live By: Fred Leone in conversation with Robert Forster - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/784f7bfe3b6666b1fefe37ff8c2587ce6290f218c69375795521471345a6880f-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1a2e2d-gmir.jpg?v=1766731002 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Songs To Live By: Fred Leone in conversation with Robert Forster being held? - **A:** Songs To Live By: Fred Leone in conversation with Robert Forster takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm at The Edge Auditorium, The Edge, Cultural Centre, Brisbane, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Songs To Live By: Fred Leone in conversation with Robert Forster? - **A:** Songs To Live By: Fred Leone in conversation with Robert Forster is organized by State Library of Queensland. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Songs To Live By: Fred Leone in conversation with Robert Forster is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brisbane, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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