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The "Boldly Brisbane" program, held from September 4 to 26, would bring personal and human connection back to everyday life, Ms Bezzina said.

The festival will feature 490 performances across 91 events and more than 700 local artists were employed to create 28 works that were commissioned.

The program will be adjusted to meet the changing restrictions and requirements of Queensland’s Chief Health Officer, Jeannette Young.

Ms Bezzina said there would be more than 70 free events.

Brisbane Festival will begin with Jumoo, a city-wide smoking ceremony led by Yugara and Turrbal man Shannon Ruska.

QPAC will welcome audiences from September 3 to 12 to performances from 36 acrobats, dancers and performers that make up the team at Circa.

Hot Mess Mama is a cabaret created for the festival by Brisbane singer-songwriter Emma Dean alongside a five-piece band.

Pop-up performances along footpaths, tracks and bikeways will range from Dead Puppet Society’s Megafauna and stilt-walkers and unicyclists to flash-mob cheer squads.

South Bank's River Quay will host performances by Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata and outdoor dance theatre work by Australasian Dance Collective.

Brisbane lord mayor Adrian Schrinner said the team was overcoming challenges of COVID-19 to deliver the program.

“I’m looking forward to seeing the festival take hold of Brisbane’s suburban streets through
intimate performances of song, dance and creativity; these events will generate the hope
we need to get through these difficult times," he said.

For more information on the program, visit the Brisbane Festival website.

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