Pop-up Performances The Rainbow Connectors

Joel Woods and Patience Hodgson perform at Fairy Tales Up Late, March 2024 / Photograph: C Baxter, courtesy QAGOMA

Joel Woods and Patience Hodgson perform at Fairy Tales Up Late, March 2024 / Photograph: C Baxter, courtesy QAGOMA / View full image

When

10.30 – 10.45 am, 11.30 – 11.45 am, & 12.30 – 12.45 pm
,
Sat 23 Jan 2027

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible

What to expect

Admission

Free

About

It's time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights…

Sing, dance or sway along to your favourite songs from the worlds of The Jim Henson Company performed live by Patience Hodgson, Joel Woods and Cara Tran.

Take a nostalgic journey through iconic tunes from Fraggle Rock, The Muppets, Sesame Street and more.

Each performance will feature the same set of classic fan favourites, with a few surprise songs mixed in.

This event is presented in conjunction with Family Fun Days.

Presenting Partner: Screen Queensland

Joel Woods performing at the Fairy Tales Festival, January 2024 / Photograph: C Sanders, QAGOMA

Joel Woods performing at the Fairy Tales Festival, January 2024 / Photograph: C Sanders, QAGOMA / View full image

Joel Woods

Joel Woods is a multifaceted musician, excelling as a conductor, composer, performer and educator, skilled in playing various plucked string instruments such as guitar, banjo, and mandolin. Over a musical journey spanning more than two decades, Joel has collaborated with esteemed musicians, ensembles, and orchestras, showcasing a passion for diverse genres and crafting harmonious experiences for audiences. Whether exploring the intricate notes of the guitar, the unique tones of the banjo, or the melodic beauty of the mandolin, Joel’s approach is characterized by an authentic connection with listeners. His dedication to musical exploration and collaboration defines a career that transcends boundaries, offering audiences a rich tapestry of sounds in the world of plucked strings.

Patience Hodgson / Photograph Photograph courtesy Patience Hodgson

Patience Hodgson / Photograph Photograph courtesy Patience Hodgson / View full image

Patience Hodgson

Patience Hodgson is a Brisbane-based artist, performer and community connector whose creative career spans music, fashion, theatre and grassroots organising. Best known as the effervescent frontwoman of indie rock band The Grates, she has spent two decades lighting up stages across Australia and abroad with her signature mix of chaos, colour and heart. Beyond music, she’s a long-time collaborator with artist Rachel Burke on the whimsical Flower. Puppy. Show., a bubble-gum blend of live art, costume and pure joy. Offstage, she channels that same spirit into her community work. A natural host and storyteller, she brings humour, heart and a smidge of mischief to everything she does. That could be wrangling a crowd, crafting dog-themed bunting, or finding connection through creativity. Patience chases joy, belonging and the beautiful weirdness of people coming together.

Cara Tran / Photograph courtesy Cara Tran

Cara Tran / Photograph courtesy Cara Tran / View full image

Cara Tran

Cara Tran is a pianist whose work is grounded in collaboration and listening. Whether performing with orchestras, chamber ensembles, singers or instrumentalists, she is drawn to the conversations that happen through music. Her career has taken Cara from concert halls to festival stages. She performs regularly with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and is the pianist for indie chamber septet Nonsemble and contemporary tango trio Tango Enigmatico. She has also toured regional Australia with Musica Viva in Schools, sharing music with communities across the country. Alongside her performing career, Cara works as a collaborative pianist, choral accompanist and educator. Whatever the setting, she brings curiosity, sensitivity and a deep appreciation for making music with others.

Wonderstruck Festival, June 2025 / Photograph: K Bennett, courtesy QAGOMA

Wonderstruck Festival, June 2025 / Photograph: K Bennett, courtesy QAGOMA / View full image

Family Fun Days

Sat 26 Sep, Sat 23 & Sun 24 Jan, GOMA

Celebrate the magic of puppetry, imagination and play for kids and families during the school holidays at GOMA!

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GOMA Friday Nights, May 2026 / Photograph: K Bennett, courtesy QAGOMA

GOMA Friday Nights, May 2026 / Photograph: K Bennett, courtesy QAGOMA / View full image

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Become a QAGOMA Member and get a FREE ticket to 'Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company', plus pre‑sale access, discounts + more. From $80. Family memberships available.

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What to expect

Here’s what to expect at this event.

Everyone is welcome! Please contact events.plus@qagoma.qld.gov.au in advance of the program if you have any access needs or queries about the event. Find out more about Accessibility at QAGOMA and planning your visit.

Participation and content

  • This program is free and unbooked. Walk-ins are welcome.
  • It’s family-friendly and designed for all ages to enjoy.
  • We invite you to participate in the way that feels right for you on the day, you can dance, sing along or just listen.
  • We understand that children don’t always sit still and sometimes make noise, and that’s perfectly ok.
  • Performances throughout the day will feature the same set of classic fan favourites, with a few surprise songs mixed in.
  • We ask all attendees to be kind, respectful, and courteous to all participants, speakers and staff at this event. This program will be monitored by QAGOMA staff to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our attendees, speakers and staff.

Information for families

  • Please supervise any children under the age of 12 for whom you are responsible.
  • A free cloak room is located at the entry to GOMA. Please check bags bigger than 40cm x 15cm x 35cm, and umbrellas.
  • Prams are welcome, and all areas of GOMA are accessible by lift or ramp.
  • There are two parents’ rooms at GOMA, one in the Cinema Foyer on Level 1 and one located on Park Level near the lift.
  • Breastfeeding and infant bottle-feeding are welcome anywhere in the Gallery, or you can use the parents’ rooms at either QAG or GOMA. The parents’ rooms can be used to mix infant formula. Food and drink for older children and adults are not allowed in the Gallery, and we ask you to please keep water bottles in a bag.

Sensory aspects

  • Live amplified instruments will be used, including keyboard, vocals, guitar and banjo.
  • These performances will be held in an undercover outdoor space with an approximate capacity of 150. The performances will go ahead rain or shine — please ensure you are sun safe.
  • No screens or projections will be used during the event.
  • Low seating, cushions and mats will be available for audiences. Please let staff onsite know if you require a chair with a back.
  • The space is wheelchair and pram accessible.
  • These events will be photographed and filmed by QAGOMA staff. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please advise a QAGOMA staff member on arrival.
  • If the event becomes overwhelming or stressful, earmuffs and sensory kits are available. Each kit contains a number of resources for self-regulation and calming. Please speak to a staff member for assistance. These kits can also be requested in advance by emailing events.plus@qagoma.qld.gov.au