Brisbane Latvian Community

12/10/2026

LATVIJAS NEATKARĪBAS PROKLAMĒŠANAS SARĪKOJUMS
HONOURING LATVIA’S INDEPENDENCE

Date: Sunday 8 November
Time: 2:00pm – approx. 4:00pm
Venue: Brisbane Latvian Hall, 10 Bank Lane, Woolloongabba
Entry: Entry by donation at the door. Celebratory refreshments provided by the Brisbane Latvian Association and Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Latvia in Queensland.

REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE by 30 October to help us cater for you: https://brisbane-latvian-association.square.site

Click on the link, click on the image for this event and follow prompts.
No internet? Text Gunta on 0409 346 785 to RSVP.

The event will be in both languages - Latvian and English.

Laipni ielūdzam jūs uz Latvijas neatkarības proklamēšanas sarīkojumu! Mēs esam pagodināti ka mūsu svētkos piedalīsies Latvijas vēstniece Austrālijā, Samija Šerifa un īpašā goda viesņa Zanda Grauze – Ārlietu ministrijas speciālo uzdevumu vēstniece diasporas jautājumos. Kopā godināsim Latvijas neatkarības pasludināšanu ar muzikāliem priekšnesumiem, apsveikumiem, un svētku sajūtām!

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05/10/2026

First, there was an 🍏
Then, there was Baltic c***r 🎉
Monday, 26 Oct from 5:30pm 🗓️ ⏰
Brisbane Latvian Hall, 10 Bank Lane, Woolloongabba.

🔔 Do not miss this one-off c***r tasting experience - free entry, includes a hot dog (message us for vego hot dog).

✅ ‼️ You must RSVP your attendance here: https://brisbane-latvian-association.square.site/

Meet the c***r makers, hear their stories and discover how c***r is made in Northern Europe. Enjoy a selection of craft c***rs from Latvia, Estonia and Finland, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. 🫶🏼

C***rs will be available to buy at the event too.

Baltic C***r will also take part at the Good Food and W**e show in Brisbane but we are SO LUCKY to experience this private tasting at our beautiful hall!

***r ***r

03/10/2026

🗳️ 🇱🇻 15. Saeimas vēlēšanas ir veiksmīgi noritējušas arī Brisbanē, kur Brisbanes Latviešu namā kopumā nobalsoja 70 vēlētāji.

Visas dienas garumā Latviešu namā darbojās arī kafejnīca, kur vēlētājiem bija iespēja satikties, aprunāties un pavadīt laiku latviskā gaisotnē mielojoties ar gardumiem.

Sirsnīgs paldies visiem, kuri atnāca balsot un piedalījās Latvijas nākotnes veidošanā! Vēlētāji bija ieradušies ne tikai no Brisbanes, bet arī no Gold Coast un pat Hervey Bay un Toowoomba - mērojot simtiem kilometru, lai izdarītu savu izvēli.

Liels paldies vēlēšanu iecirkņa komisijai - Mārtiņam, Ilvai un Vitai par organizešanu, un visiem palīgiem (Laimai L, Ingai un Guntai) par ieguldīto darbu! 🇱🇻



🗳️ The 15th Saeima elections were successfully held in Brisbane, where a total of 70 voters cast their ballots at the Brisbane Latvian Hall.

The café was also open, giving voters an opportunity to meet, chat, and spend time together in a Latvian atmosphere while enjoying delicious refreshments prepared by our volunteers.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came to vote and took part in shaping Latvia’s future! Some voters came from the Gold Coast, Toowoomba and Hervey Bay!

Many thanks to the polling station commission (Mārtiņš, Ilva and Vita) and all the volunteers for their hard work and contribution (Laima L, Inga and Gunta).

📷 Garen Krumins and Inga Ceslis.

25/09/2026

📍 All concerts will take place at Nickson Room, School of Music, University of Queensland

Australian Piano Duo Festival 2026

🇱🇻 🎹 We are delighted to welcome back two exceptional Latvian concert pianists, Juris Žvikovs and Sanita Glazenburga, who will be performing at The University of Queensland in a wonderful series of concerts.

Expect an inspiring journey through music by a variety of composers, with beautiful and captivating works by Latvian composers taking a special place in the program! 🇱🇻

🌟 The highlight will be their special feature concert on Tuesday, 27 October, when Juris and Sanita will perform together!

And there’s more! Their visit includes a fascinating selection of repertoire and different musical line-ups. Take a look below to discover the full program and all the performances. Whether you love classical music, have a connection to Latvia, or simply enjoy discovering exceptional musicians — this is a musical experience not to be missed!

Come and hear world-class music for two pianists across 3 special concerts, presented by The University of Queensland School of Music and the Australian Piano Duo Festival. Pianists from across Australia will be joined by Latvian duo, Juris Žvikovs & Sanita Glazenburga, in programs that feature the music of Poulenc, Gershwin/Grainger, Davidson, Crumb and music by Latvian composers. Winners of the 2025 Page Olding National Piano Duo Prize - CC Keys Duo - will be featured, along with Adam McMillan, Jenni Fleming and the Viney-Grinberg Duo who will give the QLD premiere of a work based on the life of Australian politician and activist Bob Brown.

All events are held at the Nickson Room, University of Queensland School of Music. Best value for all three concerts is the three concert pass - $80 Full/Concession, $25 Students

Exploring the joy and diversity of 20th/21st Century music for four hands and two pianos, these concerts are not to be missed!

🎹 Saturday 24 October, 7pm: Poulenc, Gustavino, Gershwin/Grainger, Crumb - featuring Juris Žvikovs & Sanita Glazenburga, CC Keys Duo, Jenni Flemming & Adam McMillan
🎹 Monday 26 October, 7pm: Portrait of Bob Brown by Rob Davidson - featuring Viney-Grinberg Duo, with Bob Brown (QLD Premiere)
🎹 🇱🇻 Tuesday 27 October, 7pm: Music by Latvian Composers - featuring Juris Žvikovs & Sanita Glazenburga 🎹 🇱🇻

TICKETS - click on the link below and select the date for your chosen concert: https://events.humanitix.com/australian-piano-duo-festival-2026

📆 7pm all events
📍 Nickson Room, School of Music, University of Queensland
💲 From $35 Adult, $30 Concession & $10 Students
💲 Three Concert Pass at $80 Full/Concession, $25 Students

20/09/2026

Jau drīz - not long to go!

Jau drīz! Not long to go!

🇱🇻 15. SAEIMAS VĒLĒŠANAS BRISBANĒ
📅 Sestdien, 3. oktobrī | 8:00–20:00
📍 Brisbanes Latviešu namā

Lai balsotu, ņemiet līdzi derīgu Latvijas pilsoņa pasi vai eID karti. Iepriekšēja reģistrācija nav nepieciešama.

3. oktobrī Latvijas pilsoņi Brisbanē varēs piedalīties 15. Saeimas vēlēšanās un savu balsi nodot tepat Kvīnslandē.

Valsts prezidents Edgars Rinkēvičs 18. septembrī aicināja Latvijas pilsoņus domāt par savu lomu Latvijas stiprināšanā un uzsvēra līdzdalības nozīmi vēlēšanās: “Ko šobrīd var izdarīt katrs no mums: pats tuvākais – piedalīties vēlēšanās.”

Tuvojoties vēlēšanām, iepazīstieties ar informāciju par partijām, to piedāvājumu un vēlēšanu norisi Latvijas Sabiedriskajā medijā (LSM):
https://www.lsm.lv/velesanas-2026/
https://eng.lsm.lv/topic/15th-saeima-elections/
https://eng.lsm.lv/article/politics/election/31.08.2026-latvian-saeima-elections-2026-the-parties-and-their-promises.a658526/

📣 Līdz 3. oktobrim padalieties ar šo informāciju ar ģimeni un draugiem! Īpaši ar tiem Latvijas pilsoņiem, kuri vēl nekad nav balsojuši vai sen nav piedalījušies Latvijas vēlēšanās.

3. oktobrī – izmanto savas pilsoņa tiesības un balso Brisbanē!

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Latvia goes to the polls on October 3rd to choose who will sit in the national parliament, the Saeima, for the next four years.

12/09/2026

12/09/2026

Acis darba izbijās,
Rokas darba nebijās;
Rokas darba nebijās
Jo zināja padarīt. (L.tdz.)

🙏 Sirsnīgs un milzīgs paldies visiem čaklajiem talciniekiem par jūsu ieguldīto laiku un lielo darbu Brisbanes latviešu nama iekštelpu un tertorijas uzkopšanā! Lepojamies ar savu sabiedrību!

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07/09/2026

Dear Brisbane Latvian hall working bee volunteers,

Thank you in advance for your support! We are looking forward to a productive morning this Saturday 12 September from 8am to midday.

If you'd prefer working in the garden, please bring garden gloves, a wheelbarrow, a shovel, and a sturdy rake. If indoor tasks are your thing then you'll need gloves, a cloth/sponge (e.g. Chux), multipurpose cleaning spray, and a small bucket.

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02/09/2026

🇱🇻 Piedalies 15. Saeimas vēlēšanās Brisbanē! Nāc balsot 3. oktobrī Brisbanes Latviešu namā un neaizmirsti paņemt līdzi derīgu Latvijas pasi vai ID karti! 🗳️

🇱🇻 Vote in Latvia's parliamentary elections in Brisbane! Come and vote on the 3rd of October at the Brisbane Latvian Hall and remember to bring a valid Latvian passport or ID card! 🗳️

Brisbane Latvian Community

01/09/2026

🇱🇻 Pievienojieties mums Brisbanes Latviešu nama talkā! 🇦🇺
🗓️ Sestdien, 12. septembrī. ⏰ No plkst. 8:00

Aicinām mūsu kopienu kopīgi pielikt roku, lai uzturētu un sakoptu mūsu skaisto Latviešu namu! 💛 Neatkarīgi no tā, vai varat palīdzēt dažas stundas vai palikt ilgāk — katra palīdzīga roka ir ļoti vērtīga!

🧽 Iekštelpu uzkopšana – galdu un krēslu mazgāšana
🌿 Dārza darbi – mulčēšana un citi darbi
🔧 Nelieli remonta un apkopes darbi ap namu

☕ Būs arī uzkodas un atspirdzinoši dzērieni!

🇦🇺 Working Bee at the Brisbane Latvian Hall!
🗓️ Saturday, 12 September ⏰ From 8:00am

Come along and lend a hand to help maintain our beautiful hall! Every contribution makes a real difference — whether you can stay for a few hours or longer.

Jobs will include:
🧽 Internal cleaning, including wiping down tables and chairs
🌿 Garden work, including mulching
🔧 Small maintenance and repair jobs around the hall

☕ Light refreshments will be provided!

📩 Please RSVP:
Email: [email protected] OR📱 Text Inga: 0408 302 506