'Wanting to love but afraid to fall in love': Balikbayan Blues Love Stories, aims to show the love of Filipinos, featuring OPM from Brisbane

Check out the story behind Balikbayan Blues Love Stories — an all-Filipino cast theatre play in Brisbane that celebrates Filipino love stories and features Original Pinoy Music made by local Brisbane artists.

'Wanting to love but afraid to fall in love': Balikbayan Blues Love Stories, aims to show the love of Filipinos, featuring OPM from Brisbane | [Top photo: Nicky Anacin | Left: Gemma Goutus | Right: Roselle Tenefrancia]

Key Points

• The show brings Filipino-Australian experiences to life through song and storytelling, led by Roselle Tenefrancia (Script and Direction), Nicky Anacin (Musical Direction), and Gemma Cruz-Goutus (writing).
• They share how music connects to the Filipino experience in Australia, why community matters, and what inspired the production.
• With the support of the TunogLokal QLD Project, these stories are brought to life using Original Pinoy Music created by Filipino artists based in Brisbane.

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'Wanting to love but afraid to fall in love': Balikbayan Blues Love Stories, aims to show the love of Filipinos, featuring OPM from Brisbane

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