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PARTNERS
Built by community, powered by partnerships -
back the festival that brings Germany to Brisbane
Great festivals don't happen on their own.
Behind every event, every connection and every unforgettable experience is a network of organisations that believes culture, ideas and people are worth investing in. Brisbane German Week is proud to partner with businesses, universities, community organisations and government agencies who help make it all possible.
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EXPLORE OUR PARTNERS
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Government • Media • Venues • Mobility • Festival Sponsors • Product Sponsors • Organisations
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Government Partners
German Embassy Australia Canberra
The Head of Mission in Australia, with the office located in Canberra, is also the accredited German Ambassador to Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
Brisbane City Council
Brisbane City Council is the largest local government in Australia and is dedicated to a better Brisbane sharing its long-term vision for the future and is supporting local events that share this vision. Around 5000 Germans live in the inner district of Brisbane City Council.
German Consulate-General Sydney
The Consulate-General of Germany is in charge of legal and consular affairs for all Australian states and territories (except ACT) and the Islands of PNG, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Nauru. Jurisdiction: NSW & QLD.
Trade and Investment Queensland
TIQ is the Queensland Government’s dedicated global business agency, helping Queensland exporters take their products to world markets, and promoting Queensland as the perfect place for investment.
German Honorary Consul Brisbane
The appointment as an honorary consul is based on a formal agreement between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Australian Government, as outlined in the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (VCCR).
Media Partners
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Palace Cinemas
Palace Cinemas provide an immersive experience into a rich diversity of emotions, cultures, and destinations. A carefully curated program of high-quality new release and independent films sit alongside our trademark collection of international film festivals, providing the best of contemporary and classic cinema from Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Britain, Latin America and Scandinavia.
German Film Festival
The German Film Festival presented by Palace, in association with German Films, showcases the best contemporary German cinema across the country. Brisbane dates: 6 - 28 May 2026.
SBS Australia
SBS GERMAN independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and German-speaking Australians. Nachrichten und Geschichten aus unserer deutschsprachigen Community in Australien, in deutscher Sprache
Venue Partners
The Precinct
The Precinct is Queensland’s leading startup hub, based in the heart of Fortitude Valley.
It brings together the innovators who are creating our future businesses and the researchers, funders and industry leaders who can collaborate to make it happen.
Brisbane German Club
The Brisbane German Club has been entertaining the people of Brisbane with the finest traditional German food, beverages and culture since 1883. It is also our 2026 Paulaner Sponsor.
Gadens Law
Gadens is a leading Australian law firm with 97 partners and 880 staff across offices located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. With our history dating back to 1847, our vision is to be a preeminent, independent firm renowned for providing outstanding client service, innovative solutions and value.
Queensland Conservatorium (Griffith)
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University is a selective, audition based music school located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, and is part of Griffith University.
Häcker Australia
Häcker manufactures modern, luxury kitchens which meet the highest requirements regarding quality, functionality, durability and design. Every Häcker kitchen is made by highly skilled tradespeople in Rödinghausen, Germany, it has been this way since the company was formed in 1898.
Royal On The Park
4.5 star, traditional style hotel located in Brisbane City, overlooking the Botanic Gardens. Featuring 153 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, an outdoor pool with sundeck and heated spa, an elegant a la carte restaurant and lounge bar offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, all-day dining and beverages. 24-hour Reception and Room Service, guest laundry and free Wi-Fi.
Mobility Partners
EVA Air is a leading international airline connecting Brisbane with Asia and onward to Europe through its global network. A Star Alliance member and consistently recognised for its high service standards, EVA Air brings an international mobility connection to Brisbane German Week 2026
Global Wings Travel is an Australia-based travel specialist with international connections across Europe and New Zealand. Offering tailored flights, cruises, campervan journeys and educational travel, the team combines personal service with global reach to help travellers move easily between Australia and the world.
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Europcar Mobility Group operates in over 140 countries, offering mobility solutions for businesses and consumers. Europcar has national footprints in Australia and New Zealand, covering airports, cities, suburbs and regional areas, with an extensive range of passenger, prestige and commercial vehicles. To save on your next rental thanks to Europcar - click here.
Festival Partners
Astrid Wehling Graphic Design
Astrid Wehling Graphic Design is a small, independent design studio, based in Sydney, Dharawal Country. Small and agile on purpose, this means lower overheads, direct contact and therefore more productive time between designer and client. Founded in 2004, we help businesses of all sizes communicate their brand, products and services to their audiences. astridwehling.com.au
Kuhn Corp Print & Packaging
Kuhn Corp is a Brisbane based, family owned print and packaging company creating custom print solutions with a strong focus on sustainability. Its range includes recyclable packaging and products made from 100% recycled PET, combining practical design with more environmentally conscious materials. kuhncorp.com.au
Solving productivity problems and building better operating models. KOM Consulting is a proud Queensland-based business that works with clients of all sizes to streamline operations, simplify internal structures, and explore revenue generation opportunities. We deliver measurable success – connect with us
Griffith University
Founded in 1971, Griffith University was opened in 1975, introducing Australia’s first degrees in environmental science and Asian Studies. Griffith ranks in the top five percent of universities globally with 50000 students spanning six campuses in South East Queensland.
The University of Queensland
Queensland's oldest university opened its doors in 1911. Ranked in the world’s top 50, The University of Queensland is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions.
University of Southern Queensland
UniSQ is a recognised leader in online and blended education, are renowned for our supportive environment and student-focused commitment to learning and teaching. Study wherever and whenever it suits you. Over 110 degrees. Full-time or part-time. Study online or on-campus.
Clandestine Design Group
A Brisbane based, globally focused industrial design and innovation consultancy, taking care of Design, Research, Strategy, Prototyping and Manufacturing. We are innately creative in our problem solving; using the latest tools, technologies, and processes available to deliver commercially focused next generation products, services & experiences to market.
Queensland University of Technology
QUT is a public research university located in the urban coastal city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. QUT is located on two campuses in the Brisbane area - Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove.
Smile IT | Enviro Connect
Smile IT is a Brisbane-based managed IT services provider delivering technology solutions to businesses of all sizes. We’ll keep your organisation secure and connected, boosting efficiency and taking away your technology headaches! From cybersecurity and cloud services to remote site communications and industrial innovation as well as IT consulting, your business is in safe hands with Smile IT.
Queensland Magnesia is Queenslands larest exporter and a long term supporter that values community engagement and cultural diversity as leading producer of premium-quality magnesia products with a strong focus on sustainability.
FAT.X, Fashion Talents Xchange, is an intercultural initiative connecting emerging fashion designers between Berlin and Brisbane through international showcase opportunities and creative exchange. Launched in 2025, FAT.X creates a platform for award winning talent to present their work on the other side of the world.
CLOUDZ is a Brisbane based immersive dining experience combining German Michelin star cuisine, First Nations art and social purpose, with proceeds supporting GenerationKind, in collaboration with Häcker Kitchen Australia, SilverChef and Symphony Wines.
Product Sponsors
Ringers Western
Ringers Western isn’t merely a nostalgic homage, it sets a new benchmark in Australian outback-western fashion. Whether you’re a seasoned ringer or simply appreciate a damn good shirt, join the movement – stick with them, Ringers Western: Stickin’ Together, through thick and thin.
Henkel Australia & NZ
Henkel is building on a strong legacy of 150 years through innovative and sustainable brands and technologies. Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. In AUS & NZ we operate within all of Henkel’s strategic business areas: Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Henkel Consumer Brands. Our portfolio includes leading consumer brands across hair care, laundry and home care, adhesives.
Paulaner Brauhaus
Paulaner is a German brewery, established in 1634 in Munich by the Paulaner Order of mendicant friars. number six among Germany's best-selling beers.All beers are brewed in accordance with the Bavarian purity law from 1516.
Götzinger Smallgoods
Götzinger Smallgoods is Queensland’s largest Australian owned Smallgoods manufacturer. Since 1908 Götzinger Smallgoods has been crafting premium quality, delicious European sausages, ham, and bacon using traditional methods and recipes in our family-owned, Australian business.
Weicon Australia
Operating internationally, our family business has been producing special products for the industrial sector since 1947. We keep the world’s industries running with our adhesives and sealants, technical sprays, high-performance assembly pastes and greases under the brand name WEICON TOOLS.
Brisbane Karneval
It’s a centuries old European dress up thing! Brisbane Karneval is Australia’s biggest German dress up party with special guests, performers, raffle prizes, best dressed awards and Brisbane’s best German cuisine and beers. Think Carnival in Rio with some authentic German Vibes.
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German Classes Brisbane
Language is the key to culture, connection and community. As a teacher-owned language school, we offer engaging and practical German courses for adults of all levels. Our focus is on community - through small group courses, social classes at the German Club and monthly events that bring learners together.
BRITA Water Filter Systems
For over 50 years, BRITA has led water filtration innovation; from pioneering the household BRITA Jug to delivering advanced solutions. Our Commercial-Grade Dispensers goes beyond hydration to deliver a complete, premium water solution for your business that is engineered for performance, tailored for your space, and designed to impress at every pour. brita.com.au
Partner Organisations
Goethe-Institut Australien
The Goethe-Institut promotes intercultural cooperation between Australia and Germany with German courses and cultural events. goethe.de/ins/au
German Academic Exchange Service
DAAD Australia has a long tradition of uniting people and academia with their scholarships. It is one of the most important funding organisations in the world for international exchange of students and researchers.
German Australian Community Centre Qld
GACCQ is passionate about promoting German culture, traditions and language in Queensland. We support initiatives and projects of the German Consulate in Brisbane and are dedicated to fostering cross-cultural and multicultural cooperation and relationships.
Australia-Germany Research Network
The Australia-Germany Research Network strengthens existing research connections and provides a platform for developing new relationships. It is managed by the German Embassy in Australia and Australian Embassy Berlin.
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German Youth Choir
Empowering young voices from all Brisbane communities to connect, learn, and inspire through German choral music. Explore the world of music with the German Youth Choir Brisbane under the guidance of classical opera singer and professional conductor Beatrice Klepper, free. gycbrisbane.com.au
Queensland Youth Orchestras
QYO is a world class youth orchestra organisation based in Brisbane. 7 orchestras and ensembles with 500 musicians aged from 8 to 24 perform over 50 concerts each year. QYO Director of Music, Simon Hewett, worked for many years in Germany, as Principal Conductor of the Stuttgart Opera, and Principal Conductor of the Hamburg Ballet.
German-Australian Business Women Alliance
Founded in 2015, GABWA is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to connecting German and German-speaking professional women across Australia. With active chapters in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart, and Newcastle, our network is supported by a passionate team of 13 Ambassadors, specialising in speed mentoring and hands-on advice. gabwa.com.au
German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Supporting German companies in Australia since 1977, helping them enter the market, expand and find partners in Australia. With offices in 150+ locations in 93 countries, AHK Australia is an excellent point of contact to support your business success in Australia.
Innovative German Australian Business Alliance
iGABA – the innovative German-Australian Business Alliance creates business links between Australia and Germany. We are Queensland’s largest independent network of German professionals and the official State Partner to the AHK. igaba.org.au
SuonaVoce Australia
Classical Concert Tours & Corporate Events - we expertly manage seamless concert tours across Australia for partners from Germany, Austria, and across Europe - and integrate classical, Indigenous, and crossover music into corporate events.
Neo.Fashion.
Neo.Fashion. is a Berlin based platform supporting emerging fashion talent through graduate shows, awards, exhibitions and networking as part of Berlin Fashion Week. It gives young designers visibility, industry connections and opportunities to take their work beyond the runway.
VIELEN DANK to each individual, institution and business that partnered with us this year. The generous support received so far enabled us to continue with Brisbane German Week and allowed us to ensure we could maintain the momentum and continue to build awareness and grow our networks.
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We thank all our sponsors, partners and volunteers from the bottom of our heart. Without your support this “week” of events would simply not have been possible.
To join our list of partners please email us.