live music

Brisbane's 'live' with music

There’s a reason why influential Billboard Magazine recently named Brisbane as one of the world’s top 5 hotspots … it’s because in Brisbane, you shall have music wherever you go! Brisbane’s live music scene has been humming away since the early days of the Saints, the Go-Betweens and the Bee Gees. Recently, superstars like Powderfinger and Pete Murray have risen from the scene to once again loudly proclaim… Brisbane’s music scene is well and truly aLIVE!!

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Highlights

Future Music Festival 2012 Award-winning musical spectacular the Future Music Festival is back in March 2011 for another dazzling roll of the electric loaded dice.	Lenny Kravitz, The Cranberries & Wolfmother Lenny Kravitz returns for his first Australian concert appearance in 18 years. He will joined by special guests The Cranberries and Wolfmother.	Jason Derulo Jason Derulo will play his first Brisbane show as part of his most extensive world tour to date.
Supafest 2011 Featuring P Diddy, Kelly Rowland, Ice Cube, Lupe Fiasco, Rick Ross & Trey Songz ... plus many more to be announced.	Florence + The Machine Florence + The Machine are set to ignite when they play at Riverstage in May 2012, as part of their national arena tour.	Jessie J International pop sensation, Jessie J, has announced her first headline tour of Australia in March 2012 - don't miss her Brisbane show!

events

Taylor Swift

A 2 hour theatrical performance featuring elaborate costumes, aerialists, innovative choreography and instrumentation on a multi-level stage.
Tim McGraw & Faith Hill

Country music's reigning king and queen, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill will tour Australia for the first time together next March.
Australian Chamber Orchestra: Beethoven 9, Ode To Joy

The ACO's internationally-acclaimed Beethoven symphony series reaches its climax with Symphony No.9, Ode to Joy.
Juan Luis Guerra

One of the world’s greatest Latin singers Juan Luis Guerra will bring his unique style of merengue, salsa and bachata to Brisbane for the first time.
Saturday Sessions

Brisbane Powerhouse Saturday Sessions are here with a full smorgasbord of music.
A Day On The Green - Noiseworks and more!

Noiseworks perform in a five hour musical feast; a celebration of the Oz rock music history they each helped define.

brisbane's best venues

The Hi-Fi

One of the loudest and liveliest night spots in West End.
Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Queensland's premier entertainment mecca, The Brisbane Entertainment Centre hosts the hottest performers from around the world.
Brisbane Powerhouse

An innovative contemporary venue for the performing arts.
The Tivoli

An icon of the Brisbane live music scene since 1917.
The Zoo

For the uninitiated, this iconic live music venue has an endless line-up of gigs.
Cloudland

A stunningly designed bar, resturant over 4 levels.
x&y bar

x&y is a bar of the old school with live music seven nights.