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

Valley Fiesta 2010 The Valley Entertainment Precinct is set to come alive this September with one of Brisbane's most loved events, Valley Fiesta.	BIGSOUND 2010 BIGSOUND draws top national and international industry talent to Brisbane each year, creating an environment of new music discovery.	Birds of Tokyo Accompanied by LA’s irresistible indie-rock prodigies Silversun Pickups, Birds Of Tokyo will hit Brisbane in September to launch their new album.
Brisbane Jazz Festival A celebration of the voices of jazz with some of the worlds most influential and acclaimed jazz vocalists, emerging artists, ensembles and more.	The Audreys: Sometimes the Stars Tour Australia's finest alt country roots band The Audreys will be playing new songs from their new album Sometimes The Stars.	The Gothic - Havergal Brian's Symphony No.1 Said to be cursed, the immense Gothic Symphony has remained unperformed for over 30 years.

events

Belle du Berry: Quizz

French songbird Belle du Berry and Australian multi-instrumentalist David Lewis make their Judith Wright Centre debuts.
Baroque Tarantella

A concert by Australian Brandenburg Orchestra with special guest artists from L'Arpeggiata (Paris).
An Evening with Harry Manx

Canada's most awarded Blues Artiste in history is returning to the Judy, which hosted two sold-out concerts on his 2008 Australian tour.
Robert Forster: 15 Songs About Brisbane

Be captivated by the visual and acoustic majesty of an open-air performance by this exceptional musician.
Havana Club

Get ready for a nightly cocktail of rumba rock, salsa, songo, cha-cha-cha and aphrodisiac mambo.
Pat Benatar

Benatar is acknowledged as the leading female rock vocalist of the ‘80s. Joining Pat is one of the most successful girl bands of all time The Bangles.

brisbane's best venues

The Hi Fi Bar

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.
Queen Street Mall Stage

Head to the Queen Street Mall Stage and be spoiled for choice with appearances from local, national and international music stars.
Press Club

Brisbane's best known bar and live music venue.
Brisbane Powerhouse

An innovative contemporary venue for the performing arts.
The Tivoli

An icon of the Brisbane live music scene since 1917.