Brisbane is making a strong case for leaving the house this August, with trip hop heavyweights, forward-thinking electronic music, theatrical pop, metalcore history and an intimate afternoon with one of Australia’s best songwriters.
From Massive Attack’s long-awaited return to two special Parkway Drive album shows, here are five Brisbane gigs worth leaving the house for in August.
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Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Thursday, August 6
Bristol trip hop pioneers Massive Attack bring the dark, immersive sound of Blue Lines, Protection and Mezzanine to Brisbane for a rare Australian arena show.
The Princess Theatre, Friday, August 7
Meanjin-born producer and DJ 1tbsp returns from a major international run with his colourful collision of club music, pop, reggaeton rhythms and maximalist electronic production. Dameeeela and Joshua Amour join him for the Brisbane show.
Slayyyter: Wor$t Girl in the World Tour
Fortitude Music Hall, Friday, August 14
Cult pop disruptor Slayyyter returns to Australia for her first headline shows here in three years, bringing the full Wor$t Girl in the World era to Fortitude Music Hall.
Parkway Drive: Killing Horizons
Fortitude Music Hall, Saturday, August 15
Parkway Drive revisit their breakthrough album Killing With a Smile, performing it in full alongside a selection of their biggest songs. King Parrot joins them in support.
The Triffid Beer Garden, Saturday, August 22
Josh Pyke celebrates his first independent album with a small, limited-capacity afternoon performance featuring new songs, enduring favourites and a meet and greet after the set.
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