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Sleeping With Sirens Brisbane 2027: Fortitude Music Hall, April 3
Sleeping With Sirens play Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on April 3, 2027 with State Champs and Boston Manor. See presale and ticket dates.
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QMusic restructures and cuts staff amid funding changes
Queensland peak music body QMusic is restructuring and reducing staff as its funding mix changes, while BIGSOUND and other major programs continue.
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PUNQ Festival turns North Queensland into an art trail
From a sound sculpture in Townsville to floating flowers in Ingham, PUNQ Festival brings art across four North Queensland settings until October 11.
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Tash Sultana is touring Australia in 2027. Queensland misses out
Tash Sultana has announced seven Australia and New Zealand dates for 2027, but no Queensland show. Here are the dates and ticket details.
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Local music is the new biggest thing: 16 Queensland acts in 2026
New music from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and regional Queensland: 16 artists worth hearing in 2026, plus a Northern Rivers YELO pick.
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NSW music bill puts Queensland venue protections in focus
Queenslanders can give feedback on concert conditions at Suncorp Stadium, Cbus Super Stadium and People First Stadium until 11.59pm on October 6. Here’s what’s…
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Coyote’s Roadhouse gives the old Solbar a 2000s cowgirl makeover
Inside Coyote’s Roadhouse on Ocean Street, the former Solbar has two stages, line dancing, a mechanical bull and a warm new country fit-out.
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CMC Rocks QLD 2027 lineup, tickets, dates and camping
CMC Rocks QLD 2027 runs March 19–21 at Willowbank Raceway with Eric Church, Brooks & Dunn and Ashley McBryde. See lineup, tickets and camping.
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YELO is going Queensland-wide
YELO is expanding across Queensland, connecting live music scenes through gig guides, music news, venues, festivals, artists and regional coverage.
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Where to find vinyl in Brisbane in 2026
Brisbane record stores still worth the hunt, from Rocking Horse and Glitter to DJ specialist Monster Robot Party and Camp Hill’s double-stop.
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