Artist’s impression of the proposed Brisbane Arena at Woolloongabba. Image: Queensland Government. Two rival groups backed by global entertainment companies have reportedly lodged detailed bids for Brisbane’s proposed 17,000-seat arena, with a preferred developer expected to be named this month. Brisbane’s long-running arena proposal is approaching another decision point, with two consortia competing to deliver
Crowd surfing for a sold-out Amity Affliction show at Banana Bender Pub on the Sunshine Coast earlier this year. Photo: Matt Warren. Sunshine Coast Council has put a proposed 7,000-seat Maroochydore arena and an expanded Sunshine Coast Stadium at the centre of its plans for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, raising a bigger
Thirst Trap perform at The Presynct in Nambour, one of Queensland’s grassroots live music venues. Photo: Marc Roberts. Queensland’s nightlife reform push is not finished, with key recommendations still unresolved as BIGSOUND puts live music, venue pressure and Brisbane 2032 back in focus. With BIGSOUND filling Fortitude Valley this week, the unfinished part of Queensland’s
Thirst Trap perform at The Presynct in Nambour, one of the Sunshine Coast venues helping build the region’s grassroots live music scene. Photo: Marc Roberts. Queensland artists could get more chances to open for major touring acts under new nightlife reforms aimed at strengthening grassroots venues, regional touring and the state’s live music economy. The