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Usher in the new year with a kaleidoscope of colour at the Lord Mayor’s Brisbane New Year’s Eve Fireworks on December 31. Held at South Bank Parklands, there will be two free fireworks shows: 7.45pm and 12pm. The early fireworks display is for families, while the midnight event caters to late-night revellers wanting to welcome
Photo: Via Facebook FINNEAS is playing at The Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane on January 9 and at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, on January 11. He also plays two shows in Melbourne, on January 13 and 14. US record producer, singer/songwriter and actor Finneas O’Connell is bringing his For Cryin’ Out Loud! : The Tour to
Photos: Dameeka Middleton Good Things Festival saw international acts Korn, Violent Femmes, L7, Billy Corgan and JET play to 30,000 alternative music-loving revellers at Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds on Sunday. Despite extreme heat punishing punters at almost 40 degrees in the City, punters made good use of the portable showers and drink stations. Read about why music festivals are held in summer in
Photos: Dameeka Middleton Good Things Festival brought 30,000 rock-music loving revellers to Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds on Sunday – and we took your photos! Performances from huge global acts included Korn, Violent Femmes, Electric Callboy, Billy Corgan and JET were absolutely epic despite extreme heat pushing 40 degrees in the City. Punters kept cool in the
BREAKING: Tonight’s Sum 41 Brisbane show has been cancelled as frontman Deryck Whibley is diagnosed with pneumonia. The band announced the news on social media on Wednesday: “Unfortunately, we have to make the difficult decision to cancel tonight’s show in Brisbane due to Deryck being diagnosed with pneumonia,” it reads. “He is receiving the best
After months of petitioning to save iconic Brisbane live music venue The Zoo, word has it a former venue is stepping in to save it. Crowbar closed its doors in 2020 after eight years of serving punters and giving 7000 bands a place on its stage, after falling victim to Covid restrictions. The Zoo, in
John “JC” Collins has been appointed as Queensland’s first Night-Life Economy Commissioner. The former Powderfinger bass player is co-owner and venue director of Fortitude Valley Music Hall and The Triffid. And he’s also Vice President of QMusic. As board member of Brisbane Economic Development Agency, he’s hoping to make the state’s nightlife vibrant once more.
Festival goer at Blues Fest. Photo by FETEDOV via Facebook. Queensland festival guide Queensland music festivals in 2026 Looking for Queensland music festivals in 2026? YELO tracks the big weekends, regional gems, live music trails and festival dates worth putting on your calendar. Queensland does festivals differently. Some happen in city streets, some in paddocks,
A worker at beloved Fortitude Valley live music venue The Zoo is calling on members of the public to help save the 32-year-old venue after its owners announced it will close this year. Lighting director Dan Minnis sent the message to industry professionals on Tuesday: “You may be aware of the upcoming demise of The
Sunshine Coast musicians have been left “devastated” after iconic Brisbane music venue The Zoo announced it will permanently close after 32 years. The venue made the announcement on social media, saying sister venue Stranded Bar will also close, as early as Monday. The Zoo will shut its doors permanently on July 8. Owners say the
