A punk partnership stretching back to the 1980s is heading to Queensland, with the Hard-Ons and Poison Idea vocalist Jerry A playing the Gold Coast and Brisbane in March 2027. The Hard-Ons and Jerry A will play Vinnies Dive on the Gold Coast on March 20, 2027, before heading to The Brightside in Brisbane on
Fortitude Valley live music venue The Brightside is giving Brisbane bands a little breathing room by opening free daytime rehearsal slots for artists at its Warner Street venue. The Brightside is offering three free three-hour sessions each week, with no hire fee attached. It is a practical move at a time when grassroots artists are