Exhibitions, displays and installations

8th June 2013

Live! Queensland band culture

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

The Humans on stage, Brisbane early 1980s, JOL 28672

Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.

Deadly Brothers

Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.

Mr & Mrs Trackson in the steam Locomobile, 1902, Author: Unidentified, Image number: APA-003-01-0004

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

Mick Richards - Access All Areas

Celebrate Brisbane's Fortitude Valley music scene with Mick Richards. 

Music Zines

Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines. 

Live! Queensland band culture

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.

Market Stalls

Come and browse through our market stalls.

The Decline of Western Civilization (R18+)

Enjoy the groundbreaking, electrifying U.S. punk rock documentary.

Last Chaos, photo courtesy Reuben Stafford

Come and celebrate the independent, abrasive, DIY voice of Brisbane with a day of live music, lively discussions and out of the box experiences.

The Dreamkillers performing at the Metropolis in Brisbane, 1992

Explore the Live! Exhibition with curator Kevin Wilson and former music journalist Gavin Sawford.

Deadly Brothers

Curator Katina Davidson tells the stories of five Indigenous artists who made history in the Australian music scene.

John Willsteed

Explore Brisbane’s band scene with The Go-Betweens bassist John Willsteed.

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Curators Robyn Hamilton and Laurel Dingle take you on a journey of Queensland community music-making from 1850 to now.

The Mouldy Lovers

Enjoy a wild, energy-driven live performance.

Ink City

Sit down with some of the major players from Brisbane’s history of music journalism.

Moorooka State School Band welcoming home soldiers from World War II in Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1945

Curators Robyn Hamilton and Laurel Dingle take you on a journey of Queensland community music-making from 1850 to now.

Deadly Brothers

Curator Katina Davidson tells the stories of five Indigenous artists who made history in the Australian music scene.

Steve Townson

Enjoy the unorthodox solo electric style performances of Steve Townson.

Mick Richards - Access All Areas

Celebrate Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley music scene with Mick Richards.

Mark Thewlis

Join minds from the music industry for a lively half hour music discussion.

Last Chaos, photo courtesy Reuben Stafford

Come and watch Last Chaos from Brisbane, play old school raw hardcore punk the way it should be.

Yarnin' Time with Fred Leone

Spend a fiery half hour with some of Brisbane best black lyrical activists.

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