Live! Queensland band culture
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state as SLQ sets the stage for the music of Queensland.
Through live performances, exhibitions and events, experience the passion of the fans and the talent of the bands that have excited Queenslanders since the 1850s.
From the way band culture has helped us connect or rebel, to the impact of venues and new technologies, Live! draws on 160 years of collective memory to share Queensland’s own musical story.
Immerse yourself in the musical moments that have moved us and the bands that have helped shape the culture of our state.
View more information about Live! Queensland band culture.
Sun 28 Apr 2013
Starts 3pm
Help us recreate Queensland’s very first band concert in the City Botanic Gardens.
Mon 29 Apr 2013
Tue 30 Apr 2013
Wed 01 May 2013
Thu 02 May 2013
Fri 03 May 2013
Sat 04 May 2013
Sun 05 May 2013
Starts 2pm
The story of how an independent music promoter put together the world’s biggest Hip Hop festival.
Mon 06 May 2013
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Tue 07 May 2013
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Starts 6:30pm
Come along for a night of lively discussion with actor and performer Luke Carroll.
Wed 08 May 2013
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Starts 11am
Share and enjoy the wonderful wordsmithing of Fred Leone, one of Queensland’s finest Indigenous songwriters.
Thu 09 May 2013
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Fri 10 May 2013
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Starts 1pm
SLQ's house band for May, Lita and The Bird blend a unique mix of folk and indie sounds.
Sat 11 May 2013
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Starts 3pm
Celebrate the launch of Live! with a free mini-festival.
Curators Robyn Hamilton and Laurel Dingle take you on a journey of Queensland community music-making from 1850 to now.
Curator Katina Davidson tells the stories of five Indigenous artists who made history in the Australian music scene.
Starts 3:30pm
Get your Gaelic grooves on and bring the family along to learn traditional Scottish dancing.
Starts 5pm
Hear the majestic tones of Queensland’s longest running band.
Curators Robyn Hamilton and Laurel Dingle take you on a journey of Queensland community music-making from 1850 to now.
Curator Katina Davidson tells the stories of five Indigenous artists who made history in the Australian music scene.
Starts 6pm
Artist talk with freelance photographer and writer Tessa Fox.
Starts 6pm
Enjoy the acoustics of opera singer Luke Captain and performers from the Brisbane Municipal Concert Band.
Sun 12 May 2013
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Starts 2pm
Enjoy a double feature Sunday with two classic music docos.
Starts 6pm
Brisbane's premiere improvised comedy company bring your favourite literary pieces to life.
Mon 13 May 2013
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Tue 14 May 2013
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Starts 6pm
All aspects of songwriting will be explored in the first May instalment of QMusic’s professional development series.
Wed 15 May 2013
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Thu 16 May 2013
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Special guests each evening pour their hearts out in true stories and songs inspired by our city of Brisbane.
Fri 17 May 2013
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Starts 7pm
The operatic aria is revised, refreshed, renewed and revamped by the Belladivas.
Special guests each evening pour their hearts out in true stories and songs inspired by our city of Brisbane.
Sat 18 May 2013
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Starts 3pm
Brisbane's premiere improvised comedy company bring your favourite literary pieces to life.
Special guests each evening pour their hearts out in true stories and songs inspired by our city of Brisbane.
Sun 19 May 2013
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Starts 2pm
Enjoy a double feature Sunday with two classic music docos.
Starts 3pm
Brisbane's premiere improvised comedy company bring your favourite literary pieces to life.
Mon 20 May 2013
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Tue 21 May 2013
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Starts 6pm
An insight into all aspects of the music recording process, with special industry knowledge from guest speakers.
Wed 22 May 2013
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Thu 23 May 2013
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Fri 24 May 2013
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Starts 8pm
SLQ's house band for May, Lita and The Bird blend a unique mix of folk and indie sounds.
Sat 25 May 2013
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Sun 26 May 2013
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Mon 27 May 2013
Documenting the DIY gigs that live at the heart of unconventional music in Brisbane.
Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.
Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.
Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
