Live! Queensland band culture

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

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

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

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.

Starts 3pm

Be part of history in the making!

Starts 3pm

Bring your dancing shoes and learn some dance moves from the 1940s.

Starts 3pm

Come and relive the days when the music was brassy and the dance halls were thriving.

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 3:45pm

Bring your dancing shoes and learn some dance moves from the 1950s.

Starts 4:15pm

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

Starts 4:30pm

Bring your dancing shoes and learn some dance moves from the 1960s.

Starts 5pm

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative process. 

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

A wondrous journey of black identity through song, cabaret and saucy storytelling!

Starts 6:30pm

Take a breather in the Jazz Bar and let The Ragtag Band take you back in time. 

Starts 7pm

Grab your dancing shoes and hit the dance floor.

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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

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.

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

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Drop by on Sundays for free performances showcasing local bands.

Starts 12pm

Get to know the basics of Photoshop in this introductory workshop.

Starts 2pm

Harold Blair came from a childhood on a Queensland mission reserve to become the first Aborigine to sing opera.

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Starts 6pm

Spend the evening with Brisbane music stalwart Tim Steward.

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Drop by on Sundays for free performances showcasing local bands.

Starts 2pm

An up close look at the life of Kev Carmody. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Starts 5pm

David Jones transforms the humble drum kit into a mini-orchestra, a percussive volcano and a pulsating carnival.

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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

Starts 10am

Create your very own mini music zine.

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.

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

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Starts 12pm

Learn how to create and record your original songs using Garage Band.

Drop by on Sundays for free performances showcasing local bands.

Starts 2pm

A coming of age, comedy musical celebrating the adventure of finding home.

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Starts 7pm

The Mark Pradella Quintet the SLQ house band for August. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Starts 12pm

Learn the InDesign skills needed to create your own band poster.

Drop by on Sundays for free performances showcasing local bands.

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Starts 6:30pm

Join the Classik Nawu band for a night by the fire as they share their stories and songs. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

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

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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.

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

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

Starts 2pm

Enjoy the musical documentary of acclaimed musician Chet Baker. 

Starts 3pm

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

Starts 3pm

Saxophones, drums and guitars take over SLQ for the day!

Starts 3pm

Enjoy performances from The Con Artists, a premier Jazz Orchestra.   

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

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

Starts 4pm

The outrageous Broadway musical, Chicago, comes to sassy life on the big screen.

Starts 4pm

Discover the many facets of jazz, and how they influence our lives today. 

Starts 4:30pm

The Mark Pradella Quintet: the SLQ house band for August. 

Starts 5pm

Watch Brisbane’s lively jazz scene come alive in this special white gloves experience. 

Starts 5pm

 Capture the spirit of 1920s jazz in our fun Charleston dance class.

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

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

Starts 5:30pm

Enjoy performances from The Con Artists, a premier Jazz Orchestra.   

Starts 5:30pm

Come and enjoy a motley crew of musicians and heavenly voices. 

Starts 6pm

Find out if swing is your new thing in our beginners swing dance class!

Starts 6:15pm

Grab your dancing shoes and swing along to the Tropicana Dance Orchestra. 

Starts 7:15pm

Dust off your pinstripes and get hoppin’ to The Calibre Cats.

Starts 8:15pm

Come and enjoy a motley crew of musicians and heavenly voices.

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

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.

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Starts 12pm

This introductory workshop will guide you through the basics of setting up a project in Final Cut Pro X.

Drop by on Sundays for free performances showcasing local bands.