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.
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Wed 17 Jul 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.
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.
Thu 18 Jul 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.
Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Fri 19 Jul 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.
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.
Sat 20 Jul 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.
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.
Sun 21 Jul 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.
Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Mon 22 Jul 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.
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.
Tue 23 Jul 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.
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.
Wed 24 Jul 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.
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.
Thu 25 Jul 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.
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.
Fri 26 Jul 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.
Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Starts 5pm
David Jones transforms the humble drum kit into a mini-orchestra, a percussive volcano and a pulsating carnival.
Sat 27 Jul 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.
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.
Sun 28 Jul 2013
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.
Starts 12pm
Learn how to create and record your original songs using Garage Band.
Starts 2pm
A coming of age, comedy musical celebrating the adventure of finding home.
Mon 29 Jul 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.
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.
Tue 30 Jul 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.
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.
Wed 31 Jul 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.
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.
Thu 01 Aug 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.
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.
Fri 02 Aug 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.
Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Sat 03 Aug 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.
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.
Sun 04 Aug 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.
Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Starts 12pm
Learn the InDesign skills needed to create your own band poster.
Mon 05 Aug 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.
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.
Tue 06 Aug 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.
Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Starts 6:30pm
Join the Classik Nawu band for a night by the fire as they share their stories and songs.
Wed 07 Aug 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.
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.
Thu 08 Aug 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.
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.
Fri 09 Aug 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.
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.
Sat 10 Aug 2013
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 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!
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 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 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.
Sun 11 Aug 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.
Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Starts 12pm
This introductory workshop will guide you through the basics of setting up a project in Final Cut Pro X.
Mon 12 Aug 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.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Tue 13 Aug 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.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Wed 14 Aug 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.
Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.
Thu 15 Aug 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.
Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines.
Starts 6pm
Join Brisbane’s music darling, Katie Noonan, in conversation with Noel Mengel.
Starts 7:30pm
Sit down and enjoy a gourmet meal with songstress Katie Noonan.



