If you love Brisbane's music scene, be sure to visit Cut Copy. Step back to Brisbane in the 70s and 80s, where the city’s conservative climate sparked youth rebellion, do-it-yourself expression and underground music. In suburban halls, corner pubs and seedy clubs, Brisbane bands thrived. Made with whatever was on hand, music posters were a creative outlet for youth and a snapshot into the mood of the era.  From The Go-Betweens to The Leftovers, Razar to The Riptides, dig deep into Brisbane’s alternative music past and the design work that took it to the streets. What was your first Brisbane gig? Remember the music, the locations, the attitude and the style through State Library's extensive music poster and handbill collections. Subscribe to be the first to know about our events and programs. See a sneak peek here   Explorer Were you there? Explore posters promoting the gigs, bands and venues of Brisbane's underground music scene 1977-1987. Add your memories and stories to Explorer.

Join the curators of Cut Copy: Brisbane Music Posters 1977-1987 for an onsite tour of the exhibition. See the curators reveal the DIY design ethos of the era and discover the stories behind the posters and handbills, and the bands and venues that inspired them. From The Go-Betweens to The Leftovers, Razar to The Riptides, dig deep into Brisbane’s alternative music past and the design work that took it to the streets. Tours are free and space is limited. Book now to reserve your place.

Join Dr John Willsteed in conversation with Cut Copy: Brisbane music posters 1977-87 contributors for this online series. On 16 March, hear from John as he interviews Andy Nehl on his memories and his work featured in the exhibition. You can view the online event here and we encourage you to join the conversation online using #slqcutcopy and @slqld. Upcoming Cut Copy online conversations 16 March 2021 — Dr John Willsteed with Andy Nehl About Dr John Willsteed John Willsteed is an Australian musician and sound designer. As a musician, he is best known as a member of Brisbane band The Go-Betweens, in which he played bass guitar 1987–1989. As a sound designer he won Australian Film Institute awards for his work on The Beat Manifesto (1996), Vietnam Nurses (2005, as composer) and Rare Chicken Rescue (2008). He is a lecturer in Music at QUT and was awarded the inaugural Letty Katts Award in 2016. John has provided curatorial advice for Cut Copy. About Andy Nehl Senior Lecturer Television and Online, Griffith Film School, Griffith University. Also, a producer, executive producer, director, journalist, writer and consultant on various television, online and other media projects. Andy is a former member of The Black Assassins, and creator of eight posters featured in the exhibition. The online event is part of the programming for Cut Copy: Brisbane music posters 1977-87.

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