Lounge about at Friday Nights on the Green
24 Oct 2013Each Friday from 5:00 pm, the green of Post Office Square will become a reviving assembly point, where you can begin your weekend festivities. more
Family time gets hands on at Art with Altitude
17 Oct 2013Stretching the imaginations of both the young and young at heart, Art with Altitude returns to Skygate for a second year of interactive public art. This year, the arts festival welcomes the founding director of Gold Coast-based Swell Sculpture Festival Natasha Edwards to the role of curator, transforming the precinct for four days of wondrous interaction. more
Kick back with Sunday Sessions on the River Quay Green
10 Oct 2013Upon rising from slumber on a Saturday morning, a trip to the farmers market and brunch with friends are usually the first points of order to kickstart the weekend. Come Sunday, the busy-ness of the work week and excitement of a free Saturday usually means a lazy afternoon is in order to relax and rejuvenate before the cycle starts again. more
Boomerang Festival sets up camp in Byron Bay
03 Oct 2013Byron Bay is preparing to host an exciting line-up of artists at Boomerang Festival over the long weekend October 4–6. more
Celebrate at The Waiting Room’s birthday bash
03 Oct 2013A venue that wears many hats, West End’s The Waiting Room is celebrating two years of existence with a couple of live concerts. To help The Waiting Room revel in its success, Friday October 4 will see Sonic Masala present the talents of The Spinning Rooms, Turnpike, BIG RICHARD INSECT and Landing in the Presence of the Enemy Jaguars Advanced. Saturday October 5 will see a softer group of artists, including Pale Earth, Cam Bower, You and St Augustus. more
The Reggae Beats Weekend List
26 Sep 2013In the spring of 1979, French musician Serge Gainsbourg released his 13th album Aux Armes et cætera, which was recorded in Kingston, Jamaica. Gathering together some of the island’s best reggae musicians including Rita Marley, Serge infused his usual French pop with the local sound. Kick back to Aux Armes et cætera spinning on the record player, or witness some reggae beats of a more energetic tempo down at South Bank this weekend. more
QSO takes on The Lord of the Rings at Riverstage
26 Sep 2013On a balmy spring night, Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform the iconic soundtrack from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers live at Riverstage. more
Boomerang Festival announces inaugural line-up
19 Sep 2013Set in beautiful Bundjalung land, Boomerang Festival is bringing a rousing collection of performers and speakers to Byron Bay. more
The Icelandic Underdog Weekend List
19 Sep 2013Those parading an Iceland-shaped heart on their sleeve after getting hooked on the tunes of folk troop Of Monsters and Men may be interested to know this isn’t the first time the Nordic country has produced such a creative success story. more
Get strumming at the SPRUKE Ukulele Festival
19 Sep 2013Relaxation is sure to ensue as the harmonious melodies of the SPRUKE Ukulele Festival reach your ears from September 20–22. Brisbane’s Ukulele Music Society, know to most as the BUMS, will be sharing their love of all things ukulele at the Southbank Institute of Technology over three musical days. The calm-inducing program is made up of workshops, demonstrations, open-mic performances for those so inclined, and two evening concerts. Whether you’re a budding uke player, or a ukulele prodigy, all are welcome to join in on the festivities in South Bank’s cultural precinct. more
Bleeding Heart Gallery hosts Oxfam Goat Drive
19 Sep 2013There’s nothing quite like a goat to say ‘I care about you’ ... Give the greatest gift to those in need by supporting the Oxfam Goat Drive 2013 at Bleeding Heart Gallery. more
Weekend Tunes … Beach Fossils – Generational Synthetic
19 Sep 2013The indie fuzz, dream garage sound of Beach Fossils will whirl about The Spiegeltent this Thursday when the Brooklyn band arrives in Brisbane for its Australian debut. more
Some weekend brunch tunes … Golden Gate Quartet – Thornato Remix
14 Sep 2013Some weekend brunch tunes for your enjoyment … more
BIGSOUND 2013 showcases Music+Design world
05 Sep 2013Celebrating its 12th birthday, BIGSOUND 2013 is set to highlight national and international guests who are leading the way in the music industry. more
The Dance in the Dark Weekend List
29 Aug 2013Thanks to Fatboy Slim & Riva Star we’ve felt the desire to break out a few box steps and crumps at all hours of the day of late. Once an addictive beat has positioned itself permanently in our mind, we’re left eagerly and impatiently looking forward to the weekend to put the track into motion. more
Queensland Multicultural Week celebrates community
29 Aug 2013Connecting a myriad of cultures in an exciting program of events, Queensland Multicultural Week will kick off on Saturday August 31. more
Discover local arts at Brisbane Fringe Festival
29 Aug 2013Explore Brisbane’s local arts scene at the second annual Brisbane Fringe Festival from September 1–14. The not-for-profit, artist-driven festival is open to all art forms and encourages artists to stretch their creative limits. Some of the featured art forms at various open venues around Brisbane will include music, theatre, poetry, circus, dance and comedy events. Registered artists can perform in any chosen space, demonstrating any style of art. The venues involved in this year’s festival will include bars, secondhand clothing stores, backyards, laneways, garages, residential streets, coffee shops, art galleries and a bamboo tent. more
TIN EP launch raises funds for Many Shades
29 Aug 2013Sharing his unique brand of music with audiences at The Hi-Fi on Thursday September 5, TIN will launch his Forever With EP and raise funds for the Many Shades project, which aids the poverty-stricken people of Tanzania. Following six months of recording both the five-track EP and accompanying music videos for each song, TIN will be supported by Phil Hancock and Jarrah and the Lionhearts from 7:00 pm. TIN’s catchy tunes have been influenced by the vocal-heavyweight likes of Mariah, Whitney and Christina. more
The LPs and Aperitifs Weekend List
22 Aug 2013The giddiness of two whole days to spend as we please can often lead to arranging a flurry of dates to catch up with loved ones over some nourishing fare. But sometimes the weekend calls for slowing down our pace – including our dining habits. more
Fish Lane Studios launches in cultural precinct
22 Aug 2013A community-focused arts space aimed at engaging Brisbane's emerging talents and art enthusiasts has opened at The Fox Hotel, bridging the gap between the creative hub of West End and South Bank’s cultural precinct. more