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Passionate American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars hit the Brisbane Entertainment Centre with a massive burst of energy for his 24K Magic World Tour. Despite the gasps and hush conversations over the office water coolers when Dua Lipa cancelled her support act everyone’s main man Bruno Mars revved up the crowd of 13,500 with an epic set.…
Local living legend Brendan ‘Mookx’ Hanley has invited special guests to perform his songs at a living wake at the Brunswick Picture House on Sunday, 26 November 2017 from2pm to 5pm. Brisbanites are invited to come and celebrate the life and era of a pioneer in music, comedy, activism and film while he is still breathing the air…
Brisbane’s iconic riverstage surrounded by ancient fig trees and palms, and the mighty Brisbane River was the perfect setting for Paul Kelly (PK) to kick off his Life is Fine tour on November 11.
We’re stoked to watch Paul Kelly get out the electric guitar and wow Brisbanites with Life is Fine. As one of the greatest story tellers of our time, Paul Kelly is set to sing Rock Out On The Sea, Firewood and Candles and Rising Moon among others. Another all time favourite we can’t wait for…
Valley Fiesta is set to be huge this year as we celebrate 21 years of free live, local and international music for Brisbane. The festival is celebrating an epic line up including rock n’ roll inspired by The Rolling Stones and loud punk pop, plus free entry for locals and visitors. Valley Fiesta is bringing…
Fearless Irish performer Camille O’Sullivan joins forces with beloved Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly in Ancient Rain. Ancient Rain brings to life works of Yeats, Joyce and other prolific Irish poets, to tell the tail of Ireland’s tumultuous past. While O’Sullivan was hypnotic, expressing the pain and passion of every verse, Paul Kelly used his crisp…
As diverse and sophisticated as the city from which they hail, Paris Combo has garnered global acclaim and an immense following for their unique, fun-loving blend of swinging gypsy jazz, cabaret, French pop and Latino and Middle Eastern rhythms. Fronted by the charismatic vocals of chanteuse Belle du Berry, Paris Combo is David Lewis (trumpet,…
Brisbane was lucky enough to welcome Eddi Reader’s one night only concert at QPAC on Thursday 16 March 2017. Eddi was born in Glasgow in 1959 and started playing guitar at the age of ten. She commenced her musical career by busking at Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street. In the 1980’s she commenced a thirty year recording…
Tom Lowndes AKA DJ Tom Loud has taken the world by storm with his time-travelling dance party Hot Dub Time Machine. Featuring some of the best songs in music history, Hot Dub takes revellers on a chronological musical adventure from 1954 to 2015 with a unique audio-visual experience that gets everybody dancing. Today, Tom talks…
Perth party lords Metric Events have taken a trip to the opposite side of Australia to bring Brissie and Sunshine Coast locals a sweet summer party by the beach.
Top tunes for Australia Day 1. Marcus Marr & Chet Faker – The Trouble With Us This collaboration between the London-based DJ and Aussie’s own Chet Faker is one of four catchy tunes the pair released on their EP Work last month. 2. Jess & Matt – Nothing Matters 2015 X-Factor finalists Jess Dunbar and…
For two nights only infamous rock-star group AC/CD are smashing out hits with the Brisbane crowd.
Your local Brisbane Weekender crew hit up the hardcore mosh pit on Thursday night to capture the rock stars of AC/DC performing live in our own backyard, QSAC. Check out the energetic scene. Pictures by Brisbane Weekender’s Patrizio Cook
1. David Gilmour – Rattle That Lock Though is usually best known for his work in Pink Floyd, guitarist and singer-songwriter David Gilmour has quite a formidable solo career behind him and this titular song from his latest album demonstrates his musical mastery. 2. Bielfield – Frequency Hailing from Miami, Bielfield is just emerging…
The 2015 festival of flowers, wine, food and of course music will feature performances by artists such as Meg Mac, The Preatures and Josh Pyke. On Friday 18 September, Meg Mac, who won the 2014 annual Triple J Unearthed competition, will be performing her flavour of retro pop music as part of the Heritage Bank live concert series. Next…
