Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Riverstage
(
www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities
-recreation/arts-and-culture/riverstage; 59 Gardens Point Rd)
Riverstage is a
fab outdoor arena on the southern tip of the downtown Brisbane peninsula. Big interna-
tionals like the Stone Roses and guitar-god Slash grace the stage.
LIVE MUSIC
X&Y Bar
(
www.xandybar.com.au
;
648 Ann St; 9pm-5am Thu-Sat)
This unpretentious music room attracts an
eclectic crowd, courtesy of its nondiscriminatory door policy. On stage is a mix of live
music (mostly local indie rock) and DJs, but regardless of who's playing it's always a cool
spot for a beer.
LIVE MUSIC, DJ
LIVE MUSIC
Beetle Bar
(
www.beetlebar.com.au
;
350 Upper Roma St; 7pm-late Thu-Sat)
Usually full of boozy backpackers
from the surrounding hostels, Beetle Bar is the spot for up-and-coming local and national
alt-rock acts. Look for the reconfigured VW Beetle on the roof.
Tivoli
(
www.thetivoli.net.au
;
52 Costin St, Fortitude Valley)
International notables (Nick Cave, Noel Gallagh-
er) plus local success stories (Parkway Drive, The Cat Empire) regularly tread the boards
at this elegant old art-deco stager built in 1917 (and tarted-up more recently). You're
likely to catch some quality comedy here, too.
MUSIC, COMEDY
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
(
www.bcec.com.au
;
cnr Merivale & Glenelg Sts, South Bank)
When the big guns are in town they rock
this 8000-seat auditorium in South Bank.
CONCERT VENUE
Cinemas
Palace Barracks
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