As a significant portion of Brisbanites get back into the nine to five grind this week, we’re helping make the back-to-work transition easier by compiling live music options for the end of your working week. Let your hair down and get to one of these gigs…

FRIDAY, 18 JANUARY

Sabrina Lawrie 'Nopiates' Single Launch @ The Zoo

Brisbane gigs 
What: Sabrina Lawrie ‘Nopiates’ Single Launch
When & Where:
Friday, 18 January @ The Zoo from 7.30PM
Genre:
Rock
Cost:
$10 presale, $15 on the door. More event info HERE.

Sabrina Lawrie is celebrating the release of her new single Nopiates and will be performing the track along with new songs from her forthcoming album. She’ll be joined by Melbourne artist Pauline Welsh who’ll be painting live onstage and local Brisbane peers NightwoodsEmma Bosworth and Bronwen Gray feat Will O’Brien

Your New Fav Band @ The Triffid

Brisbane gigs
What: Your New Fav Band feat. Elko Fields, Faux Bandit & Blood Bank
When & Where:
Friday, 18 January @ The Triffid from 8PM
Genre:
Varied
Cost:
FREE. More event info HERE.

Fittingly the place to find Your New Fav Band, The Triffid is serving up a three-course musical meal of local acts to kick off your weekend. This edition features rockers Elko Fields, Faux Bandit and Blood Bank. Get on it fam!

Tiny Castle & Jack Spider @ The Milk Factory

Brisbane gigs 
What: Tiny Castle & Jack Spider
When & Where:
Friday, 18 January @ The Milk Factory from 8PM
Genre:
Rock
Cost:
$10. More event info HERE.

Prepare to rock n rumble with local legends Tiny Castle and Jack Spider taking to the stage this FriYAY! Expect some nostalgic good times to ring in the weekend.

Empanic, Muules, Disgruntled Taxpayers, Speedracer & Nick Tart Band @ Tomcat

Brisbane gigs 
What: Empanic, Muules, Disgruntled Taxpayers, Speedracer & Nick Tart Band
When & Where:
Friday, 18 January @ Tomcat from 6PM
Genre:
Rock
Cost:
FREE. More event info HERE.

Start your weekend with a night of intimate, in-your-face live music showcasing some amazing Brisbane talent! Featuring Empanic, Muules, Disgruntled Taxpayers, Speedracer and Nick Tart Band.

SATURDAY, 19 JANUARY

Elba Lane 'Destination Outer Space' Single Launch @ The Milk Factory

Brisbane gigs

What: Elba Lane ‘Destination Outer Space’ Single Launch
When & Where:
Saturday, 19 January @ The Milk Factory from 8.30PM
Genre:
Rock
Cost: $10.
More event info HERE.

Back with new single Destination Outer Space from their forthcoming EP Destinations, Brissie rockers Elba Lane are gifting fans with a taste of what’s to come and it’s going to be delectable! Local loves Baltimore Gun Club and The Stilts will be warming up the night.

Semantics, Sleepwell, Hot Reno & Glasshouse @ The Zoo

Brisbane gigs 
What: Semantics, Sleepwell, Hot Reno & Glasshouse
When & Where:
Saturday, 19 January @ The Zoo from 7PM
Genre:
Punk, grunge, hardcore
Cost:
$5. More event info HERE.

Local legends Semantics and Sleepwell will be joined by Gold Coast punks, Hot Reno and Sunny Coast grunge rockers, Glasshouse for one of the loudest nights to kick off your new year. Get on it!

Edith Thomas Furey's EP Launch @ Betty's Espresso & Bar

Brisbane gigs 
What: Edith Thomas Furey’s EP Launch w/ Start Together, BBB & Julia R
When & Where:
Saturday, 19 January @ Betty’s Espresso & Bar from 8PM
Genre:
Shoegaze
Cost:
$10. More event info HERE.

Valley Heat Records presents an evening of shuffling mildly and staring at the floor with local post-punk and shoegaze offerings from Start Together, Edith Thomas Furey [EP Launch], Bright Blue Black and Julia R. Anderson. Prepare to depart to another dimension!

The Cassingles, The Disgruntled Taxpayers, Goatzilla & Broken Leg @ Kerwick Hotel

Brisbane gigs 
What: The Cassingles, The Disgruntled Taxpayers, Goatzilla & Broken Leg
When & Where:
Saturday, 19 January @ Kerwick Hotel from 5PM
Genre:
Varied
Cost:
FREE. More event info HERE.

The Cassingles, Goatzilla, The Disgruntled Taxpayers and Broken Leg are taking over the Kerwick Hotel this weekend and it’s going to be EPIC! 

SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY

Jack Lorry & Dave Luke @ The Milk Factory

Brisbane gigs 
What: Jack Lorry & Dave Luke
When & Where:
Sunday, 20 January @ The Milk Factory from 4PM
Genre: Country, folk, indie
Cost:
$10. More event info HERE.

Jack Lorry brings a mix of country, folk and bluegrass tunes inspired by countless country road-trips to the Milk Factory this Sunday afternoon. He’ll be joined by Dave Luke who’ll be tuning intimate acoustic vibes.

Your Man Alex Smith, Nicole McKinney & Accomplice Collective @ Woolly Mammoth

Brisbane gigs 
What: Your Man Alex Smith, Nicole McKinney & Accomplice Collective
When & Where:
Sunday, 20 January @ The Woolly Mammoth from 6PM
Genre:
Varied
Cost:
FREE. More event info HERE.

Watch live bands play as the sun goes down this Sunday eve with Your Man Alex Smith, Nicole McKinney & Accomplice Collective taking to the Woolly Mammoth stage.

Feature image: Semantics