This Week (26 Aug – 1 Sept): Top 10 Brissie Gigs

What: Wastelands feat Catalano & Moon Saloon
When & Where: Thursday, 29 August @ Netherworld from 8PM
Genre: Indie-pop
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.

The Wastelands takes a dip into the mellow waters of Brisbane’s lush indie pop scene with a double header of delight from Catalano and Moon Saloon to warm up your Thursday night!

What: Midnight Rumble HEAT #5
When & Where: Thursday, 29 August @ Empire Hotel from 8PM
Genre: Varied
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.

Empire Hotel, Jim Beam and Wagwurst Studios present Midnight Rumble Heat #5 featuring contestants Crimson Nights and Nicole McKinney  along with performances by Soft Surface Playground and Hoo Ha Hipsters.

What: Ella Fence ‘Don’t Feed The Monster’ Single Launch
When & Where: Friday, 30 August @ Heya Bar from 7PM
Genre: Electro-pop
Cost: $13.30 presale | $15 on the door. More event info HERE.

Ringing in the release of her gorgeous new track Don’t Feed The Monster, Gold Coast electro-pop goddess Ella Fence is bringing her memorable live show to Brisbane with Halle Dot supporting.

What: The Faction & Wall Of Sound Big Brissy Birthday Bash
When & Where: Friday, 30 August @ Crowbar from 7PM
Genre: Rock, metal
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.

Two of Brisbane’s heaviest media outlets, The Faction and Wall Of Sound, are throwing a joint birthday party to celebrate two and five years in business, respectively. They’ll begin the evening spinning the new TOOL and Wage War albums in full and giving away promo materials before local heavy acts Wildheart, He Danced Ivy and Meliorist take to the stage. Happy birthday!

What: Tiny Castle ‘Composure’ Single Launch
When & Where: Friday, 30 August @ Black Bear Lodge from 7PM
Genre: Rock
Cost: $15. More event info HERE.

A blast from the past, but an explosion into the future, Tiny Castle’s latest heartfelt release Composure is a welcome return for the Brisbane rockers. They’ll be launching this gem with the help of pals Hazel Mei and flamingo blonde. Stream Composure HERE.

What: Hayley Marsten Album Launch
When & Where: Friday, 30 August @ The Zoo from 7PM
Genre: Country
Cost: $20. More event info HERE.

Launching her debut album in her adopted hometown is Brisbane’s favourite country sass Queen, Hayley Marsten. Get your boots ready for dancing because that’s what you’ll be doing! Hayley will be joined by indie-pop powerhouse Kieran T Stevenson and Americana goddess Melody Moko.

What: The Jensens ‘Hyacinth Haze’ Album Launch
When & Where: Saturday, 31 August @ Black Bear Lodge from 8PM
Genre: Rock
Cost: $15. More event info HERE.

Brisbane heroes The Jensens recently released their long-awaited debut album Hyacinth Haze, and this weekend they’ll be giving this unforgettable record the celebratory party it deserves! Joining them are special guests Future Haunts and Georgie Neilsen and The Growing Pains.

What: Selfish Sons
When & Where: Saturday, 31 August @ The Brightside from 8PM
Genre: Rock
Cost: $16. More event info HERE.

Continuing the high that’s been 2019, Brisbane rockers Selfish Sons are keeping the party going with a show at The Brightside this weekend with buddies Mary Handsome and Matilda Red.

What: Shredfest 2019
When & Where: Saturday, 31 August @ The Backroom from 11AM
Genre: Hard rock, metal
Cost: $55.10. More event info HERE.

Brisbane’s biggest annual metal fest, SHREDFEST, returns for its fifth year presenting 40 bands across three stages of pure metal madness. Dragonsmead, Terror Parade and Kold Creature are just a few of the Queensland acts you can catch at this epic all-day heavy music bonanza!

What: Pianoaerobics For Dads feat. Ivey Ives, Quarter Short & Izzy Losi
When & Where: Sunday, 1 September @ The Milk Factory from 4PM
Genre: Indie-pop
Cost: $10. More event info HERE.

Brisbane sirens Ivey Ives and Quarter Short are teaming up with Melbourne babe Izzy Losi to fill your ear holes with soulful piano-based indie pop this Father’s Day. Buy your dad a beer and treat him to a full ear workout with Pianoaerobics.