Tempted to stay in this weekend and Netflix binge? We’ve got ten reasons to get you off the couch and out and about, with the best live entertainment happening in Brisbane (for the same price as the cheapest Netflix subscription).
THURSDAY, 8 MARCH
RUBEE ‘NEVER REALLY WAS LOVE’ SINGLE LAUNCH @ BLOODHOUND BAR
What: RUBEE ‘Never Really Was Love’ Single Launch
When & Where: Thursday, 8 March @ Bloodhound Bar from 8PM
Genre: Electronic, folk
Cost: $10. More event info HERE.
With a sophisticated combination of folk vibes, trappy hats, synths and powerful operatic vocal loops, RUBEE’s captivating electronica infused folk soundscape is one not to miss. She’s launching her debut single Never Really Was Love with the help of rebel Queen LÂLKA and electronic RnB artist Whitney Veitch.
PINK TEA EP LAUNCH @ THE MILK FACTORY
What: Pink Tea EP Launch
When & Where: Thursday, 8 March @ The Milk Factory from 9PM
Genre: Indie rock
Cost: TBC. More event info HERE.
Pink Tea performs brand new songs from his self-titled debut EP with support from David Maude Music.
FRIDAY, 9 MARCH
BETWEEN KINGS ‘THE ESCAPE’ SINGLE LAUNCH @ WOOLLY MAMMOTH
What: Between Kings ‘The Escape’ Single Launch
When & Where: Friday, 9 March @ Woolly Mammoth from 8.30PM
Genre: Alternative rock
Cost: $13 ($10 + booking fee). More event info HERE.
Come see Brissie alt-rockers Between Kings light up their hometown, launching their new single The Escape and playing their album in its entirety for the first time ever! They’ll be joined by special guests Chasing Velvet, Homefront and Tiarne.
HUNTINGTON ‘LONE TREE’ EP LAUNCH @ THE MILK FACTORY
What: Huntington ‘Lone Tree’ EP Launch
When & Where: Friday, 9 March @ The Milk Factory from 8PM
Genre: Ambient, indie rock
Cost: $5. More event info HERE.
Local Ambient Rockers Huntington are releasing their debut EP Lone Tree and with the help of friends Mercury Sun and Katie Who Band. Grab a beer and bask in the musical magic!
I WANNA BE YOUR DOG (RSPCA CHARITY NIGHT) @ THE BRIGHTSIDE
What: I Wanna Be Your Dog (RSPCA Charity Night)
When & Where: Friday, 9 March @ The Brightside from 8PM
Genre: Varied.
Cost: $9.20. More event info HERE.
One for pooch-lovers and music lovers alike, get down, dig deep and support the RSPCA this Friday night! With door sales going directly to the charity, you can listen to the likes of Former Angels, Skies Collide, A Somerset Parade , Acid Kat and Crimson Nights while lending animals a helping hand!
REGULAR BAND EP LAUNCH @ TOMCAT
What: Regular Band EP Launch
When & Where: Friday, 9 March @ Tomcat from 9PM
Genre: Alternative rock, indie rock, punk
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.
Lively rockers, Regular Band, are releasing their EP at Tomcat with support from good folks Beddy Rays and punk-indie gems Pandamic. Get ready to head-bang!
10 DOLLAR ROCK @ THE BACKROOM
What: 10 Dollar Rock
When & Where: Friday, 9 March @ The Backroom from 5.30PM
Genre: Rock
Cost: $10. More event info HERE.
You can’t go wrong with $10 for 10 bands. Rock around the clock with locals Aiden Bradley, The Redundants, Last Till Dawn, Down & Out, Untuned, Hardox Band, Liquid Friends, The Vacant, Pinion and Whyte Wydow.
THE BONE MERCHANTS, TOWN, WOODSHED & YOUR MAN ALEX SMITH @ NEW GLOBE THEATRE
What: TOWN, The Bone Merchants, Woodshed and Your Man Alex Smith
When & Where: Friday, 9 March @ New Globe Theatre from 8PM
Genre: Folk
Cost: $10. More event info HERE.
TOWN return to the New Globe Theatre with very special guests The Bone Merchants, Woodshed and Your Man Alex Smith for a night of foot stomping folk, ragtime and cowpunk!
SATURDAY, 10 MARCH
THE STEELE SYNDICATE ‘FUNKY TROMBONE’ SINGLE LAUNCH @ THE ZOO
What: The Steele Syndicate ‘Funky Trombone’ Single Launch
When & Where: Saturday, 10 March @ The Zoo from 8PM
Genre: Funk, folk, groove
Cost: $12.25 ($10 + booking fee). More event info HERE.
Supported by the minty-fresh locals Cheyne Starkie and The Get Downs and Mary Handsome, Brisbane’s The Steele Syndicate are bringing the groove to The Zoo with the launch of their feel good single Funky Trombone. Catch the complete trilogy for the ultimate night out.
BETH LUCAS AND ADAM DOUGLAS @ CROWBAR
What: Beth Lucas and Adam Douglas
When & Where: Saturday, 10 March @ Crowbar from 7PM
Genre: Pop punk
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.
Beth Lucas will be playing her blend of emo/pop punk alongside Adam Douglas this weekend.
Feature image: Brisbane alt-rockers Between Kings