This Week (03 – 09 April): Top 10 Brisbane Gigs For $10

What: Triffid Acoustics w/ Shukura Chapman
When & Where: Wednesday, 5 April @ The Triffid from 6PM
Genre: Acoustic
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.

The Triffid has stolen our hearts with the unveiling of their acoustic sessions for local artists on Wednesdays and this week is set to be a big one with the vivacious Shukura Chapman dropping in to drop some smooth tunes. If you need a mid-week pick-me-up…you know where to go!

What: Cookies & Cream w/ Her Affinity, Project Jurassic, He Danced Ivy
When & Where: Thursday, 6 April @ The Zoo from 8PM
Genre: Pop, rock, indie
Cost: $8 presale, $10 on the door. More event info HERE.

Vincent & Jules presents the April instalment of Cookies & Cream at the zoo. The series focuses on all the obscure concoctions and derivatives of Brisbane’s underground pop, rock, and indie scene. On the menu this month are rockers Her Affinity. Project Jurassic and He Danced Ivy. Treat yo’self and get ready for on helluva party!

What: The Flamin’ Galah Venue Launch w/ Jeremy Neale, Pool Shop + The Creases
When & Where: Thursday, 6 April @ The Flamin’ Galah from 7PM
Genre: Party vibes!
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.

The Flamin’ Galah aka Brisbane’s freshest entertainment venue is ready to take its first flight, with an exciting venue launch this Thursday night! Featuring live sets from local party starter Jeremy Neale and the dreamy majesty that is Pool Shop, plus Brissy bad boiz 4 lyf The Creases on the decks. Get in early to welcome Brisbane’s hottest new venue!

What: The New Globe Goes POP w/ Cheeky Velvet + Guava Lava
When & Where: Thursday, 6 April @ New Globe Theatre from 8PM
Genre: Pop
Cost: $11 online presale ($10 + $1 booking fee), $15 on the door. More event info HERE.

To celebrate the release of her new comic, Cheeky Velvet is transforming the New Globe Theatre into a POP haven! The heels will be high, the make-up will be heavy and the divas will be out. Dress up in your finest pop gear to win a special surprise. Cheeky Velvet will be accompanied by the incredible punk band ‘Guava Lava’ – get ready to experience POP in a whole new dimension, this talented woman never fails to entertain!

What: Black Rabbit George @ The Bearded Lady
When & Where: Thursday, 6 April @ The Bearded Lady from 7PM
Genre: Folk
Cost: $12.75 ($10 + booking fee). More event info HERE.

Black Rabbit George is a new incarnation for Tijuana Cartel’s guitarist/singer/songwriter Paul George. It’s an opportunity for Paul to further explore the acoustic guitar that is at the heart of Tijuana Cartel and to pursue his long-time interest in folk and roots music. This week he celebrates the release of his latest single Pray and EP The Cause. Settle in for beautiful music and stories!

What: Apparitions ‘Fractured’ EP Launch w/ Doozy Daze, Lumens + Off Glisan
When & Where: Thursday, 6 April @ Crowbar from 8PM
Genre: Rock
Cost: FREE. More event info HERE.

Apparitions “play honest music for a dishonest world” and their new EP Fractured is no exception. Catch these guys launching this baby alongside fellow rockers Doozy Daze, Lumens and Off Glisan for a Thursday night that will leave your ears ringing (in a good way) on Friday.

What: Liam Bryant & The Handsome Devils, Harry Marshall and Sera
When & Where: Thursday, 6 April @ The Milk Factory from 7PM
Genre: Acoustic, pop, alternative
Cost: $10. More event info HERE.

In an awesome show of support for local music, The A & R Department presents an all Brisbane line-up at The Milk Factory this weekend. Featuring acoustic merchants Liam Bryant & The Handsome Devils, Harry Marshall and pop loves Sera, this is one to get along to!

What: Christian Patey ‘Is This Real’ Single Launch w/ Doolie
When & Where: Thursday, 6 April @ Black Bear Lodge from 7PM
Genre: Electronic, alternative, pop
Cost: TBC. More event info HERE.

The alluring vocals and upbeat feel good vibes of Christian Patey’s newest track Is This Real marks the anticipated return of the Sunshine Coast artist. He’ll be wrapping up his Is This Real tour in Brisbane alongside fellow Sunny Coaster Doolie.

What: Reggae & Roots feat. Wandering Eyes, Black Sun and The Dosed
When & Where: Friday, 7 April @ The Zoo from 7PM
Genre: Reggae, roots
Cost: $8 presale, $10 on the door. More event info HERE.

Get your dancing shoes ready, because the sick reggae and roots beats of Byron Bay’s Wandering Eyes and Brisbane’s own Black Sun and The Dosed, will be pulsating the Zoo’s dancefloor this Friday night. If you’re looking to distress and start your weekend carefree, this is the place to be!

What: A Night Of Aussie Hip Hop
When & Where: Saturday, 8 April @ The Milk Factory from 7.30PM
Genre: Hip hop
Cost: $10. More event info HERE.

Inertia Productions brings A Night of Aussie Hip Hop to The Milk Factory this weekend, with Emph n Treats, The Impostars, Oblivious Gestures, Anniephylaxis and DJ Villain all locked, loaded and looking to bring the party.