Splendour In The Grass may be done and dusted for another year, but Brisbane’s live music game this week is strong! So forget #postsplendourblues, because we’ve got your guide to the hottest gigs this week that will cost you a tenth or less of a Splendour ticket!
WEDNESDAY 27 JULY
Homegrown Battle Of The Bands Grand Final @ The Brightside
What: Homegrown Battle Of The Bands Grand Final
When & Where: Wednesday, 27 July @ The Brightside from 8PM
Genre: Varied
Cost: Free. More event info here.
Locals Alerion, WHALEHOUSE, SILKACID, Doozy Daze and Cordeaux will be battling it out this week to be crowned Battle Of The Bands champions. With an exciting cash prize of $2000 up for grabs, it will be the band that dazzles the judges with their song-writing, performance, stage presence and audience participation that will be celebrating!
THURSDAY 28 JULY
Big Dead's 'Shell' EP Launch @ The Foundry
What: Big Dead’s ‘Shell’ EP Launch
When & Where: Thursday, 28 July @ The Foundry from 7PM
Genre: Alternative rock
Cost: $10 presale, $15 on the door. More event info here.
Big Dead are releasing their third and most musically ambitious EP, Shell. Join them for a ripper night of tunes and see why this local five-piece have been touted as a band to watch!
Indie Empire feat. The Flamingo Jones & Nice Biscuit + Danger Jim @ Empire Hotel
What: Indie Empire feat. The Flamingo Jones & Nice Biscuit + Danger Jim
When & Where: Thursday, 28 July @ Empire Hotel from 8.30PM
Genre: Indie
Cost: Free. More event info here.
Indie Empire is again bringing together three of Brisbane’s hippest indie artists for a night of good tunes. One the bill this week are The Flamingo Jones, Nice Biscuit and Danger Jim.
Horizontal Falls, Tracks & After Gryce @ Black Bear Lodge
What: Horizontal Falls, Tracks & After Gryce
When & Where: Thursday, 28 July @ Black Bear Lodge from 7PM
Genre: Varied
Cost: $6. More event info here.
Make your way to Black Bear Lodge this Thursday for a mixed bill of talented local bands that are guaranteed to satisfy. Featuring Horizontal Falls, Tracks and After Gryce.
FRIDAY 29 JULY
Homespun Bazaar Festival Fundraiser @ Club Greenslopes
What: Homespun Bazaar Fundraiser
When & Where: Friday, 29 July @ Club Greenslopes from 6PM
Genre: Varied.
Cost: $10. More event info here.
Homespun Bazaar is a music festival held annually in Kooralbyn that aims to bring talented local acts to enthusiastic music lovers in regional Queensland. As a not-for-profit festival run solely by and for the community, Homespun relies on fundraising efforts to cover costs. Join local loves Speedracer, Kold Creature, Dirty Brew, The Flame Fields, Eye On Stone and more for a night of killer tunes and support Homespun Bazaar 2016!
Soviet X-Ray Record Club 'This Girl' Single Tour @ The Brightside
What: Soviet X-Ray Record Club ‘This Girl’ Single Tour
When & Where: Friday, 29 July @ The Brightside from 8PM
Genre: Alternative, post-punk
Cost: $10. More event info here.
Soviet X-Ray Record Club, whose name pays tribute to the Iron Curtain-era method of smuggling in and distributing forbidden music cut into medical x-ray film, are known for their energetic and lush reverb drenched and live shows. To mark the release of their latest single This Girl, they’ll be kicking of their single tour in their adopted hometown of Brisbane with supports Hedge Fund, Big Bad Echo and Max Chillen + The Kerbside Collective.
Alexandra's 'Honeycomb' Single Launch @ The Milk Factory
What: Alexandra’s ‘Honeycomb’ Single Launch
When & Where: Friday, 29 July @ The Milk Factory from 8PM
Genre: Pop, rock, acoustic, folk
Cost: $10. More event info here.
Pop-rock darling Alexandra is back. After two years between releases, she’s giving everyone a sweet tooth with her sugary new single Honeycomb. Catch her launching this sweet treat (and maybe even nab a goodie bag while you’re there) at The Milk Factory this week with support from Logan Dove and Erica Bronwyn.
Majella's 'Ok I'm Here' EP Launch @ The Foundry
What: Majella’s ‘Ok I’m Here’ EP Launch
When & Where: Friday, 29 July @ The Foundry from 8PM
Genre: Experimental
Cost: $5. More event info here.
Majella are playing their first-ever headline show to celebrate the release of their EP Ok I’m Here. They’ll be joined by fellow locals Blind Girls and Nice Biscuit for a night of roof raising tunes!
SATURDAY 30 JULY
Rock N Roll Baby Shower @ Blitz Bar
What: Rock N Roll Baby Shower For Bob & Ariana
When & Where: Saturday, 30 July @ Blitz Bar, Sandgate from 2PM
Genre: Rock
Cost: $10. More event info here.
The Brisbane music community is rallying behind Bob & Ariana this weekend after their venue, the beloved Beetle Bar, was shut down unceremoniously. With a baby on the way, the music community is banding together to raise funds to help the couple get back on their feet. There’s plenty of local bands on the bill and some cool raffles to get involved in. So get on down and show your support for this lovely couple who have done so much for our local scene!
The Francis Wolves + New Mojave Trio @ The Boundary Hotel
What: The Francis Wolves + New Mojave Trio
When & Where: Saturday, 30 July @ The Boundary Hotel from 7PM
Genre: Afro, soul, funk
Cost: Free. More event info here.
The Francis Wolves have a brand new album and they wanna get it in your earholes. Leg it down to The Boundary Hotel and get hip to their psychedelic afro sounds with New Mojave Trio/ Accomplice kicking things off beforehand.
