• Event

    Surrealism Up Late: Sampology

    Fri, 9 Sep, 2011

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    As the 'Dos said, “you gotta face facts, he's a little wizard. He mixes s-s-s-sound and v-v-v-video. I effing hate most wizards, but he's a top bloke'.

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    Brisbane Writers Festival

    Wed, 7 Sep - Sun, 11 Sep 2011

    All around Brisbane, Brisbane

    Writers under pressure are, at present, tense, so take a break and make sure the Brisbane Writers Festival punctuates your week.

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    An Evening with Anberlin

    Fri, 2 Sep, 2011

    Max Watt's Brisbane, West End

    Don't you wish all your favourite bands cared about you this much? Go forth, spend an evening getting to know Anberlin – nothing suss.

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    The Courier-Mail Spiegeltent

    Wed, 3 Aug - Sat, 24 Sep 2011

    King George Square, Brisbane

    Enter through the velvet curtain and be immersed in a wonderland of heart and soul, whilst sipping on a quiet few and indulging in a showcase like no other.

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    The Bedroom Philosopher

    Thu, 25 Aug, 2011

    Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

    He's the guy that made us laugh at ourselves, 'go down to JB Hi-Fi, flicccccck through indie' and is so post modern he makes alphabet soup, dyes it purple, and pours it on the lawn.

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    Bangs

    Thu, 25 Aug, 2011

    Alloneword, Fortitude Valley

    Bangs is in da hood and he knows what else you like.

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    Grug

    Fri, 19 Aug - Wed, 24 Aug 2011

    QPAC Lyric Theatre, South Brisbane

    See, Grug is just like you and I: young and trying to find his place in this crazy world, even after suffering such massive blows like falling off trees, but whatevz, Grug's aiight.

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    Ekka Races

    Wed, 17 Aug, 2011

    Eagle Farm Racecourse, Ascot

    Everyone loves to get dressed up and wear cute hats and fascinators, or ties and vests, without the added pressure of being formal despite their attire, and the Ekka races is precisely the place to do that.

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    Owl City

    Mon, 15 Aug, 2011

    The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley

    And there you have it - I double dare you to attend the gig of the year, it will reignite your closet emo side, and most likely your hatred for them and the music they “create”.

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    Dylan Moran: yeah, yeah

    Mon, 15 Aug - Thu, 18 Aug 2011

    QPAC Concert Hall, South Brisbane

    Make sure you skip uni to see the legend that is Dylan Moran when he's in town for his third and final show.

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    4ZZZ Radiothon

    Sat, 6 Aug - Mon, 15 Aug 2011

    All around Brisbane, Brisbane

    One of the ways the 4ZZZ institution stays afloat is via their annual radiothon, which this year spans across 10 days with $70,000 worth of prizes up for grabs.

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    GreazeFest

    Fri, 5 Aug - Sun, 7 Aug 2011

    Rocklea Showground, Brisbane

    Even if pin-up chicks and muscle cars aren't your type of thing, you can at least guarantee you will be entertained by the sweet greaser hairstyles and the sure to be large amount of tattooed ladies and gents.

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    Splendour In The Grass

    Fri, 29 Jul - Sun, 31 Jul 2011

    Woodfordia, Woodford

    I managed to scrape together the measly $500 (now $390!) for a ticket and I have my bags packed for 3 days time when such acts as Kanye West, Coldplay, Jane's Addiction, The Hives, Kaiser Chiefs and Modest Mouse grace the Woodfordia site.

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    Un-Boxed

    Sun, 24 Jul, 2011

    The Zoo, Fortitude Valley

    On Sunday night, you will be enlightened by the folk stylings of Clare Quinn and posse, the acoustic jams of The Local Residents, the talented Steven Turner-Jones’ unique sounds and bluesy Tim Brennan’s country rhythms.

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    Wallflowers

    Fri, 15 Jul, 2011

    Bleeding Hearts Gallery, Brisbane

    While the term 'Wallflower' is sometimes seen as a negative thing, on Friday, it'll be like topsy turvy land.

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    Hump Day Beer Tasting

    Wed, 13 Jul, 2011

    Kerbside, Fortitude Valley

    If you also have a luscious face-fro/glasses or enjoy those with them and a fine palette for the very best, you should join the crew at Kerbside this Wednesday. It'll be your favourite day soon, too.

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    X and Y Turns Two

    Fri, 8 Jul, 2011

    X & Y Bar, Fortitude Valley

    Two is a very vital age. Make sure you get down and enjoy the party so lovingly thrown by the birthday boy/girl (hey, they have both chromosomes), it'd be almost a shame to miss out on such a momentous occasion!

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    Emma Louise

    Sat, 9 Jul, 2011

    Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

    See one of the best Emmy Lou's out there this Saturday at the Visy Theatre, and make your appreciation for our species known!

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    The 62nd Redcliffe Show

    Fri, 1 Jul - Sun, 3 Jul 2011

    Redcliffe Showgrounds, Redcliffe

    The 62nd Annual Redcliffe Show is back for the first 3 days of July and while it's no Ekka, it's a chance for you to visit and possibly love the place so many people have tainted (including me haha).

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    Finders Keepers Markets

    Sat, 2 Jul - Sun, 3 Jul 2011

    The Old Museum, Bowen Hills

    The Old Museum is only a hop, skip and a handsewn jumper away from wherever you were the night before, even if it was Etsy.

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