The Sound Society

Overview

After the work-week marathon, holing up at home all weekend can be mighty tempting. And while technology has gifted us with the amazing ability to get both food and entertainment without changing out of our PJs, it's no replacement for sunshine and socialising. So once a month, swap the hermit life for an outside hangout.

The City Sounds, a music program that has been filling Brisbane streets with free live music since 2000, is launching The Sound Society. Across the first weekend of each month, artists will head for the hills or, rather, the parks for this new music initiative.

It all kicks off at South Bank Parklands on Saturday, March 3, with indie artist Joe Mungovan at 2pm followed by The Fergies at 4.45pm. The tunes will continue on the first Saturday of each month — running from 2–7pm — so expect to see a range of acts including indie-folk bad My Nightingale, guitarist Van Larkin and rocker duo Shag Rock take the stage at Rainforest Green. There'll also be food stalls converging, too, with options such as hot dogs and wings.

If a slow Sunday morning is more your style, meander down to Roma Street Parkland on March 4 — picnic blanket in hand. The vibe is more soulful here, with jazz artists including Shannon Marshall Trio, Charlotte McLean Quartet and SCAT scheduled to perform the first Sunday of each month from 9am–12pm. Food vendors will also be available at both locations to sort out your sustenance — everything from green juices to cheese toasties will be on offer.

So, embrace the outdoors this autumn. The Netflix marathon can wait for winter.