Blute's Bar Is Picking Up Where The Bearded Lady Left Off, Adding Live Music to Its Late-Night Karaoke Sing-Alongs
Guided by two top-notch music programmers, expect gigs five nights a week featuring diverse genres and underrepresented voices.
Karaoke fans in Brisbane are probably well acquainted with Blute's Bar — a much-loved destination for boisterous sing-alongs and late-night revelry since opening in 2018. However, the venue is now embarking on a new chapter, hosting live music five nights a week to bring a fresh edge to Brisbane's creative scene.
The program is guided by Alyssa Sherman and Keeley Thompson from BallPoint Press — the duo behind the top-notch programming at the Bearded Lady, aka The Beardo, which recently closed after nearly 12 years on Boundary Street. Now with a new home to host their high-energy gigs, expect Blute's Bar to resonate with similarly loyal crowds and community-driven passion.
"This felt like more than a move, it felt like a responsibility," says Sherman and Thompson. "With The Bearded Lady closing, Brisbane lost a stage that meant so much to so many. Blute's gives us the chance to keep that spirit alive, while building something new."
Run by The Happy Horseman (The Brightside, Black Bear Lodge), Blute's might be expanding beyond its karaoke horizons, but fans of getting on the mic shouldn't despair. With gigs wrapping up early, each night will still feature plenty of time to belt out your go-to karaoke tune. This evolved direction intends to fuse both night staples, supporting the local music scene while keeping partygoers satisfied.
At a time when live music venues across the country are struggling, Blute's is stepping up to give local acts a vital space to carve up the stage. With diverse genres, inclusive lineups and underrepresented voices brought to the fore, audiences can expect a vibrant gig calendar flowing with residencies, recurring nights and community collaborations.
"It's incredibly exciting to see another live music venue open its doors in Brisbane, especially under the guidance of The Happy Horsemen," says Andrew Perumalla, a senior promoter at Destroy All Lines. "Their commitment to nurturing live music is unmatched, and the addition of Blute's continues that legacy."
Blute's Bar is open Friday–Saturday from 5pm–3am and Sunday, Wednesday–Thursday from 5pm–12am at 322 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. Head to the website for more information.
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