Overview
For decades, finding yourself at Treasury Brisbane's 24-hour sports bar LiveWire when other watering holes have closed has been one of the city's rites of passage for anyone who has just turned 18. But when the new Queen's Wharf precinct opens, which is set to start from August 2024, LiveWire 2.0 will change its focus to late-night entertainment and live music.
Part of The Star Brisbane, which will become the CBD's new casino, the next iteration of LiveWire will sit alongside a dedicated sports bar, letting it hone in on music, comedy and more. Drinks will still be a feature, of course; however, there'll be a dance floor rather than a bank of screens to keep you occupied while you sip.
Exactly what'll grace the venue's stages hasn't yet been revealed, but impressive headliners, local acts, comedians and special events have all been teased so far. The aim is to help boost Brisbane's nighttime economy, and also to give homegrown acts another platform to show off their talents.
The space itself will be located riverside, complete with views over the water. International design firm Hassell is looking after decking out the place, heroing rich colours and booth seating. The ceiling has been custom-designed for acoustic control, while the speakers are being dotted around the joint to maximise sound throughout the venue — in the lounge area and on the dance floor alike.
LiveWire's full drinks menu hasn't been unveiled yet, either, but The Rocktail, featuring strawberry and passionfruit puree, will be one of its tipples.
Across The Star Brisbane at Queen's Wharf, the venue will be joined by the new Fat Noodle, Italian restaurant Cucina Regina and, upstairs at the Sky Deck, also Aloria, Cicada Blu and Babblers, all forming part of the new years-in-the-making precinct.
"Brisbane is building a well-deserved reputation as a world-class city and as such needs a vibrant nighttime entertainment economy that thrives every day of the week," said Kelvin Dodt, The Star Brisbane Chief Operating Officer, Hospitality, about the venue.
"LiveWire will contribute to Brisbane's cultural fabric and ensure the city's new multi-billion-dollar project reenergises a previously underutilised riverside precinct through entertainment, dining, art and unique experiences for everyone to enjoy and embrace their way."
The new LiveWire Bar will open at The Star Brisbane, Queen's Wharf, Brisbane CBD sometime in August 2024. Head to the venue's website for more information in the interim.
LiveWire images: Remco Jansen, The Star Brisbane.