After an extremely challenging year for the live music industry, today's announcement of Queensland's newest festival Brisbane Winter Sessions is an entirely welcome one, set to bring an unrivalled line up to celebrate the River City's bustling live music industry and community.
In conjunction with Brisbane City Council, triple j and QMusic, the Winter Sessions will commence on Thursday 5 August, and run until Wednesday 11th August, offering an array of talent, venues and also a mix of ticketed and free events.
The festival events will also include a variety of experiences across the six days, with the Fortitude Music Hall set to transform into a 360-stage hyper-visual experience, and other special events including Drag Night at The Zoo, The Triffid's annual Brisbane Burger Fest, and The Prince Consort Hotel set to pay homage to Brisbane musician and journalist, with the Ritchie Yorke All Star Gig starring Winter Sessions Ambassador and ARIA award-winner Tyrone Noonan (founding member of George) alongside fellow local industry legends Ian Haug (ex-Powderfinger) and Nik Phillips.
Artists including Miiesha, Thy Art Is Murder, Nina Las Vegas, No Money Enterprise, RVG, Sweater Curse, A Swayze & The Ghosts, Trophy Eyes, Haley Mary, Last Dinosaurs, Press Club, Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers, Bad//Dreems, Ben Ely, Velociraptor and stacks more are set to perform throughout the festival. See the full line-up below.
Offering an extra-special chance to commemorate the thriving local scene as well as the tenacity of so many throughout the COVID pandemic, Brisbane Winter Sessions is set to help the local community celebrate and grow together, as summed up best by Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner in a recent statement.
“This festival is all about supporting Brisbane’s great live music industry who have done it incredibly tough over the past 12 months,” Schrinner said.
“My council is proud to support Winter Sessions as it will provide a much-needed boost to the local music industry at a critical time in its post-pandemic recovery.
“By coming along to one of more than 30 free and ticketed events, you’ll be supporting local venues, local artists and all of the passionate people who work behind the scenes to ensure Brisbane’s vibrant and diverse live music scene is alive and thriving."
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Brisbane Winter Sessions Line-up 2021
FORTITUDE VALLEY
Felons Barrell Hall (Free Events)
Miiesha
Felivand
Hallie
Sofia Isella
Sweater Curse
RVG
A. Swayze and The Ghosts
Dopamine
Girl and Girl
Slowrip
The Fortitude Music Hall
Thy Art is Murder
Skin On Skin & Friends
Nina Las Vegas
No Money Enterprise
JamesJamesJames
Creed Tha Kid
Zheani
DJ Homoc1d3
The Triffid
Trophy Eyes
The Dreggs
Hayley Mary (The Jezabels)
Cheap Fakes
Meg Ripps
McDermott & North
Hazel Mei
The Brightside
Last Dinosaurs
Egoism
Flamingo Blonde
Staples
Press Club
The Dead Love
Being Jane Lane
BLUSSH
King George
Life Admin
The Brightside / O'Skulligans
RAT!Hammock
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
The Lazy Eyes
Melaleuca
WALKEN
The Minor Threats
Olivia's World
Garage Sale
Minor Premiers
Pipin
Mouse
GRMLN
The Zoo
Ben Ely (ex Regurgitator)
Bad//Dreems
La La Land
Ian Haug (Ex PowderFinger)
Tyrone Noonan
Nik Phillips
First Beige
Dream Coast
Woolly Mammoth
Jess B
Greaser
Pablum
Concrete Palms
Plateau
Velociraptor
Oscar Borschmann
Tolal Pace
Tejavu
Platonic Sex
Eratas
Slow Rip
Girl and Girl
Rattus
Great Sage
Square
Samm
Mozza
Pelican Moon
Radium Dolls
Gabe Fressh
Ric's Bar
Sinkin' Schooners
Sky Valley
Ban Solo
BRISBANE CBD
Brooklyn Standard
The Buzz
Colt Seavers Band
Ramjet
Dave Wesbter Solo
Imessa
Suzie Wongs
The Skandolosos
LR March
The Lazy Leis
Dan Lewis
La Boum
BRISBANE SUBURBS
Can You Keep A Secret?
Life on Earth
The Bearded Lady
Refedex
The Cassowarys
Eloelo
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