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	Valley Live Music Scene The Valley is legendary for its thriving music scene and has nurtured some of Australia's most talented artists and performers. Brisbane City Council is committed to keeping this vibe alive and nurturing live music in the Valley. We have recognised that the Valley is an incubator for original live music by zoning the area as a Special Entertainment Precinct – the first of its kind in Australia. Check out a live band, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the Valley. Visit www.ourbrisbane.com for gig listings and event information. While in the Brunswick St Mall check out the WALK of FAME installed February 2008 The Valley, Where Music Lives ALHAMBRA 12 McLachlan Street Fortitude Valley THE ARENA ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX 210 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley The Arena is the premier venue for high-profile Australian and overseas acts to play in Fortitude Valley. The list of amazing bands to grace The Arena’s stage is endless. With a balcony overlooking the main floor and capable of handling massive crowds, The Arena is the place to see the hottest talent from all around the world in all fields of music endeavour. BANK Located at the top of the Brunswick St Mall, Bank Bar provides a wide range of musical offerings in the Vault Lounge. Live music is the go on Wednesday and Thursday nights, with a mixture of original acts and cover bands going through their paces. On weekends the resident DJs play a mix of dance, R&B, house music and Top 40 tunes until the early hours of the morning THE BEAT MEGA CLUB 677 Ann Street Fortitude Valley BARSOMA 22 Constance St Fortitude Valley BIRDEE NUM NUM 608 Ann Street Fortitude Valley THE BOWERY 676 Ann Street Fortitude Valley CLUB 299 299 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley THE COLUMBIAN BAR 14-20 Constance Street Fortitude Valley THE ELEPHANT & WHEELBARROW 230 Wickham St Fortitude Valley THE EMPIRE HOTEL 339 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley While a pub has stood on this central corner since 1865, the Empire was refurbished in 1993. The corner Bar is open seven days a week, but on weekends the Moon Bar and Middle are open upstairs to offer the latest in all fields of electronic dance music. The Empire has long been acknowledged as the starting point for many of Brisbane’s best and emerging DKs, as well playing host of a myriad of international acts FAMILY 8 McLachlan Street Fortitude Valley THE FRINGE BAR Corner Ann ad Constance Street Fortitude Valley GLASS BAR Level 1, Judith Wright Centre 420 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley THE GLOBE 220 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley THE GPO 740 Ann St Fortitude Valley THE JUBILEE HOTEL 470 St Pauls Terrace Fortitude Valley THE JUDITH WRIGHT CENTRE 420 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley TCB Centre Brunswick St Mall Fortitude Valley MASS NIGHTCLUB Warner St Fortitude Valley MANGO BAR 426 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley MONASTERY 621 Ann St Fortitude Valley Refurbished and reopened in August 2006, Monastery feature live entertainment every night from their acclaimed DJs, as well as the occasional live act. Another venue where dancing is the priority. If you like your house music at 200bpm or faster then this is the place for you. Sets of funk, groove and trance are also commonplace. THE MET 256 Wickham St Fortitude Valley THE MUSTANG BAR 633 Ann St Fortitude Valley PLANET NIGTHCLUB 27 Warner St Fortitude Valley THE PRESS CLUB 339 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley THE REV 25 Warner St Fortitude Valley ROCKAFELLAS NIGHTCLUB 239 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL 27 Brunswick St Mall Fortitude Valley Something of a Valley institution, the Royal George features two separate bars offering different musical opportunities. The Corner Bar has night-time DJs from Thursday to Saturday playing a full range of popular dance music. On Sunday afternoon live acoustic music is the order of the day. In the Garden Bar you can drink or dance to alternative music on Thursday and to the best in dance and R&B on Friday and Saturday nights until late. RIC’S CAFE BAR 321 Brunswick St Mall Fortitude Valley STEP INN HOTEL 186 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley SUNBAR 367 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley TIVOLI THEATRE 52 Costin St Fortitude Valley THE TROUBADOUR Floor 1, 322 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley THE VALLEY HOTEL 394 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley THE WATERLOO HOTEL Corner Ann St & Commercial Road Fortitude Valley Soon to be demolished and be part of a newly constructed development located in the Valley Entertainment Precinct. THE WICKHAM HOTEL 308 Wickham St Fortitude Valley THE ZOO 711 Ann St Fortitude Valley This community –minded venue has played a pivotal role in the Brisbane music and arts scene since opening its doors in 1992. During this time, The Zoo has played an important part in nurturing local talent, and supported the careers of many of Brisbane’s best –known acts such as Powderfinger and Regurgitator. It has also housed the cream of overseas talent in all forms of music from rock to pop to beats to hip-hop to jazz to folk to dub as it opens its doors to live acts every Wednesday through Saturday, with the occasional Sunday night thrown in for good measure Venue snapshots provided by an independent writer and current as at August 2006 for The Valley Where Music Lives brochure – Valley Music Map a Brisbane City Council publication The list is currently being updated March 2008 - all live music venues are invited to submit changes of copy to admin@valleychamber.com.au The best way to know if a venue has the music to suit your style is to check it out for yourself.