Brisbane Winter Sessions

The Brisbane Winter sessions is an inaugural six-day music festival held in celebration of the city’s iconic live music industry.

The event runs from 5 to 11 August 2021. Look forward to headline acts such as, No Money Enterprise, Thy Art Is Murder, Ian Haug (ex-Powderfinger), Ben Ely (ex Regurgitator), Nina Las Vegas, Miiesha, Trophy Eyes and Last Dinosaurs.

The Winter Sessions will be held at popular music venues including The Zoo, Fortitude Music Hall, Ric’s Backyard Bar, The Triffid and The Brightside. There will be more than 30 free and ticketed events.

Winter Sessions Ambassador and ARIA award-winning artist (ex-George) Tyrone Noonan said the festival lineup has been eagerly anticipated. “For …those of us who’ve really missed our live music scene this past year, it’s safe to say the line-up will give us all exactly what we’ve craved, with dozens of unique, amazing artists across genres like pop, indie, country and metal – and the ‘cooler times’ we’ve all craved this winter,” he said.

“Whether you come for the industry legends like Ian Haug (ex-Powderfinger), or the latest artists like Last Dinosaurs or the local and emerging artists – there’s something for everyone,” he said.

Event Highlights

• Fortitude Music Hall will feature Thy Art is Murder, Skin On Skin and Nina Las Vegas
• Drag Night at The Zoo
• The Triffid’s annual Brisbane Burger Fest taking over Stratton Street
• Free live shows at Felons Barrel Hall with Miiesha, Sweater Curse, RVG, A. Swayze, Girl and the Ghosts
• The Prince Consort Hotel will also pay homage to Brisbane’s greatest musician journalist, with the ‘Ritchie Yorke All-Star Gig’

“Ritchie Yorke’s the greatest hero of rock and roll to ever hail from Brisbane. While he never played an instrument, he was a global sensation with a massive influence in the music industry in Canada and America, having written biographies of industry legends like Led Zeppelin, Van Morrison and John Lennon. It’s an honour to celebrate his legacy,” Noonan said.

Head to the website for the full list of events: Brisbane Winter Sessions website: www.briswintersessions.com

Bookings are essential.

About Brisbane Winter Sessions

Brisbane Winter Sessions is a new six-day festival, running Thursday 5 August – Wednesday Ekka Holiday 11 August 2021. The event features an incredible line up of established, emerging and First Nations acts in the city’s most-loved music venues to celebrate our city’s live music industry.

Brisbane Winter Sessions website: www.briswintersessions.com

About QMusic

QMusic is Queensland’s music industry development association. The work of QMusic is critical to the success of Queensland’s contemporary music economy. It is the only significant and established not-for-profit organisation in Queensland dedicated to delivering sector development and major music events to stimulate and grow the state’s music sector.