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Fortitude Valley Streets to Come Alive as Artists Converge for Brisbane Street Art Festival 2018

The 3rd Annual Brisbane Street Art Festival (BSAF) has been announced and Fortitude Valley will be at the centre of many of the events that will happen throughout the festival.

Brisbane Street Art Festival 2018 will run from 31 March up to 15 April. Brisbane’s walls will be put to life with live mural creations by more than 50 local and international artists. Live murals will happen in Brisbane CBD as well as in South Brisbane, Spring Hills, Paddington, and Annerley.

Aside from Australian artists, there will be seven international artists who will be showcasing their work in Brisbane. Six of those international artists will be doing their first Australian work in Brisbane.

Launch Party

To kick-start the event, a Launch Party will be held at Ric’s Backyard on Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley on Sunday 1 April from 5:00 p.m. until midnight.

The free event will see performances by The Gametes, YELLOWCATREDCAT, and Feelsclub.

Scribble Slam

Live art battle Scribble Slam is making a return on Sunday 1 April in Fortitude Valley. Hong Kong-based artist Bao Ho and EJ Zyla will battle it out in 90 minutes, working on a 2.4m x 2.4m wall.

Scribble Slam has been running monthly for three years and used to be held at Kerbside Bar. This time around, it will be at Ric’s Backyard on Brunswick Street.

Live Murals

Many of the live murals will happen in different parts of Fortitude Valley. Head over to these locations to witness the exciting mural creations in the suburb.

The Tivoli, 52 Costin Street

Fuzeillear, known for artworks that bring calmness and stillness, will be taking her artistry at The Tivoli Theatre on 52 Costin Street.

Viewing Time:
Sunday 1 April, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

251 Wickham Street/49 Warner Street

Several local and international artists will be painting the walls on 251 Wickham Street on Sunday 1 April. Artist line-up includes ASIO, Leah Falcocchio, Mandy Schöne-Salter, Rosie Woods, Sarge Jhorgenson, Sirmano, Xandolino, Julia Townsend, TBC, Kenji Chai, EJ Zyla and Benny Pierce.

Viewing Time:
Sunday 1 April, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Rail Bridge, 89-101 Gipps Street

Indonesian artist Tuyuloveme will be bringing his street artistry to Gipps Street. Catch his live mural on Sunday 1 April.

Viewing Time:
Sunday 1 April, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Ric’s Backyard, 321 Brunswick Street

In the evening, Gus Eagleton and Drapl & Treazy will be doing live murals at Ric’s Backyard.

Viewing Time:
Sunday 1 April, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Sabotage Social, 143 Wickham Street

Sydney-based illustrator Sindy Sinn will be at Sabotage Social to bring his bold rad artwork to Fortitude Valley.

Viewing Time:
Sunday 1 April, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

BSAF 2018 events will be scattered around Brisbane and will also include workshops and exhibitions.

See the full list of BSAF 2018 events.

Visit the BSAF website for more details.

Fortitude Valley’s New Globe Theatre Faces Final Curtain, but There May be Hope of Saving It

New Globe Theatre in Fortitude Valley has announced that it will close for good at the end of April 2018.

The organisers shared the sad news on Facebook earlier this month, after extensive discussion with stakeholders of the live music venue.

The announcement came as a shock to many who had fun memories of the music and arts venue. Known for presenting live music, cult films, burlesque, slam poetry, musical theatre and drag shows, New Globe Theatre prides itself on supporting local live music and arts.

Despite the impending closure, the venue remains committed to all the shows that have been booked up until the end of April.

Fund Raising

Hope may not be completely lost for the live music and arts venue as supporters are finding ways to save it.

One move is a GoFundMe campaign called “Save The Valley’s #1 Arts Venue,” spearheaded by Aurora Storm Baxter. The campaign is not intended to save the New Globe Theatre per se, but to fund a new venture that will keep the spirit and vibe of the beloved local venue.

Funds will go to licensing, equipment and stock and basically securing the lease for a rebranded venue. The campaign aims to raise $50,000, but in case the goal is not reached, all money plus fees and charges will be refunded to the donors.

Ms Baxter is also doing fundraising shows until April to help refurb and re-open the venue after closing.

See the GoFundMe campaign here.

Fortitude Valley to Hold First-Ever Gin Festival

Bakery Lane in Fortitude Valley seems to recognise Brisbane’s love for gin, enough for it to hold the first-ever Gin Sanity Festival in Brisbane on Saturday 17 February 2018.

On the day, Bakery Lane will become a haven for gin lovers as it features the best Australian and international gins.

Sipsmith Distillery, Whitley Neill, Archie Rose and The Botanist are just some of the gin crafters that will be at the event.

Each distiller will be making a classic G&T as well as its signature cocktail.

Event Details

What:	Gin Sanity Festival
When:	Saturday 17 February 2018 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where:	Bakery Lane 690 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Tickets:	$15 Buy Now

Some of the best bands in Brisbane will provide music to liven up the late summer party. Tickets to the festival will include a free drink upon entry.

The festival is made possible through a collaboration of Moubment Group and Toowoomba’s Cooreuosity Group. Moubment’s The APO and Laruache on Ann Street will be hosting the event.

Find out more about the event.

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Howard Smith Wharves Reveals Bars and Restaurants Signing on

With its opening still about a year away, Howard Smith Wharves is generating buzz with its prospective roster of bars and restaurants.

The project in Fortitude Valley is taking shape and is already being hyped to be the next foodie paradise in Brisbane. Fine food selection will range from modern Japanese dishes to Greek eats and Chinese cuisine, with a strong focus on freshness and food made on site.

Restaurant Line-up

Once completed, some world-class restaurants will be operating beneath the Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves.

Among the future tenants of the riverside lifestyle destination is Toko Brisbane by Matt Yazbek. This will be the Brisbane sibling restaurant of Toko Sydney and Toko Melbourne.

Also confirming their tenancy is a Greek restaurant and bar, created by Sydney restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess. His other restaurant ventures include The Apollo and Cho Cho San in Sydney.

A Hong Kong-inspired Chinese restaurant will also be residing at Howard Smith Wharves. Stanley by Andrew Baturo will be serving dishes by renowned chef Kun Machin.

Just below the Story Bridge and set above the river, Howard Smith Wharves will be operating the Overwater Bar. It will be a 200-square-metre octagonal bar at a spectacular venue with lush greens and superb service.

Aside from the bar and eight restaurants, the lifestyle precinct will have a bakery, coffee roasting on site, and a craft brewery.

Lifestyle Riverside Destination

The Howard Smith Wharves development aims to create a recreation, lifestyle and tourism destination at an underutilised 3.43-hectare site.

Part of the riverside development is the 5-star Art Series Hotel, an exhibition centre and over 2.7 hectares of public open space, with cafés and restaurants along the riverside. Howard Smith Wharves will also provide a stylish connection between New Farm Riverwalk and Brisbane CBD.

The design involves restoring and reusing the heritage buildings on the site. The hotel building will be constructed in a way that it would blend with the cliff face. This way, the iconic Story Bridge will remain to be the main focus of the precinct.

Howard Smith Wharves is scheduled to open in late 2018.

Learn more about the Howard Smith Wharves development.

Proposed Development to Reactivate Fortitude Valley’s Iconic Jubilee Hotel Precinct

A new development application has been lodged in a bid to rejuvenate the iconic Jubilee Hotel precinct in Fortitude Valley.

The proposal submitted by Jubilee Project (Qld) Pty Ltd involves construction of a 14-storey retail building and a 250-square-metre plaza accessible from St Pauls Terrace. The public plaza would unite the different spaces and distinctive buildings at the corner of St Pauls Terrace and Constance Street.

Central to the design is the heritage icon Jubilee Hotel, which will be retained and rejuvenated.

Ground floor plan of the proposed Jubilee Precinct (Photo credit: edqdad.dsdip.qld.gov.au)

Public Plaza

The plan for the public plaza includes a laneway connection to the Jubilee Hotel and the famous hotel beer garden. The plaza will be designed with an engaging landscaped space linking restaurants and other commercial spaces. The hotel beer garden will also be redeveloped as part of the proposed plan.

Approximately 18,166 square metres of commercial floor space, 91 carparks and club facilities will be included in the plan. Designers are using a distinctive cantilevered structure to remain respectful and sensitive to the heritage building on site. Since the precinct will be built above the M7 Clem Jones Tunnel, the plan is to use lightweight steel diagrid to address the weight limits.

The Jubilee Precinct proposal is built around the idea of commercial land use diversification and innovation and will include a start-up hub in the lower levels.

Designers are also taking advantage of the location advantage of the Jubilee precinct. The site is easily accessible from the Fortitude Valley rail station and the future refurbished Exhibition Station, which will be part of the Cross River Rail line.

Learn more about the Development Application.

Have A Very Laneway Christmas at Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Valley is giving locals the best alternative to Christmas shopping with their micro-market at Winn Lane and Bakery Lane.

From 15 November until 23 December, Winn Lane and Bakery Lane will bring A Very Laneway Christmas featuring independent and up-and-coming designers and retailers. The Christmas markets will let shoppers take home unique items ideal for gift-giving without having to endure big crowds at the mall.

A Very Laneway Christmas offers locals the perfect opportunity to not only find exceptional products but also to support local artisans and emerging retailers.

Event Details

What:

A Very Laneway Christmas

When:

15 November 2017 – 23 December 2017

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where:

Winn Lane and Bakery Lane, Fortitude Valley

There is so much in store for everyone at A Very Laneway Christmas. Five rotating independent and pop-up retailers will provide some of the most creative products and Christmas items that are definitely made with love.

ILMA by Sundholm Style, Nikke Horrigan, The Great Beyond, Felicity Cooney and Aster + Lilou are just some of the retailers that will be at Winn Lane and Bakery Lane. Special sales and the cool laneway athmosphere should liven up the Christmas spirit in this hidden Christmas market.

A Very Laneway Christmas is also pet-friendly, so everyone can bring along their beloved pooches as they browse through the interesting items for sale.

The laneway vibes will be made more special every Saturday as musicians provide live performances from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.

Find out more about A Very Laneway Christmas.

Discover Unique Crafts and Designs at Finders Keepers in Bowen Hills This Weekend

Known for unique finds, Finders Keepers will be at The Marquee, Brisbane Showgrounds in Bowen Hills for the first time.

Finders Keepers will be a three-day design market that will feature the best from independent craft makers and designers from all over Australia. It combines design, art, delectable food and live music under one roof.

The Brisbane event will be from Friday 10 November to Sunday 12 November 2017. Anyone can come straight from work on Friday and head over to Finders Keepers when the doors open at 5:00 p.m.

Finders Keepers offers community fun and a unique weekend market experience for people who are mindful of conscious consumerism and anyone who wish to support small local businesses.

Event Details

What:	Finders Keepers
When:	Friday 10 November 2017 – 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday 11 November 2017 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday 12 November 2017 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:	The Marquee, Brisbane Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
Cost:	Adults: $2 Children under 12 years: FREE

Best of Design Market

Finders Keepers is a must-do event as it highlights the best that the design market can offer. It is a well-curated market, with new stalls and fresh talents each year. Find one-of-a-kind fashion and accessories, items for kids, arts and crafts.

Since 2008, Finders Keepers has been holding events in Sydney and Melbourne. Throughout those years, the design market has supported and promoted more than 1,200 sellers every year.

There will be something for everyone as the market will have food and beverage stalls, a bar and food trucks.

Over 200 independent art and design stalls will be at the event.

Learn more about the Brisbane Finders Keepers event.

See the list of designers coming to the Brisbane event.

New $40M Music Venue in Fortitude Valley to Fill Void in Brisbane’s Live Entertainment Scene

Following their success in Newstead, the owners of The Triffid are embarking on a $40-million project that aims to fill a void in the live entertainment scene in Fortitude Valley.

The plan is to turn the site at 312 Brunswick Street into an event, theatre and music venue, able to accommodate up to 3,300 people.

Location of the upcoming 312 Brunswick venue. (Photo credit: Google Earth)

While the likes of The Triffid and The Zoo provide some of the best in music venues in the city, there is still a need for medium-sized music spaces. This is the gap that the future venue intends to fill.

Owners and operators of The Triffid, including Scott Hutchinson of Hutchinson Builders, are teaming up to develop the 2,500-square-metre site. Around 1,000 square metres will be allocated for food and retail spaces.

Revitalising the Live Music Scene

The addition of the 312 Brunswick music venue is a positive development as it would help revitalise the live entertainment in the city.

The project is something that is close to the hearts of the collaborators who are all deeply engaged in the local live music industry. John Collins is the former bassist of Powderfinger, while Paul Piticco is a co-founder of Secret Sounds and operates music tours and festivals in the country. Mr Hutchinson is a huge patron of QMusic.

The trio saw a need for venues that would accommodate a crowd between 3,000 and 4,000. This would attract artists requiring a space in between the huge music arenas and the more intimate music halls.

The Triffid in Newstead (Photo credit: The Triffid/Facebook)

The music venue promises to be a state-of-the-art space. It should be a perfect replacement for Festival Hall, which closed in 2003.

The same people responsible for the acoustic design of the Triffid will make sure that the 312 Brunswick Street venue will provide the same quality sounds as the Newstead music hall.

Construction on 312 Brunswick is set to start in January 2018 and is expected to open in mid-2019.

Jack Dauth in Trouble Over Brisbane Street Jam in Fortitude Valley

Police received several reports on the 21st of October stating that a ‘scooter gang’ comprised of teenagers brought chaos along the streets of Fortitude Valley towards Kangaroo Point.

The minors involved were reportedly participating in the annual Brisbane Street Jam, including 18-year-old YouTube star Jack Dauth. The latter claimed that he was arrested. Other teenagers asserted that police were aggressive towards them.

Internet sensation and YouTube star, Jack Dauth
Credit: Jack Dauth YouTube Page

Police confirmed that no teenagers were arrested or charged in connection with the incident, adding that they had contacted the parents to coordinate where they could safely collect their children. The police also maintained that the teenagers were dangerously riding their scooters going towards oncoming traffic.

Footage released by Nine News Queensland showed police dispersing the crowd from Fortitude Valley to Kangaroo Point. Footage also showed boys wearing safety helmets charging towards the police, prompting them to cordon off parts of Brisbane CBD for crowd control. Hundreds of scooter riders were driving on the wrong side of the road.

The situation spun out of control when Dauth, whom police had tagged as the instigator, claimed that he was violently arrested by police. “First they tackled me down, they ripped my camera, grabbed my microphone and twisted out. They picked me up and just threw me in,” the boy was quoted as saying in an interview with other media.

The police has since released Dauth but he posted a video of his arrest both on his Instagram and YouTube accounts. By October 23, the hashtag #FREEJACK had gone viral on the internet. Dauth has 170,000 YouTube subscribers and 160,000 Instagram followers. In the video that he posted on his Instagram account, fellow scooter riders can be heard chanting “Free Jack!” in the background.

🚨LEAKED FOOTAGE🚨 Full video dropping tomorrow on my YouTube channel! TAG 3 FRIENDS #FREEJACK @marcus_spence1
A post shared by YOUTUBER • SCOOTER RIDER (@jackdauth) on Oct 22, 2017 at 1:42am PDT

Credit: Jack Dauth/Instagram

Dauth’s social media profiles state that he is from Sydney, Australia. He has been riding scooters since 2011 and calls himself a professional freestyle scooter rider. His profiles also state that he is currently sponsored by UrbanArtt. “My aim is to document what I get up to while out riding, exploring and all round having a fun time,” he wrote in one of his profiles.

Credit: Jack Dauth/YouTube

Police also clarified through a statement given to other media that authorities were not informed ahead of the event. Further investigation revealed that the event was only organised through social media.

Valley Fiesta Returns to Fortitude Valley with Awesome Artist Line-up

The countdown begins as Valley Fiesta returns!

Presented by Brisbane City Council, the event will be held on 27-28 October in the streets of Fortitude Valley. With only five days to go before Brisbane’s biggest free music festival, here are some interesting trivia about the exciting line-up of artists who are set to perform.

The Jungle Giants has recently made its comeback to the music scene in 2017 with a new single titled, “Feel The Way I Do.” This track follows their 2015 album, “Speakerzoid,” which gained praises from music critics, earning 4 stars from Rolling Stone. This Brisbane band has been performing since getting together in 2011, with Sam Hales on Vocals/Guitars, Cesira Aitken on Lead Guitar, Andrew Dooris on Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals, and Keelan Bijker on Drums/Trombones.

Fatman Scoop
Credit: Valley Fiesta Facebook Page

Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop is popular for his song “Be Faithful” that ranked number one in the UK and Ireland in 2003, and top five here in Australia. He has also worked with internationally known artists like Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Pitbull.

The Creases
Credit: Valley Fiesta Facebook Page

The Creases has just released its debut album, “Tremolov” in August 2017, rated three stars by Rolling Stone. The AU Podcast Network describes the album as “a collection of songs so solidly constructed they couldn’t fall over if pushed.”

The Bleeding Knees Club
Credit: Valley Fiesta Facebook Page

The Bleeding Knees Club released their newest EP, “Chew The Gum” in April 2017. This alternative/indie band has come a long way from its first introduction as a duo back in 2010. Friends Alex Wall and Jordan Malane founded the group, which hails from Gold Coast, Australia.

The Gooch Palms, originally from Newcastle, Australia, is now based in Los Angeles. The gonzo-punk sweethearts are now touring the US, Europe and Australia. Aside from the Valley Fiesta, the duo has been back in Australia this October for Spring Break.

RACKETT
Credit: Valley Fiesta Facebook Page

RACKETT is known for its loud and experimental punk-pop music. The band has left its mark in the music scene since their introduction in 2016. It is set to release a new single “Ready or Not” within 2017.

Velociraptor was founded in 2009. The group defines its genre as garage pop. While the group is a home-grown Brisbane band, they are known internationally. Their most recent release, “The Hunk With A Hunch,” was in November 2016.

The Jensens takes pride in its continuous search for “new sound.” The group’s bio on TripleJ Unearthed states that the group was “formed out of a deep friendship and a desire to make great music that pleases the ear and touches the soul.”

The Fresh Outfit Concrete Surfers released its new single, “Miscommunication” in September 2017, with an EP to follow soon after. The group is comprised of brothers Jovi (vocals) and Jamie Brook (guitar and drums). Other members of the band are Sean Froster on lead guitar and Trent Courtney on Bass.

Home-grown Port Royal was founded in 2016. The group released their debut EP in May 2016. They finally gained popularity in March 2017 with their single “Get Heavy.”

FeelsClub defines its genre as Trash Pop. Since their first gig in March 2016, the band has performed with Philadelphia Grand Jury, Bugs and Gideon Benson.

Harmon
Credit: Valley Fiesta Facebook Page

Producer/Songwriter Harmon’s influences in music are Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Radiohead and The Strokes. Aside from performing at the Valley Fiesta, he will be touring Brisbane, bringing with him his indie-rock music.

The Seefelds draws inspiration from punk, grunge, Britpop and Indie rock music. Widely considered to be a group that’s just bursting with potential, the group’s gig at the Valley Fiesta will be their largest event to date.

Valley Fiesta is a FREE event. No tickets required. Performances done in public stages are open to the public. Private events at different venues in Fortitude Valley during Valley Fiesta, however, require payment. For more information, click here.