Fortitude Valley is set to welcome a new bar that will be filled with 80s vibe.
Called Blute’s Bar, the new venue will open in the Brunswick Street Mall underneath Black Bear. The owners are targeting to open the bar in mid-April 2018.
Jesse Barbera, one of the owners of The Brightside and Black Bear Lodge, named the new bar after his friend for more than 30 years, Jon Blute. The two grew up together in the United States before Mr Barbera moved to Brissy to open a number of live-music venues with business partners.
Blute stayed behind and pursued a career in a law firm. Back in the days, the two always dreamt of starting their own bar and now, that dream is in the works and slowly turning into reality.
The bar will take inspiration from classic Australian pubs of the 1980s, complete with exposed brick walls, tiles, and Australian hardwood. A deck area and a beer garden will also be made.
They will offer 14 beer taps and an extensive wine list.
The 350-seat bar will also showcase their personal stuff such as their portraits and other replicas they currently have in their homes.
Food will also be available and brunch every weekend is included in the plan.
Unleash the Van Gogh in you at Brush and Barrel in Fortitude Valley.
The art studio allows participants to paint whilst having a glass of red. In fact, they encourage participants to come in early to mingle with fellow painters, grab a bottle and unwind before the start of the painting session.
Whether you’re a newbie or you are confident you can paint like a virtuoso, this is one of those places that can help you de-stress and discover your creative side.
Studio for Everyone
This intimate art studio brings painting to the next level.
Mind the brush strokes whilst you sip a glass of red. Or if you’re up for more, why not get a cheeseboard to accompany your vino.
Brush & Barrel is a “studio for everyone,” encouraging everybody to try their luck on art because it’s good for the mind, body and soul. It was established by Jimmy Truong and Matthew Dewacht following their experience at a friend’s birthday party at a painting studio where they were served liquor. Now, they have two locations, one in Brisbane and another one in the Gold Coast.
Interested to sip and paint? All you have to do is book your session of choice. Each session has a featured theme and runs for two hours. The studio provides all the painting tools. A social painting instructor will be there to guide you through the process, so there’s no need to be afraid if you have no experience in painting.
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
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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
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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.
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.
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.
Photo credit: www.thebotanist.com
On the day, Bakery Lane will become a haven for gin lovers as it features the best Australian and international gins.
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.
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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.
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.
Photo credit: howardsmithwharves.com
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.
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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.
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.
Proposed public plaza (Photo credit: edqdad.dsdip.qld.gov.au)
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A post shared by YOUTUBER • SCOOTER RIDER (@jackdauth) on
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.
Among the future tenants of the riverside lifestyle destination is Toko Brisbane by Matt Yazbek. This will be the Brisbane sibling restaurant of 
