This September, BrisFest is bringing free concerts to our inner-western suburbs with a stacked lineup of homegrown talent.

‘Street Serenades’ will showcase live music and performances at pop-up venues throughout Toowong, Auchenflower, Milton, Taringa, St Lucia, Indooroopilly and Fig Tree Pocket.

The impressive lineup features favourites like Kate Miller-Heidke, Beddy Rays and Evangie, plus many more fantastic artists performing indie pop, acoustic, jazz, electronic and classical music.

Brisbane’s music scene has produced some exceptional talent over the years, but unfortunately the pandemic has taken its toll on the arts industry.

Street Serenades is a great opportunity for us to support local performers, reignite our love of music and be inspired by incredible new artists!

Here’s who you can see in Brisbane’s inner-western suburbs.

 

AYA J

An indie electro pop duo producing music influenced by their Southern Gold Coast home.

3 SEPT
7:30PM – 8:00PM
West Toowong Bowls Club
TOOWONG

 

Katie Noonan

Five-time ARIA award-winning artist Katie Noonan is one of Australia’s most versatile and beloved vocalists.

3 SEPT
7:50pm – 8:20pm
Bunyapa Park
WEST END

 

Beddy Rays

Powerful lyrics, strong hooks, mosh-worthy riffs and a lingering sense of comradery and good vibes.

4 SEPT
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Gregory Park
MILTON

 

Sticks and Mortar

Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University presents Sticks and Mortar – a Brisbane-based jazz duo drawing on a wide variety of influences, ranging from bebop to hip-hop and more.

5 SEPT
5:00pm – 5:30pm
McIlwraith Park
AUCHENFLOWER

 

Forrest Run

Blend flowing organic sounds with gritty electronica, Forrest Run give hints reminiscent of London Grammar, Naked & Famous and Vallis Alps.

10 SEPT
6:30pm – 7:00pm
Simpsons Playground Reserve
GRACEVILLE

10 SEPT
8:00pm – 8:30pm
Mansfield Park, Keating Park
INDOOROOPILLY

 

Evangie

Channelling the ferocity of female-fronted indie rockers Jess Day and Paramore, an air of glittering nostalgia and charming honesty surrounds Brisbane indie-rock singer, Evangie.

16 SEPT
5:00pm – 5:30pm
Hyde Road Park
YERONGA

16 SEPT
7:15pm – 7:45pm
Biami Yumba Park
FIG TREE POCKET

 

Gypsy Cats

With their own take on the Manouche genre and a distinctive sound and instrumentation, the Gypsy Cats have built an eclectic repertoire of originals and standards: uptempo swing, gypsy bossa, traditional jazz ballads and french waltz.

17 SEPT
3:30pm – 4:00pm
Robertson Park
TARINGA

 

Kate Miller-Heidke

From indie-pop to opera, musical theatre and TV – Kate Miller-Heidke is Brisbane’s very own superstar.

18 SEPT
5:45pm – 6:15pm
University of Queensland
ST LUCIA

 

Tibet2Timbuk2

Tibet2Timbuk2 features world famous Grammy-nominated Tibetan vocalist Tenzin Choegyal with a team of musical collaborators in a gorgeous sonic blend of Tibetan, Indian, pop, rock and classical musical sensibilities.

25 SEPT
2:00pm – 2:30pm
JC Slaughter Falls
MT COOT-THA

Schedule is subject to change. Please check the Brisbane Festival website for up to date performance times and venues. Image source: Brisbane Festival.