The best place in the city to soak up the Festival feeling is the sumptuous QUT Spiegeltent in Brisbane’s Queens Park for three weeks only. Part atmospheric Belgian pub, part elegant late night cabaret club, QUT Spiegeltent boasts stained glass...

Close your eyes and melt into a glamorous world like no other… A rare evocative experience, A Company of Strangers is a night of pure pleasure, exquisite music and sensational song. From the creative team behind the 2008 Spiegeltent smash hit...

This session features the contemporary jazz vocals and trumpet of the legendary Vince Jones and the upbeat wall-of-sound brass arrangements and relentless rhythm section of local live favourites, Miguel. Whether you like your jazz laidback or upbeat,...

The Audreys have won the ARIA Award for Best Blues and Roots Album twice – no mean feat when you realise this rootsy quintet from Adelaide has only released two albums. Rolling Stone’s review of their latest release praised its ‘gorgeous,...

Critics raved about the ‘beauty, strength, penetrating emotion and intelligent fun’ of this three piece band’s debut album but they all struggled to define the genre into which it fitted. The piercing and pitch perfect voice of Anita...

Batucada Sound Machine is known for its fine musicianship and blistering live performances across the international festival scene. Started by five passionate drummers in Auckland in 2003, the group has grown from its samba-jam origins to embrace Pacific...

A collection of artists with roots in South America and the Mediterranean, Son Veneno takes its audience on a ride through Afro-Latin rhythms, hip hop ferocity, trance-like drum ‘n’ bass, head-banging funk, driven ska and playful reggae....

This maverick music ensemble pioneered what they call 'gypsy deathcore' in the Melbourne underground music scene. A bizarre meeting of Eastern European, Latin, rockabilly and tango is played out on accordion, double bass, saxophone and tuba. Throw in...

deep blue delivers performances which change perceptions. Part band, part orchestra and part theatre, deep blue combines a traditional string section with 21st century showmanship - big screens, dynamic lighting, superb sound and performer interaction....

Combining traditional flamenco with contemporary jazz, three of Australia's best guitarists formed En Garde! to bring an all guns blazing guitar extravaganza to audiences. Don’t miss this special chance to experience the acclaimed talents of Gerard...

UK style bible ‘The Face’ called this 25 year-old singer / songwriter ‘a prodigy’ and described Little Birdy – the ARIA-nominated band she fronts – as ‘Lucinda Williams meets Kate Bush via Beck’. Others...

Meaning 'Red Beer' in Romanes - the language of the Gypsies, Lolo Lovina play an intoxicating brew of Gypsy mayhem! This high energy Aussie band includes members from Romania, Brazil and Hungary and counts Eastern European Gypsy music, French Chanson...

It's OK to defy definition if you can sell out Edinburgh Festival two years in a row, release five albums and win two ARIAs. My Friend the Chocolate Cake’s David Bridie and Helen Mountfort write songs of lyrical and musical mastery which move from...

Paprika Balkanicus are the hottest young things in world music, having played the iconic Glastonbury and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals and won numerous international awards. Hailing from Romania, Serbia and Slovenia, the band’s fiery and witty blend...

The Bakery is a wild 11-piece musical extravaganza. Their music is catchy, soulful, energetic and powerful – afrobeat, funk, soul, reggae and drum ’n bass, all rolled together into a live show of grand proportions. But The Bakery don’t...

Cocoloco is a group of scurrilous British street and stage-performers, who for Brisbane Festival 2009 have created a unique bus tour experience, in character as Alice and Alice. Inspired by Alice through the Looking Glass, the performance sees Alice...

Deep Street Soul & The Kelly Gang is the perfect double bill for Funk-Soul lovers.   Deep Street Soul Break filled funk and soul from DJ and drummer Sol Loco, bass player and soul aficionado Papa ‘J’ Hunter, Cropper lovin’...

It’s the closing night and your last chance to dance! LABJACD will get it started with their smokin’ live set & Wild Marmalade will break out the beats to make the party last. LABJACD LABJACD a 9-piece Melbourne-based outfit with diverse...

Cookin' up a stew of soul food for your aural pleasure, Golden Sound and The Outfit brings the finest musicians to the Bandstand and pays respect to the classic jazz, funk and roots sounds of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Want to know more about...

Wind down the week with the smooth soul sounds of The Ray Mann Three before Deep Street Soul funk it right back up at QUT Spiegeltent.   The Ray Mann Three According to the Sydney Morning Herald, these minimal soul troubadours 'fuse D'Angelo's...

Laneous and The Family Yah & Grrilla Step get the party started in QUT Spiegeltent with their high energy hip-hop and dance acts. Laneous and The Family Yah One of Brisbane's hottest live experiences - Laneous and The Family Yah deliver a formidable...

Don’t be fooled by their gorgeous grins…these two blues soloists are preparing to blow you away. If you take your blues with some banging stomp box on the side, these two strong solo acts will make your day, dishing up two smashing all-acoustic...

Black Jesus Experience and Deep Ends featuring Rainman take the stage and fire up the mics to deliver a blast of hip–hop lyricism, soul-filled vocals, and funk-jazz grooves. Deep Ends featuring Rainman MC Rainman, joined by a line-up of Brisbane’s...

Their debut CD has been produced by Wolfmother's Dave Atkins and they are rapidly gaining a reputation as a band to watch. This blistering Brisbane four-piece band bring their blend of rock, reggae and roots to QUT Spiegeltent. Want to know more about...

A 10 member collective, which fuses the organic sounds of jazz with hip-hop, Jumbledat has played with the likes of Watussi, Kid Confucius, Ross Irwin's Soul Special and frequently rocks out Sydney, Melbourne and east coast venues. Want to know more...

If you like your sax with sass and soul, check out this double bill with the jazzy tunes of Laïque & the smooth grooves of Chocolate Strings. Laïque Laïque evokes the ambiance of the 1930s Paris jazz scene, infused with a fiery brew...

A brand new venture by a few old hands. Lead by Pinky Beecroft (Machine Gun Fellatio) and featuring Nick Stewart (george), Christian McBride (Field Day) and Ben T (Monstars), this new musical collaboration is yet to be labelled. Their debut album Somethin’...

Kooky, beautiful and whimsical songstress Rhiannon Hart is back in Brisbane with her own seven piece band, bringing with her a decade of touring and recording experience. She is on a mission to make a mark on local audiences’ hearts and souls with...

A wild night of dancing awaits as Rumpunch and Wild Marmalade rock QUT Spiegeltent with a frenzy of rhythms and dance beats. Rumpunch Sydney’s six piece reggae outfit mixes Caribbean melodies with the wit and gusto of hip-hop and takes inspiration...

A rising star, Simone Pitot is a young singer-songwriter who has quickly caught the attention of the music industry, earning the title of 'the female Jeff Buckley' and scoring gigs supporting Bernard Fanning, Pete Murray and Brianna Carpenter. Want...

Rising stars of the Brisbane indie scene, Starscream 13 support Sydney indie-punk-jazz-rock group, Lions At Your Door. Starscream 13 Starscream 13 are four boys from Brisbane with impressive musical prowess and a gutsy French female singer. They promise...

This reggae and soul seven-piece is one to watch, kicking off 2009 with a stellar set at the Gold Coast Big Day Out and releasing a debut EP within months of receiving a top 5 nomination for the MusicOz awards. Delivering soulful melodies and reckless...

 A wicked brew of Gypsy mayhem with fat funk rhythms and fast-paced fiddlers in this double bill featuring The Crooked Fiddle Band & Rumpunch.   The Crooked Fiddle Band Gypsy tunes are thrashed to their modern limits by these Australian...

Tijuana Cartel will light up your night with their electro beats and wild world-music flavour before Big Fela unleash their afro-beats for one night only at QUT Spiegeltent.   Tijuana Cartel The crazy Mexican flavours and mashed up beats of Tijuana...

Experience the magic and mystery of QUT Spiegeltent by joining owner and manager, Rik Klessens, on a tour of his pride and joy. Be amazed at the true beauty of this legendary “tent of mirrors”, built of wood, mirrors, leaded glass and detailed...

Gregg Arthur with Andrew Shaw Quartet International singing sensation Gregg Arthur, joined by the Andrew Shaw Quartet, will present beautiful songs to start your Sunday afternoon at QUT Spiegeltent. Organ Grinder Performing original material influenced...

David Bentley A mainstay of the Brisbane jazz and blues scene, don’t miss David Bentley as he delivers original compositions that expose his unique vocals and impressive piano and organ skills.   Latin Vibe This energetic group, inspired...

Kristen Haynes Start your Sunday afternoon with the smooth, sultry sounds of Kristen Haynes as she lends her gentle voice to original songs and music from Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Americas. John Reeves presents MOGO Get ready for this rhythmic...

Enjoy original contemporary songs re-arranged with a modern twist. Featuring Quit Reno, Everything Begins With An Idea, Amber and Cascadeer. Come along and enjoy the midday ambience of QUT Spiegeltent while discovering some of Brisbane’s most...

Using mutually interdependent controller keyboards, performers will mix live playing with complex pre-recorded audio sequences. Synced to computer generated multimedia elements, Organism with Electro-Acoustic Improvisation will present a high quality...

QUT Little Big Band and the Fabulous Brunettes tackle traditional repertoire as well as more progressive compositions and arrangements by both established composers and students. Enjoy the midday ambience of QUT Spiegeltent and discover some of Brisbane’s...

NOÖSPHERE The indie chamber orchestra Noösphere perform old and modern styles of music and songs with a fresh new sound. qut vocal ensemble For a sublime listening experience, the QUT Vocal Ensemble will perform a range of styles and blended...

Join a selection of QUT’s solo performers including Robert Zosars, Brianna Campbell, The Imaginary and Pitch Fantasy as they present music, performance art and themed improvisation. Come along and enjoy the midday ambience of QUT Spiegeltent while...

Compositions will be performed through the creative and dynamic use of technology as Simulation looks at performance in the world of computers, virtual instruments and gestural controllers. Featuring the best electronic music from QUT including Cöpal,...

Be amazed at the true beauty of this legendary “tent of mirrors”, built of wood, mirrors, leaded glass and detailed in velvet and brocade. Lose yourself in the memories of divas and devils from yesteryear. Step into another world and wander...

SOLD OUT for performance inside the venue.  The area surrounding the Spiegeltent has been extended to include all of Queens Park for Saturday night only. Entry here is FREE and open to 18+ years as it is a licensed event. Keep the Festival fever...