Surprise pop-up concerts across Brisbane
This is a past event
Brisbane Festival and AAMI Present
Street Serenades
4–26 Sept
Past Event
The biggest music concert in Brisbane’s history, deconstructed to cover 190 suburbs of the city.
It’s the biggest music extravaganza in Brisbane’s history with Brisbane Festival serenading 190 suburbs of our glorious city. Over three weeks of the Festival, pop-up concerts will be delivered direct to your neighbourhood.
Concerts in cul-de-sacs, symphonies for your suburb, and performances in your favourite park will arrive on bespoke stages on wheels, bringing music to the streets and reaching every suburb in Brisbane.
This epic music program will feature some of Brisbane’s best contemporary musicians, DJs, cabaret shows, circus and general Festival frivolity, intimate concerts with duos and trios across folk, jazz and world music and Brisbane’s finest classical musicians.
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Price
Free
Where
Across BrisbaneImportant Info
Suitable for all ages
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#Highlights
Thank you for having us in your streets and suburbs, Brisbane!
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#Bandwagon
Jump on the Bandwagon! An eclectic mix of Queensland’s best contemporary live music
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Busby Marou
Busby Marou are fast becoming a National Australian Treasure.
Troy Cassar-Daley
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Sycco
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Hatchie
Hatchie’s kaleidoscopic sonic palette draws out distinct moods and tones, continually revealing her depth and imagination as a musician and songwriter.
The Dreggs
The Dreggs' music is best described as indie-folk and roots, with a little coastal vibe in the mix.
Ayla
In the world of modern music Ayla is a refreshing force, bringing her brand of decadent pop and otherworldly vocals to the scene.
Hope D
Hailing from Brisbane, alt pop-rock artist Hope D began writing and playing music at the early age of 9 years old.
DVNA
A warm fusion between new age soul and electronica, referencing Anderson .Paak and Syd.
Jaguar Jonze
Jaguar Jonze crafts songs of melancholic beauty woven with gun slinging guitar lines and a strikingly rich, yet intimate voice.
Sahara Beck
One of Queensland's most powerful voices, Brisbane's Sahara Beck always brings fierce energy.
Leanne Tennant
Leanne Tennant is the 2018 Carol Lloyd Award recipient and three-time Queensland Music winner.
Pink Matter
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Order Sixty6
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Laik
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#Roxie
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Surprise pop-up concerts across Brisbane
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Hot Mess Mama
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Briefs Factory
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Oscar Production Company
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The Ancient Bloods
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#Troubadour
All that jazz! With soul, funk, hip-hop, R&B and more.
Surprise pop-up concerts across Brisbane
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Tom Thum
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Clea
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The Little Red Company
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Ella Fence
Ella Fence is notorious for her musical shape shifting, genre hopping and bending experimentation.
Karl S. Williams
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Tyrone Noonan
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Balairi
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Melissa Western
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Cloe Terare
Cloe Terare harnesses dark emotional tones and reflective lyrics as she crafts introspective and intimate tracks that explore universal emotions.
Anthony Garcia and Dheeraj Shrestha
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Joshu^Tree
A songwriter who pens music straight from the heart, with lyrics equal parts energetic and self-aware.
#Allegro
Duos and trios across folk, jazz and world music and Brisbane’s finest classical musicians.
Surprise pop-up concerts across Brisbane
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra – Brass Ensemble
Some of Queensland’s best brass musicians will bring majestic melodies to the streets
Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra
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The Australian Voices
The Australian Voices are a national choir of Australian singers with high artistic energy
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
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Lost & Found: A Song Cycle by Sean Sennett
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MZAZA
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The Long Johns
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CKNU
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