"I think someone came to measure the sound it was 124 decibels," he said. The two shows were on Saturday afternoon and evening. www.facebook.com/events/783673615029969/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming. In Brisbane the Bowery has always been good but there are many other great bars like Canvas that do some great cocktails with service to match.. 5. The regulars often spent hours preparing for the night, and the morning the night morphed into. His host took him to Tonys, which had about 7 people watching the resident band. 4. tamesapien 4 yr. ago. The Brightside (27 Warner St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane) Open Thursday to Saturday 6pm to 3am, Sunday 11am to 5pm. This project is keen for any footage, photos or memorabilia and of course your stories. Everything! When youve reached your limit, head to award-winning bar Brooklyn Standard to rock out to live music. Can you tell me a little about the nightlife from back in the 1950s? Having said that, clubbing has always been aimed at a young crowd, and I was nightclubs target audience in the late 2000s, so Im naturally going to always treasure those wild years. Clubbed Out will borrow items for the exhibition and book. Bars & Clubs. Im also interested in showing the evolution of how people go out.. Apparently according to website it's 2,000 sq/m and can comfortably hold 1,800 people. Dutch Courage Officers' Mess (51 Alfred St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane) Open Tuesday to Sunday from 4.00pm to midnight. Known for hosting the best local and international DJs and artists, the club offers a selection of music ranging from House to hard-style, to rap and much more. Work sucks? From the notorious to the outrageous we remember some of Brisvegass more memorable nightclubs. Brisbane lost a lot of our historical buildings particularly in the early 80s. This may be more related to my age than trends, but to what I remember, everyone just drank mainstream beers, like VB or Carlton Draught. Check out Brisbanes best cocktail bars instead. https://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=52584, https://www.facebook.com/80snightclubreunion, Bands and musicians at the Majestic Hotel in 1973. But I can confidently comment on what was going on in nightclubs from 2005 onward. Who would have thought that we had a band venue there? Winner: The 2010s If you wish to experience Queensland nightlife any time of the week, then your best bet is The Avenue Surfer's Paradise. The dance floor heats up with live country music from Tuesday to Sunday. After he played with them on his first song, the band stopped went over to the host and said, Who the hell is he?. Hip-hop, DJs, pop music the city was the 'mainstream' if you like. 3. The Zoo https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/does-the-clubbing-beat-go-on-20130111-2cktn.html. Snoopy Hollow was located in the top level of the City Council car park in Wickham Terrace. Artesian . At the time, the 24-floor building dominated the Brisbane skyline and Lloyd's glamorous lounge bar and club was the highlight of the city's nightlife. Theres a great documentary called Melbourne Shuffle that documents this era of Melbournenightclubs brilliantly. Remarkably three nightclubs have survived: The Hip-E Club, Connections and Club Bayview. One of the major gems that we discovered was a club called Princes, which ran in the 40s during the war until the mid 50s. Greaser (259 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane) Open Wednesday to Saturday from 5.00pm to 3.00am, Sunday from 5.00pm to 12.00am. It would not be surprising to find out that someone who polished glasses in the late 1970s now owns their own trendy cocktail bar in Melbournes CBD perhaps they even kept their old polishing rag as a memento? I think it hada spiral staircase and was called Rowes or Roses Wine Bar ??? Im also planning to host some Clubbed Out Roadshows in 2011. Often bartenders are a wealth of knowledge about people they have met or work with that may have been involved in clubs. Also upstairs, there is live music and DJ nights on weekends. Elixir Rooftop Bar (646 Ann St, Brisbane) Open Wednesday and Thursday from 16.00 to 22.00, Friday from 16.00 to 3.00, Saturdays from 13.00 to 3.00, Sunday from 13.00 to 22.00. "We'd set up turntables on the bar, and it quickly grew into a big scene, playing techno and house until dawn. Many of the city's top bars have a distinctly vintage feel, inspired by 1920s-era speakeasies or '80s dive bars. Friday's Riverside (Riverside Center, 123 Eagle St, Brisbane) Open Monday and Tuesday from 11.00 to 22.00, Wednesday to Saturday from 11.00 to 3.00, Sunday from 11.00 to 24.00. If there was one thing that defined Brisbane's club scene in the 1980s, it was the hair parades at Fortitude Valley's trendiest clubs. You might be showing your age if you answered yes, but what they heck back then you could get a Grasshopper cocktail for $2! The website has experienced major spam problems so apologies to those who I havent responded to yet. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. There was also a go-go venue in suburban Kedron called the Mod Club during the swinging '60s, an exclusive, disco-era lounge club on the top floor of the SGIO building and five stories of 1980 Manhattan inspired opulence at the New York Hotel on Queen Street. Bars . There's a less busy cocktail bar downstairs than the upstairs dance floor. Located in a historic building dating back to 1889, the Little Big House is a typical Australian bar with a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere, with two floors where there are as many bars, open front and side balconies where you can sip a beer and admire the view. The place is packed every weekend with a hyperactive crowd of sweaty young people. By tferg123. 22. Friday's and City Rowers attracted that sort of crowd, says Ms Bell, who was enjoying her twenties at the time. A lot of people come here after work to take advantage of the discounts offered with happy hour every Friday night. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? Brissies biggest nightclub, with five bars and four dance floors located across three levels normally (pre-covid times), hosts the biggest names in EDM like Skrillex, Steve Aoki, Fisher and Hayden James and is not unfamiliar with hosting massive afterparties for festivals like Listen Out, Touch Bass and Hidden. Recently I received some great cards and info from Noelene. So too did the funding, via the Creative Sparks joint initiative between Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government. From the '60s, Ms Hackworth also remembers the Havana nightclub up the road and the National Hotel. (Only applies if home delivery is included in your package), Subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox, Todays Paper, a digital replica of the newspaper, SuperCoach Plus for stats, analysis, tips and more, Saturday and Sunday paper delivery* When she explained that it was Mick Fleetwood they went quite pale but continue to jam with him for an unforgettable night with 7 other people present. Another Brisbane club with free admission and pop and dance music ranging from 70s classics to modern day hits. We were served some of the best cocktails I have had! Among her fascinating discoveries so far has been Brisbane's first beatnik club in the now demolished Piccadilly Arcade, located on the heel of Creek and Queen streets in the 1950s. the restaurantacross the road on the corner of the side street. Everyone is invited to come along and present their memorabilia. Sky and Lotus is a Brisbane nightclub that features R'n'B, Hip hop and Soul music across two levels of entertainment and occasional special guests. The Walrus Club (543A Coronation Dr, Toowong, Brisbane) Inspired by the Prohibition era of the 1920s and 1930s, this speakeasy-style bar is named after the SS Walrus , a 19th-century floating distillery. The perfect spot, where dinner easily turns into a full-blown night out. Fab journo Katherine Feeney has written an article based around footage that she saw filmed at Tracks nightclub in the 80s. The Bowery (676 Ann St, Brisbane) Open Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm to 3am. Family Nightclub (8 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane) Open Friday to Sunday from 9pm to 3am. The next venue astounded me I did not know this existed until David let me know. Bar manager Paul Schurink was originally from New Zealand, and came to Tasmania after spending eight years in Europe. Brisbane in the 80s was a fine time, with all the great music the nightclubs were the place to be. Id love to hear your stories and experiences and even pics of Hannay and clubbing so send them on through! Decorated with fairy lights and hanging plants, this rooftop bar has the atmosphere of a garden party. To upgrade, call 1300 MY NEWS (696 397), As a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member youll get unlimited digital access to every story online, insight and analysis from our expert journalists PLUS enjoy freebies, discounts and benefits with our +Rewards loyalty program. 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You'll find Retros in the Brunswick Street Mall (conveniently close to all sorts of food joints across the road) and you'll probably hear it before you see it. Cramming into clubs packed with big hair, booze and pounding music was a rite of passage in the 1980s and into the 1990s. With an intimate atmosphere, The Foundry is a two-level complex that features a creative space, a concert hall that can accommodate up to 300 people and a Rock'n'Roll bar. Thank you for your time and this website its actually given me some hope. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Recently, I had the pleasure of chatting to George Kassos who was one of the DJs at the club. Hopefully we will be able to improve the website in the coming months. But the memories he made at Syrup will last a lifetime. A lot of the clubs in the 70s had fantastic cocktail bars. At the time, the city was dominated by a string of hotels with nightclubs attached, many of which still exist today albeit under different names, popular with jocular, sporting types.. These days, I look at the bar fridges to see what beers they have, before ordering a standard pint of Carlton. This decades music is more insightful and fun. There seems to be a lot more pressure on staff compared to the 70s or 80s. I love an afternoon show! Renowned for its laid-back vibe and huge beer garden, this place has been a Brisbane nightlife since 1876. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. Oddly I dont remember Rebeccas orHarringtons closing down. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Image's Nightclub -top floor of what now is the Suncorp Building in the CBD 4. This would involve a resident band, host/singer, guest singer, depending on the club a few dancers and quite often a stripper. If you subscribe directly with us you will also get access to our News+ Network which is made up of some of our most popular news sites, like. The 2010s! Brisbane Nightclubs. If you were a Goth, Mass nightclub was THE place. Early on, the research team realised the importance of defining what constitutes a club - a specific venue that people do go to mainly to dance not just a bar, hotel or live music venue. Its a more casual, and guys dont really bother to spike their hair anymore. A cheap, crazy disco bar frequented largely by backpackers and students. Think there is a phone shop or ANZbank there now. This friendly bar also offers DJ nights with a dance floor to let you dance, as well as board games and giant Jenga for real party animals. It began as a club and now is a strip club.. 2010s Owned by Gerry Harrington who also ownedRebeccas. Quite a feat in 1979!. 8. Thanks Noelene for your stories and your cards. Oh my god no it's Mr Brightside! 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The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. Brisbane is fast becoming the live music capital of the country , with internationally renowned concerts and plenty of nightclubs to listen to and watch artists and new musical talent. Prohibition, Proey, Pro-howhatever you call it, its practically a right of passage to attend this Brisbane club. Inspired by the British colonial outposts of the late 19th century, the bar offers over 80 types of gins, 240 spirits, signature cocktails and is popular with a lively crowd on weekends. Other bands include Vampire Weekend, The Black Keys and Imagine Dragons. Ask around your parents/ manager or venue owners might have some great information from their day. Club A is now the Matisse Beach Club, Tokyo Joes in Subiaco is Club Havana and the Freezer in Northbridge has become the Penthouse Club. Free entry is before 11pm, so get there early to skip the lines and beat the crowds. You may need a map and a compass to find it, but as this is probably the hippest bar in Brisbane, it's worth looking for. I can only recall one time when someone asked if a friend who wore a pink shirt was gay; see, no one gave a shit, they looked great. Flying Cock (388 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane) Open Friday and Saturday from 8pm to 3am. The next gig was called The Boat-trip. Absolutely love going to retros! Do they ring a bell? ), all the passengers disembarked and walked across to an open air stage. In the clubs of the 1980s and 1990s there was no such thing as excess, Catch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's news. The laneway was the scene of much boy/girl action and drugs, but I justrecall seeing marijuana and pills. Were working to restore it. The guys (Gerry Harrington and Les Zeilin) had leased the site that becamethe Atcherley. The Carlton Hotel was the other major city spot in the '80s, Ms Bell says, located a door up from The New York and still visible from Queen Street today. At The Disco and My Chemical Romance that made many people cringe at how whiny it was and how serious depressed teens were. With a mix of rooftop bars, Irish Pubs and sophisticated clubs, Brisbane loves to party and offers a good nightlife . The Wintergarden The Kindergarden Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. The dance floor gets crowded on Saturday nights, when the djs on the console play a mix of pre 2000 dance music. This is truly one of the best clubs in Brisbane. Hans Christian Anderson had once quoted 'when words fail, music speaks', which Below you will find the 7 most important rules of running a hens night. A dominant hair design was de rigueur. This cool, nautically themed bar and restaurant will take you from the center of the business district to a faraway vacation spot. Down Eagle Lane, Brooklyn Standard is a basement-level bar with quirky cocktails and live music six nights a week, while Fat Angel is Brisbane's first American sports bar streaming live sport alongside a range of national and international brews. Rics Bar (321 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane) Open daily from 5pm to 3am. Suspect that the downstairs part of JB Hi Fi formed part ofit. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. "I remember some punters, who are still friends, got their clothes off one night in the middle of the dance floor because they were having such a great time," he said. While I certainly do enjoy craft beer, no one gave a shit about what you drank in the 2000s, so you didnt have to overthink things when wanting a drink. Between the two, Fish Lane embraces all that is magical in laneway culture. 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If you have any information about actual dates and addresses or clubs not listed here, please leave a comment below, or Contact us Older Comments Image Source. Sybil's Nightclub -top of Adelaide Street, City. This article made me realised how uneducated I was about alcohol back then. Checkered, collared shirts are in with jeans, perhaps with cuts in them. Southbank Beer Garden (30ba Stanley St Plaza, South Brisbane, Brisbane) Open daily from 10.00 to 24.00. I guess there is many clues to this puzzle which can come from any information or perhaps you might know where I might start my search regarding the Majestic in 1973. How hard has it been to get people involved? The Met 5. Their renowned resident DJs know how to entertain people, with dance and hip hop music. Tucked under the glittering skyscrapers, this pub has the perfect atmosphere for an afternoon or evening drink. He said the women's toilets were often a scene of "chaos" at closing time. Without this I cant add it to our club list. Owners Vince and Michael Russo unveiled the new venue, across the road, back in July. I never went into Mary St night club but did go to the hardcore shows down stairs every week for a long time. Electronic dance music was huge in the 00s, and heres a few hits to prove it: I Like The Way by The Bodyrockers, Gasolina by Daddy Yankee; Flaunt It by TV Rock; UFO by Sneaky Sound System, and Get Shaky by The Ian Carey Project. Cameras were expensive and a lot of them were bulky. Information is being gathered mainly via the Clubbed Out website. A vibe and a half during the day and the place to be at night, Summa Houseis sort of a club-of-all-trades. From the explosion of rock 'n' roll to the 1980s, live music thrived in inner-city clubs like The Primitif, El Morocco, Red Orb and De Brazil. (711 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane) The Zoo is an icon of the local indie music scene in Brisbane , with regular concerts of everything from hip hop to jazz to rock and pop, folk, dub and reggae. Gerry had it all decked out in maroonvelvet with lamps on tables and a small stage with a dance floor which wassurrounded with mirrors. Called Clubbed Out: A History of Brisbane Nightclubs 1950 to 2000, Ms Bell says the idea for the three-year project, came about easily enough: Most people have a story to tell.. Hours: Mon - Sun 11 - 5am. What inspired you to launch the Clubbed Out project? Not in conjunction with any other offer. Post-war Brisbane had a club scene that reflected the social mores of the time. This place is a Brisbane institution and is a popular spot for after work drinks. What sort of contributions would you like to see from todays bartending community? A vibe and a half during the day and the place to be at night. Ill be posting more of your recollections as well. The Queensland capital's nightlife scene is dominated by sophisticated hip clubs, chic bars and an excellent live music scene. "We moved a piano in there and had quiet jazz acts," Hankey said. She is currently leading a project called Clubbed Out and its aim is to document the history of Brisbanes bar scene from the 1950s until today. For men, clubbing fashion was quite simple. Tucked away down a Fortitude Valley alley in the basement of a 130-year-old building, Greaser is a laid-back bar with rebellious, retro American-style rock'n'roll music. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. So which one is better? Upstairs there is also a veranda where more intimate seats are available. I realise that this can be needle in a hay stack situation however I am also trying to find who owned the hotel at this time?? People went out earlier, Cloudland was in full swing and rock'n'roll dominated the jukeboxes of local milk bars though live entertainment was illegal on Sundays. Every week they would have to apply for a liquor permit and every week crowds would turn up for a great night out. #3 The Bowery. 1 [deleted] 1 yr. ago 299 38 See www.couriermail.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. When youve reached your limit, head to award-winning bar. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. A lot of new bands performed in these venues and Brisbane had a very fertile music scene in the 50s, which has carried through to today.. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Thanks to you all for keeping the project running with your great comments. Located at the Eagle Street Pier and popular with trendy Aussies and beautiful Australian girls, this large bar offers uninterrupted views of the Story Bridge and the Brisbane River. Bell wants to involve current bartenders into this landmark research project as well so you could make your mark on history. They travelled by train with all the band equipment with one member driving up. Sounds better than some of those other boat cruises. So if you had a special name for a club let me know. 80s Nightclub Reunion Saturday 13 June 2015 Doors 7pm - 3am - Dress 80s Absolutely Fabulous H Lounge upstairs Hamilton Hotel 442 Kingsford Smith Drive Hamilton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80snightclubreunion Hashtag: #80snightclubreunion Website: www.hamiltonhotel.com.au Birdees (608 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane) Open Monday to Thursday from 5.00 pm to 3.00 am, Friday and Saturday from 3.00 pm to 3.30 am, Sunday from 3.00 pm to 3.00 am. ev elx112p amp module. Home delivery is not available in all areas and is not the regional edition. "The dance club began as a late-night alternative to upstairs live music," Hankey said. New customers only. Nestled perfectly on Wickham Street and coupled with their trademark unmissable lit-up sign, it's hard to miss this iconic Brisbane venue. He is keen to speak to musos that are interested in getting their music up for people to enjoy again. The bar is quite small and with an intimate atmosphere, with DJ sets every Friday evening, good cocktails accompanied by tasty appetizers. I love discovering clubs and really appreciate everyone posting their stories on going out. Recently one of the big guns and definitely big identity from the Brisbane club scene John Hannay passed away. Now, 21 years after GOYA DISCO said farewell its time to dust of the vinyls and head to the Greek Club to step back in time and get on the dance floor. Any information that may assist me I would greatly appreciate from the bottom of my heart. Inspired by Prohibition-era New York bars, the Bowery is one of the best cocktail bars in Brisbane and offers live jazz music during the week and great DJ sets on the weekends. Here is the complete guide to the nightlife of the Queensland capital! Prohibition Nightclub. But most of the major nightclub action was located in Brisbane City some in buildings ultimately flattened during Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen's final years in office. All I cared about was getting drunk, and fast. One of Brisbanes longest-running live music venues, Rics is a Saturday night must visit. If you want to live out your early 2000s Beyonc fantasy, BLVD is the place to head. So which decade was better for clubbing, the 2000s or the 2010s? Located in Fortitude Valley, the Prohibition is one of the best nightclubs in Brisbane . But Fortitude Valley in the '60s wasn't a club scene like it is now it was mostly Chinese restaurants Brisbane today is very, very different., Charting Brisbane's nightclub family tree. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. The steak was very thin as Irecall. It seems as though perhaps we're shifting back to how we used to be," she says. Thank us later, and probably wear your comfiest shoesyou'll be dancing all night. Bell has already turned up a wealth of memories, stories and artifacts including old uniforms, entry ticket stubs and photos. If you are interested in being a part of this project, please do! 1. Laneway bars in The City . The boat came and moored at an island in the bay (Im thinking maybe Moreton? Id like to be able to track and compare the changes workers have experienced. It had an extensive art collection, stunning dcor and they had an orchestra playing each night. Beginning with a discotheque Pacesetters at Queen Street's Lennon's Hotel, Lloyd's crowning jewel was the Top of the Town at the SGIO building on Turbot Street. The Met (56a / 256 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane) Open Friday and Saturday from 9pm to 5am. Apparently the crowds were huge and the band were very welcomed. This stylish and very trendy lounge bar offers relaxing house music all weekend, while every Thursday and Sunday evening there is live jazz music which provides the perfect accompaniment to the typical house cocktails. New customers only. She said her prep time could take up to two hours. 21. He studied astronomy at the University of Tasmania, and now works at the radio telescope at Cambridge east of Hobart as technical support for researchers. One of the most popular places in Brisbane's nightlife , Friday's is a rooftop bar and club that is always very popular on weekends, especially by university students. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Their massive whiskey selection isn't even to be discussed and adds a lot to the atmosphere of the place - order a whiskey and apple juice (the house specialty). From classic bangers to rave-esque zones, The Beat truly has it all. Paul Droguet and Caroline McDermott in 2000. Sky and Lotus (Level 1 and 2/234 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane) Open Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 5am. Here you can have a cocktail, enjoy some DJ sets, listen to live jazz music or watch a movie in the Rooftop Cinema. A sophisticated place that attracts a crowd of more mature people who know how to have fun. Ric's Bar 4. Brisbane's Bar Histories by Australian Bartender This interview featured in the February issue of Bartender magazine. People driving in to go out would have to sleep in their cars, she said, a fact that gave rise to several suburban nightclub destinations including Kedron's Mod Club and Rhodes coffee shop, club and pool room on Beaudesert Road in Moorooka. Tickets are $15 (inclusive of booking fee) available online via Oztix and $20 on the Door. Stokes was into bands like Joy Division, Bauhaus, the Jesus and Mary Chain, New Order and Echo and the Bunnymen. Tonys also in the Valley has been trading with the same name since the 70s. The 2010s look is simpler and perhaps more genuine (to a point). Overlooking Ann Street, this two-story venue offers music nights, a craft brewery with more than 30 types of draft beers downstairs and a light and airy garden lounge. No sensible drinking cautions, no smoking bans, and generally less moderation of everything. The capital of the state of Queensland, full of wonderful beaches and characterized by a tropical climate, Brisbane is a paradise for many surfers. Later in the nineties it was excom at the alliance. Heya Bar (351 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane) Open Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm to 3am. While many Brisbane venues are in the midst of rebuilding, it could be a great time to walk down memory lane and recall names like; Whispers, Tony's, Princes, or Beat Nightclub. GPO. "And in the ashtray, it was always full of gold coins.". The club hosts many famous DJs who play R'n'B, house and techno music all night long.