QLD Venues

"Premier Steven Miles and Arts Minister Leanne Enoch have consulted with, and listened to, the industry about the challenges we’re facing."

"We find ourselves in a dire financial situation that threatens our very existence."

"We know times are tight, and we are doing everything that we can to accommodate that with our loyal punters."

Sydney’s venue scene is about to explode, while Melbourne's has generated close to $1 billion in revenue.

"There's been so much respect and love for that venue the whole time because it was a really safe zone."

“We know that these buildings are about much more than bricks and mortar; they are spaces for creativity and connection.”

With Brisbane institution The Zoo set to shut its doors for the last time in July, we look back at the venerated room’s 32-year history.

"The increase in costs to deliver epic festivals such as SPRINGTIME has made it all that more challenging."

“Only the strong will survive and the music scene in Brisbane will suffer as a consequence.”

"Despite exploring every avenue available to us, we could not secure the level of support needed to surmount the continued financial strain."