From the world’s most daring genre benders to pub rock up and comers, Brisbane is full to the brim with incredible gigs for your live music needs this month – here are 11 of the most essential picks.
May 3 – Cosmo’s Midnight, 256 Wickham
Australia’s chilltronica fanatics will flock to the throne of the Sydney twins on their upcoming headline tour.
Cosmo’s Midnight – ‘Get To Know’
Cosmo’s Midnight Australian Tour
Friday, 3rd May
256 Wickham, Fortitude Valley
Tickets
May 4 – Post Malone, Brisbane Entertainment Centre
One of modern rap’s most recognisable stars touches down for his biggest headline shows in the country yet in celebration of his huge 2018 release Berrbongs & Bentleys.
Post Malone – ‘Wow.’
Post Malone AU/NZ Tour
Saturday, May 4th
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
May 7 – Billie Eilish, Riverstage
Pop’s biggest superstar is making her way to Australia for her largest ever headline tour, fresh off her appearance at Groovin The Moo.
Billie Eilish – ‘bad guy’
Billie Eilish ‘When We All Fall Asleep’ World Tour
Tuesday, 7th May
Riverstage, Brisbane
Tickets
May 8 – Nick Murphy (fka Chet Faker), The Tivoli
One of Australian indie’s most enduring acts is set to burn up the Tivoli with a celebration of his most recent effort Run Fast Sleep Naked.
Nick Murphy – ‘Sanity’
Nick Murphy Australian Tour
Wednesday, 7th May
The Tivoli, Brisbane
Tickets
May 17 – Amy Shark, Riverstage
Australia’s reigning pop darling will take her debut album Love Monster to arenas around the country this month.
Amy Shark – ‘Mess Her Up’
Amy Shark Australian Tour
Friday, May 17th
Riverstage, Brisbane
May 18 – Ghostemane, 256 Wickham
Industrial-trap-meets-hardcore pioneer Ghostemane is set to bring his genre-defying, nu-age sound and style to Australian shores this May.
Ghostemane- ‘Nihil’
Ghostemane Australian Tour 2019
Saturday, May 18th
256 Wickham, Fortitude Valley
May 30 – Broods, Eatons Hill Hotel
Alt-pop doesn’t get much finer than Broods – the Kiwi duo will be bringing their saccharine drench take on indie to Australian shores this May.
Broods – ‘Peach’
Broods ‘Don’t Feed the Pop Monster’ Australian Tour 2019
Thursday, May 30th
Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane
May 30 – Nina Nesbitt, The Triffid
Pop fans will embrace the ethereal and attitude-drenched bops Nina Nesbitt has delivered in recent years.
Nina Nesbitt – ‘Love Letter’
Nina Nesbitt Australian Tour 2019
Thursday, May 30th
The Triffid, Brisbane
