Thankfully, Aussie live music lovers had reason to celebrate over the past few weeks, with the arrival of a new venue in Melbourne’s inner-west. And now it’s Brizzy’s turn, who’ve secured a brand-spanking new live music venue, and it’s all thanks to one of your home grown legends.
Former Powderfinger bassist John Collins has announced the arrival of an epic 800-capacity gig space in the inner-city suburb Newstead, entitled Triffid, as Courier Mail highlight.
Set for open in November of this year, the fresh venue will be built inside one of Newstead’s iconic WWII hangars, promising to host a kaleidoscopic palette of live music.
In speaking with the Courier Mail, Collins stated “I am working with Graham Ashton who originally signed us to Polydor back in the early ’90s, he is going to be across getting all the acts into the venue. We are hoping to have a really local flavour so it would be great to have a good local act in there on the first night.”
That’s not to say that Triffid will be solely focused on live music, the ex-bassist noting of his further intentions for the up and coming hotspot, “we want to make it Newstead’s backyard,” he said. “Somewhere to come and hang out after work, hear some music, have a drink and can grab some food.”
In addition to this, Collins has been working tirelessly with to ensure the venue will not negatively impact surrounding residential neighbours to ensure the venue’s longevity, “we have been talking to acoustic engineers to make sure it isn’t pumping out volume to the neighbours because inside we are going to have the best, professional gear and a big enough stage for decent-sized acts.”
When probed as to whether there would be a Powderfinger reunion to open the venue, Collins sadly declined, “I would love to say Powderfinger will open the place, but that’s not going to happen.”
Quashed reunion hopes aside, this is definitely a major win, not only for Brisbane’s nightlife, but for their kick-ass live music scene.
Keep your eye for the grand opening in November of this year.
