Proud Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, Kalkadoon and Yirendali sovereign woman Miss Kaninna today announces her national 7-date BLACKPRINT mixtape tour. With artistry in a sonic universe of her own – floating effortlessly between hip-hop, R&B, rock and pop – her electrifying shows create space to rouse rage and joy in an equal measure.

Presented by I OH YOU, MG Live and triple j, the BLACKPRINT TOUR 2026 follows the announcement of Miss Kaninna’s debut mixtape BLACKPRINT out Friday 21 August via Soul Has No Tempo / AWAL Recordings. Miss Kaninna is set to bring her ferocious charisma, rage, and resistance on the road – delivering every performance as an uncompromising statement of identity and truth.

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Doors 7pm

Mali Jo$e 8.30pm

Miss Kaninna 9.40pm

MISS KANINNA | BLACKPRINT TOUR 2026

Fresh off winning Song of the Year at the Sunshine Coast Music Awards, Che Burns brings his full band to The Brightside for his biggest Brisbane headline show yet.

After a string of sold-out shows and a rapidly growing following, Che is set to deliver his loudest and most intimate performance to date. Supported by Sunshine Coast natives Cherry Nova and Brissy favourite Harley.

Friday, September 11 – The Brightside, Brisbane

Doors: 7pm

Che Burns

Bonsai Bay are set to grace the stage for one last night of psychedelic rock before closing this small tree'd chapter and going
their seperate ways. This September 12th will be your last chance to witness their favourite tunes performed live at The Brightside.

Supported by local psychedelic legends Wizz and the fabulous frog lovers Stjep, it's set to be a night for all psych rock lovers.

We hope to see you there!

Bonsai Bay Finale

altimate.SHOWDOWN Magandjin Season 4 - Heat Two

Get excited Magandjin, the nation's largest queer alternative performance competition is BACK for our 4th season!

altimate.SHOWDOWN is the genre-spanning competition unapologetically celebrating everyone who is different and uniquely fierce, with a focus on showcasing diversity and local performers.

More than a wildly entertaining night, altimate.SHOWDOWN is community bonding, queer chaotic JOY

This September and October performers from all across the underground performance worlds of Drag, Burlesque, Sideshow, Comedy, Music, Performance Art, Dance (AND MORE!) will battle it out to win the title of Champion and walk away with a juicy prize pack worth over $10K, including $4.5K of cold hard cash!

Taking place on Thursdays at The Brightside in the heart of Fortitude Valley, this season will be hosted and judged by local legends of our fringe entertainment world

Remember your vote matters, as one performer each night will immediately be sent through to the Grand Final by audience vote alone! So grab your tickets now

Come on down to The Brightside Thursdays in September and October (with the Grand Final on 29 October), vote for your favourite and support these incredible local superstars!

Be alt, be weird, be proud and be yourself... But most of all C U @ altimate.SHOWDOWN 2026!

altimate.SHOWDOWN Magandjin Season 4 - Heat Two

Music for good ears.

That’s Gold is a new live music series celebrating the bands worth hearing and good people to hear them with.

Launching with Vol. 1, the series kicks off with local legends, SPACE&AGES, Bottlebug and Doc Fowler

The kind of night where you come for one band and leave talking about another.

This is Vol. 1. The first of many.

That's Gold Vol 1. w/SPACE&AGES, Bottlebug and Doc Fowler

Six killer bands will take you back in time with fast, loud, heavy and powerful sounds! Your 3D glasses will showcasing old school movies being played between sets to keep you engaged for a full retro experience!

RETROVISION 3D PARTY

BUY TICKETS HERE

Imagine living like a king someday, a single night without an empty bank account.

Come on down to our BROKE AF Emo Night - where for one night only we pretend we're not living paycheck to paycheck. 💔

If money is such a problem, well they got mansions, think we should rob them on the way to the cheapest Emo Night around. 💰😈

BUY TICKETS HERE

BROKE AF EMO NIGHT BRISBANE

Minigulai Entertainment is being show cased as the first Papua New Guinea and Australia events company presenting an unforgettable showcase celebrating PNG music and culture, featuring leading PNG artists, a live band and continued support for up-and-coming PNG youth and emerging talent.

MINIGULAI ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE

AFL GRAND FINAL AT THE BRIGHTSIDE OUTDOORS

The biggest game of the year deserves Brisbane’s biggest outdoor screen. We’re turning The Brightside Outdoors into AFL Grand Final headquarters, with every mark, tackle and goal shown live and loud on our huge LED screen. Chuck on the guernsey, round up the crew, grab a cold beer and settle in for the game surrounded by a huge outdoor crowd. Once the final siren sounds, the party keeps rolling with DJs playing late into the night.

Worried about the weather? Forget about it — we’ve got you covered with our new full-coverage retractable roof. Rain, hail or shine, the game goes on!

Siren-to-siren wings and beverage package available via oztix for just $60!

AFL Grand Final live on the huge outdoor screen

Cold beers flowing all afternoon

Lucky Egg food truck

Giveaways and prizes

DJs playing after the game until late

The Brightside Outdoors, Fortitude Valley

29 September - Gates Open 12.30pm

Free entry - RSVP through Oztix to secure your spot

Don’t watch the biggest game of the year from the couch. Get the crew together and experience the AFL Grand Final live, loud and outdoors at The Brightside Outdoors!

AFL GRAND FINAL - ON THE BIG SCREEN

altimate.SHOWDOWN Magandjin Season 4 - Heat Four

Get excited Magandjin, the nation's largest queer alternative performance competition is BACK for our 4th season!

altimate.SHOWDOWN is the genre-spanning competition unapologetically celebrating everyone who is different and uniquely fierce, with a focus on showcasing diversity and local performers.

More than a wildly entertaining night, altimate.SHOWDOWN is community bonding, queer chaotic JOY

This September and October performers from all across the underground performance worlds of Drag, Burlesque, Sideshow, Comedy, Music, Performance Art, Dance (AND MORE!) will battle it out to win the title of Champion and walk away with a juicy prize pack worth over $10K, including $4.5K of cold hard cash!

Taking place on Thursdays at The Brightside in the heart of Fortitude Valley, this season will be hosted and judged by local legends of our fringe entertainment world

Remember your vote matters, as one performer each night will immediately be sent through to the Grand Final by audience vote alone! So grab your tickets now

Come on down to The Brightside Thursdays in September and October (with the Grand Final on 29 October), vote for your favourite and support these incredible local superstars!

Be alt, be weird, be proud and be yourself... But most of all C U @ altimate.SHOWDOWN 2026!

altimate.SHOWDOWN Magandjin Season 4 - Heat Four

Valley Fiesta is back! Taking place on Saturday 3 October, this year’s fiesta is bigger than ever, celebrating 30 years in the heart of the Valley.

Grab your friends, hit the Valley and experience Brisbane's biggest free street festival.

Free entry. Live music. All-day festival vibes.

Brought to you by Brisbane City Council and produced by Moondust Merchants.

Supported by The Brightside, QMF and QUIVR.

Sponsored by Aperol, IJS, Red Bull, SAE University College and Store DJ.

THE BRIGHTSIDE LINEUP | FREE ENTRY

INDOORS & OUTDOORS

BADPOSTURE

Ghost Mutt

Kings Currency

koady

Los HOUSEPLANTS F.C.

Mr Finn

My Friend Chloe

Positive Spin

Sierra

strayfold

Valley Fiesta

altimate.SHOWDOWN Magandjin Season 4 - Heat Five

Get excited Magandjin, the nation's largest queer alternative performance competition is BACK for our 4th season!

altimate.SHOWDOWN is the genre-spanning competition unapologetically celebrating everyone who is different and uniquely fierce, with a focus on showcasing diversity and local performers.

More than a wildly entertaining night, altimate.SHOWDOWN is community bonding, queer chaotic JOY

This September and October performers from all across the underground performance worlds of Drag, Burlesque, Sideshow, Comedy, Music, Performance Art, Dance (AND MORE!) will battle it out to win the title of Champion and walk away with a juicy prize pack worth over $10K, including $4.5K of cold hard cash!

Taking place on Thursdays at The Brightside in the heart of Fortitude Valley, this season will be hosted and judged by local legends of our fringe entertainment world

Remember your vote matters, as one performer each night will immediately be sent through to the Grand Final by audience vote alone! So grab your tickets now

Come on down to The Brightside Thursdays in September and October (with the Grand Final on 29 October), vote for your favourite and support these incredible local superstars!

Be alt, be weird, be proud and be yourself... But most of all C U @ altimate.SHOWDOWN 2026!

The Brightside Brisbane

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