For the uninitiated, The Zoo is Brisbanes' most long standing live music venue/nightclub. The Zoo caters to the more independant end of the musical spectrum, and are open Wednesdays - Saturdays, and some Sundays. In any week you could see anything from beats, hip hop, jazz, rock, and pop to acoustic, folk, dub and reggae.

The Esplanade Hotel...open to all since 1878. For over 100 years the Esplanade Hotel has been Melbourne's (and indeed Australia's) premier live music venue. Since the early days of string performances in the late 1800s The Espy's hallowed stages have been graced by the finest performers from around Australia and the world.

The Backroom is renowned worldwide as one of the best entertainment venues in the country – hosting the best of local, national and international touring artists.