New Brisbane

The gates opened on the dot at 7:30 so I must give some kudos to the security people; they were very polite and organised. I managed to snag a good spot in front of the stage (and chances are you would too if you get a good spot in the line) but if you’re not the mosh pit type (if the Josh Pyke fan girls get too vicious) there is a whole second level offering some very good vantage points of the stage. Whoever did the interior design of The Tivoli was brilliant – though the mauve walls and intricate furnishings may be an acquired taste, the overall vibe that you get is a relax, sophisticated atmosphere.

The thing about gigs at The Tivoli is that it’s a tag-team/group exercise. There are three bars in the venue, one upstairs, and one just off the main floor and one downstairs which also offers hot food. I held down the fort in the front row while I had some friends go around foraging for provisions, which brings us to another case in point.

Alcohol, as usual, is quite pricey. I had to shout a friend a beer, and I had my usual fill of vodka, and I was surprised to find that both amounted to $17. Ouch, yes it did hurt my meagre student budget. Aside from that minor drawback the gig passed by pleasantly. I also found that the security people were a wee bit more lenient in letting cameras in, however the drawback was that some people were using flash which was a little disruptive (they usually gave up after the first two songs and switch to recording songs on phones). More kudos to the security people for managing to quieten down some intoxicated adolescents (probably on their first night out).

The gates opened on the dot at 7:30 so I must give some kudos to the security people; they were very polite and organised. I managed to snag a very good spot in front of the stage (and chances are you would too if you get a good spot in the line) but if you’re not the mosh pit type (if the Josh Pyke fan girls get too vicious) there is a whole second level offering some very good vantage points of the stage. Whoever did the interior design of The Tivoli was brilliant – though the mauve walls and intricate furnishings may be an acquired taste, the overall vibe that you get is a relax, sophisticated atmosphere. The thing about gigs at The Tivoli is that it’s a tag-team/group exercise. There are three bars in the venue, one upstairs, one just off the main floor and one downstairs which also offers hot food. I held down the fort in the front row while I had some friends go around foraging for provisions, which brings us to another case in point.

Alcohol, as usual, is quite pricey. I had to shout a friend a beer, I had my usual fill of vodka and I was surprised to find that both amounted to $17. Ouch, yes it did hurt my meagre student budget. Aside from that minor drawback the gig passed by pleasantly. I also found that the security people were a wee bit more lenient in letting cameras in, however the drawback was that some people were using flash which was a little disruptive (they usually gave up after the first two songs and switch to recording songs on phones). More kudos to the security people for managing to quieten down some intoxicated adolescents (probably on their first night out).

The only thing I can actually nitpick on is the rather disorganised line to the exit. There was just one big line moving lethargically towards the exit, so the line to the merchandise desk, and eventually to the signing, proved quite a challenge.

All in all, The Tivoli is a great gig venue. I highly recommend it for you kids wanting a night out with live music. I suggest buying your tickets early if you’re planning to see any of the upcoming artists because gigs sell out easily. More information at (link:All in all, The Tivoli is a great gig venue. I highly recommend it for all you kids looking for a night out with live music. I suggest buying your tickets early if you’re planning to see any of the upcoming artists, because gigs sell out easily. More information click here.

By Raisa B.