Some more news

These three slipped under my radar while I was updating a few minutes ago.

No Years
I always find New Years Eve to be the worst day of the year. There's so much anticipation for a huge party that'll be memorable, but it generally ends badly and in disappointment. From all reports, most people's are like that. So instead of being predictable with bars/parties/fireworks, why not go out and see some killer live music? That's the theory behind No Years at the Powerhouse anyway, which brings a kick-ass indie festival to New Years Eve. The first announcement this year has The Dum Dum Girls, as well as Australian acts Ball Park Music, Charlie Mayfair and Last Dinosaurs. There's more to be announced. December 31 at the Powerhouse, spread over 2 stages.

Track and Field

Track and Field is an occasional indie music night-club. It's been a while, but it's time for another incarnation, this time at the Arena. Featuring Bleeding Knees Club, Deep Sea Arcade (launching their new single all the way from Sydney) and Velociraptor, it'll be a good night of Australian indie. And drinks. Don't the two go hand in hand. The Arena, November 25.

After the Fall
I mentioned a while back that the awesome New Jersey melodic hardcore (not the Australian rock band) After the Fall are coming on a tour with Melbourne band Anchors. Well they've just named their local opening bands and it is shaping up to be a huge night, with Friends with the Enemy and Milestones opening. I'll be there early at the Jubilee come November 17.

Track and Field

While you read this story, you should play this song in the background.

Presenting: Track and Field.

The idea is the brainchild of a bunch of local band managers. The idea being that instead of having regular music club nights, or an annual festival, they create some sort of fun medium ground. And thus, Track and Field was born. Every few months now they'll put together bands and DJs in a warehouse like space for good party times.

The first installment of Track and Field will happen on June 4 at the Old Museum. The bands include Last Dinosaurs, Ball Park Music, The Belligerents and Mitzi. The DJs will be members of bands such as Hungry Kids of Hungary, the John Steel Singers and the Honey Month.

Tickets will be $17 on pre-sale and $22 later on. I'm pretty sure this is 18+ too, as I imagine this won't be a party without some sort of drinks flowing.

Sounds Like Brisbane fiesta!

I only just found out about this, but it's tomorrow night as part of Brisbane's Inhabit Fiesta, a celebration of the rebirth of Brisbane's laneways and alleyways, ala Melbourne. A bunch of local independent bands are playing together in the streets of the city. So rug up!

Burnett Lane Stage

• Blowhard (pictured above, classic Brisbane ska): 9.15pm
• The Optimen: 8.15pm
• Last Dinosaurs: 7.30pm
• Butcher Birds: 6.45pm
• My Fiction: 6.10pm
• Novia Scotia: 5.30pm

Island Court Stage

• Halfway: 9.15pm
• The Rational Academy: 8.15pm
• Texas Tea: 7.30pm
• Fushia: 6.45pm
• Wiley Reed: 6.00pm
• Carry Nation: 5.30pm

The stages are Island Court off Elizabeth St between George St and Elizabeth Arcade and, Burnett Lane off Albert St near Queen St Mall, Brisbane CBD. And best of all, it's FREE!