The Zoo 16th Birthday, feat Butterfingers, Numbers Radio, The Rock n Roll Revue & Give Some Back
16 years of hosting the best in local and international acts, The Zoo celebrated their sweetest of birthdays on Friday night.
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Funk'N'Stein, Afro Dizzi Act @ The Zoo, Brisbane (03/12/2008)
The Mothership has landed, folks!
Sparkadia, Gin Wigmore, Oh Mercy @ The Zoo, Brisbane (07/11/08)
Sparkadia and friends turned the heat up on an already boiling evening.
Redsunband, Youth Group, Laura Imbruglia @ The Zoo, Brisbane (31/10/2008)
Some fine Australian acts battle adversity to put on a terrific show
You Am I, Tame Impala, Mexico City @ The Zoo, Brisbane (24/10/2008)
You Am I put on another iconic set at their favourite Brisbane venue
Gentle Ben & His Sensitive Side, The Devastations, Rowland S Howard, Ghost Ships @ The Zoo, 07/10/05
Event Galleries
Valve Xmas Smash
Brisbane-based Valve Records celebrates 2008 with performances by I Heart Hiroshima, An Horse, Sekiden, Del Toro and Secret Birds.
Sunflower
Sunflower, Little Vagas and the Fuzz Parade, 1989 and Ludavico at the Zoo!
The Mountain Goats
The Mountain Goats put on a great show for a very full Sunday night crowd.
Butterfingers
Butterfingers, Numbers Radio and The Rock and Roll Revue help The Zoo celebrate their 16th birthday.
The Datsuns
The Datsuns with fantastic support from Black Water Fever and Black Diamond Heavies
Final Days of Autumn
Final Days of Autumn, Smokestack Orchestra and J-Pan Fan keep things live and sweaty at The Zoo. Excellent.
Afro Dizzi Act
Afro Dizzi Act tore up the Zoo
Funk n Stein Band
Funk n Stein Band don the afros and get jamming
Pivot
Sydneysiders-cum-Londoners Pivot turn up the heat on a steamy Zoo night with help from My Disco and Secret Birds.
The Grove EP Launch
The Grove, The Frets and The Moderns at the Zoo for The Groves EP Launch
DZ
DZ, Del Toro and Dead Riot! lovely wednesday night at the zoo
The Drones
The Drones deliver songs from their new album "Havilah", supported by The Gin Club and Kes Band.
You Am I
You Am I, Tame Impala and Mexico City rock the night away at the Zoo
Yves Klein Blue, The Holidays
The Immaculate Confection tour, supported by Little Scout
Cohagen Quaid EP launch
Cohagen Quaid launch their new EP to a very enthusiastic Thursday night crowd at the Zoo. Supported by the fabulous Villains of Willhelm and Jake Rush and The Bad Habbits
Rocketsmiths - 'Parts, Pieces' Launch Tour
Rocketsmiths launch their new EP at the Zoo, with support from Wind & Brackets, The Gallant and Turtle Creek.
Kora
New Zealand reggae band Kora hit the Zoo on their latest tour. Supported by CBD Dub Project and Rogerthat.
The Quills, The Figures, Andrew Taylor
The Quills, supported by The Figures and Andrew Taylor at The Zoo
The Faint
The Faint returns to Australia, playing in Brisbane for the first time for a sold out show at The Zoo, supported by The Gallant.
Jebediah
Jebediah play to a sold out crowd at the Zoo, supported by My Fiction and Mary Trembles
Magic Dirt
Magic Dirt rocked the Zoo playing old tunes and new.
The Boat People
The Boat People's album launch for Chandeliers at The Zoo in Brisbane, with support from Skinny Jean and The Rocketsmiths
Hoodoo Gurus
The Hoodoo Gurus launch their national tour in fine style at The Zoo, supported by energetic rockers Children Collide.
The Mess Hall
The Mess Hall and Violent Soho tear it up at The Zoo
The Breeders
The Breeders play new and old material at their soldout gig at The Zoo, supported by Gaslight Radio.
Tokyo Police Club
Tokyo Police Club and Yves Klein Blue rock the zoo
The Getaway Plan
The Getaway Plan busted out the keyboards and added to their usual thumping live performance witih some epic numbers from their recently released debut album.
Snowman
Snowman,Baseball and Stature::Statue at the zoo
The Gin Club
The Gin Club play a massive two sets at The Zoo, supported by Tim Steward and his band, and Jimmy Stewart (Clinkerfield).
Clare Bowditch
Clare and friends heatin it up at the Zoo
I Heart Hiroshima
I Heart Hiroshima, An Horse, Ouch My Face and Table And Chair at the Zoo
Pinky Beecroft and The White Russians
MGF's former frontman, Pinky, brings his solo project to Brisbane, supported by Athron and Goldenhorse from NZ.
The Bravery
NYC's The Bravery return to Australia after a 3 year absence. Supported by Van She and Brisbane's Twist Oliver Twist
The John Steel Singers
A wonderful evening of JSS, Cloud Control and Villains of Wilhelm
Birds of Tokyo
Birds of Tokyo played to a full capacity crowd at the Zoo on Sunday Night
Hot Liquid Sex EP Launch
Hot Liquid Sex EP Launch supported by Art of the State, Skinny Jean and Princess One Point Five
The Audreys
The Audreys' Taasha Coates celebrates both her birthday and the release of a new album; fine performances as well from supports J Walker and Kate Bradley.
Faker - This Heart Attack tour
Faker, Grafton Primary and Violent Soho tear up the Zoo.
Whitely
Whitely comes to Brisbane's Zoo, supported by McKisko, Seagull and Tom Cooney.
Kate Miller-Heidke
Local songstress Kate Miller-Heidke thrills at the Zoo, with support from The Boat People and Mikki Ross.
Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro and Yves Klein Blue at The Zoo.
Mess Hall
Sydney duo Mess Hall thrill a large and extremely vocal crowd at the Zoo.
British India, Take 21, Table and Chair
British India play to a full house at The Zoo with special guests Take 21 + Table & Chair.
Operator Please, Little Red
Operator Please hit Brisbane on their latest tour.
Mum, The Rational Academy, Do The Robot
Mum tour Australia on the back of their 4th album, Go Go Smear the Poison Ivy.
Little Birdy, Sugar Army
Katie Steele supports her own band Little Birdy
Gyroscope, Dead Letter Circus, The John Steel Singers
Gyroscope perform for JJJ's Live At The Wireless with Dead Letter Circus and The John Steel Singers
Gyroscope, Dead Letter Circus, The John Steel Singers
Gyroscope put on a sizzling performance for JJJ's Live At The Wireless.
Tiger Army, Zombie Ghost Train
The die-hards turned out in force, as Tiger Army brought their tour to Brisbane, supported by favourites Zombie Ghost Train.
The Wombats, Children Collide, The Holidays
The Wombats, Children Collide, The Holidays @ The Zoo.
CocoRosie, Centipede
CocoRosie return to Australia in support of their "The Adventures of Ghosthorse and Stillborn" album. The show itself was low-key but still full of emotion and beautiful melodies.
St Jeromes Laneway Festival
St Jerome's returns to Brisbane for another year bringing with it The Panics, Feist, The Presets, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and many more crowd favourites
Dappled Cities, Bluejuice, The Seabellies
Dappled Cities sell out the Zoo, with a little help from Sydneysiders Bluejuice and rising Newcastle band The Seabellies.
The Gin Club Christmas Party
The Gin Club played their third annual Xmas party with Texas Tea and The Rocketsmiths at The Zoo, and got a little help from The Zoo staff...
Dew Process Christmas Party feat. The Grates, Dr Dog, Whitley, Yves Klein Blue @ The Zoo, 11/12/07
Dew Process hold their Christmas party at the Zoo with a stellar line up, including international guests Dr Dog. The Grates headline performing many new tracks.
Iron On, Violent Soho, Butcher Birds @ The Zoo, Brisbane, 08/12/2007
Iron On launch their new EP The Verse at the Zoo in Brisbane
You Am I, Yves Klein Blue, Witch Hats @ The Zoo, 15/11/2007
You Am I played to a packed Zoo on Thursday night showing us they are still one of Australia's greatest rock bands...
Abby Dobson
Abby Dobson played an intimate show at The Zoo in Brisbane showicasing her new solo album RISE UP
Operator Please, Van She, Soft Tigers
Operator Please play the Zoo in Brisbane. With support by Van She and the Soft Tigers
The Panics, Andrew Morris, The John Steele Singers @ The Zoo, 2/5/2007
The Panics show why they're one of the hottest bands in the country.
Mia Dyson
With her new album Struck Down in stores at the end of the month, Mia Dyson will be hitting the road with an extensive national tour.
The Drones
Having just completed a 60 date tour across Europe, you’d think that the first things The Drones would want to do is take holiday – but fear not Drones’ fans – the band are landing back in Australia and are set to play a national tour kicking o
67 Special
Like the classic HR Holden that the band take their name from, 67 Special thunder along dark and dangerous streets searching for action. Melbourne’s version of the invincible leather-clad gang in the Wanderers film, they are ready to jump in the deep
Kate Bradley, Sarah Haigh Band, Brad Pickersgill @ the Zoo
Kate Bradley demonstrates just why she took out the Modern Music Rock Award at the recent 2007 Q Song Awards. The Sarah Haigh Band launches their Lost Boy EP, and Brad Pickersgill (The Gin Club) plays a special solo set.
Andrew Morris, Jackie Marshall and Leena @ The Zoo, 18/08/2007
Andrew Morris, Jackie Marshall and Leena @ The Zoo
Maximo Park, Little Lovers @ The Zoo, 14/08/07
Maximo Park play to a sold out crowd at the Zoo, with their return to Australia after a two-year absence.
The Cops, Sparkadia, Wind and Brackets @ The Zoo, Brisbane, 22nd June 2007
The Cops hit the Valley of the well known live venue
The Vasco Era 'Oh We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside' Tour
Hey! The Vasco Era have a new album out. It’s called “Oh We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside”. And whilst it may seem obvious that these boys dig the beach, they also have a love for the road. That’s why they’re heading out on a nati
The Black Seeds
Last year, The Black Seeds released their third album, Into The Dojo , to critical acclaim both here in Australia, and around the world. Now, local audiences can catch this Wellington-based 8 piece doing their thing live, with shows in Coolanga
Black Mustang EP launch @ The Zoo
Black Mustang EP launch @ The Zoo
Kate Miller-Heidke at The Zoo[b]
Kate Miller-Heidke, The Hampdons and Speed of Purple at The Zoo, Fortitude Valley
Howling Bells with Whiskey Go Go's
Local rockers Howling Bells are returning home for a national tour from supporting indie kings The Killers in the US, and Melbourne boys Whiskey Go Go’s will be supporting. If you head along to a gig you’ll definitely hear tunes that will be featur
Howling Bells with Whiskey Go Go's
Local rockers Howling Bells are returning home for a national tour from supporting indie kings The Killers in the US, and Melbourne boys Whiskey Go Go’s will be supporting. If you head along to a gig you’ll definitely hear tunes that will be featur
The bird-My ninja lover-Omega Red
Drum and bass nite out
Wolf & Cub
They may have been the bridesmaid on the Wolfmother tour – but nonetheless Adelaide’s finest Wolf & Cub served up a lashing of good ol’ fashioned rock that left the crowds gasping for more on their recent round of support dates in
The Tenth Stage & Ikon @ East Burnswick Club
The Tenth Stage @ East Burnswick Club
News
Happy Birthday to Zoo!
The Zoo will celebrate it's 16th birthday by auctioning off the last available Big Day Out 2009 tickets.
Help the Zoo to Give Some Back
Give Some Back is a Zoo initiative, started in 2005 in partnership with Brisbane Youth Service to raise awareness & funds to assist the homeless young people during the Christmas holiday time.
Cohagen Quaid EP launch
Local quintet release their debut EP.
The Dodos do do sideshows
Californian psych-popsters The Dodos have locked in dates for three east-coast shows just after their scheduled Fall Festival appearance.
Shadows Tour Not Far Behind
Before they've even set foot on the national tour with Simple Plan, Aussie kings of post-hardcore rock The Getaway Plan have announced their own tour to release the third track off of their debut album, Shadows.
