Random Titbits

It seems that entertainment is Brisbane comes in random titbits.

For months, residents of Brisbane are forced to tune into reruns of The Simpsons and other mind-numbing international imports, relying primarily on the latest Bert Newton game show to feed their ravenous entertainment needs. The thriving city of over one million people quickly resembles a small hick town; with residents staying indoors simply because THERE IS NOTHING TO BLOODY DO!

Then, as if to test whether or not we are still paying attention, an onslaught of entertainment gigs and events will pop up from nowhere. International superstars grace our (newly water restricted) shores, competing amongst themselves to see who can charge the most for a ticket and still play to a full Entertainment Centre audience. Within 3 months, Brisbane audiences were given the opportunity to see Beyonce, Chris Brown, Pink, Christina Aguilera, 30 Seconds to Mars, and Michael Buble (among others) play live. Brisbane city life quickly resembled an MTV television special, with audiences paying up to $850 (yes – you read correctly) for a single concert ticket.

Throw into the mix a few great Australian artists (Eskimo Joe, Missy Higgins, and Little Birdy) and you’ve got a few (albeit expensive) good nights out! Brisbane – enjoy the hype, the buzz and the thrill of live entertainment while it lasts. This time next month, it’ll be back to footy franks, Family Feud and early nights.