“If Ya Can’t Beat Em, Join Em,” says Concrete Surfers.
With the Australian Live Music industry still reeling from the last 18 months of COVID-related events, local and national bands, bookers, managers, and venues are struggling to stay afloat. Due to ongoing restrictions, capacity caps, and lockdowns.
With large sports events being given the go-ahead, many are scratching their heads as to why all industries aren’t being held to the same standard. Local artists are forced to rethink their approach and target alternate venues that have otherwise been known to play host to music acts. Thinking outside the box has become the new normal. Concrete Surfers are no exception to this, As they have utilized this disparity to their own advantage.
So… ‘If Ya Can’t Beat Em, Join Em’! Local band Concrete Surfers is leading the charge in finding alternative stages to continue to support their band and the live music scene with their latest tour. Taking the stage at local football matches across Southeast Queensland, these Brisbane boys are bringing their punky surf rock to a new audience. While also bringing in fresh faces to football clubs with iconic history.
On Sunday 12 September, the Concrete Surfers will be sharing the grounds with the Souths Logan Magpies at their home game going head-to-head with the Redcliffe Dolphins. For the price of just 10 dollars, you get two footy games, live music by Brisbane’s hottest upcoming acts, and three open bars all afternoon. With junior footy team, Colts kicking off the day’s festivities at 12pm, Followed by Souths Logan Magpies at 2pm, and Concrete Surfers hitting the stage at 3.40pm. It’s a perfect way to cap off your week, as you watch Sports and arts working alongside each other.
Supporting local clubs and live music? Name a better Sunday afternoon (we’ll wait!), Jane Street, West End 4101
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