brisbane festival:
arts festival kicking off with riverfire on the 4th, and running till the 25th of september, with theatre, dance, music, visual displays and talks. first aid kit, oh mercy, old man river, paul dempsey, the gin club + many more will be performing.

big sound 2010:
this is such a great initiative. it's a music industry summit and showcase running from the 8th-10th of september. six venues (including two outdoor stages) hosting 60 great artists over two nights (wednesday 8th and thursday 9th). tickets for one night (30 acts) are only $27.50+bf with a two night pass costing $44+bf. Venues include the brisbane marketing stage bakery lane, ric's bar, the artisan gallery stage, the club house @ tempo hotel, the troubadour, and the zoo.

this is just some of the lineup;