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Brissy Tribute Bands (BTB) meetup social group recently received recognition from Meetup HQ as one most active Meetup groups in the world, and thanked us for this amazing accomplishment.
This group has become very popular because there are no memberships and most of the events are totally free and everyone likes live music and dancing. These outings sometimes include International and Nationally Bands and Show that would cost thirty dollars upwards at other venues. Other reason for the group’s popularity is that we host meetups for all tastes of music at a variety of venues. Because of this you make many new friends and see new faces. This group was originally organised in meeting for live music and dancing but it has now also become a dinning outing. The monthly meet and greet is a nice ice breaker where you can chat and listen to music in a relaxing environment. We are very passionate about this group right from sourcing, hosting and attending the functions.
What this Group is all About
We originally decided to start this group because we love listening and dancing to tribute bands. This group is for singles, couples young and young at heart who enjoy the music of 50’s through to modern day. Like us you may have not had the opportunity to see the original, because they have disbanded or sadly deceased. The band also may not have toured Australia yet or the tickets were out of your price range, seeing the tributes are the next best thing. If you want to experience the atmosphere, stage performance and sounds of these music legends, Brissy Tribute Bands is for you.
I Would like to Introduce Ourselves
My name is Allan and my wife is Shirley, we have been dancing together for four years, and we really love old time rock and roll dancing, we also enjoy fast rockabilly. I am a bit quite when we first meet but when there is a common interest like live music and dancing you can’t shut me up. We enjoy house parties, especially when dancing is involved we will become the life of the party. When we are with a group of people on a dance floor we enjoy circle free style dancing where everyone struts their stuff. To put it simply we totally enjoy dancing whether it be rock and roll, freestyle, head banging or just shuffling on the floor, we are not satisfied until we are totally exhausted.
Rules and guidelines can permanently be found under the pages tab. Brissy Tribute Bands may amend or add to these rules and guidelines at any time
Featured event
Minden 16th Music Festival
Enter, Come and Go from 2pm Friday 20th until 10am Monday 23rd November 2026.
Five bands first on Friday night, last band Sunday afternoon, attendees can stay until 10am
Monday morning.
Second release tickets from only $130 per person plus OZTIX booking fee, @https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/ebd74aab-6eee-45c2-bd5a-8433d9e0ce7c same price for a RV to a tent, this is NOT PER NIGHT, for up to three nights with concert ticket included, the entire festival. BYO drinks and food, indoors event, awesome dance area with no noise restrictions. No commuting or shuttle buses to event, camping right on the doorstep of the festival, other accommodation options available.
These festivals are unique for they only comprise of tribute and premium cover bands. Unlike other music festivals the headlining bands puts on at least a full 2 hr show. It is best environment in getting to know other BTB members, its schoolies for adults.
Band Lineup:
· Face2Face (Tribute to The Angels)
· Rhythm Method ( Back By Popular Demand)
· Cherry Red
· Out on the Tiles (Led Zeppelin Experience)
· Rock Solid (The Ultimate Rock’n’Roll)
· Best of British Theme Party
MINDEN RETREAT (25 Boughens Rd Minden QLD)
Approximately 20 km from Ipswich and just off the Warrego Highway
Minden Retreat is a perfect place to relax, among the gum trees you can sit back, unwind and let the rest of the world go by. Enjoy a peaceful walk around the 27-acre property and dam or cool off in the saltwater swimming pool. Minden retreat is a short drive from Brisbane and is situated in the beautiful Lockyer Valley. Close by activities, scenic drives and walks or visit the local markets.
Accommodation Options
These prices are per person for up to three nights (includes concert entry)
Note all rooms accommodation are shared rooms.
· Motel styled rooms shared with air-conditioning and en-suite (linen supplied) $160.00 plus booking fee per person. (sold out)
· Motel styled rooms shared with air-conditioning and amenities outside the room linen supplied) $150.00 plus booking fee per person.
·Second release camping including concert entry $130.00 plus booking fee per person
· Second release hostel styled rooms shared (BYO linen mattress supplied) $130.00 plus booking fee per person.
· Communal catering kitchen and BBQ;
· Cold room and freezers for food and drinks;
· Saltwater swimming pool.
Supporting local musicians and keep live music alive.
Upcoming events
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8 Ball Aitken Live @ Bramble Bay Bowls
Bramble Bay Bowls Club, Cnr Hornibrook Esp & Victoria Ave, Woody Point, AUNot a tribute band, but... 8 Ball Aitken has built an international reputation through relentless touring, soulful songwriting, and electrifying live performances. Blending blues, soul, swamp rock, and slide guitar, he has performed across twenty countries, earning a dedicated global fanbase through both the stage and online audiences alike. As a guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer, 8 Ball continues to carve out a distinctive sound rooted in authenticity and groove.
In 2026, 8 Ball Aitken represented the Blues Association of South East Queensland at the prestigious International Blues Challenge in Memphis alongside collaborator Taya Chani as “8 Ball Aitken & Taya Chani.” Held on the iconic Beale Street, the event featured 130 acts from around the world, with the duo advancing to the semifinals.
A celebrated performer and songwriter, 8 Ball placed second at the 2021 International New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival and has received two Queensland Song Awards, including blues and country song of the year for his acclaimed release ‘Rebel With A Cause’.
Now based on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, 8 Ball operates a recording studio in the Glass House Mountains and continues to tour extensively throughout Australia and the USA. Between 2012 and 2020, he was based in Nashville, where he collaborated with some of the leading names in contemporary blues music.
His latest release, Nightbird, is a collaborative album written and produced with soul singer Taya Chani. The title track reached #1 on the Australian AMRAP Regional Charts in March 2025 for two consecutive weeks, followed by the success of the second single, Miss You The Most, which also hit #1 in May. Their signature harmonies, soulful energy, and groove-driven guitars has taken them Australia-wide for three tours. Their new album ‘Moving On’ will be released in 2026.
8 Ball’s previous self-produced albums, Ice Cream Man and Ice Cream Man 2, both reached #1 on the Australian Blues & Roots Charts, further cementing his reputation as one of Australia’s premier independent blues artists.
For more information, visit 8 Ball Aitken Official Website 8ballaitken.com13 attendees
The Cure Tribute (TOBiAS) ($34.70) Michael’s Birthday
Mansfield Tavern, 181 Wecker Road, Mansfield, AUTickets can be purchased at https://tickets.avclive.com.au/outlet/event/23625bd9-48d8-486e-be2f-40ca28bf48bf?utm_source=australian_venue_co&utm_medium=Website
Support Act: Sky Eater
Doors open 7.00pmFollowing sold-out performances, Sunshine Coast artist TOBiAS brings his acclaimed tribute show “Tobias Celebrates The Cure” to the stage.
Backed by a powerhouse band, TOBiAS recreates the atmosphere, emotion, and sound of one of alternative music’s most iconic acts.
Audiences are taken on a journey through more than four decades of music, from haunting ballads to shimmering post-punk and synth-pop classics. Expect beloved songs including “Just Like Heaven,” “Lovesong,” and “Boys Don’t Cry,” alongside carefully chosen deep cuts.
With rich musicality, striking stage presence, and genuine passion, TOBiAS delivers more than a tribute, it’s a heartfelt celebration of timeless songs.
This isn’t your typical covers gig, it's a deeply emotional, atmospheric, and electrifying homage to one of the most iconic bands of our time. With his signature blend of cinematic soundscapes and raw, evocative vocals, TOBiAS leads a powerhouse ensemble of the Sunshine Coast’s finest musicians on a reimagined journey
through four decades of The Cure’s legendary catalogue.From the moody elegance of Lullaby to the euphoric punch of Friday I’m in Love, every note is delivered with passion, reverence, and artistic flair. This show is a sensory escape, a space where long-time fans and curious newcomers alike can get lost in immersive textures, haunting melodies, and the music that shaped a generation. Whether you danced to these songs in the ‘80s or discovered them just yesterday, TOBiAS Celebrates The Cure promises a night of nostalgia, catharsis, and sonic beauty.
“This isn’t just a covers gig,” says TOBiAS. “It’s a celebration of the emotional connection people have with this music. I’ve poured my heart into every detail, from the arrangements to the atmosphere, because The Cure’s music deserves that level of respect.”
And audiences agree:
"Absolutely breathtaking." "Transported back in time." "Better than I ever imagined."
This is more than a tribute, it’s a shared experience. A celebration of love, loss, longing and the timeless music that continues to connect us all.Supporting Tobias Celebrates The Cure on the night will be the Sky Eater - 90s Trip Hop Reimagine show.
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