Folk artists Blue Stockings and kzvna join forces with spaceship mechanics Vidicolour to celebrate the new year!

Blue Stockings is an art-folk duo based in Meanjin/Brisbane, featuring guitarist Chloe Hasson and vocalist Alison Paris. After a busy 2025, having released their debut EP 'Impermanence' and a packed launch gig, Blue Stockings is back with a debut full-band show at Black Bear Lodge, January 22nd! Joining the duo is Quinn Ramsey on drums, and Elias Kokkoris on the double bass.

Opening the evening is singer-songwriter, artist and poet kzvna, performing a rare solo set of introspective folk music. Finally, electronic duo Vidicolour will close the night with a set to pick up the vibes and cure us all of our collective folk-induced melancholy.

LINEUP: kzvna (@kzvna), Blue Stockings (@bluestockingsmusic), Vidicolour (@vidicolour)
PRESALE: (incl/+bf): $15 (+bf)
DOOR PRICE: $20

TICKETS HERE

Mwah Single Launch! Sputnik releases December 5th, come celebrate with Blue Stockings, Lipsi, and Mwah at Season Three Space!

The BUgette is a fresh new venture from Brisbane Unplugged Gigs Inc, created to champion acoustic-style live music and further connect with acoutic music lovers and the younger Bohemian crowd in West End. We're all about growing Brisbane’s underground acoustic scene and creating a safe, vibrant space where creatives can connect, celebrate each other, and maybe even jump into a session or two.

THE FORMAT
The format for the evening is very similiar to The BUg (New Farm):

6.30pm - doors open (bar is actually open from 4pm)
7pm - up to 3 blackboard acts - 10 minutes max, 2 songs max. See the MC for a spot.
7.45pm - first featured act
8.45pm - second featured act
Hosts: Kristy and Elyse from The Salty Sirens

THE VENUE

The venue is The End Bar, 73 Vulture Street, West End - gig home of The Salty Sirens. They will also be the hosts generally for the evenings.

The End is a laid-back bar in West End, known for its craft beers and cocktails. Its industrial-chic vibe is softened by lush greenery, vintage leather couches, a layered timber bar, and quirky nods to its past life.

THE ACTS
Sixth of the Sun:
Sixth of the Sun presents a stripped back quartet featuring the soulful musings of songstress Chelle Janse van Rensburg. Drawing on themes of immigration, dissociation, nostalgia and delight, their music dives heart-first into the grooviness of celebrating love and the sacred magic of grieving. Joined by Rosa Mack and Melanie G on backing vocals, this intimate showcase spotlights carefully woven three-part harmonies as well as the dreamy soundscape of Daniel Booth on guitar.
https://www.instagram.com/sixthofthesun

Blue Stockings
Blue Stockings is an art-folk duo based in Meanjin/Brisbane, featuring guitarist Chloe Hasson and vocalist Alison Paris. Exploring unconventional techniques in their song-writing and playing, their authentic sound lands at the intersection of folk and experimental music. With a focus on story-telling and conceptual performances, Blue Stockings approaches their music with a DIY ethos and a sense of humour.
https://www.bluestockingsmusic.com/

Black Bear Lodge

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Now in its 10th year, The Songwriting Prize, presented by the award-winning mental health music charity Listen Up Music, is more than just a competition. It's a vibrant community where songwriters can share their personal stories through music, all while showcasing some of Australia's finest songwriting talent to delighted audiences.

Each year, songwriters are invited to submit original works based on a specific theme. This year, we're exploring "Growth," a theme that promises to inspire powerful and introspective musical narratives.

Your Semi Final line up is: Beth Lucas, Blue Stockings, Chloe Rae, in kind, Izzy Day, Joseph Machen, Kodey Brims, Li Laurent, Maddison Kate, moonvine, Sarah Hamze, Serendipiti, Siena Larsson

A live panel of esteemed industry judges will provide valuable feedback on each performance. The winner from this event will then go on to compete in the Grand Final, sharing in a prize pool of over $45,000, with the chance to be crowned the overall winner.

With Semi Final events taking place in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Gold Coast, Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle, and Perth, join us to experience an unforgettable evening of live performances featuring the best songs from your region. You'll not only hear incredible music, but also the personal stories that inspired each piece.

The minds in music matter.

Join art-folk duo, Blue Stockings, as they celebrate the launch of their debut EP 'Impermanence.'

A concept collection inspired by Tarot that calls upon self-reflection, personal growth, and gathering inspiration to lead your own path.

Playing alongside a beautiful line-up of local musicians Kat Flowers, and The Nightmare Rangers on August 1st 6:30pm @ The Cave Inn, it will be an evening of reflection that weaves its way into a trad folk uproar of fun! You will be able to get those dancing shoes on and have a boogie. Oh! and did we mention there will be face painting?!

About the Artists

Kat Flowers is one of Meanjin’s (Brisbane) most passionate advocates for heartfelt, story-based music. A folk musician drawing inspiration from artists such as Missy Higgins, Florist and The Milk Carton Kids, her gentle vocal lines and melodic guitar work are interwoven with personal stories crafted into touching songs.

Blue Stockings is an art-folk duo, featuring vocalist Alison Paris and guitarist Chloe Hasson. With a focus on story-telling and conceptual performances, their sound exists at the intersection of folk, modern classical, and experimental music.

The Nightmare Rangers is a dynamic 5 piece folk-punk-rock band hailing from Meanjin, Australia. Formed in 2022, the group brings a unique fusion of traditional Irish instruments and punk rock energy to the Australian music scene

Billy May is a singer-songwriter based in Eora/Sydney who has been compared to Jeff Buckley, Big Thief and Fiona Apple. Having spent the last few years playing guitar for some of Sydney’s finest acts including Maia Toakley, Mannequin Radio, Ned Olive, such big water and Bonetwister, he decided to embark on a solo music journey.

After a packed out single launch at Eora/Sydney’s The Midnight Special with his five-piece band, he will be returning to Meanjin/Brisbane to launch the single at Can You Keep a Secret? He will be performing a solo acoustic set and will be joined by local rock royalty Darcie Medlyn (Council Grounds, Mimosoid) who will be playing a rare solo acoustic set, as well as art-folk duo Blue Stockings who are fresh off the release of their third single Ten of Swords. Capacity limited, tickets available for $15 online or $17 on the door.

DREAM GIRL. DREAM, GIRL. DREAM GIRL.

Black Bear Lodge presents four artists, crossig from folk-country to indie to jazz and back to folk-pop, to share their stories & songs in celebration of International Women's Day*.

(*Now celebrating Int. Women's Day in May, thanks to a certain ex-tropical Cyclone).

$3 from every ticket sale will be donated to Sisters Inside, an organisation advocating for the collective human rights of women and girls in prison, and their families, and provides services to address their individual needs.

Join us for Brisbane City Council’s initiative City Sounds! We’ll be playing in Queen Street Mall Centre stage for 2 hours of free live music.

The BUg (Brisbane Unplugged gigs) is a beloved music event (and maybe Brisbane’s best-kept secret) that happens every Tuesday night at its current home at the New Farm Bowls Club. It has been operating now for over 20 years.

The BUg is hosting a one-day fund-raiser festival (BUgFest) – our very first – at The Cave Inn on Brisbane’s southside on Saturday 5 April.

3:30pm Blue Stockings
4:15pm Dennis Duigan Duo
4:45pm Sea Shanty singalong with The Salty Sirens
5:15pm Love and Pain and The Whole Damn Thing
6pm Good Tunes Session - session space
6:45pm Kelly Family Band
7:30pm Don Jarmey's Singing Session - session space
8pm The Inadequates
8:45pm Open acoustic session
9:15pm Cigany Weaver

Join art-folk duo Blue Stockings as they celebrate the release of their debut single, ‘Strength’!

Inspired by the symbolism and meaning within the Tarot card of the same name, the track is an affirmation of one’s ability to overcome obstacles, whilst staying true to our own journey. 

Blue Stockings will be joined by local jazz pianist Callum Pask at Can You Keep A Secret on Thursday April 3rd for the launch!

Doors at 7 with music starting shortly after.  Plus! Callum and Blue Stockings join together for a special, one-off collaboration to end the night.