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| Brisbane Live | |
|---|---|
| Name | Brisbane Live |
| Location | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Capacity | 17,000 (approx.) |
| Opened | 2024 (planned) |
| Owner | Brisbane City Council / Stan Corporation (joint proposals) |
| Architect | Populous / Cox Architecture (proposals) |
| Type | Indoor arena / entertainment precinct |
Brisbane Live Brisbane Live is a proposed indoor arena and entertainment precinct in central Brisbane, Queensland, intended to host large-scale concerts, sporting events, and cultural festivals. The project is linked to urban redevelopment initiatives in the Roma Street and Brisbane Quarter areas and has attracted interest from private developers, municipal authorities, and national event promoters. Proponents cite benefits for linking major venues like Suncorp Stadium, The Gabba, and the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre with new capacity for international tours and domestic competitions.
The Brisbane initiative aims to deliver an arena capable of seating around 12,000–17,000 patrons for music and sport; similar facilities include Qudos Bank Arena, Rod Laver Arena, Allianz Stadium (Sydney), and AAMI Park. The proposal forms part of Brisbane’s strategy to support bids for events such as the Commonwealth Games, AFC Asian Cup, FIFA World Cup, and international touring productions by companies like Live Nation, AEG Presents, and TEG Dainty. Stakeholders include the Brisbane City Council, the Queensland Government, private entities such as Stan Entertainment and Venues NSW advisors, and design practices with prior projects at Perth Arena and Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.
Initial concepts for an inner-city arena trace to long-standing venue shortages identified by bodies including Tourism and Events Queensland, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and the board of the Brisbane Festival. Earlier site studies referenced precincts around Roma Street Parkland, the City Botanic Gardens, and the former Brisbane Transit Centre. Proposals evolved through consultations involving the Australian Football League, National Rugby League, Cricket Australia, and representatives from touring orchestras like the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Political debate featured leaders from the Liberal National Party of Queensland, the Australian Labor Party (Queensland Branch), and the office of the Premier of Queensland. Development applications engaged agencies such as the Department of Transport and Main Roads and the Queensland Heritage Council when assessing impacts near listed sites like Roma Street railway station.
Architectural concepts presented by firms with experience on projects for Populous and Cox Architecture included flexible seating, retractable roofs, and acoustics engineered for ensembles such as the Queensland Theatre and touring acts like U2, Taylor Swift, and Coldplay. Design briefs referenced precedent venues including Madison Square Garden, The O2 Arena, and Wembley Arena while accommodating performers represented by agencies like William Morris Endeavor and CAA. Ancillary facilities in plans encompass corporate hospitality suites for entities including Telstra and Qantas, broadcast infrastructure for networks such as Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Nine Network, and integrated loading docks suitable for productions supplied by suppliers like Meyer Sound and Shure.
Planners envisioned a calendar featuring concerts by international artists booked by promoters like Live Nation Australia, domestic tours by acts represented by Frontier Touring, major productions from companies such as Disney Theatrical Group and Disney on Ice, and sporting fixtures sanctioned by FIBA, World Rugby, and International Cricket Council. Cultural programming could include seasons from institutions such as the Queensland Ballet, the Brisbane Festival, and touring exhibitions coordinated with the Queensland Museum and Gallery of Modern Art. Conference and convention use would complement events attracted by the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and bidding efforts for gatherings hosted by organizations like the International Olympic Committee and the Asian Development Bank.
The precinct proposals emphasize connectivity to major transport nodes including Roma Street railway station, the Brisbane Transit Centre, and Central railway station, with feeder services operating on the Brisbane CityCat and bus routes managed by Translink (Queensland). Access planning referenced major road arteries such as the Pacific Motorway, Inner City Bypass, and Brisbane River crossings like the Story Bridge for spectator dispersal logistics. Event-day crowd management models drew on precedents from operations at Brisbane Airport, Suncorp Stadium, and The Gabba, and coordination with agencies including Queensland Police Service and Queensland Ambulance Service.
Advocates argue the arena would stimulate activity across the South Bank hospitality precinct, the Eagle Street Pier dining strip, and the Fortitude Valley live-music scene, while supporting businesses from Hospitality Queensland members to international hotel operators such as Accor and Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Economic analyses referenced models used for Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and forecasts by Tourism Research Australia and Australian Trade and Investment Commission to estimate job creation and tourism yield. Cultural institutions including the State Library of Queensland and Queensland Performing Arts Centre are cited as potential program partners to expand seasons and community outreach.
Critics raised concerns from heritage advocates including the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) about impacts to historic fabric near Roma Street and environmental groups like Queensland Conservation Council over effects on the Brisbane River corridor and urban canopy. Fiscal scrutiny involved commentators from outlets such as The Courier-Mail, The Brisbane Times, and analysts affiliated with Grattan Institute and Australian Council for International Development questioning public funding models, opportunity costs, and comparisons to investments in community venues like the Brisbane Powerhouse. Traffic and amenity objections were voiced by resident groups in suburbs including Spring Hill, Fortitude Valley, and New Farm.
Category:Proposed sports venues in Australia Category:Buildings and structures in Brisbane