Riverstage
Riverstage is an outdoor entertainment venue in Brisbane, Australia. The venue occupies a 2 ha site within the City Botanic Gardens and has a capacity of 9,500.[1][2]
Location | 59 Gardens Point Road, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
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Coordinates | 27°28′44.40″S 153°1′48.29″E |
Owner | Brisbane City Council |
Capacity | 9,500 |
Surface | Concrete, grass |
Opened | 7 September 1989 |
Website | |
Riverstage online |
History
Riverstage was officially opened on 7 September 1989 by Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Sallyanne Atkinson. It was inspired by the temporary Riverstage used for World Expo '88 a year earlier. The venue formerly hosted the touring Soundwave festival; having its first show there in 2007 and returning in 2008. Brisbane band Powderfinger performed their final show at the venue in November 2010.
See also
- List of contemporary amphitheaters
References
- "Hiring Riverstage". Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
- Brisbane City Council. "Travelling to Riverstage". Retrieved 14 December 2012.
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