Proudly presented by South Bank and QPAC, On the Banks is a brand-new live music series on the Cultural Forecourt. Across March 2026, the riverside will come alive with a diverse lineup of Australian and international artists spanning alternative, pop, garage, R&B and hip hop.  

More acts will be announced as summer approaches.

Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday 14 November. Don’t miss out!

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Artist Line Up

Sunday  1 March
DROPPIN' SCIENCE: DE LA SOUL, ODDISEE & GOOD COMPNY and MISS KANINNA 

Taking it back to the essence, Droppin' Science is a night dedicated to hip hop in all its forms, celebrating the culture that raised us, the pioneers who opened doors, and the new wave of trailblazers walking boldly through them. Hip-hop icons De La Soul will bring their timeless grooves to On the Banks with Oddisee & Good Compny and Miss Kaninna.

True pioneers of the genre, the De La Soul trio has redefined rap with their playful lyrics, jazz-infused beats, and groundbreaking debut 3 Feet High and Rising. With a career spanning over three decades, De La Soul continue to inspire generations, delivering feel-good energy and unmatched stage presence wherever they perform.  

Rapper and producer Amir Mohamed aka Oddisee and his backing band, Good Compny, will bring their lauded lyrical commentary on sociopolitical issues intertwined with soulful funk to On the Banks as a supporting act. Proud Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, Kalkadoon and Yirendali woman, Miss Kaninna, became the first independent Aboriginal woman to ever be nominated for a single at the ARIA Music Awards. Now the "Blak Britney" singer, songwriter and rapper will bring her hip-hop, neo-soul, and R&B sounds to On the Banks alongside De La Soul and Oddisee & Good Compny.

Presented by Astral People, Droppin' Science is an all-out salute to the sound that shaped us. Grab your tickets here.

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Friday  6 March
THE STREETS

The Streets bring A Grand Don't Come for Free to Brisbane for the first time ever.

The Streets, led by the inimitable Mike Skinner, return to the stage with a landmark tour of Australia performing for the first time ever in full, A Grand Don't Come For Free.

Originally released in 2004, the multi-platinum, chart-topping record defined an era with unforgettable tracks like "Dry Your Eyes" "Fit But You Know It", and "Blinded By The Lights". For the first time ever, fans will experience the album performed in full – a cinematic journey through love, loss, chaos, heartbreak, and hope, delivered with Skinner's trademark wit and raw honesty.

Since his Mercury Prize-nominated debut Original Pirate Material (2002), Skinner has shaped UK music and culture, earning multiple BRIT nominations and an Ivor Novello Award, while collaborating with artists including Kano, Fred again, Giggs, and FLOHIO. Known for his electric live shows – from basement gigs to Glastonbury stages – Skinner commands audiences with his lyrical storytelling and unmistakable energy.

This tour offers a rare chance to relive The Streets legacy, combining the full A Grand Don't Come For Free experience with a selection of Skinner's most beloved anthems. Grab your tickets here.

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Saturday  7 March
LISE & SARAH'S DISCO CLUB
Australia's feel-good phenomenon, Disco Club, is set to light up On the Banks for International Women's Day weekend.

Created by powerhouse Queensland media duo, Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills, the sell-out sensation has swept the nation, bringing tens of thousands of women together for the ultimate night out singing and dancing. Playing hits from the 80s, 90s, 00s and beyond, Disco Club is everything women miss about clubbing, and nothing they don't.

Follow the call of the disco ball as Disco Club reimagines the girls' night out. Grab your tickets here.

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Sunday 15 March
BERNARD FANNING with special guests - Kasey Chambers, The Paper Kites, Troy & Jem Cassar-Daley and Georgia Mooney

One of the country's most celebrated singer-songwriters, Bernard Fanning, will make his way to On the Banks for a Brisbane 'Final Encore' performance for his Tea and Sympathy 20th Anniversary tour.

Celebrating two decades since the release of his critically acclaimed debut solo album, the Brisbane-born powerhouse and former Powderfinger frontman has solidified himself as a staple in the Australian music landscape, with his emotive and distinctive voice completely capturing hearts.

His trophy cabinet holds seven number one albums, 23 ARIA Awards, five APRA Awards and his catalogue has lasted the test of time. With top hits like "Wish You Well" "Songbird" "Watch Over Me" and "Thrill is Gone" all engrained in the Australian psyche, the city is bound to sing it's heart out with Bernard at On the Banks.

Bernard Fanning will be joined at On the Banks by Kasey Chambers, The Paper Kites, Troy & Jem Cassar-Daley and Georgia Mooney. Grab your tickets here.

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Thursday  19 March
PEACH PRC with special guests Maude Latour, Salty

Australian pop sensation Peach PRC will hit On the Banks. Celebrated for her emotionally rich and vulnerable yet honest songwriting, her debut EP Manic Dream Pixie shot to number one on the ARIA Album Charts.

She's lit up stages at Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival and Spilt Milk, while amassing tens of millions of streams globally. Quickly becoming one of Australia's most influential new-gen pop visionaries with a cultivated and deeply engaged following, Peach PRC is set to bring her signature glitter-pop energy, magnetic personality and irreverent humour to the riverfront.  

Peach PRC will be joined at On the Banks by Maude Latour and Salty. Grab your tickets here.

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Saturday  21 March
BLOCKBUSTER

A colourful blend of Punjabi music, food and cultural flare, the program Blockbuster will come to Brisbane's On the Banks for the first time.

Artists hailing from Northern India and Pakistan will feature in this curated program that will echo RISING's Blockbuster program in Melbourne earlier this year. Featuring different and yet-to-be-revealed artists, Brisbane's Blockbuster program will bring the beloved fusion of traditional Qawwali folk with Punjabi beats and Pakistani pop music.

Blockbuster will make their Queensland debut in the days following Eid al-Fitr with incredible food, art and music to celebrate Brisbane's vibrant Punjabi community. Grab your tickets here.

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Sunday 22 March
MARLON WILLIAMS & KAPA HAKA ORCHESTRA

Bringing together country, folk, and pop with his irresistibly captivating voice, Aotearoa/New Zealand's Marlon Williams (Kāi Tahu, Ngāi Tai) returns to Brisbane for a special performance at On the Banks.

Known for his distinctive tone and heartstring-plucking vibrato, Williams effortlessly moves across genres, drawing on folk and country traditions while infusing his award-winning records with a fresh, modern edge. He'll perform songs from his acclaimed new album Te Whare Tīwekaweka – the first original album entirely in Te Reo Māori to top the New Zealand charts – blending traditional Māori forms with playful, inventive touches inspired by everything from mid-century New Zealand showbands to Sardinian folk, Elvis Presley to Elliott Smith.

With a career that includes collaborations with Bruce Springsteen, Lorde, and Florence + The Machine, plus festival appearances worldwide and acting roles in film and in Netflix series, Williams brings his magnetic presence to the riverside for an unforgettable night of music, connection, and pure artistry under the Queensland sky. Grab your tickets here.

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