Upcoming events
Gusto Gusto 'tyrannosauroborus' Album launch with Greska
Melbourne’s Gusto Gusto bring their second album Tyrannosauroborus to Brisbane with a instrumental dance party at Mirrorball Ministries.
The last two years have seen Gusto Gusto storming stages including Glastonbury Festival (UK), Dark Mofo (TAS) and Port Fairy Folk Festival (VIC) and playing shows with Skerryvore (SCO), Snarky Puppy (US) and Sex On Toast.
Amidst a whirlwind year with over 50 shows they found time to record a 13 track genre crossing album, a raucous instrumental blend of accordion, trumpet, clarinet and rocking rhythm section that traverses the worlds of funk, afrobeat, djent and celtic music.
Tyrannosauroborus is led by singles Sunday Scaries, Split Second, Astro 9 and Down Below.
Supported by Brisbane’s own Greshka, a six piece neo-gypsy/klezmer ensemble not unlike a chipotle and cocaine kebab: you’re not sure where it’s from, but it sure knocks you off your tits. A torn canvas of Romanian gypsy dons a filthy smear of electronica, metal, jazz-funk and classical-arrangement.
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Roll Bounce
Lace up your skates and roll into a night of retro grooves at Roll Bounce! Mirrorball Ministries and Secret Roller Disco are teaming up to bring you an unforgettable evening of roller skating, disco vibes, and classic tunes spun by vinyl DJs all night long.
Whether you're a seasoned skater or just looking for a fun night out, Roll Bounce is the perfect excuse to hit the floor, show off your moves, and soak up the good vibes. Join us on July 31 at Mirrorball Ministries and skate through to midnight with a soundtrack packed full of feel-good favourites.
the birth of laneous
it’s been a while since Laneous played Brisbane, and now he’s coming back the best way he knows how — with a loop pedal, Peter G’s coke white SG, and songs that matter. Soulful originals and carefully chosen covers from an artist who puts it all on the table.
Oh, and it’s his birthday. Come help him celebrate!
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Catharsis Now
Come along to Mirrorball Ministries , bring your instrument and join us in a new monthly series dedicated to improvised music and collective release. Each month, the Brisbane Conduction Orchestra is joined by two other acts - one of which becomes the Catharsis Now! Band (formed live on the night) where local musicians put their names into a hat, and four performers are drawn at random to create a one-off ensemble for the performance. No rehearsals, no discussion - just presence, listening, and (hopefully) some catharsis. Hayley Chan is a performer, improviser, and composer based in Warrane/Sydney. Praised for her ability to “evoke atmosphere through subtlety and nuance” (Jessica Nichols, Sydney Morning Herald), her work transcends traditional genre boundaries, drawing inspiration from leading Australian artists such as Maria Moles, Dylan van der Schyff, and Andrea Keller. With a background in jazz, hip-hop, improvised, experimental, and industrial music, Hayley brings a distinctive post-genre sound to her performances.
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This month's program features:
Catharsis Now! Group
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Doors from 7pm. Entry is free, with donations encouraged to support the artists and the continuation of the series. Under 18's can attend up until 10pm with a guardian.
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MNM and AAC acknowledge that we are located on the traditional lands of the Turrbal and Jagera nations. We extend our respects to their ancestors and elders past and present and emerging
Golden Years
FREE ENTRY. SUNDAY 4PM-7PM. TOMMY SEXTON & PETER G present: GOLDEN YEARS. A Piano Bar Soiree. Praise yourself and lounge as you wind down, wine up and toast to another week in your golden years.
DJ Jack
dj jack Live at Mirrorball Ministries
Join us on Saturday, July 4 as dj jack brings a night of deep grooves, funky rhythms, and feel-good selections to Mirrorball Ministries from 8:00pm.
Round up your crew, settle in with a cocktail, and let the music carry you through another unforgettable Saturday night at Mirrorball Ministries.
Saturday, July 4 | From 8:00pm
Mirrorball Ministries – 3/126 Boundary Street, West End
district dub city ep launch
District Dub City launch their new EP at Mirrorball Ministries in West End on Friday 3 July,
with Life on Earth, Drew Id & Rudekat
Tickets $20 or $25 at the door
Featuring members of Kingfisha, One Dragon Two Dragon and Heavyweight Champion, DDC deliver a heavyweight live dub experience inspired by King Tubby, Scientist and Mungo's Hi Fi.
Expect deep bass, live dub effects, flute, melodica and plenty of positive energy.
Special guests
Revelation Groove
Revelation Groove are an eight-piece Latin-jazz-funk-blues-gypsie-soul 'get-up and go then sit-back down' fusion groove band.
The line-up features keyboards,
accordion, bass, guitar, saxophone, percussion, violin, drums and sweet vocal harmonies.
If you want songs about train stations, protest, dogs, insomnia, politics, love gone wrong and tumbleweeds - you got it!
$10 tickets - oh yeah!
Bossa Sunday Special
The View From Madeleine's Couch is taking Bossa Sunday on a special outing to the beautiful Mirrorball Ministries.
The vibe is vintage, the sounds are classic bossa novas and Madcouch gems collected across almost 30 years of exceptional musicianship and passionate connection to Brazil. The sets highlight the band's own songs along with music from Jobim, Donato, Joyce Moreno, Menescal, Marcos Valle, Djavan and more.
There's no place for the winter blues with a daylight start and school-night finish time, with plenty of options for a post-show dinner in Boundary Street.
Doors: 3pm Live Music: 4pm - 6pm
Anje West: vocals and percussion
Kym Ambrose: vibraphone
OJ Newcomb: bass
Bruce Woodward: guitar
"No matter how I'm feeling, when I hear your music I feel ... just better"
"Joyous and full of heart. Incredible music"
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Spinning Out: A Fresh Take on Drum and Bass
Spinning Out is a drum and bass event focused on supporting local DJs, especially those who have not yet had the chance to play in front of a live audience. It is built around creating an affordable, community-driven alternative to typical club nights, with the focus kept firmly on the music.
The night is carefully curated to move through different styles, starting with deeper, more soulful sounds and gradually building into faster, heavier energy. With shorter sets, more DJs are given the opportunity to play, bringing a wider mix of styles and keeping the night moving.
Spinning Out is about giving people a space to discover a new appreciation for the genre they already love, whether it’s a track they’ve never heard before or the mixing style of a new DJ.
If you are into drum and bass and want something more down to earth, come support local and be a part of it.
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The bar bazaar - amaidi,blue stockings
The BAr BAzAAr launches with a very special night of contemporary folk music, featuring a farewell Brisbane performance by Amaidí before they head off on their first European tour this August.
Amaidí will be taking their high-energy neo-trad sound to some of the world's great folk stages, including the Cambridge Folk Festival (UK), Festival Interceltique de Lorient (France), and a series of performances across Ireland. This is your chance to catch them before they depart.
Brisbane's Amaidí is a high-energy neo-trad powerhouse featuring banjo, fiddle, guitar and accordion, creating a massive, modern sound that fills every corner of the room.
Their sets are pure fire — explosive dance tunes paired with beautifully crafted songs, blending Irish, Scottish and Australian roots into a powerful live experience.
Every time they hit the stage, they bring the energy. Every time.
Supporting Amaidí are Blue Stockings, an art-folk duo from Meanjin/Brisbane featuring guitarist Chloe Hasson and vocalist Alison Paris. Drawing inspiration from psychedelic 70s folk, traditional ballads and modern indie-folk, their music combines intricate guitar work with poignant lyrics and rich storytelling. With a DIY spirit and a healthy sense of humour, Blue Stockings create performances that are thoughtful, engaging and refreshingly original.
Thursday 25 June 2026
Mirrorball Ministries, 3/126 Boundary Street, West End
Doors 7:00pm | Music from 7:30pm
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Door: $19
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Presented by Good Tunes and Mirrorball Ministries.
Ruckus Poetry Slam
Bring a friend for free!!!
Looking for something to keep you warm now the weather has turned? Have we got the event for you - now with extra warm bodies! (Not a cult.)
Ruckus Poetry Slam is an open mic competition where anybody can sign up to perform on the night and the rules don't matter. It's not a cult.
We've been doing this for 13 years and people keep coming and getting actual permanent tattoos of our symbology. Definitely not a cult.
THIS MONTH if you BRING A FRIEND then THEY GET IN FOR FREE!!! It's like those free personality tests the nice people on the street offer you. Not a cult.
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Soul on Sunday - june
We've got another great line up of DJs at our new home Mirrorball Ministries in West End this April 19th from 2 - 7pm.
Join the friendliest crowd of soulies for an afternoon of Sunday Soul vibes & quality sounds.
You'll hear to some of the finest R&B, Modern, Boogie, Soulful House, Jazz, Funk, Disco, and Crossover all on original vinyl.
Free entry.
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Tommy Sexton and friends with The Flamingo Jones
Hotter than a pepper sprout, Tommy Sexton and friends are back this June with Flamingo Jones at Mirrorball Ministries. Hailed as family to the venue, Tommy Sexton and Flamingo Jones bring heart-melting soul and kaleidoscopic grooves, guaranteed to take you higher. Praise be.