The Queensland Government has initiated a study into the need for a new entertianment venue for Brisbane.

 

Arts Minister Ros Bates said the study will compare Brisbane to other interstate and international cities and analyse the need for a new venue by considering current and projected demand from local producers and companies, national and international touring acts, and audience trends.

 

It will set out thinking on medium and long-term (20 years) venue needs, including seating capacity and type of venue and consider the factors to ensure any future performing arts venue infrastructure is sustainable.


“For the performing arts to continue to thrive, we need to know that we have the right balance of venues in Brisbane,” Ms Bates said.


Arts Queensland will manage the study which will be completed by September.