Top 10 live music venues in Brisbane THE face of a city's live music scene is always evolving. Venue closures often get more publicity than openings, but Brisbane has seen a new wave of venues in the past two years. The Valley is still home to many of the most popular live music rooms, but the base for venues is also broadening to inner-suburban spots, larger rock venues and a move back to pubs. With so many venues, a list like this one from Noel Mengel can't find room for them all, but one thing's certain: if you live in Brisbane there's great live music to be found close by.