Human Love Quest is a live onstage dating show, presented by friends Xander Allan, Conor Gallacher and The Captain, that brings the golden age of television dating shows into the future! The future being now! Today! Marketed as being the antithesis of dating apps, HLQ uses a classic trope of three hopefuls vying for the attention of one solo contestant.

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, 5-minute story - without notes - on the night's theme. Sign up for a chance to tell a story or sit back and enjoy the show! Tonight’s theme is…

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Charlie Farmer is an indie rock artist making waves out of Newcastle, NSW. Backed by his band, Charlie takes inspiration from bands like Hockey Dad and Fool Nelson. Known for his captivating live performances, Charlie has been building a loyal following in Newcastle even selling out local venues such as Shout Brewing for their Great Southern Nights event. He’s also been seen playing iconic venues all over the state such as the Hoey Moey in Coffs Harbour, and Bootleggers in Sydney.

Charlie Ivan Band - 'Of Nothing' tour - The Vanguard, Sydney

Charlie Ivan Band (Mparntwe/ Alice Springs) are in Sydney playing songs from their second record, 'Of Nothing' with support from Hinano Fujisaki and Beryl.

 


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Heartline is Luke Taylor, Nevenko Sarunic, George Carey and Oscar Taylor. Since the release of their dynamic EP 'Pink Lemonade', Heartline have continuously grown from strength to strength as an exciting and promising act to watch in Australia. The band followed up the EP in 2025 with the standalone single 'Dead Batteries' that has cemented a sound seamlessly combining hard-hitting and complex grooves with soaring melodies and irresistible dance elements.

Battle of the Tech Bands Brisbane is back for 2026, powered by Jumbo Interactive.

Now in its 5th year, this is the night where Brisbane’s tech scene swaps laptops for live amps and takes the stage for charity.

Expect big covers, big energy, and a room full of people backing their favourite bands. Whether you’re there for the music, the cause, or just to see your colleagues under stage lights, it’s always one of the best nights on the tech calendar.


The 2026 band lineup includes:

Jumbo Band from Jumbo Interactive Limited

The band followed up the EP in 2025 with the standalone single 'Dead Batteries' that has cemented a sound seamlessly combining hard-hitting and complex grooves with soaring melodies and irresistible dance elements.