Subcultures in the subtropics: The evolution of Brisbane’s punks and goths

University of Queensland

Dance music thuds from brightly lit doorways along Brisbane’s Ann Street, as eager punters spill across the pavement queuing to get inside.

Fortitude Valley’s Special Entertainment Precinct is heaving with pub and club goers on a Saturday night, testament to the city’s healthy nightlife.

But a pivotal part of Brisbane’s musical history is less visible – the punks and goths who helped carve out this part of the city for clubs and live music.

/Public Release. View in full here.