In response to the overwhelming demand and creating history, Australian Crawl announce two more massive outdoor shows at two superb locations.
For the first time in 40 years, Australian Crawl will take to the stage, alongside the iconic Men At Work. They will be joined by an Aussie favourites Vika & Linda and Boom Crash Opera.
No BYO Chairs or picnic blankets
James Reyne, Simon Binks and David Reyne come together to celebrate the music of Australian Crawl. This is the first time in over 40 years that three original members will share the stage, joined by John Watson (Australian Crawl 83- 86), Brett Kingman, Josh Owen, Andrew McIvor, Sean Johnson, Melinda Jackson and Nicole Kurta. In a short career between 1978 and 1986 Australian Crawl delivered numerous chart hits and iconic songs that are woven into the fabric of Australia.
Men At Work were born in Melbourne, Australia in the middle of 1979.
The band went on to become a globally successful Grammy winning, multi-platinum selling act, during the early 80’s. The original band however came apart relatively quickly and had disintegrated by 1985.
Colin Hay and Greg Ham responded to demand and toured many parts of the world as Men At Work from 1996 into the 2000’s. Sadly, Greg Ham passed away in 2012.
Founding member Colin Hay has developed a solo career over the last 35 years, writing, recording, and touring extensively throughout the world as a solo artist. He is presently part of Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band.
Since 2019, he has also toured and played under the Men At Work banner with his LA based group of musicians, where he plays an exclusively Men At Work set, including all the hits and dearly loved songs which clearly have stood the test of time.
Vika & Linda are two of Australia’s most celebrated and enduring voices. They have captivated Australian audiences with their powerful harmonies and magnetic stage presence. From their Tongan roots singing in church to global tours with The Black Sorrows, the sisters have released nine studio albums, topped charts, written an autobiography, and collaborated with legends like Paul Kelly and Kasey Chambers. Inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame and awarded the OAM for their service to music, Vika & Linda are revered for their genre-spanning versatility and soul-stirring performances. With enduring influence and boundless energy, they remain one of Australia’s most treasured and trailblazing vocal duos.
Their stunning new album, Where Do You Come From? is a record that marks the sisters’ emergence as powerful songwriters in their own right, it is the most personal and revealing body of work in their nearly four-decade career. After a lifetime of lending their voices to the stories of others, this record marks a moment of stepping forward, the sisters telling their own story in full; a widescreen work that spans identity, ancestry, motherhood, ageing, grief, joy, and the grounding presence of water.
Originally formed in Melbourne in 1985, Boom Crash Opera got their start on Australia's pub rock circuit and quickly earned a reputation as a band to watch. Their 1986 debut single Great Wall helped establish their distinctive pop-rock sound and launched a string of hit singles, including Her Charity, Onion Skin and Talk About It.
Often compared to acts such as INXS, Icehouse and Tears For Fears, the band took a major step forward in 1989 with the release of their second album, These Here Are Crazy Times. Featuring Onion Skin, The Best Thing and what is arguably their signature song, Dancing Up A Storm, the album broadened their international profile and remains a landmark Australian rock release.
Following the release of three more albums throughout the 1990s, the group remained an active touring and festival favourite into the new millennium. In 2009, they revisited their catalogue with Dancing In The Storm, an acoustic collection of some of their most-loved songs. In 2025, the band unveiled their first new material in 28 years with the electrifying electro-glam-rock track Latest Hustle.
5:00pm ═ GATES
5:30pm - 5:55pm ═ BOOM CRASH OPERA
6:15pm - 6:40pm ═ VIKA & LINDA
7:10pm - 8:10pm ═ MEN AT WORK
8:40pm - 10:00pm ═ AUSTRALIAN CRAWL
*Artist line-up and playing times are subject to change
Located by the Brisbane River in the City Botanic Gardens, Riverstage is Brisbane’s iconic outdoor entertainment venue.
Riverstage is an outdoor amphitheatre. If rain or bad weather occurs, the show will proceed, unless deemed unsafe to do so. No refunds will be authorised unless the event is cancelled.
Riverstage is located at 59 Gardens Point Road, Brisbane QLD
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Bordered by the Brisbane River, Botanical Gardens and Alice Street. Walking access is via Gardens Point Road, The Goodwill Bridge, or the Botanical Gardens.
Public Transport
We recommend you use public transport to travel to and from Riverstage. Please contact Translink on 131 230 to check routes and schedules of buses, trains, ferries and City Cat services, or visit their website at www.translink.com.au. Limited services may run on public holidays. The closest train station is at Southbank (we recommend patrons make use of the Goodwill Bridge which stretches from the Southbank precinct to the entrance to the Riverstage). Otherwise, Central Station is another option (but is about a 20-25 minute walk). The nearest City Cat terminal is at QUT and is only a short walk to the venue.
Parking
No parking is available on site. Patrons can use the various inner city pay-for parking stations. Limited metered parking along Alice Street. We recommend that you park at Southbank or one of the many CBD parking facilities.
You may bring:
You can not bring:
Council may add items to the prohibited list as required. All bags will be searched. A personal safety and security search is a condition of entry. Security wanding may occur at events. You can leave prohibited items at the cloakroom. Illegal items will be confiscated. Patrons must not stand on bins or fences. The venue is not responsible for any injuries caused or suffered by patrons standing on bins or fences. For more information on prohibited items, COVID-19 or event-specific conditions of entry, please visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au
You can’t bring food and open drinks into Riverstage. If you’re hungry, there are various food and drink outlets to choose from.
If you have special dietary requirements, email Council.
This event is All Ages.
The first aid station/medical tent for all events is to the right of the stage. Look for the first aid sign or speak with security staff at the venue.
Pick up & Drop Off
You can drop off patrons with accessibility needs or mobility concerns at the roundabout on Gardens Point Road. The closest car park is QUT next door. This road often becomes congested, so allow extra time.
Learn more about getting to Riverstage.
Entry
An accessible sign at the bottom of Gate 1 directs patrons to the entry. Speak with security if you need further assistance for entry.
Learn more about entry to this venue, including permitted and non-permitted items and entry conditions. There may be bag searches, personal safety and security checks and security wanding as part of the entry process.
Accessible Viewing Platform
Riverstage offers a limited accessible viewing platform at the top of the hill for patrons with accessibility needs. A wheelchair‑accessible portable toilet is located nearby.
This option may only appear during general onsale.
Pass outs (tickets that allow you to leave and re-enter later) will not be given.
For more questions about entry conditions, email Council or phone 07 3403 7921 during business hours.
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