I consider myself an optimistic, but also a critical thinker. So when I got an email claiming to tell me “How The Foundry will change Brisbane’s music landscape forever,” I was sceptical but hopeful. It’s a massive claim, but if this unique music hub can be all of the things the press release suggests it’s going to be big news for the Sunshine State.
The Foundry will be a two-level complex housing a live room (launching March 6), rock’n’roll bar, collaborative space, and 20 creative studios. 4ZZZ, Jungle Love Festival, Control Zine, Smack Face Music, Mitzi, Lost Movements and Mucho Bravado have already signed leases, and there’ll be more to come.
What really sets The Foundry apart is that it was built for musicians, but musicians. It has the potential to unite Brisbane’s music industry into one massive powerhouse. The rents are small and the WiFi’s free because the creators know that supporting grassroots music isn’t a lucrative game. There’s also a room for touring bands to crash for the night, free of charge, and multiple rehearsal studios. The venue won’t charge bands for venue hire, and they can also use high-quality backline for nix.
The Foundry sounds like a winner to me. What do you think?
Image used with permission from Mucho Bravado