The Queensland Orchestra presents Ben Lee Singer-songwriter Ben Lee joins The Queensland Orchestra to perform songs from his new album Ripe together with favourites such as Gamble Everything for Love and Catch My Disease. An ARIA winner, Ben Lee has won fans around the globe with his trademark pop craftsmanship, sense of humour and uncontainable passion for life. His break through came in the 1999 single Cigarettes Will Kill You from the Breathing Tornados album, and has since released bestseller albums including Hey you. Yes you (2002) and Awake is the New Sleep (2005).

Empire Presents Brand Spank'd featuring Lachlan and Gary! At the forefront of the nu-rave crossover, Brand Spank'd @ Empire encompasses an eclectic mix of everything that’s hot worldwide, dishing up the best local, interstate and international DJs every Friday in what can only be described as ‘Indie Rockin’ 'Electro Poppin’ mayhem! FRIDAY 21ST LINE UP: Lachlan and Gary Steve Tamsitt Chop Shop DJS Fashion(With a gun) http://www.empirehotel.com.au/v4/main.htm

Saturday @ Family presents the Official Stereosonic Afterparty featuring *Secret* Stereosonic Guests (TBA) What better way to kick on after the festival set to start summer, STEREOSONIC 08, then at the official afterparty @ Family! The Stereosonic Juggernaut lands in Brisbane for the first time EVER on Saturday 22nd November and in celebration of this monumental occasion Saturday @ Family are pleased to host the official afterparty with a *Secret Stereosonic Special Guest* that will lift the roof off! For all those coming straight from the RNA there’s more good news! As an afterparty event, Family will relax its dress code for one night only, allowing for shorts & singlets (however those attending MUST be presentable and entry will still be at the digression of our door staff). Doors Open 9pm, $25/$15 before 10pm! If you haven't secured your Stereosonic Ticket already get with the program – 1st Release Sold out months ago and Final Release tickets are moving like grease lightning!