Information Session - 2016 World Science Festival
Presented by Suzanne Miller, CEO, Queensland Museum

Brisbane has been named the first city outside of New York to host the World Science Festival, which will take place between 9 and 13 March 2016.

The festival will be presented by BSB member Queensland Museum, and will bring some of the world's greatest thought leaders to the precinct; showcase local scientists and performers from around the Asia Pacific region; and host the brightest and the best from previous events in New York.

This event will offer many opportunities for businesses within the precinct and BSB encourages members to attend this information session to learn more.

When: 2 September 2015
Time: 10am - 11am
Venue: 70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane
Cost: FREE
Registrations close 5pm, Friday 28 August 2015

Click here to register.

Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) unveils an extraordinary year of music

The Queensland Symphony Orchestra's Season 2016 line up has been unveiled, revealing an extraordinary year of music featuring conductors and soloists of the highest calibre, matched with history’s best repertoire, and blanketed by a company celebrating a record-breaking past two years.

In an international triumph for QSO, superstar pianist Lang Lang will headline the Mid-Season Gala. Hailed by millions of fans worldwide as the most flamboyant, original and daring virtuoso on the planet, Lang Lang’s performance with QSO will be a moment in musical history for Queensland. 

Joining Lang Lang with the QSO during 2016 are some of the true legends of music – the great Maxim Vengerov in the Tchaikovsky Gala, Simone Young with Mahler, China’s legendary Yu Long, Alondra de la Parra, Louis Schwizgebel and more, headlining a breathtaking year of 38 concert events.

QSO Chief Executive Officer Sophie Galaise said the upcoming season of stunning soloists, conductors, blockbuster events, exclusive performances and new programs heralded an extraordinary year of music to come, and followed an already remarkable period of achievements led by the Orchestra’s history-making million dollar Maestro Series in 2014.

Queens Wharf Information Session

In mid-July the Queensland State Government announced Destination Brisbane Consortium (DBC) as the preferred tenderer for the Queens Wharf site.

The development will be an integrated resort and entertainment precinct which includes restaurants, hotels, casino, public spaces, retail, conventions spaces, as well as a pedestrian bridge to South Bank landing at the Forecourt.

DBC partner Echo Entertainment Group has joined BSB as a Platinum member, and Alison Smith, General Manager Corpoarate Affairs Queensland, will be presenting this information session.

When: 10 September 2015
Time: 10am - 11am
Venue: 70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane
Cost: FREE
Registrations close 5pm, Tuesday 8 September 2015

Click here to register

hub4101 discounted tickets for Creative³ Forum

hub4101 was able to secure a limited number of early bird tickets for the Creative³ 2015 Forum!

As a result, we can offer hub4101 and Business South Bank members discounted tickets at $365 (full price $399. Price includes GST and credit card surcharge. Ticket is valid for the full day conference + evening networking function).

Now in its 6th year, Creative³ is Australia's largest conference for creative entrepreneurs.

Click here to register for the discounted tickets.

City Sounds is back at South Bank!

Head along to the lush South Bank parklands from 2pm this Friday and Saturday to relax and unwind, and take in the free live music from some of Brisbane’s best artists including Clea, The Ravi Welsh Trio, O’ Little Sister and Van Larkins.

For more information click here.

 

 

Griffith University Sustainability Week

Griffith's Sustainability Week 2015 will be held Monday 31 August to Friday 4 September 2015. Come along and be part of celebrating sustainability at Griffith.

Click here to see what activities are taking place on the South Bank campus.

St Laurence's College presents..."The Southbank Story"

On Friday 28 August, St Laurence's College South Brisbane will bring The Southbank Story to the stage at the Edmund Rice Performing Arts Centre.

Be immersed in jazz idiom as big bands, a 200+ choir and premier jazz performers take to the stage to tell the story and history of South Bank. Internationally famous jazz musician Pete Churchill will also be performing!

Click here for more information and to book.

Win a double pass to Fear & Delight at Brisbane Festival
4 – 25 September.

Schemed and conceived by the award-winning makers of LIMBO and Cantina, here is a new world of visual and edible wonderment.

Don’t miss an elite international cast performing incredible physical feats alongside heart-racing spectacle, all set to adrenalin-inducing, jazz-infused electro.

Want a magic meal before the show? Then add THE DEVIL’S BANQUET to your ticket for a full, eye-opening gastronomic and theatrical escapade. So have you asked yourself lately if you are you truly adventurous?

Brisbane Festival and Business South Bank are giving away two double passes to ‘Fear and Delight – The Show’

Simply email your name and company name to admin@businesssouthbank.com.au for your chance to win!

Read more on Fear & Delight here.

Special offer from The Fox Hotel

The Fox Hotel are offering BSB members a complimentary food platter and round of mini-cocktails - simply mention this offer when booking a table of 5 or more on Dandys Rooftop, for any Friday in September.

Make the most of the warmer weather with after-work drinks on South Bank's best vantage point!

Bees Nees City Realty

10% off of the monthly rate for serviced offices.

To view more BSB Member Advantage Offers, click here.

Peel Street Grill & Cellar

Name and position?
Neal Orpin, Business Owner

Tell us about your business?
Peel St Grill & Cellar is a wine bar and restaurant offering great wines, great food & good old fashioned service. Enjoy charcuterie & cheese boards in our wine bar. Or take a seat in our bistro and sample our fresh and seasonal a la carte menu.

What is your role at your organisation?
As the owner I have the pleasure of working will all the team across all areas of the business on a daily basis.

What are your key skills and responsibilities?
My key skills would be training, and developing the passion within a great team to deliver a product we can all be proud of.

How many people work at your business?
10-15 approximately, with seasonal variation.

What is your favourite place in the precinct?
I’m a grazer when I’m out. I would have to say enjoying little Stanley St would have to be my favourite spot in the precinct.

What do you want BSB members to know about you or your business?
The team and I are passionate about delivering a great venue for guests to enjoy and be comfortable in. Our fantastic bar & restaurant is supported by an equally impressive function and conference facility which is probably unknown by most local business owners. We can accommodate sit down functions of 10-80 with room for cocktail functions up to 120 guests.

What has recently happened at your organisation?
We recently hosted our inaugural Peel St Social Club luncheon which is now held on the last Friday of every month. At the last event we hosted Greg Follet from Lake Breeze Winery, it was a huge success.

Contact info@peelstgrillandcellar.com.au for more info on our upcoming wine luncheons.

What have you learnt lately?
Everyday I’m learning in this industry. From product knowledge through to business admin. There is always something to keep you busy.

What do you hope to achieve in your industry?
A reputation for delivering a great product and service.

What inspires you?
Building a strong foundation for my family & employees. I draw inspiration from many different sources. Some in the food & beverage industry and others just in business. It would be too hard to pin down just one inspiration.

What are your words of wisdom?
A colleague asked once, why is “that business busy and the one next door empty.” My answer “Attention to detail.” The bars and restaurants who get it right are passionate about the detail.