WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BRISBANE BEGINS TODAY!!

From the Streets of New York to the banks of the Brisbane River, the World Science Festival Brisbane begins today, with a big-thinking, high-energy, supercharged celebration of science across five days from 9-13 March.

Some of science’s brightest stars making special appearances at the festival include Emmy awardwinning actor, author, science enthusiast and World Science Festival board member Alan Alda; Nobel Laureate physicist Brian Schmidt; pioneering marine biologist Sylvia Earle; celebrated astronaut Andy Thomas; renowned physicist, best-selling author and festival co-founder Brian Greene, and many more.

There will be a combination of free and paid events including performances, films, talks and demonstrations.

Click here for more information and to view the Festival program. 

World Science Festival GIVEAWAY

Business South Bank is giving away a double pass to 'Going with the Flow: The Changing Shape of Sea Ice' - one of many interesting and thought-provoking events as part of the World Science Festival, thanks to Queensland Museum.

You'll hear from an esteemed panel of scientists as they discuss The Antarctic - one of the coldest places on the planet, which is central to one of the hottest topics in climate research.

Date: Saturday, 12 March, 2016
Time: 4-5.30pm
Where: Griffith University Conservatorium Theatre, Grey St South Brisbane

Simply email admin@businesssouthbank.com.au with the Subject Line: 'WSF Giveaway' to be in the running!!

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) celebrates 20 years of successful events with a fresh new look

BCEC is entering an exciting new era celebrating a remarkable milestone – 20 years of successful events, 20 years of experience and strong client service.

Against a track record of hosting high calibre international and local events including the 2014 G20 Leaders Summit, acknowledged as the ‘best ever’, BCEC has undergone a brand refresh.

With a strong and colourful new look and confident messaging with the credentials of hosting more than 17,000 events and 11 million visitors, BCEC is looking to the future.

As part of the new branding the Centre also launched a new mobile friendly website, making it easier for users to access information more directly and incorporating the new Next Level messaging.

Brisbane State High School Celebrates Excellence in our local community

BSB Member, Brisbane State High School (BSHS), is proud of their links with the local business community who have supported the school for many years. 

BSHS is now offering a great opportunity to recognise this much-needed and valued local support through commemorative Diamond-shaped plaques. 

With a tax deductible donation to the State High Foundation, your business name and logo will be permanently displayed on a plaque in the new BSHS Kurilpa building - profiling your business to over 3,100 students and their families.

Click here for more information.

Member Information Session - Precinct Transport

With Public Transport consistently ranking as one of the most important issues in the precinct in the BSB Annual Survey, this session provides members with the latest information and an opportunity to ask questions.

Information session will cover two presentations:

(1) Translink
• New Business Go Card
• “Real-Time” technology

(2) Bicycle Queensland
• Stanley Street Bikeway Concept

Time: 1.25pm for a 1.30pm start - 2.30pm
Date: Tuesday, 15 March 2016
Venue: Auditorium, Business South Bank office
              70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane.

Click here to register

Celebrate Brewsvegas 2016 at The Charming Squire

Brewsvegas is a grassroots, week-long Brisbane beer festival that celebrates all things great about beer.

The Charming Squire, will be in the thick of the thirst-quenching action with two exceptional events. 

Band of Brewers, taking place on Monday, March 14 at 6pm, sees the ‘big four’ of craft brewing in Brisbane join forces for a memorable Brewsvegas collaboration.

Brewers from Fortitude Brewing Co, Brisbane Brewing Co, Newstead Brewing Co and The Charming Squire will collaborate on a special single-batch beer that will be launched on the night and will be available throughout the week at all four venues.

The second event, UFCheese, held on Wednesday, March 16 at 6pm, will bear witness to a showdown between beer and wine – which matches better with cheese?

Visit The Charming Squire website for more information.

2016 Stand Tall Ball

BSB Members Rydges South Bank and the Children's Hospital Foundation are working with the Stand Tall Ball Committee and Orthotic Solutions to present the 2016 Stand Tall Ball.

The event aims to raise much needed funds for children with Cerebral Palsy and promises to be a fabulous evening of fun and fundraising.

Date - Saturday 16 April 2016
Time - 7pm - 12 midnight
Location - Rydges South Bank, 9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane
Price - $150 per individual ticket, $1500 for a table of 10

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

The Greek Club

The Greek Club has two Advantage offers for BSB members!

1.   Buy one main meal and get one free at the Greek Club restaurant, The Taverna.
Lunch only, Monday to Thursday (max discount $60 per table), subject to availability

2.   $49.90 day delegate packages at The Greek Club.

To view more BSB Member Advantage Offers, click here.

Medieval Power After Dark – GIVEAWAY

Queensland Museum has added a new After Dark event by popular demand.

See the show the whole country is talking about. Discover souvenirs from the brutal assassination of an archbishop, sculptures depicting the fiery pits of Hell, opulent jewels and ancient war relics that echo Game of Thrones dating back to AD 400.

For your chance to win a double pass to the sell-out season on Friday 18 March, email samanthas@businesssouthbank.com.au with the Subject Line: After Dark.

Click here for program information.