The number of concerts allowed at Suncorp Stadium could double from six to 12.Credit:Harrison Saragossi
The Queensland government haslaunched an online survey to gauge whether people would accept a doubling of concerts at Suncorp Stadium “in 2023 and 2024 only”.
There are seven concerts scheduled for Suncorp Stadium within the next six months — Guns N’ Roses,Justin Bieber,Elton John,the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ed Sheeran for three nights.
The number of concerts allowed at the venue in a yearincreased from four to six in 2015.
A spokesman for Sports Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the increase had been proposed as a temporary measure,as major acts begin touring again after a pandemic-enforced hiatus.
“Many of the international music tours in planning now are scheduled for next year and 2024,” he said.
“...Each international concert event contributes millions of dollars to Brisbane’s visitor economy including accommodation,hospitality and transport providers,and local tourism operators.”
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said increasing the number of concerts seemed “like a good idea” but he was keen to hear more from the community on the issue.