Northern SOUND is a boutique live-music and arts event activating Townsville’s vibrant Flinders Street precinct. It connects audience's with Townsville's rich creative and cultural scene.
Northern SOUND takes place in Townsville's vibrant Flinders Street precinct. Designed as a seamless walking route between four venues, Northern Sound highlights Townsville as a live music hub while showcasing emerging and established artists in North Eastern Queensland.
No, Northern SOUND is strictly 18+.
No, you must have a valid ticket to enter the Northern Sounds event and venues.
As a licensed event BYO Alcohol is strictly prohibited. No BYO food. No umbrellas.No professional audio or video equipment.No weapons of any kind.No illicit substances.No open / unsealed or partly full bottles of water. No glass of any kind. No smoking in non designated smoking areas. No fireworks or flares. No laser lights. No drones. No culturally sensitive items or attire. No skateboards. No studded items or clothing. No clothing, jewelery or accessory displaying the name of any motorcycle-related or similar organisations or any “declared organisation” within the meaning of the Crimes (Criminal Organisation Control) Act 2009. No animals (with the exception of service or assistance animals, such as guide dogs) No other items considered illegal or dangerous
Yes, however there will be limited seating available at Northern Sound venues. Please note that seating offerings may be different between each event venue.
No, all Northern Sound venues are licensed premises. BYO food and alcohol are not permitted.
Pets (with the exception of registered assistance animals) are strictly prohibited.
Northern Sound is located across four event venues on Flinders St in Townsville's CBD. There are multiple public bus routes that operate in Townsville. Please see Translink's Journey Planner to check your best service: https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/journey-planner. Ride-sharing services including taxis and Uber also operate day and night in the Townsville region.
There is secure parking and street parking on and around Flinders Street. This parking is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please note there is no designated parking at Northern Sound event venues.
Yes! Your Northern SOUND ticket will work for all venues. However, venue capacity will vary and the venues will be monitoring capacities so be sure to turn up early to see your favourite artist!
Please submit an event enquiry form here with as much detail as possible https://qldmusictrails.com/event-enquiry
Alternatively you can call the QMF head office at 07 3010 6600.
Tickets will be emailed to the nominated email address provided during booking. If you have not received your ticket please check your spam / junk folders.
Designated accessible parking spaces are available on Flinders St and on neighbouring streets in Townsville's CBD. This parking is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please note there is no designated parking at Northern Sound event venues.
There will not be a specified accessible viewing area at this event.
While Northern SOUND event venues do not have ATMs, there are several ATMs along Flinders Street.
Please reach out to our team to discuss any questions or concerns you might have about access to the event - we're here to help! Fill out an accessibility enquiry and the team will endeavour to assist you. Alternatively, you can call 07 3010 6600 Mon-Fri 9:00-4:30.
Most Northern Sound venues are wheelchair accessible with accessible amenities including FLNDRS, Otherwise Bar, and The Brewery. Mad Cow is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact our ticketing team if you have any accessibility requests or questions: [email protected] or use this form: https://qldmusictrails.com/accessibility/#have-access-needs.
For more information about Accessibility at Qld Music Trails events, visit Accessibility.