The Queensland government is considering exempting multi-show runs from the annual cap on concerts at Suncorp Stadium, potentially allowing for a significant increase in the number of concerts held. The government is also reviewing the definition of a major sport event to allow for more big games at the venue. This proposal comes as the government awaits a separate review of proposed venues for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The number of concerts allowed at Suncorp Stadium in a year could significantly increase under a Queensland government proposal to exempt multi-show runs from its annual cap . And the legislated definition of a “ major sport event ” may be rewritten to allow more big games at the venue, despite one football code already raising concerns over damage to the playing surface.
The government is reviewing the rules for the stadium – meant to balance the rights of local residents with the desire to boost the tourism and hospitality sectors – as it awaits a separate review of proposed venues for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Almost 18 months ago, the government doubled the number of concerts allowed in a calendar year at Suncorp Stadium from six to 12, in what it said was a Now, the government has flagged making that change permanent, while also allowing a concert series to be counted as a single show under the cap. That would mean Pink’s two shows this weekend would count as one, under the rules, as would Ed Sheeran’s three-night run at the venue last yea
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