A shimmering gold backdrop behind the DJ gave me major flashbacks to year six school discos and the unmistakable pink Brisbane Festival logo slapped on top reminded me exactly why I was there.

The Brisbane Festival's full 2021 schedule has been announced, with music events featuring WAAX, Alice Skye, Client Liaison and many more.

Brisbane was bustling with excitement over Riverfire, the final event of the Brisbane Festival, making a comeback after a COVID-19 hiatus last year.