Ups and Downs – Sleepless 40 Years On

Venue

Crowbar Brisbane

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane • 350 cap

Tickets

$51

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Date & Time

Fri, 2 Oct

7:00pm

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About this event

Following last year’s sold out 40th anniversary tour, Australian jangle pop legends Ups and Downs are back with more things to celebrate. This time around, they are commemorating the 40th birthday of their acclaimed mini-album Sleepless, alongside a brand new EPRadio Is Dead.At these four special shows, Ups and Downs will play Sleepless in its entirety for the very first time, along with a second set of their other hits and crowd favourites. Critics widely consider the 1986 Sleepless mini-album (featuring the indie hit single The Living Kind and their classic cover of Neil Diamond’s Solitary Man) to be a masterpiece of the 1980s Australian "paisley" and jangle pop eras.Sleepless is routinely listed by music historians and critics as one of the essential underground Australian rock records, highlighting its moody, atmospheric guitar textures combined with glittering, harmony-drenched melodies.At the same time, Ups and Downs are releasing a new EPRadio Is Dead–their first newmusic for ov

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Set Times

Show Starts 7:00pm

Ups & Downs ★ 7:00pm~

Times marked ~ are estimates. Arrive early to avoid missing your favourite acts. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Ups & Downs start?

Ups & Downs is scheduled to perform at 7:00pm on Friday, 2 October 2026 at Crowbar Brisbane. Arrive early to get a good spot. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

What time does Ups & Downs finish?

Ups & Downs is expected to finish around 8:15pm at Crowbar Brisbane. This is an estimate from the stage time and a typical set length — most shows at Crowbar Brisbane wrap up by around 11:30pm. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

Where is Crowbar Brisbane located?

Crowbar Brisbane is located at 711 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, QLD. The venue has a capacity of 350 people.

How much are tickets for Ups and Downs – Sleepless 40 Years On?

Tickets for Ups and Downs – Sleepless 40 Years On are $51. Tickets are available online.

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