Brisbane Festival returns to the precinct 2 – 24 September with a stellar program featuring BSB Members.
The precinct will be home to many events such as BOQ Festival Garden, performances at South Bank Piazza, and Brisbane’s Art Boat has cruises departing from South Bank.
Explore the full program – Click here
After a tough couple of years in the world of student accommodation, Scape has seen a massive uplift in international student arrivals. The ‘No Vacancy’ sign has been dusted off and hung out at its’ three South Bank buildings, that 2,401 students now call home.
Back in October 2019, Scape acquired the Atira portfolio of student accommodation, then purchased the Urbanest portfolio in March 2020, just as the pandemic was spreading through Australia. The borders then slammed shut and all plans for re-brand and consolidation were put on hold. Fast forward to May this year, all Atira and Urbanest buildings nationally have been re-branded to ‘Scape’. There are six assets in Brisbane, with capacity for 3,993 students. Three of those assets are within 100 meters of each other in the South Bank precinct on Merivale Street.
Scape has introduced a new initiative this year, ‘Scape’s Got talent’. Through the BSB network, Scape has partnered with Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and Emporium Hotel to connect students for casual employment opportunities. This has been a great success with both these partners attending a pop-up market day at Scape recently resulting in lots of students lining up, resume in hand.
On Level 13 at Scape South Bank, in collaboration with local apiarist ‘Gary’s Honey’, beehives have been installed with the first harvest due in September. The honey will be provided to students at a regular pop up ‘crumpets and honey’ event twice per month on a Saturday morning, and the beeswax turned into lip balm and given free to students and team members at Scape.
Bold ideas for the precinct have been put forward as part of the Brisbane City Council’s Inner Spark engagement process. These ideas will guide Council’s planning for the future and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Business South Bank has a submission named “City-Wide Bougainvillea Path”.
Submissions have also been put forward by fellow BSB Members; including ARIA, Urbis, Blight Rayner, Hassell, City Parklands Services and Blaklash Creative.
To view the submissions and vote – Click here
Image: ‘Green the Queen’ Idea by ARIA/Urbis
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) are excited to announce some exciting changes to the management team.
Current General Manager, Bob O’Keeffe has now been appointed the centre’s Chief Executive Officer. Whilst current Director of Human Resources, Kym Guesdon, taking up the role of General Manager, only the second person to hold the position in the Centre’s 26-year history.
What is your business?
TAKASHIYA is an authentic Japanese restaurant and cocktail bar offering the first omakase experience in Brisbane.
How many people work at your business?
We have around 10 people in the operation of the business.
What do you want BSB members to know about you or your business?
Chef Takashi, has over 40 years experience (including 8 years in Japan before migrating to Australia) specialising in crafting the best nigiri with his special sushi rice and impeccable knife skill. He is passionate about presenting the best produce to his customers. Chef Takashi often visits the fish markets to select the freshest local seafood and sources ingredients which we rarely see in Australia from his trusted suppliers from Japan. Chef Takashi also travels to Tasmania to source fresh wasabi and truffle. Alongside with Chef Kazu, the duo cooks and serves in front of the 12-seater omakase counter offering 16 course “the ultimate gourmet Japanese dining experience” as described in The Courier Mail.
TAKASHIYA opens for omakase from Thursdays to Mondays for 2 sessions (5:30pm and 8:00pm) as well as Sunday lunch.
For a more casual dining and drinking experience, TAKASHIYA also offers Japanese specialty cocktails, whiskies and sake as well as A la Carte menu under the 24-seater cherry blossom bar.
What do you like about the South Bank Precinct?
South Bank Precinct is an iconic destination for tourists and locals and because of that, I have met a lot of people from different backgrounds in South Bank which I really enjoy. South Bank also has the best view of the skyline of Brisbane.
What has surprised you the most about the Covid experience?
A lot of businesses (especially hospitality) were hit by Covid but it was also interesting to see how people’s perception towards dining has changed (e.g. more takeaway and delivered meals). I was lucky enough to start up my business during Covid as people still wanted my food during lockdown. Through social media, more people know about my food and that was also how TAKASHIYA has come together and opened in September 2021 during this unprecedented time.
What are your words of wisdom?
Keep calm, think positively and work hard.
Rydges South Bank Hotel is reopening to the public from March 9 2022. For all hotel bookings – Click here
CBD Café is open from March 9
3:00pm – 10:00pm Sunday – Thursday
Open 12:00pm – Late Friday + Saturday
Soleil Pool Bar to open from March 18
Friday 4:00pm – Late
Saturdays 12:00pm – Late
