Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Indoor entertainment arena in Boondall, Australia
The Brisbane Entertainment Centre is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Boondall, opened in 1986 and managed by ASM Global. The wide rectangular building stands on pale vertical supports above an open ground-level area, its facade banded with dark glass windows between light panels; a crest and the words "BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE" sit on the lower band. Inside are 11,000 tiered seats, a maximum concert capacity of 13,601, a sporting complex and small function rooms.
The arena opened its doors in February 1986 with an ice dancing performance by Torvill and Dean as the inaugural event. The venue quickly became a preferred location for major concerts and sports events throughout Brisbane.
The center serves as a major gathering place for live music and sports fans across Brisbane, hosting international performers and national competitions regularly. These events shape the city's cultural life and draw people from across the region.
The centre has 4,000 parking spaces and sits just off the Gateway Motorway. Queensland Rail City network trains on the Shorncliffe line stop at Boondall station, a short distance away, and taxis also serve the venue. No buses run to the centre, even on event nights, so plan your transport in advance.
All three series of the original Australian Gladiators were filmed at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in 1995, using the arena floor as a television set. The same floor later held NBL basketball, with a crowd of 13,221 at game 2 of the 1990 Grand Final against the Perth Wildcats, then an Australian attendance record.
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