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Fortitude Valley (also known simply as "The Valley") is a suburb of central Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia. The suburb lies immediately northeast of the Brisbane central business district, and is one of the hubs of Brisbane's nightlife, renowned for its nightclubs, bars and adult entertainment.

Valley Transmission
The Valley Transmission is a non-profit showcase of the latest and greatest original music Brisbane has to offer. The gig is a Bi-Monthly event held on the busiest street at its busiest time in the heart of Brisbane's Music and Entertainment district Fortitude Valley! This is the best way for Brisbane to discover new and upcoming acts that might have just remained hidden under your very nose. The main focus of the VT is to help promote and network local independent bands by allowing them to play their music straight to Brisbane's Saturday nightlife. Artists that have performed at the Valley Transmission include the Last Dinosaurs, Ellington, Numbers Radio and Grand Atlantic. Previous artists have scored record contracts, high rotation airplay on triple j and played some of the biggest shows in australia.

[edit] Valley Fiesta
The Valley Fiesta is an annual three-day event featuring free live music, market stalls, food and drink from many local restaurants and cafés, and other entertainment. Artists that have performed at the Valley Fiesta include Tim Rogers, Butterfingers and Evermore on the main stage and Nick Skitz and End Of Fashion at surrounding venues.

[edit] Valley Jazz Festival
The Valley Jazz Festival was founded in 2004 by Jazz Queensland Incorporated.

[edit] Straight Out of Brisbane (SOOB)
Straight Out of Brisbane was formed in 2002 by a group of emerging artists who wanted to create new opportunities in Queensland's independent cultural sector. The festival is not-for-profit artist-run event that features workshops, performances, exhibitions, screenings, live music and public art. The festival has been held every year up until 2007.

[edit] Fortitude Valley Diehards
Fortitude Valley Football Club, also simply known as "Valleys", were the oldest surviving rugby league team in Brisbane until their demise in 1995. In 2002, Valleys entered a partnership with another former Brisbane rugby league team, Brothers. Playing under the name Brothers-Valleys until changing their name to Brothers Diehards for the 2004 season. Valley's Juniors are still active members of the QRL South East Division having been based at Emerson Park in Grange since the 1970s.

[edit] Big Gay Day
Big Gay Day is a Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual and Trans-gender festival held over one day in and around the Wickham Hotel in Fortitude Valley. The celebration raises money for GLBT groups such as GLWA and Open Doors. Previous entertainment has included various local and international DJ's, performers such as Marcia Hines, Operator Please and TV Rock as well as Drag Shows.

[edit] Swimming
The Commercial Swimming Club trains at the Valley Pool and has produced many Olympic and World Champions.

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