The Red Paintings are not your usual band; their set is a Masterpiece, a collaborative expression. AU photographer Chloe Ryan attempted to paint a picture in the spirit of the night.

The Red Paintings brought their Black Paintings tour, complete with lasers, human canvases, neon stage-crawlers and their unique brand of orchestral art rock - to Brisbane to tear the Hi-Fi down. Erin Smith brings you these photos.

Due to some wonderfully weird weather, all apologies to rad dudes Velociraptor. I'm sure I can guarantee that they were rad, because they're totally rad. As an aside, I think I need a new verb.

Josh Pyke and his supporting troubadours the Paper Kites and Emma Louise brought the house down at the Hi Fi on Saturday night. Erin Smith was there singing along with every word (and taking some photos, too).

The Smart showed a Brisbane a thing or two about innovation with their epic 3D show, with a little help from local favourites Prefontaine, The Dashhounds and DrawCard. Erin Smith was there to bring you these photos.

Brisbane hip hop fans ignored Riverfire and turned out in force to welcome the Herd to town. Erin Smith brings you these photos.

Ash Grunwald brought the blues to the Hi Fi, along with The Grains, Haldane's Daughters and some super-surf photography by Sean Scott. Erin Smith was there to bring you these photos.