Fans and artists farewell The Zoo as questions are raised about the future of live music

In 1992, two fresh photography grads were enchanted by the idea of a fresh artistic space devoted to the community and the burgeoning culture in the city. "It's interesting now that, due to the very success of that entertainment precinct, live music is one of the things that's been gradually edged out from other forms of entertainment — that's kind of ironic," Dr Green said. "The first time they played The Zoo, or the first time they sold out The Zoo, it's always had that iconic status for people." Closing down The Zoo There's something so communal about the Brisbane music industry; anyone that's ever worked or played in the space, run events, washed glasses, or played on stage will understand. "I think we've had a council that has pretended to care about the Brisbane music scene for a really long time, and they haven't, and they know they don't need to," she said.