The South Bank Piazza is a multipurpose venue located in the

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was the naming rights sponsor of the venue from 2013, prior to which it was known as the Suncorp Piazza and is currently known as the South Bank Piazza. It was constructed for Expo 88. The venue is close to the

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and the Cultural Centre Busway Station. The

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is covered by a sound shell (designed by architectural firm Ark Atelier), and features a 5x4m suspended screen. The amphitheatre seating of the venue has a capacity of 2,158 people, while the floor space (which has an area of 513m²) can accommodate either 750 people standing, or 532 people seated in temporary seating. In 2022, the Piazza was the location for the opening night of the

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. The Venue will host the

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in the

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