The Fortitude Music Hall opened its doors for the first time in 16 years on Friday, with a tribute show to the Brisbane music scene of old.
Chief executive of Hutchinson Builders Scott Hutchinson said they decided to rebuild the site for an upcoming generation of young people who had grown without the venue.
Mr Hutchinson said big bands such as Birds of Tokyo, The Flaming Lips and The Cat Empire will be able to play in the heart of Brisbane instead of on the outskirts.