The Brisbane Lord Mayor has urged the State Government to ease restrictions on live music venues, with concerns about the city’s music culture facing huge losses .

Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner is arguing that it is unfair sporting venues such as the Suncorp Stadium and the Gabba were able to go to full capacity, whilst concert venues are struggling with ongoing restrictions.

The comments come as the music industry conference BIGSOUND has announced it will be returning next year, the biggest event for artists to showcase their talent in the southern hemisphere.