Backbone a prominent youth arts organisation which is known for promoting alternative, queer and POC music and performances, may have to relocate from its long-term home in Mowbray Park after Brisbane City Council announced a proposal to demolish its leased building.
The East Brisbane Bowls club forms part of the council's draft for a heritage - listed riverside park and stated that the club site was “under-utilised”. This has been met with large community opposition with Labor deputy leader Kara Cook launching a petition to keep the Backbone in East Brisbane.
Saying “"Backbone is an incredible organisation who has provided a platform for nearly 6,000 young artists and creatives over the last few years and delivered performances to over 41,000."
Backbone's chief executive, Katherine Quigley is yet to make a statement in regards to what the backbone boards plans are.