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Scene knows funny - that’s why we’re extremely proud to partner with The Brisbane Powerhouse in presenting the second annual Brisbane Comedy Festival, happening from Tuesday February 23 through to March 21. To suss out what’s happening, head to www.briscomfest.com

Heard the hype about the new Pioneer CDJ 2000? Course you have. Well, to see if the curtains match the drapes, the good people at Lightsounds have organised a demo, featuring Habebe and Baby Gee, plus some pretty fly giveaways, this Saturday February 6 at 2/72 McLachlan Street Fortitude Valley.

Good Vibrations continues to slink closer whenever we turn our heads. The Killers, Basement Jaxx, Armand Van Helden, Gossip, Friendly Fires, Kid Cudi, Chase and Status, Dave Seaman, Bass Kleph, Killaqueenz and more park themselves at the Parklands Showgrounds, Gold Coast on February 20 - my typing finger is tired.

Ain’t no party like a Facebook party! The Chalk Hotel host a Facebook party, complete with three levels of DJs and loads of prizes, every Thursday, with VIP treatment and drink specials for the biggest fan. Visit www.facebook.com/chalkbar for all the details.

Speaking of Chalk, they’re throwing a thumping big gig on Sunday March 7 as part of their ongoing Chalkfest series. This time, the focus is firmly on hip hop, with a line-up featuring Resin Dogs, Seth Sentry, Omni Anti, The Winnie Coopers, Cutloose, Jungle Traffic, Surecut Kids, Optimen and more. Breakdancers and graffiti demos will also be happening.

Cheap Thrills - some say they’re heaps better than expensive ones. Find out on February 13 when Bag Raiders, Van She Tech, Sam La More, Acid Jacks, Shazam, Canyons, Hey Now, The Cairos, Surecut Kids, Danny T, Habebe and more play Davies Park, West End.

The Met’s always on the cutting edge - this Friday it’s The Stafford Brothers, followed closely by the fabulous Hoxton Whores on February 12, ably supported by a roster of Brisbane’s best.

Malente knows how to work a dancefloor. Catch the uber producer and electro/  breaks party starter at The Monastery Thursday February 4.

The Jubilee is representing - catch the finest of Bris hop hop this Friday February 5 including The Coalition Crew, Brethren, Broadkast, Kryptemistik and DJ Sanchez as part of Decked Out TV, which is a weekly hip hop music show at www.youtube.com/hiphopdeckedout

No, Huey, it’s never been hip to be square. Nevertheless, Huey Lewis And The News return to Australia to play QPAC’s Lyric Theatre on Wednesday March 17.

The world’s largest short film festival, Tropfest, hits the Gold Coast for some time in the sun on Sunday February 21. This year’s theme is ‘Dice’, which means each film must include dice somewhere in the film. Kicking off at 6pm at Circle On Cavill, this is the best place to keep your eyes peeled for a young Scorcese or Sophia Coppola.

Legendary filmmaker, writer, shock auter and general wit John Waters is bringing his one-man show, ‘This Filthy World’, to The Brisbane Powerhouse on Monday March 1.

In what in going to be one of the most-anticipated gigs of the year, Massive Attack will drop jaws all the way to the ground when they hit the Brisbane Riverstage on Tuesday March 23 in support of their latest opus, ‘Heligoland’.

Ever felt the desire to smack your bitch up? Start fires? Live off the fat of the land? Don’t miss an incendiary live performance when The Prodigy hit the Gold Coast Convention Centre on Thursday March 11 for a one-off Future Music Festival sideshow. Tickets are on sale now via the usual suspects.