Solbar

What Solbar does

Solbar is a privately held, single-site live music venue and restaurant operating in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, established in 2020 to continue the legacy of the original Solbar in Coolum. The venue operates a 450-capacity Band Room with a purpose-built stage, a street-front Lounge Bar, a footpath beer garden, a custom-built tiered-seating theatre space called the Playhouse, and gallery walls used for an Artist in Residence visual arts program. Weekly programming spans ticketed live music from national and international touring acts, local and emerging artists, monthly Funny Coast Comedy Nights, Wednesday open mic nights, and Friday/Saturday DJ sets, supported by an on-site restaurant serving pizzas and pub meals with vegetarian and vegan options.

The venue's production technology is centered on professional live-event infrastructure rather than software: a KV2 Audio front-of-house PA (2x ES 1.0 tops, 4x ES2.5, dual 15-inch sub-woofers, EPAK2500R amplification), an Allen & Heath dLive C2500t mixing console with CDM48 stage box, a ChamSYS lighting rig with LED strips, Par Cans, moving heads, and an MDG hazer, plus Pioneer DJM 900 / CDJ 2000 nxs2 equipment for weekend DJ sets. Compliance infrastructure includes a Scantek Solutions-operated ID Scanner System required under Queensland liquor laws for late trade, governed by Australian Privacy Principles. The venue has no disclosed software platform, mobile application, or AI/ML capabilities.

Solbar's revenue model is fully transactional and multi-stream: ticket sales for live gigs and comedy events (variable pricing by artist profile), on-site food and beverage sales Tuesday through Sunday with late-night trade until 3am Fridays and Saturdays, food delivery commissions via Uber Eats and DoorDash, private function hire for groups of 20+ in the Playhouse, and Solbar Experience Gift Cards bundling live music with food and beverage. Distribution combines walk-in physical attendance, online ticketing through tickets.solbar.com.au, online table reservations, and social media-led marketing on Facebook, Instagram, and a curated Spotify playlist. Customer acquisition is event-driven and community-driven within the Sunshine Coast catchment, with brand partnerships spanning alcohol suppliers (Jack Daniels, Young Henrys, Schweppes, Your Mates Brewing Co, Diablo Ginger Beer) and accommodation (Holiday Inn Express Maroochydore).

Name

Solbar

Legal name

SOLBAR

Website

https://solbar.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solbar is a privately held live music venue and restaurant in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, operating a 450-capacity Band Room, Playhouse theatre, and full food service for touring and local acts, comedy, open mic, and DJ nights.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Venue and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-Hours Clubs (MPAGAIAK), Live Music Bars & Venues (CRANACAH)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Comedy shows
• Open mic nights
• Venue hire
• Restaurant and bar

Headquarters

HQ city

Maroochydore

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticketed live music events, comedy shows, and special performances in the 450-capacity Band Room. Ticketed events include touring acts and headline performers.
2. Food and Beverage Sales: On-site restaurant and bar sales including meals, pizzas, drinks, and specials. Available Tuesday through Sunday with late-night service until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. Also available via Uber Eats and DoorDash delivery.
3. Private Function Hire: Revenue from private venue hire for group functions and events. The Playhouse custom-built theatre space is available for corporate functions, presentations, and special events.
4. Gift Cards: Solbar Experience gift cards sold as bundled live music and beverage packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Solbar is a live music venue operating a 450-capacity purpose-built Band Room and the tiered-seating Playhouse theatre space on the Sunshine Coast. It sells ticketed live gigs (national and international touring acts plus local artists), weekly comedy and open-mic nights, weekend DJ sets, full bar and restaurant service (pub meals and pizzas), food delivery via Uber Eats and DoorDash, private function hire, the Artist in Residence visual art program, and Solbar Experience gift cards.

Product overview

Solbar is a live music venue and restaurant on the Sunshine Coast offering a multi-faceted entertainment experience. The core offering centers on live music through the Band Room (450-capacity purpose-built performance space) and Lounge Bar for intimate acoustic sets. Supporting entertainment includes weekly Open Mic nights (Wednesdays), Comedy Shows (Funny Coast Comedy Nights and comedy open mic), and DJ services on weekends. The venue also provides food service with a full restaurant menu of pub feeds and pizzas, available dine-in or via delivery through Uber Eats and DoorDash. Additional offerings include the Playhouse theatre space for private functions and corporate events, the Artist in Residence art exhibition program on venue walls, and Solbar Experience gift cards for bundled live music experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Gigs Ticketed live music performances in the 450-capacity Band Room featuring national and international touring acts alongside local emerging and established artists.
• Food and Restaurant Service Full on-site restaurant service Tuesday through Sunday offering pub feeds, pizzas, snacks, vegan and vegetarian options, and daily specials (pizzas from $12 on Open Mic Wednesdays).
• Comedy Shows Live comedy events including the monthly Funny Coast Comedy Night with headline stand-up acts plus comedy open mic nights held on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
• Open Mic Nights Weekly open-mic event held every Wednesday from 6pm, providing local musicians with the venue's full PA, production, and lighting rigs to perform in front of a live audience.
• DJ Services Live DJ performances every Friday and Saturday night after the bands finish, with resident selectas using Pioneer DJM 900 and CDJ 2000 nxs2 equipment to spin party tracks late into the night.
• Band Room Venue Hire (Book My Band) Booking service for the purpose-built 450-capacity Band Room, providing artists with a professional sound system, lighting rig, and full stage setup for ticketed live performances.
• Playhouse Theatre Venue Hire Hire of the custom-built tiered-seating theatre space for live comedy, slam poetry, corporate functions, industry conferences, presentations, and other artistic performances.
• Lounge Bar Street-front lounge bar with a relaxed, intimate atmosphere for acoustic acts, alongside a footpath beer garden for outdoor seating.
• Private Functions and Private Venue Hire Venue hire for large private group functions and corporate events, with dedicated event spaces and catering options arranged via [email protected].
• Artist in Residence Program Rotating visual art exhibition program on the venue walls showcasing local and national artists' work alongside the live music program.
• Solbar Experience Gift Cards Denomination-based gift card packages that bundle live music experiences with food and beverage offerings, redeemable at the venue.
• Table Reservations Online booking system for lunch and dinner restaurant reservations, with phone bookings for short notice and email bookings for parties larger than 20.
• Food Delivery (Uber Eats and DoorDash) Food delivery service offering Solbar's full pub meals and pizzas for home delivery via the Uber Eats and DoorDash platforms.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Jack DanielsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner displayed in the Brand Partners section of the Solbar website. Jack Daniels whiskey brand featured as a partnered alcohol brand at the venue.
• Young HenrysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner displayed in the Brand Partners section. Young Henrys craft beer available at the venue.
• Holiday Inn Express MaroochydoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner with link to IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) Holiday Inn Express Maroochydore website. Suggests accommodation partnership for out-of-town visitors.
• Diablo Ginger BeerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner featured in the Brand Partners section. Diablo Ginger Beer served at the venue.
• Your Mates Brewing CominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner with Your Mates Brewing Co craft beer available at Solbar.
• SchweppesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner featured in the Brand Partners section. Schweppes mixers available at the venue.
• Kv2 AudiocoreTechnology or IntegrationProfessional audio equipment brand used for the venue's PA system. KV2 ES 1.0 top boxes, ES2.5 sub-woofers, and EPAK2500R amplifiers power the front of house system.
• Allen & HeathcoreTechnology or IntegrationProfessional mixing console manufacturer. Solbar uses Allen & Heath dLive C2500t for front of house and CDM48 stage box for live performances.
• Uber EatsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party food delivery platform partner. Solbar food menu available for delivery via Uber Eats.
• DoorDashminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party food delivery platform partner. Solbar food available for delivery via DoorDash.
• Scantek SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationApproved operator for the venue's ID Scanner System. Scantek Solutions manages the ID scanning compliance system required under Queensland liquor laws. Subject to Australian Government privacy laws.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Corner Hotel: Melbourne live music pub hosting national and international touring acts with strong food and beverage operations; comparable mid-capacity live music + pub model.
• The Zoo Brisbane: Brisbane mid-size live music venue hosting touring and local acts with full bar service; directly comparable in capacity tier and programming model to Solbar's Band Room.
• The Tivoli: Iconic Brisbane live music theatre operating a similar model of ticketed touring acts with bar and food service in a comparable capacity range.
• Night Quarter: Gold Coast live entertainment and dining precinct combining ticketed music with food trucks and bars; comparable diversified entertainment + F&B model.
• The Cambridge Hotel: Newcastle live music venue with bar and accommodation components operating a comparable capacity and touring-act programming model.
• Miami Marketta: Gold Coast live music, food, and bar precinct operating a multi-stage, multi-format model similar to Solbar's Band Room/Lounge Bar/Playhouse layering.
• The Lansdowne Hotel: Sydney live music pub and bar operating multiple performance spaces with touring and local acts; similar multi-space, music-led venue concept.
• The Triffid: Brisbane live music venue with attached bar/restaurant and tiered capacity spaces; comparable mix of ticketed gigs and full F&B operation.

Regional players

• Yours & Mine: Sunshine Coast live music, bar, and dining venue competing for the same local audience and touring acts as Solbar within the same regional geography.
• The Imperial Hotel Eumundi: Sunshine Coast hinterland pub with live music programming; overlaps with Solbar's Sunshine Coast catchment for both audiences and local artists.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Solbarmusic
• Instagraminstagram.com/solbarmusic
• Xx.com/solbar19
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solbar

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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