An Art Salon for Private Hire

Joy’s on theAvenue — Creative Space in Salisbury, Brisbane

An intimate, vintage-inspired creative salon for recordings, workshops, gatherings and artist development — wrapped in velvet, warm light and mid-century soul.

Velvet stage with crimson curtains and vintage organ, a music rehearsal and event space at Joy's on the Avenue
Band room with green velvet lounges and retro bar, a private event space in Salisbury, Brisbane
Fairy-lit laneway with café seating at Joy's on the Avenue
1950s
Salon Heritage
The Salon

An intimate creative salon

Joy’s on the Avenue is an intimate, vintage-inspired creative salon designed for small gatherings, recordings, workshops and artistic development sessions. Set around a rich velvet performance backdrop, a vintage Hammond organ and Leslie, curated mid-century furnishings and warm ambient lighting, the space offers a distinctive atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and welcoming.

Unlike a traditional meeting room or studio, Joy’s on the Avenue has been intentionally styled to encourage meaningful conversations, creative expression and memorable experiences.

Original 1950s salon shopfront of Joy's on the Avenue, a creative space for hire in Salisbury, Brisbane
Our Story

A salon since the fifties, still styling.

The doors have welcomed locals since the 1950s — first as the neighbourhood hairdresser, the original painted window and teal tilework still proudly in place.

Today the chairs and dryers have made way for art, antiques and atmosphere. Joy's on the Avenue is now an art salon for private hire — a one-of-a-kind backdrop for launches, parties, shoots and celebrations that wears its history beautifully.

Proud official creative salon for Zen Zen Zo Independent Theatre.

One Room, Many Modes

The Space

One flowing salon that shapes itself to the night — a stage to perform on, corners to create in, rooms to gather in.

Velvet stage with Hammond organ and drum kit, a music rehearsal and performance space at Joy's on the Avenue
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Velvet Stage

Crimson velvet drapes, a vintage Hammond organ and Leslie, full drum kit, congas and a waiting microphone. The beating heart of the house — built for live sets, launches, acoustic rehearsals and album listening parties.

Live SetsLaunchesListening Parties
Vintage lounge and workshop space used for creative development and mentoring sessions at Joy's on the Avenue
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Workshop Space

A burnt-orange seventies sofa, a working vintage television and a mini gallery of local Brisbane artists set the scene for artist development workshops, coaching and mentoring sessions, writers’ circles and creative brainstorming.

WorkshopsCoaching & MentoringWriters’ Circles
Podcast and content creation nook inside Joy's on the Avenue creative space
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Content House

16th-century Parisian salon-inspired nooks of tasselled brocade armchairs — a character-filled set for podcast recordings, interview filming, songwriting sessions and content creation.

PodcastsInterview FilmingContent Creation
Vintage photoshoot and photography location available for private hire at Joy's on the Avenue
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Photo Gallery

Walls layered with thrifted seascapes, wild horses and ships at dusk. A ready-made backdrop for photography sessions and styled shoots.

PhotographyStyled ShootsBackdrops
Fairy-lit outdoor laneway used for small private events at Joy's on the Avenue in Salisbury
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Garden & Laneway

An outdoor corridor draped in bohemian fabrics and sprinkled with fairy lights — a place to settle and contemplate, sitting amongst the gardens or heading to a hideaway, the beckoning of a vinyl lounge.

NetworkingOutdoorMingling
Beaded curtain and deer tapestry nook, a private breakout space within Joy's on the Avenue
Pink velvet lounge and copper bar in the undercover room
Mustard velvet lounge with gig poster and disco ball
Sunny courtyard with fringed umbrella, green chairs and retro sofa
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Gathering Room

The big open undercover space: green velvet lounges over polished concrete. The place for private presentations, parties and the dance floor. Private nooks branch off for individual breakouts.

PresentationsPartiesDance Floor60 — Performance Style
Lights, Camera

Content House

A character-filled set built for podcasts, interviews, sessions and shoots. Press play for a taste of the room in motion.

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Podcast example

Music by Majalen Music

Shot in the House

Made with Brisbane artists

A look at the artists who’ve created in the room — with our thanks for letting us share their work.

Jungagi at Joy's on the Avenue
Jungagi with a coffee in the salon
Music

Jungaji

Independent First Nations artist

  • World Music Song of the Year, Queensland Music Awards
  • Betting on Black — debut at #1 on the AIR Independent Album Charts
Sabrina at the Hammond organ
Sabrina in a yellow dress before a seascape painting
Sabrina playing the 1984 Gibson Dove
Music

Sabrina Lawrie

Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & producer

  • Australian songwriter & producer
  • Multi-instrumentalist across the salon’s backline
What’s Inside

The features

Vintage-inspired salon setting
Authentic vintage equipment for recording, content & content props
Hammond organ with Leslie & performance backdrop
Multiple lounge seating arrangements
Professional presentation environment
Unique photographic backdrops
Warm ambient lighting
Flexible furniture layout
Character-filled interiors
Access to adjoining breakout spaces
In-House Backline

The equipment

Everything you need is already in the room — ready to plug in and play.

Full PA system
Foldback
6-channel mixing desk
Hammond organ / Leslie
1984 Gibson Dove
Bass guitar
Drum kit
Microphone
Two microphone stands
How Many

Room to gather

8–20
Lounge Gathering
12–25
Workshop Format
Up to 30
Presentation
Small Teams
Content & Recording
60
Performance Style Event
80
Private Party Space
Reserve the Rooms

Let’s host it on the Avenue

Tell us the date, the headcount and the kind of night you're dreaming up — we'll match you to the right rooms and light them warm.