Brisbane Billie Eilish superfans camp out for three days before concert

Hundreds of dedicated Billie Eilish fans set up camp at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, hoping to secure a front-row seat when the gates opened.

Jessica Joy, 22, arrived at the venue in Boondall with two friends on Saturday night, three days before the first of Eilish’s four concerts there.

On Tuesday morning, Joy was number 20 in a line of at least 700 fans.

Eager Billie Eilish fans have set up camp in tents outside the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.Credit: Jessica Joy

“The line has just grown. We’re creeping up to 1000 people now,” she said.

With fan-made wristbands allowing them to reserve their spots in the line, Joy and her friends only left camp for short periods to eat, use the bathroom and charge their phones.

“We’ve all looked after one another ensuring that everyone has water, is properly hydrated, has got food and snacks,” she said.

“We’ve really been looking after each other. It’s a real big community.”

Jessica Joy booked time off work for the four Brisbane shows.Credit: Jessica Joy

Joy scored tickets to all four Brisbane shows, setting her back $800, but said she would not be camping for the other three.

“It will be worth the wait, 100 per cent. It’s tiring, but I’m still looking forward to it,” she said.

“I’ve loved Billie for many, many years now, probably pre-2019. We’re the same age, so I’ve grown up with her and her music.”

The organisers let a group of 500 into an airconditioned sports complex about midday on Tuesday to get them out of the heat and set up a new wristband system.

“The security has been amazing. We’ve been liaising with them, the police and Queensland Rail. They’ve been really good to us, and they’ve honoured our line.”

Joy was confident she would grab a spot on the barricade once the doors opened at 6pm.

“Everyone seems to have their own specific spot that they want to be in, but I’m happy with either side of the stage,” she said.

“I’m not really too fussed about it, but I just really wanted to make sure the people I’m taking got to get up close and personal and get a really good view.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to see Billie at least four times now already.”

Another fan, Courtney Hamilton, who joined the line on Monday night, said camping since Saturday was “extreme”.

“You’ve got to play the game,” she said.

International superstar Eilish touched down at Brisbane Airport domestic terminal on Monday, and was set to perform on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights, before leaving for Sydney and Melbourne.

Fans have bonded while waiting in the line.Credit: Jessica Joy