Do you feel the need, the need for speed? If you answered 'heck yeah', then this next piece of news will be the wind beneath your wings. The world's biggest airshow, Pacific Airshow, is coming to the Gold Coast this August! Before you start chugging some Red Bull, read on to discover what's in the store for the beachside city. more
Gather your go-to crew and get ready to be transported to Asia for Brisbane City Council's BrisAsia Festival. Returning for another year, the city's biggest and most exciting cultural event will be delivering a bucketload of dynamite events across three jam-packed weeks of festivities. From car meets and culinary creations to drag queens and DIY dumplings, here are our top picks from this year's BrisAsia Festival ... more
Get ready to be whisked away to Asia for one of the city’s biggest and most exciting cultural events. Brisbane City Council's BrisAsia Festival is returning with a show-stopping lineup of some of the best sights, sounds, tastes and experiences of Asia – no passport needed! With a jam-packed three weeks of festivities on offer across the city, you can expect everything from luxury car meet-ups and culinary creations to drag sensation Crimson Coco, a laneway tea festival and rooftop soirees. Here are some of the most exciting BrisAsia events popping up in Brisbane … more
Lovers, listen up! The most romantic day of the year is right around the corner and whether you're spending it with a special someone, your gal pals or a single mate, we've got an out-of-the-box date idea that is sure to impress. If a romantic dinner is not your jam, celebrate Valentine's Day cruising alongside the Brisbane River at Portside Wharf's Market and Skate Date. more
Christmas is coming up quick-sticks and our calendar is filling up faster than Santa's naughty and nice list. Brisbane will soon come alive with light shows, carolling sessions and all-round festive fun. Those looking to level up their Christmas festivities can take a gander at our round-up of out-of-the-box festive events, which covers some of the city's most merry happenings this silly season. more
In Australia, domestic and family violence is disturbingly common. It is a heartbreaking issue that continues to run rampant in our society and one that comes with a staggering set of statistics. While these statistics paint a grim picture, we take comfort in the fact that there are more and more voices speaking out and standing up for the survivors of these horrors. For yet another year, the Queensland Government's White Ribbon Day Breakfast is taking us a step in the right direction, giving survivors, advocates, ambassadors and change-makers a platform to share their stories to help end domestic and family violence. Taking place on Friday November 25 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, the morning meet-up aims to educate and inspire change - and fill some hungry tummies in the process. more
In some of the most heartwarming news this week, Westfield has announced the launch of Auslan Santa, a program offering the Deaf and hard of hearing community the chance to share their Christmas list with an Auslan-fluent Santa. We know who's going straight to the top of our nice list this Christmas! more
Byron Bay and the surrounding Northern Rivers region are home to some impeccable food and unique cultural experiences. Whether you're keen to indulge in beachside gourmet delights, sip on native botanical gin in the hinterland or succumb your senses to the culturally diverse art on display, there is no shortage of experiences to surprise and delight even the most seasoned traveller on a trip down to Byron. After a rough few years that saw a pandemic and destructive floods, this vibrant region is ready to wow once more, celebrating the melting pot of talent, taste and diversity with the inaugural Caper Byron Bay Our Food and Culture Festival. more
Quandamooka Festival celebrates the living history, knowledge, stories, arts and culture of the Nughi, Nunukul and Gorenpul clans, known collectively as the Quandamooka People of South East Queensland. Arriving on our doorstep from Friday August 26 to Sunday August 28 with three jam-packed days of fun-filled activities and two evenings of live-music magic, this year's festival has something for everyone. more
Pop your party hats on and hightail it to The City – Queen Street Mall is having a big birthday bash and everyone is invited! The iconic shopping strip is turning 40 and to celebrate the momentous occasion is hosting a celebration to remember on Friday August 26. The mall will transform into a vibrant day-long street party bursting at the seams with live entertainment, night markets, style workshops, pop-up bars and much more. The best part? You don't even have to buy a present! more
It's time to wake up and smell the roses – spring is soon to be sprung! We're looking forward to the weather warming up, the city coming alive with colour and a whole bunch of fun activities coming to Brisbane's lushest spot, Roma Street Parkland. We're talking live gigs, food trucks, guided tours, plant markets and blooms aplenty – all you need to pack is your picnic basket! more
When Holden Sheppard was told feelings weren’t something boys were meant to talk about, he began to write his down instead. Two decades later, this Geraldton born-and-bred wordsmith is a multi-award winning author. This August, Holden will wow us and share his entrancing way with words and share a few captivating tales as part of Brisbane Powerhouse's Writers+Ideas series. more
Lovers of whisky and hinterland sips, listen up! The gin masters at Cape Byron Distillery decided that a delicious range of dry gin, Davidson plum-infused 'Byron Slow Gin' and macadamia liqueur was simply not enough to quench the thirst of parched punters and have been toiling away in the background on a very tasty new tipple. After calling in one of the industry big guns, Jim McEwan, the distillery is ready to launch its first single malt whisky release to the Australian public. As you can expect, bottles of this liquid gold will be incredibly hard to come by. Luckily for you, we've got the inside scoop on how to score one for yourself. more
Over ten days in August, the Sunshine Coast is playing host to a contemporary multi-arts festival. More than just your average collection of visual art, music, theatre, dance, words, film and creative workshops, Horizon Festival is rooted in celebrating the natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast with a program that thoughtfully honours and highlights the Traditional Custodians of the land in which it operates – the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Peoples. If you relish in celebrating art in all of its forms, have a thirst for the knowledge shared by our First Nations Peoples and are craving a northern escape, then head up to the Sunshine Coast from August 26 until September 4 and immerse yourself in ten days of spectacular creativity and culture-rich performances. more
At a time when the news can leave us recoiling at current events, it's so important to find moments of light to serve as an anchor for our happiness. Events like festivals tend to bring out the best in people as they gather to celebrate, sing, dance and enjoy life as part of a collective. The Sunshine Coast's newest festival is focused on doing that and more, championing inclusivity, sustainability, diversity and reconciliation. The inaugural The Rangebow Festival is gearing up to take the Sunny Coast Hinterland by storm with four days of music, workshops, art and conversations. In order to make the most of your time up north, we've put together a guide not only for the The Rangebow Festival but the very best places to stay, play and eat during a long weekend nestled in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. more
In Australia, we don't shy away from the fact that we love a good beer. Over the last few years – much to the delight of fans of froth – we have been treated to an ever-expanding craft-beer scene. The Sunshine Coast is no stranger to this rapidly growing industry, with a tidy 21 craft breweries calling the region home. Not only does this keep locals very well hydrated, but it crowns the Sunshine Coast as the Craft Beer Capital of Australia. Now, 21 breweries are no mean feat, and in the spirit of inclusivity, it's essential to (responsibly) sample a tipple from each. more
In our humble opinion, it is not love that makes the world go round, but food. Like a drug, it pulls us from plate to plate, across the countryside, down dark alleys and into new environments as we hunt for the next flavour high. If, like us, food is your love language, then we can almost guarantee that you'll reach a new level of taste nirvana at the Sunshine Coast's latest festival, The Curated (side) Plate. Hosted over ten days from July 29 until August 7, The Curated (side) Plate promises a 2022-sized serving of local produce, fresh seafood and curated taste experiences against the backdrop of the Sunshine Coast's sprawling coastlines and rolling hinterland hills. Tuck that napkin into your collar, folks, things are about to get tasty ... more
After almost two years of waiting, BLEACH* Festival is preparing to light up the Gold Coast with carefully curated creativity and performances over 11 days in August. From August 11-21, Gold Coast locals are encouraged to celebrate and support an ever-talented collective of artists, singers, performers and musicians as they take over beachside esplanades, botanic gardens and hinterland hideaways. With more than 233 artists, 94 performances and 36 events lined up on the program, there is bound to be something to satisfy every creative appetite. If you're a little stuck on what to attend, fear not! We have combed through the program and plucked out a few highlights worthy of pencilling into your calendar for BLEACH* in 2022. more
Unless you're new to the coast or have been living under a rock, you're probably well familiar with BLEACH* Festival. For those who aren't, well, allow us – BLEACH* is the Gold Coast's premier arts and cultural festival that proudly and passionately champions the incredible artists and performers that make up the tapestry of the shining city. BLEACH* has been no stranger to COVID-related cancellations and, much to the dismay of everyone on the Gold Coast, last year's festival took a hit. Luckily for us, BLEACH* is back, better than ever and is here to celebrate its 11-year milestone by transforming beachside esplanades, botanic gardens and hinterland hideaways into backdrops for spine-tingling and thought-provoking experiences from August 11-21. We recommend clearing your calendar because the 11-day program has just been released and is packed with a bounty of events and… more
Officially opened in 1992, beloved Brisbane landmark South Bank Parklands celebrates its 30th birthday this year. To mark this huge milestone, South Bank is welcoming a brand-new program of live tunes and entertainment this season – think jazz music on the green and guided tours full of fun facts. more
