Although March heralds the end of summer, the Gold Coast will be heating up as the Bleach* Festival brings a veritable swag of events to various locations all over the coast. From live music, pop-up art installations and theatre to street parties, outdoor activities and idea sharing, Bleach* Festival celebrates everything artistic and shares it with Gold Coast residents.

February 3 marked the announcement of the program of events for the 2015 iteration of the Bleach* Festival, which will run from March 6–22. The 2015 program boasts a bevvy of local and nationally recognised artists, as well as large-scale community events such as Bleach* at Burleigh, In The Bin Film Festival, Bleach* Boulevard and the Quiksilver Pro and Roxy Pro, which will bring festivities to a close. Over its three-year history, Bleach* Festival has attracted more than 100,000 visitors to its cultural events with more than a thousand artists showcasing the best in experimental theatre, cutting-edge art and entertaining music. To see the full list of events, head to the Bleach* website.

Fancy a night glamping on the Kirra Beach foreshore? Bleach* Festival and The Weekend Edition are giving you and a friend the chance to win one of three luxurious nights staying at The Pop-Up Hotel amidst the fun and excitement of the festival. Entries are open now!