As the days get shorter and the nights grow colder we tend to head inside for sources of entertainment. Luckily, The Star has a jam-packed line-up of performers that will get us out of the house and have us all looking forward to the change of season. more
Whether you're loved-up long-term, going steady or think Cupid is stupid – Valentine’s Day is upon us (Wednesday February 14, in case you missed the memo). When it comes to the day of romance (or anti-romance), forget the tired cliches and check out these unexpected-yet-cute date ideas. more
The holidays may be over, but don't fret – there's a long weekend just around the corner, and it's time to get planning! The summer vibes will be high over at The Star Gold Coast for the entire three days (January 26–28) so you can fill your long weekend with everything from Italian-style sunset sipping sessions to dance-worthy Motown parties and knee-slapping fun with Jimeon. more
Fans of froth rejoice – Crafted Beer Festival is back for not one but two huge days of goodness at the idyllic beachside precinct of Kurrawa Park in Broadbeach from September 9–10. As well as a whistle-wetting line-up of hot-off-the-canning-line brews, the festival boasts sizzling entertainment and fun activities like live music, comedy acts and beer yoga. Here are some of the jolly ventures you can undertake at this year's Crafted Beer Festival ... more
While Wednesdays are usually when we tend to feel the mid-week blues, we know of a cure for the hump-day slump – some crack-up comedy. You can settle in for a belly laugh (or ten) at the coast's funniest comedy club every Wednesday night at Atrium Bar at The Star. This giggle fest is bringing you a jam-packed line-up of funny folk every week, as well as a salivation-inducing selection of food and drink specials. Oh, and it's free entry! more
PSA – Thursday April 20 marks the last and perhaps most fierce edition of Thursday's A Drag at Atrium Bar at The Star Gold Coast. If you've missed out on the previous three events (you better have a good excuse), then this is your one and only chance to lap up lip-smacking libations, luscious bites and some seriously sizzling performances by some of the hottest drag queens in town. Here's what you can expect at the fourth and final Thursday's A Drag ... more
In the mood for a giggle? You're in luck as GC Laughs Festival is making a triumphant return to HOTA this March and it's armed with a stacked bill of comedic heavyweights and homegrown hilarity. Held from March 17–26, the sensational showcase will deliver more than a week's worth of non-stop laughs. more
And just like that, December is upon us. As your weekends fill up with festive gatherings and you frantically finish up work for the year while trying to dodge (or embrace) Mariah's Christmas jingle, it's important you still find some time for yourself. If you've got a few spare dates left on the calendar for December, or if you're ready to emerge from the chrysalis of your couch and embrace life as the ultimate social butterfly, The Star Gold Coast has a bounty of events to keep you busy well into the new year. From tacos on the lawn and scenic sundowners to weeknight delights and your Christmas and New Year's Eve plans, The Star has your December sorted. Let's dive in, shall we? more
Are you in desperate need of an endorphin hit, love supporting local talent and enjoy stand-up comedy? If you answered yes to any of the above, then boy, oh boy, do we have some good news for you! Let off some steam with a good belly laugh, as comedy superstar Joel Creasey is swinging by The Star on Wednesday August 3, inviting local rising LGBTQIA+ stand-up stars to claim their time in the spotlight while auditioning for his Camp Comedy show in 2023. 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 our 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
With June upon us and the middle of the year nigh, many of us will be craving a little escape. While an extended holiday may not be possible until Christmas, a long weekend here and there is definitely on the cards. That's Not My Dog! comedy festival is serving you with the perfect excuse to apply for some leave – or chuck a sneaky sickie – and head up north to enjoy three days of laughs, good food and plenty of sunshine in Caloundra. While we're sure you don't need any convincing, we've gone to the trouble of curating the perfect long weekend itinerary so that you can soak up the sun, sample the local brews and bites, take in the scenery and enjoy some classic Aussie comedy. more
What do you get when you cross the hedonistic opulence of Great Gatsby's extravagant parties and the glamorous debauchery of vintage French cabaret? Why Blanc de Blanc Encore, of course! After finishing up their record-breaking seasons at the Sydney Opera House, Adelaide Fringe and Newcastle, the glitter-covered cast of Blanc de Blanc Encore are hitting the Gold Coast for a limited season at the Spiegeltent in the Broadwater Parklands. If you've never heard of this intoxicating cabaret before, then your world is about to become a whole lot raunchier. With a ticket to the Spiegeltent, you're in for a night of champagne-soaked splendour that will leave you craving more. more
Pick a card, any card. Remember the number, now put it back in the deck ... while we have no idea what card you pulled out, we can point you in the direction of some fine magicians that will wow you with plenty of close-up magic tricks and leave you rubbing your eyes in wonder. If you like your cocktails served with a side of magic and neon-lit charm, then pull up a seat at the Maho Magic Bar and prepare for a night that will surprise and delight your senses. Straight from the streets of Tokyo, the Magic Makers from Maho Magic Bar are hitting the Gold Coast for a limited time and are ready to serve up delicious drinks and mystifying magic tricks. more
Ready your glad rags – BLEACH* Festival is back and she's ready to party! This year, the city's pre-eminent multi-day arts and cultural event is celebrating its impressive ten-year milestone with a jam-packed program of art, live music, cabaret, theatre, dance and stories across three main hubs including Burleigh Heads, Southport and Mudgeeraba. As an extra-special treat, there will also be performances in the cultural corridors of HOTA and Dust Temple in Currumbin. This year's festival runs from August 12–22 and whilst we firmly believe the entire festival program is well and truly worthy of the spotlight (you can check that out here), we’ve cherry-picked some of our must-see events for your viewing pleasure. more
Get ready to enter the pleasure dome, Gold Coast – INFAMOUS is back and it's bigger, cheekier and even more jaw-dropping than ever before! Shaking up an intoxicating elixir of circus and risqué cabaret, the saucy adults-only stage show and its delightfully extravagant Spiegel Big Top is rolling into the Broadwater Parklands from Friday June 18 to Sunday August 8 to deliver night-after-night of wild debauchery, sass and even a Wheel of Death. Intrigued? You definitely should be. Read on for all of the juicy details ... more
Great news, Brisbane folk! Beloved comedian Hannah Gadsby has just announced a brand-new show called Body of Work and in even better news – it's coming to QPAC this November. more
If there's one thing we love about bingo, it's the game's ability to bring out the competitive side in almost anyone. What makes the number-calling entertainment even better is when it's Drag Queen Bingo – with all of the competition but a whole lot more hilarity. more
After months of virtual concerts, live-streamed ballet lessons and 80s-themed lounge-room workouts, we're thrilled to bring you news of Fireside, a month-long series of events happening at HOTA this July. Yes, we're talking actual events with actual people, real performers, live music, food, drinks and a helluva lot of fun. It's time to pack away the loungewear, folks – July just got a whole lot better. more
If you thought summer finished at the end of February, think again, because things are set to get hotter at HOTA as OUT LOUD Festival rolls out from March 6–15. The massive ten-day event combines big ideas with cutting-edge technology, family sing-a-longs and huge Brazilian beats, so go ahead and clear your calendar because you won't want to miss a minute. more
