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Quandamooka artist Megan Cope to be honoured at this year’s IMA Gala

30 Mar 2023

In 2015 the first IMA Gala was held as a way to recognise a leading Australian artist, academic, or curator for their role in shaping Australian contemporary art and their connection to IMA's history. Now in its ninth year, the Institute of Modern Art (IMA) will honour one of Meanjin's most dynamic artists, Quandamooka artist Megan Cope in a ground-breaking evening of one-of-a-kind experiences, awe-inspiring performances and an auction of artworks from Australia’s leading artists. more

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The Long Sunset returns for a weekend full of groovy acts, campfire sessions and wine tastings

29 Mar 2023

Have you heard the word? Ripper music festival The Long Sunset is gracing our calendars again next month. The boutique music event is set to hit the Scenic Rim on Saturday April 29, so dust off your camping gear because there's a lot more than just music for you to devour. We’re talking triple j’s hottest acts, campfire sessions, artisan markets and wine tastings … more

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Celebrate Waitangi Day with a packed weekend of buffets, Kiwi treats and live shows

24 Jan 2023

Southport Sharks is gearing up for its biggest Waitangi Day yet, serving up the iconic flavours, sounds and culture of New Zealand across a jam-packed (and totally delicious) weekend. The celebrations kick off on Friday February 3 – here's what's in store. more

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Hop to it and celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with these Lunar New Year feasts and events

11 Jan 2023

Just when we were starting to recover from New Year's Eve, along comes Lunar New Year! Get set for lion dancers, red lanterns and Peking duck-filled feasts to usher in the Year of the Rabbit, which is said to be the luckiest of all 12 zodiac signs. There are plenty of events happening across the Gold Coast throughout January and into February, so if you’re keen to get in on the Lunar New Year action, here are a few top picks, hop to it! more

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Step into a Christmas wonderland at Sanctuary Cove this December

16 Nov 2022

Do you hear that? The sound of shopping centres and homes across Australia collectively blowing the dust off their Christmas decorations and Mariah Carey albums, ready for the most wonderful time of the year! If, like us, Christmas has you jingling with joy, you'll want to schedule a visit to Sanctuary Cove this festive season. While they can't promise snow, they can promise a sparkling line-up of Christmas food, events, prizes and festivities against the backdrop of blue skies, glistening waterfronts and snow-white yachts. Here's everything you need to know about the holy jolly times on the cards for Hope Island this December. more

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From carols to Christmas markets – here’s 11 holiday happenings that are guaranteed to have you feeling festive

16 Nov 2022

Michael and Mariah have emerged from their hibernation, which means one thing – Christmas is nigh. In fact, there are less than 40 days until the big day. Whether that has you beaming with joy or breathing heavily into a paper bag, we've rounded up a bunch of the Gold Coast’s best Christmas markets and events that are guaranteed to have everyone feeling festive. Even you, Grinchy, we see you. more

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Revel in Byron Bay’s unique food and culture at this delicious new festival

02 Nov 2022

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

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A trifecta of food, music and surfing anchors Burleigh Festival – the coast’s new three-day celebration

14 Sep 2022

As any Gold Coast local can attest, Burleigh Heads is more than a suburb. It's a lifestyle – a state of mind, even. Sun-drenched strolls from point-to-point, spectacular sundowners that roll into hazy food-filled evenings and Sundays on the hill, there's a lot to love about the beachside strip. There's a brand-new festival that aims to capture and celebrate the very essence of Burleigh Heads into three incredible days of food, wine, music and surf culture. It's called Burleigh Festival and the inaugural event is taking place this weekend! Here's everything you need to know ... more

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Try workshops and tastings from around the world at Strand Fest this September

30 Aug 2022

Is your social media feed currently full of friends and family living their best lives overseas? Ours too. While The Strand at Coolangatta can't teleport you to the pasta-filled shores of Italy, they can do the next best thing. Strand Fest is here to tickle your taste buds and challenge your creativity with free in-centre workshops inspired by Italy, Japan and America running from September 2-18. Here's everything you can expect to enjoy with a Strand Fest passport … more

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Cape Byron Distillery has a brand new whisky – here’s your invite to the exclusive launch event

25 Jul 2022

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

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Embark on a food-filled Sunny Coast getaway with The Curated (side) Plate

13 Jul 2022

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

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See diversity, creativity and sustainability shine at the Sunshine Coast’s brand new The Rangebow Festival

13 Jul 2022

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

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(Beer) paddle your way across the Sunshine Coast’s breweries for the ultimate froth-filled long weekend

13 Jul 2022

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

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Celebrate cultural connections and homegrown artists at Horizon Festival on the Sunshine Coast

13 Jul 2022

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

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From First Nations feasts to late-night secrets and sonic Sunday soirees – our top picks for BLEACH* Festival in 2022

12 Jul 2022

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

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Culture-soaked creativity and expert storytellers bring BLEACH* Festival’s 2022 program to life

30 Jun 2022

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

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Enjoy Aussie television’s night of nights at the TV WEEK Logies Live Site

15 Jun 2022

Do you spend your nights glued to the couch, keeping up to date with the happenings on Ramsay Street and Summer Bay? Are you entirely across the MAFS drama and a deep understanding of the ins and outs of every 'Mystery Box' challenge that has aired in this season of Masterchef? If you're a fan of the Aussie silver screen, then get excited because the 62nd TV WEEK Logie Awards is happening on Sunday June 19, right here on the Gold Coast. If you're keen to watch all of your favourite dolled-up Australian celebrities and personalities celebrate another year of Aussie television, we know just the place to do so. more

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Our top picks for your taste buds at this year’s Scenic Rim Eat Local Week

15 Jun 2022

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range and cushioned by World Heritage-listed national parks is a gastronomic wonderland, bursting with freshly grown produce and artful chefs highly skilled in the craft of making damn good food. The Scenic Rim is the sparkling gem in Queensland's crown of homegrown culinary goodness. With friendly farmers aplenty, a myriad of wineries, eclectic rural communities and good, old-fashioned country charm, you can't go wrong with a trip anywhere in this region. As if we didn't need another excuse to pop in the car for a winter road trip, the Scenic Rim is enticing Gold Coast and Brisbane locals to come and taste the best the region has on offer during the 11th Eat Local Week. From June 25 to July 3, snuggle up and prepare to breathe in the fresh country air as you taste, sip, nibble and delight in a bounty of events courtesy of some of… more

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Level up your EOFY shindig at one of The Island’s luxe function and event spaces

07 Jun 2022

Ah, the end of the financial year. Like Christmas for accountants, this frantic time can bring out the best and worst in people as they push to close off accounts and hit the goals they have feverishly been working towards for the past 12 months. With many people working from home and enjoying more flexible arrangements, EOFY also offers a rare opportunity to gather your team of employees, catch up and celebrate the financial year that was. With just more than three weeks until the EOFY deadline, many bosses and PR employees are frantically searching for the perfect place to host a team get together beyond just 'drinks at the local'. Luckily for you, The Island Gold Coast in Surfers Paradise has a slew of suave function spaces that are the perfect setting for your EOFY shindig. more

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Buskers by the Lake is bringing three days of adrenaline, creativity and sword swallowing to Lake Kawana

06 Jun 2022

Creativity and personal expression come in many forms. Some of us sing, some dance, some may participate in adrenaline sports and others, well, they play with fire and swallow swords. The Australian and international busking community is rich with incredibly talented individuals that thrive on doing what they love in the hopes that it will entertain others. Buskers by the Lake is a Sunshine Coast festival that gives renowned and up-and-coming buskers the chance to show off their skills as part of a wider project, entertaining audiences over three days in one giant, lakeside extravaganza. The festival theme is 'Fantasyland', so get ready to soak up the sunshine and experience a whole new world of mystique, magic and marvel. more