If you’re still mourning the loss of Big Day Out, it’s time to move on because there’s a new festival in town – Shakafest is happening at Miami Tavern on Saturday August 27 and trust us when we say it’s going to be all-time. more
This Saturday July 30, Varsity Lakes will come alive with bustling markets, street food and music for Varsity Winterfest. The free, family-friendly event is designed to showcase local talent and bring the community together. more
Prepare yourself to be all shook up for Viva Surfers Paradise 2016! The retro festival runs from Friday July 8 through to Sunday July 17 and will transport you back in time to when Elvis Presley was considered a king among men. more
While winter in Australia is a time to hibernate, in Brazil, it’s a time to party. Festa Junina, or June festival, is an annual month-long (sometimes two-month) celebration of the country harvest and the rural lifestyle. more
With so many amazing things to see and do, it was impossible to cram it all into one little event news piece so here it is, Cooly Rocks On 2016 week two highlights. more
Grease up that quiff, slap on a pair of creepers and get ready to hit the makeshift d-floor with some sweet moves at Grubfest 2016. The event is part of the Cooly Rocks On happenings and promises some excellent entertainment and top-notch tipple. more
Whether you rocked out to Nirvana or you were all about the smooth groove of 90’s R&B, House of Brews in Surfers Paradise is throwing the ultimate 1990s revival party every Sunday with retro music, entertainment and even prices. more
The worlds of film, fashion, music, visual art, photography and performing art will collide to create one exceptional showcase of talent on Thursday May 5 as RAW Gold Coast presents TREND. more
What’s better than a weekend full of live music? A weekend full of free live music from an incredible line-up of artists including Choirboys, Thirsty Merc and Anthony Callea! If you agree, get along to Surfers Paradise LIVE from Friday May 6 to Sunday May 8. more
Get your ANZAC Day long weekend off to an excellent start with a smooth set from Grinspoon’s former front man Phil Jamieson on Friday April 22. more
Mark Sunday April 24 in your diary because the brilliantly lavish Sunset Affair is coming to the Gold Coast and trust us when we say, this is one soiree you definitely don’t want to miss. more
If you appreciates the unmistakable crack of vinyl and the ritual of listening to a record from start to finish, get yourself along to the Gold Coast’s newest record store #beatniks in Broadbeach to celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday April 16. more
The temptation to save the stir-fry and head out for dinner on Thursday night just got a whole lot greater following the launch of Up Late at the Oracle Boulevard. more
While sadly the vast majority of us will never have the opportunity to experience The Beatles performing live, The Beatles Orchestrated is recreating some of the magic with a full orchestra. The show promises an experience like nothing you've ever seen before. more
While it’s never nice to call people names, in this particular instance, it’s okay because some of Australia’s most celebrated sideshow performers are coming to the Gold Coast for Freaks and Beats at NightQuarter. more
One hundred thousand music lovers are preparing to make the pilgrimage to Byron Bay for the 27th annual Byron Bay Bluesfest. The festival kicks off on Thursday March 24 and runs through to Monday March 28. more
After three amazing, fun-filled weeks, Bleach* Festival 2016 is drawing to a close but not before one last epic hurrah. Bleach* at Burleigh takes over Burleigh hill on Sunday March 20. more
After a massive 2015, you’d forgive Courtney Barnett for resting on her laurels. Instead, she’s packing up and hitting the road for a tour of the east coast with her label Milk! Records for the Good For You tour. more
With over 50 events, Bleach* Festival 2016 was just too epic for one story so we bring you the highlights part two. The festivities continue right through to Sunday March 20. more
If you’re in a band and you could do with $50,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to perform at the new Hard Rock Hotel in Ibiza, get your entry in for Hard Rock Rising. You might want to put some haste into it though because registrations close Friday March 11. more
