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Food trucks, tunes, trinkets and treats – step into spring with Distillery Road Market’s line-up of September events — Music

Food trucks, tunes, trinkets and treats – step into spring with Distillery Road Market’s line-up of September events

06 Sep 2023

As spring rolls around and the weather starts to warm, us Queenslanders take on a different personality. Our social calendars fill up and the need to make up for winter nights spent inside kicks in. Be sure to clear your diary on September 16 and 30, as Distillery Road Market (DRM) is once again bringing a loaded line-up of piping-hot events. From food-truck feasts and terrific tunes to artisan goods and fresh seasonal produce, DRM has something for every market-goer. more

Quench your thirst for tipples and tunes on a Thursday with Jazz & Gin at Garden Kitchen & Bar — Music

Quench your thirst for tipples and tunes on a Thursday with Jazz & Gin at Garden Kitchen & Bar

29 Aug 2023

By the time Thursday evening rolls around, we can collectively agree that our mind is already on weekend time. If you’re eager to get the weekend vibes going a little bit early, stroll into Garden Kitchen & Bar for Jazz & Gin, a new night of tipples and tunes happening every Thursday night from September 7 to October 19. more

The future is looking bright – here are six artists to catch at this year's BIGSOUND — Music

The future is looking bright – here are six artists to catch at this year’s BIGSOUND

17 Aug 2023

In case you've been living under a rock (if so, we hope you're comfy), we're pretty stoked to tell you that BIGSOUND, the southern hemisphere’s biggest celebration of new music, is back! Set to take over Fortitude Valley from September 5–8, the ripper festival will become the centre of the Australian music industry, showcasing the very best up-and-coming artists, alongside panels, conferences and more. We've handpicked six artists that we suggest you get to know before they hit the stages at BIGSOUND. Trust us, these artists are not to be missed, so keep reading for all of the details ... more

One night only – HOTA is celebrating a century of Australian art and culture at Archie 100: Up Late — Music

One night only – HOTA is celebrating a century of Australian art and culture at Archie 100: Up Late

15 Aug 2023

HOTA Gallery’s newest exhibition, Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize, is the bucket-list-worthy activity for Gold Coast adventurers at the moment. To celebrate the eye-catching exhibition, HOTA Gallery has just announced that it will be opening up a little later than usual this September for its newest instalment of Up Late. Night owls and curious culture seekers can expect tasty treats, terrific tunes and interactive workshops. It’s a history hit with a cheeky twist! more

Grapevine Gathering — Music

The future is looking bright with these unmissable music festivals to add to the calendar

07 Aug 2023

If you’ve been missing the buzz of a festival crowd – heck, maybe you’ve even missed the portaloo queues – it’s time to once again crack out the live-music head nod and whack on a wristband. The Gold Coast has plenty of music festivals on the cards for the rest of the year, here's a few of our top picks ... more

North Stradbroke Island comes alive with four days of colour, creativity and community events for the Straddie Arts Trail — Music

North Stradbroke Island comes alive with four days of colour, creativity and community events for the Straddie Arts Trail

02 Aug 2023

North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) is well known for being an oasis for sun-soaked summer adventures, snorkeling, surfing, whale watching and weekends away. Alongside its natural beauty, North Straddie also boasts a rich history of arts and culture, which is showcased in its talented local artists and makers. You can witness this talent in the flesh from August 11–14 with the return of the Straddie Arts Trail. Keep reading to discover all of the details ... more

Rollerskating adventures and Katie Noonan plays Blue in the Botanic Gardens – our top five BLEACH* Festival events — Music

Rollerskating adventures and Katie Noonan plays Blue in the Botanic Gardens – our top five BLEACH* Festival events

25 Jul 2023

Hold on to your horses Gold Coast, as BLEACH* Festival is just around the corner! Taking over our beautiful beachside city from August 3–13, this year's BLEACH* is showcasing 300 artists, 218 performances and 38 events including two world premieres across five hubs. We've rounded up some of the most exciting events happening at this year's festival – from tributes to Jodi Mitchell's iconic album and LGBTQIA+ discos to shed gigs in the hinterland and huge rollerskating shows. Dive in for our top picks ... more

Beer yoga, tipsy Twister and indie-rock gigs – all of the fun things to do at this year's Crafted Beer Festival — Music

Beer yoga, tipsy Twister and indie-rock gigs – all of the fun things to do at this year’s Crafted Beer Festival

12 Jul 2023

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

A century of art and a beachside beer festival – the best events to grab tickets to on the Gold Coast — Music

A century of art and a beachside beer festival – the best events to grab tickets to on the Gold Coast

05 Jul 2023

If you can believe it, we're already halfway through 2023. While that might petrify some, it has us feeling positively thrilled – as there are a bunch of exciting events about to descend upon the Gold Coast. A must-see exhibition is about to open at HOTA Gallery, BLEACH* Festival is back for its 12th year and a beachside beer celebration is set to wet whistles. Here are some of the best events to make sure you've got a ticket to over the next couple of months ... more

Sweet Relief! brings Groove Armada, The Avalanches and Ladyhawke to Brisbane — Music

Sweet Relief! brings Groove Armada, The Avalanches and Ladyhawke to Brisbane

04 Jul 2023

While we might still be in the midst of winter, the line-ups and announcements for festival season are coming in hot. The new kid on the block is Sweet Relief!, which is bringing big-name party starters like Groove Armada, The Avalanches and Ladyhawke to Brisbane this spring. more

No need to cry – Spilt Milk is bringing Post Malone, Dom Dolla and Ocean Alley to the Gold Coast — Music

No need to cry – Spilt Milk is bringing Post Malone, Dom Dolla and Ocean Alley to the Gold Coast

04 Jul 2023

Get excited Gold Coast, because one of Australia’s favourite music, food and arts festivals is returning this summer! There’s no need to cry over this Spilt Milk, as the colourful festival is set to take over Gold Coast Sports Precinct on Sunday November 26 with a seriously impressive line-up including the one-and-only Post Malone, Dom Dolla and Ocean Alley. Read on for who else is on the ripper roster ... more

Dive below the surface at HOTA's groundbreaking UNDERGROUND Festival — Music

Dive below the surface at HOTA’s groundbreaking UNDERGROUND Festival

20 Jun 2023

In a world viewed through the lens of social media and filters, many of us are often left contemplating the human experience. HOTA's UNDERGROUND Festival is giving artists, creatives and audiences the chance to take risks, explore ideas and consider what makes us human. Over three winter nights, audiences will have the opportunity to occupy HOTA's intimate spaces and explore the obscurity of life and raw emotion, seeking to understand what enrages and liberates us. Fuelled by big ideas and homegrown contemporary artists, here is a peek at what you can expect at UNDERGROUND from July 13–15. more

Catch Ash Grunwald, Shag Rock, Tijuana Cartel and more at Creekfest — Music

Catch Ash Grunwald, Shag Rock, Tijuana Cartel and more at Creekfest

13 Jun 2023

Clear your calendars from Friday June 23 to Sunday June 25, as live-music extravaganza Creekfest is back for its third year at Currumbin RSL. Brimming with top-notch local acts like Ash Grunwald, Tijuana Cartel and Sons of the East, this is one weekend of glorious gigs you don't want to miss! more

Buckle up for the biggest-ever BLEACH* Festival featuring 38 events over 11 jam-packed days — Music

Buckle up for the biggest-ever BLEACH* Festival featuring 38 events over 11 jam-packed days

07 Jun 2023

Gearing up for its 12th year, BLEACH* Festival is marking the milestone with its most ambitious program to date – 300 artists, 218 performances and 38 events including two world premieres across five hubs. Go ahead and block out your calendar from August 3–13, because you're not going to want to miss a minute of the fun. Here's what the 2023 iteration of the Gold Coast's premier arts and cultural festival has in store ... more

Brews, bites and beats – Crafted Beer Festival is back for two days of froth-filled fun by the beachside — Music

Brews, bites and beats – Crafted Beer Festival is back for two days of froth-filled fun by the beachside

02 Jun 2023

Love beer, cider and all things boozy and bubbly? This next piece of news is for you – Crafted Beer Festival is back for another year, and you can take your pick from 400 delectable drops from more than 50 of the nation's best craft breweries, cideries and seltzer makers. The 2023 edition is raising the bar to be frothier than ever, taking over Kurrawa Park in Broadbeach on September 9 and 10. Here's a taste of what's on offer ... more

Ruby Fields, Beddy Rays and The Grogans will take the stage at SURFACE Festival's closing party — Music

Ruby Fields, Beddy Rays and The Grogans will take the stage at SURFACE Festival’s closing party

11 May 2023

SURFACE Festival, a two-week extravaganza of street-art installations and live entertainment, is returning to Miami this July. While the full program is still under wraps, the line-up of musos set to hit the stage for the jam-packed closing party has been revealed, and trust us when we say this is well-worth your attendance ... more

Celebrate the launch of Paradise Magazine with free coffee and live entertainment this Mother's Day weekend — Music

Celebrate the launch of Paradise Magazine with free coffee and live entertainment this Mother’s Day weekend

24 Apr 2023

In case you missed it, Mother's Day is just around the corner (it's on Sunday May 14, for those who are wondering). If the usual flowers, soaps, candles and other trinkets seem repetitious this year, why not take Mum out for a fun-filled day of freebies, live music and a plethora of dining options. You'll find all of this and more in the heart of Surfers Paradise this Mother's Day ... more

SPRINGTIME is returning to Surfers Paradise with BENEE, Matt Corby and Bag Raiders — Music

SPRINGTIME is returning to Surfers Paradise with BENEE, Matt Corby and Bag Raiders

20 Apr 2023

After a dynamite debut in 2022, music festival SPRINGTIME is coming back to the coast this, well, spring! Packed with good vibes and free (yep, you read that right) tunes from a bunch of impressive homegrown and international acts, this is one festival you don’t want to miss. more

Ashanti, T-Pain and The Game headline Juicy Fest 2024 — Music

Ashanti, T-Pain and The Game headline Juicy Fest 2024

18 Apr 2023

Giving us an excuse to blast our favourite RnB noughties playlist (not that not having one ever stopped us before) is the news that nostalgia-inducing music festival Juicy Fest is returning to Australia in 2024. The banger-filled event is bringing along hip-hop and R&B icons like Ashanti, T-Pain, The Game and many more familiar faces to the Gold Coast in January. more

Soak up stellar sounds from more than 65 artists at this year's Blues on Broadbeach — Music

Soak up stellar sounds from more than 65 artists at this year’s Blues on Broadbeach

14 Apr 2023

It's a favourite on the annual calendar and a time of year when the heart of Broadbeach lights up with good vibes and even better music. Yep, you guessed it – Blues on Broadbeach is back! After an outstanding edition last year, this year's event promises to be better than ever with a line-up of more than 65 truly talented musos from across the country and lands afar. more

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