Burleigh Brewing Co. will be the host of the Gold Coast's newest music festival, Hey Sunshine. If beers, beats, art and surf are your thing (they should be), then mark Saturday October 14 in your diaries, because Hey Sunshine is going to be a feast for your ears and eyes. more
Even people who love opera can recognise that it’s not necessarily for everyone. Those who have never been before would probably write it off as a lengthy snooze-fest or something that you would attend to try and please someone else (but you secretly pack a pair of those glasses with the eyes painted on so you can catch a kip in peace). While opera is actually anything but boring, it is an acquired taste – until now. Opera Australia has turned the traditional formula on its head with The Marriage of Figaro, coming to The Arts Centre Gold Coast from July 20–22 to bring together core elements of the genre with a distinctly modern twist. more
The worlds of music, art and events have collided in spectacular fashion, with the creation of a rad new space in the Burleigh Heads called Mo's Desert Clubhouse. A bare industrial warehouse has morphed into the coast's newest creative space, bringing everything from live music gigs to art exhibitions and events to the southern end. more
Music lovers, get set – VIVA Surfers Paradise, is about to hit our shores again this July! This year a star-studded line-up will take the stage(s) for a thrilling ten days of live entertainment, vintage cars and stellar performances by some of Australia's best tribute artists. Cue the best of Elvis, the Blues Brothers, and John Lennon – this is one festival you cannot miss. more
Nostalgia is a powerful thing – sometimes we all yearn to take things back to a simpler, more wholesome and carefree time. As much as living in the present day has its advantages (hello, wifi), the lure of generations past provides a certain comfort and joy that we can’t quite put our finger on. So why wouldn’t we jump at the chance to rewind time for a day? Sanctuary Cove’s famous Sunday Sounds has returned for winter with a distinctly retro twist – the precinct is kicking things off on June 25 with an afternoon filled with classic tunes, live entertainment and retro-themed fun for the whole family. more
Rockers, young and old, get set – this is a serious line-up. NightQuarter has announced the iconic Fist Full of Rock tour is headed to the bustling market venue this September, bringing together the Hoodoo Gurus, You Am I, Jedediah and Adilita for one killer night. more
So, we have a secret. Luckily, we're allowed to let this one out of the bag, to some extent. World-wide global music movement, Sofar Sounds, has landed on the Gold Coast. What is it, you ask? Well, it's a volunteer-led community that stages secret gigs and intimate live concerts featuring local artists. The catch? You don't find out the location until the day before. It could be in someone's lounge room, a random cafe, a shed, a kitchen. We know, we're intrigued too. Here's what you need to know. more
That's right, pals – Amy Shark is heading back to the Gold Coast with a live show at Miami Marketta. The down-to-earth songstress, who made her mark after nabbing the coveted number two spot on the Triple J Hottest 100 with her hit EP 'Adore', is gearing up to bring her Night Thinker tour to her hometown this August. Here's the catch – tickets go on sale TODAY (May 4). more
Folks, Blues on Broadbeach is back! The music festival has secured a stellar line-up for its 16th year, with headliners Bonnie Tyler and Ian Moss set to draw massive crowds from May 18–21. That's right, we said Bonnie Tyler. Keen? Same. more
Brisbane-based electro pop duo The Veronicas are set to touch town on the Gold Coast to headline the city's ultimate three-day street music festival, Surfers Paradise LIVE, which runs from April 28–30. more
Shakafest is back for its second year to bring together all things music, street and skate in one killer all-day festival on August 19. Australian legends Grinspoon will join psych-punk duo DZ Deathrays and hip-hop masters Butterfingers as headline acts in an eclectic line-up of indie, punk, rap and rock. more
Whether you're still on a sugar high, or you're coming down after a few too many chocolate eggs on Easter Sunday morning, Bleach* Festival's Burleigh Heads concert will be just what you need. Sit in the sand and watch the sun go down to the acoustic tunes of some of the city's top up-and-coming artists. more
Anyone who’s ever been to the iconic Quiksilver Pro (and even those who haven’t) can attest to the fact that the event is the real deal when it comes to celebrating surf culture. Some of the world’s best athletes come out to play, shredding the waves of Cooly Beach like it ain’t no thing. Well, the powers that be have decided that one of the coolest sporting events in the world can actually get cooler – brace yourself for the first-ever Cooly Beachfest, taking over Queen Elizabeth Park on Saturday March 18 with the unbeatable combo of music, surf, sun and sand. more
Amy Shark, the Gold Coaster with one of the biggest names in Australian music, will headline a free live music event as part of the 2017 Gold Coast Music Awards. The event will be staged under the Surfers Paradise sign on the beachfront on Thursday April 27, with the songstress set to be joined by other Gold Coast favourites Hanlon Brothers, Aquila Young and Yes Sir Noceur. Friends, this is going to be big! more
Love live beats? Love being by the seaside? Well, folks, you're in luck – the Gold Coast's newest live and local music showcase, Seaside Sounds, is set to be launched on February 4, with a series of events over a seven week period across Kirra and Coolangatta beaches. more
Southport Sharks is doing summer in style, with everything from New Year's Eve soirees to acoustic muso jams and tropical Sunday sessions. It's a busy time of year, so let's start planning ahead to fill your summer with a bunch of unmissable events – here are our top five picks. more
The name pretty much says it all – the Gold Coast's newest weekly live music event, Palmy Sunday Funday, has officially launched. Yes, it’s in Palmy, every Sunday and it will be loads of fun. more
From sake pairing to knee-slapping comedy, boy band hits and Melbourne Cup festivities, Jupiters Hotel & Casino is keeping the good times rolling this month. Here are our top five picks of must-see events. more
This month, The Arts Centre Gold Coast is dishing up a smorgasbord of entertainment, from comedy through to cultural festivals and fabulous celebrations. Here are our top five picks of must-see shows. more
The Gold Coast Turf club will be overrun with farm animals of all kinds as the Gold Coast Show rolls into town from Friday August 26 through to Sunday August 28. more
