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
Footy fans are gearing up for the 2023 season, which kicks off (quite literally) in March for both NRL and AFL. The best place to catch all of the action? Sports Bar at The Star Gold Coast, of course. Footy fanatics can watch the games live and loud on the mega screens, lap up some truly great grub and immerse themselves in an action-packed atmosphere. more
More than 2300 years ago ancient Greek philosopher Plato wrote of the Lost City of Atlantis – a utopian island kingdom which according to Plato disappeared into the sea some 9,000 years before his time. The mystery, myths and legend of Atlantis has gripped history buffs, scientists and lovers of the marine world for years, and despite decades of research the exact truth has never been found. No one among the living has ever experienced Atlantis ... until now. Visitors to the Gold Coast's premier marine park can now traverse to the Lost City of Atlantis above ground, at Sea World's New Atlantis precinct. So strap yourself in, as we have all of the details ... more
Do you have a spring frock in your wardrobe patiently awaiting the perfect event to debut? Call up your glam squad and break out the fascinator, ready for the ultimate fashion affair at the JW Marriott's Melbourne Cup Luncheon. If you can't make it down to Melbourne to watch the action trackside, JW Marriott is offering the next best thing right here on the Gold Coast. Here is everything you need to know ... more
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
Have you spent your entire life daydreaming about the day you walk down the aisle? Perhaps you spend your spare time curating the perfect wedding playlist and perusing Pinterest on the hunt for bespoke and picturesque wedding inspo. If you've recently acquired a rather sparkly new ring, have been planning your big day for a while or just love all things weddings, we recommend blocking off Sunday July 31 in your calendar. The Maleny Wedding Festival is back to help inspire couples and take the stress out of wedding planning. With more than 150 vendors dotted along a trail of nine venues, this superb festival in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland will have you sipping on champers and saying cheers to a day you will remember forever. more
Do you ever find yourself aimlessly meandering around the shops, searching for the perfect outfit while pondering what snack will stop that persistent rumbling in your tummy? Perhaps you're contemplating the changing seasons and concerned your current wardrobe isn't going to make the cut for winter? If you need a little retail therapy and are gearing up to visit the shops, we recommend taking a squiz at The Strand's latest magazine. This nifty little number is packed full of colourful pages to serve as your ultimate guide to a day out in Coolangatta. A copy of The Strand's new mag is a must-have for any day out, offering seasonal shopping hacks, local tips and tricks, and plenty of hot offers. more
Calling all tequila-loving bar-hoppers! A handful of the coast’s best watering holes are hosting a Margarita Month sponsored by Herradura Tequila. Yes, friends, for an entire month, you can sip $15 margs at Bine, Mr Hizolas, Hideaway, Nightjar, Nightcap and Precinct Brewing – hellooooo happiness. We're already half way through February but fret not, there's still plenty of time left to partake. Read on for all of the delicious details ... more
Sayonara summer and hellooooo autumn. We don't know about you but we are very ready for the mercury to drop a degree or two but fret not friends, just because the season has changed doesn't mean the party has to come to an end. In fact, things are still cooking at Southport Sharks with a hot-as-hell line-up of events to keep you occupied throughout March with everything from boozy (bottomless) brunches to gigs galore and even some seriously sassy trivia. Yes, folks, the fun has just begun and we've singled out a few of our favourites to lure you off the couch and away from Netflix. more
Ever wanted to spend the night in the middle of a festival? On the top of Mount Coot-tha? Inside a shopping centre? With The Weekend Edition's Pop-Up Hotel, you can! The Weekend Edition’s Pop-Up Hotel allows guests to win a night in unique places and spaces in the cities you love – where no others have previously rested their heads. 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
Something for Kate frontman, Paul Dempsey, has been busy writing new songs and is heading to the Gold Coast to test out his new material. more
Everybody loves a good birthday bash, and the crew at One50 Public House aren't letting you down with the feast of entertainment to celebrate its first birthday, plus the chance to win a trip for two to New York. more
