No matter how fast your social calendar is filling up, live music always comes first – so make some room! There's plenty happening on the music scene across all corners of the Gold Coast, so we've handpicked a diverse list of must-see music gigs, from rule-breaking punks to Fat Boy Slim anthems remixed by an Orchestra. Treat your ears and put these in your iCalendar. more
Guys and gals, block out Saturday September 1 in your diaries – there's a super-fun gig happening but we can't tell you where it is, who will be there (possibly Batman?) or anything about it. It's called the Southport Secret Show. Intrigued? You should be. more
While we generally prefer summer, the silver lining of these cooler months is belly-warming meals, bold wines and fun events like Varsity Winterfest. Yep, it's back again for another year, so don the winter woolies and get yourself lake side on Saturday August 4. more
If you're into barbecued meats, love live roots music and good old-fashioned fun, then you'd best insert Friday August 17 and Saturday August 18 into your diary – the Bangalow BBQ & Bluegrass Festival is back and it's bigger, better and juicier than ever. more
The Byron Writers Festival is back for another year, with more than 140 writers, thinkers and commentators forming part of the event's thrilling three-day program, which is set to shine the light on local emerging writers and literary icons from afar. Prepare to be inspired. more
Two things we love – going to the flicks and sipping frothies. You too? See, that's why we like you. We also like the team at Burleigh Brewing Co. because on Thursday July 26 they are launching the Burleigh Brewing Outdoor Cinema. Yes, a cinema in a brewery. more
The coast's craft beer scene is bubbling away in spectacular fashion, with local brewers (we're looking at you Black Hops, Balter and Lost Palms) making a splash on a national scale. Sunday August 5 is your chance to experience the goodness from the region's best brewers under one roof with the Marketta Keg Party - A Festival of Craft Beer at Miami Marketta. more
Luxury Cabarita hotel Halcyon House is shining the light on winter's best produce by hosting a gourmet weekend this August with celebrated culinary identity Danielle Alvarez, the head chef of acclaimed Paddington restaurant Fred's. more
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The esteemed Sydney Dance Company is bringing its latest masterpiece to the Gold Coast next month, with two exclusive performances of its electrifying new show ab[intra] hitting the HOTA stage from July 25–26. If you thought you knew what the human body was capable of, think again. more
It may have nearly two millennia of history, but how much do you really know about sake? Whether you're a total novice (like us) or you fancy yourself a bit of a connoisseur, nab yourself a seat at Yamagen's interactive Sake Dinner on June 28 and learn from real-life Sake Masters straight from Japan. more
In a major coup for the city's cultural scene, fearless pioneer and world-renowned avant-garde artist, composer, musician and film director Laurie Anderson will be on the Gold Coast this month as the first International Artist in Residence at HOTA. Known as one of the world’s most prolific and unique performance artists, Laurie is staging a series of must-see free and ticketed performances next weekend – here's what is in store. more
When sizzling stage show Blanc de Blanc and its sexy spiegeltent came to town delivering night after night of wild and skilful debauchery, sass and bare skin, it left us Gold Coast folk very, um, enlightened. Well it's time to strap yourselves in (again) because the creative geniuses behind the popular champagne-fuelled stage show are back to quench our thirst for sultry cabarets with a hot new show called Deluxe Deluxe. more
Calling all whisk(e)y lovers – glorious southern dining destination Harvest in Newrybar is holding a whisky masterclass on Saturday June 16 and you need to be there. The whisky master himself Dan Woolley has teamed up with Harvest's Scottish-born head chef Alastair Waddell to take you on a journey through the magical island of Islay. more
Foodies, it's time to venture south – the Taste of Kingscliff & Tweed Coast Winter Food Festival is back, baby! The festival is doing its fifth year in style, extending the culinary celebrations throughout the entire month of July. That's right – 31 glorious food-filled days and nights are coming. more
We’re less than a day away from the official opening of Brisbane’s newest five-star hotel W Brisbane and to celebrate, the hotel is kicking off one massive party. Want to know the best thing about this party? It’s mobile! This glamorous shindig will be brightening up Queen Street Mall at midday today before hitting the road and shimmying its way south. more
It's amazing how powerful movie soundtracks can be. Despite passing decades, sounds like the thrilling shark attack lead-up from Jaws, the classic Star Wars opening score and the hair-raising Indiana Jones melody remain instantly recognisable. If you're a firm believer that music maketh the movie, then you'll want to put Saturday June 16 aside to witness spectacular cinematic blockbusters brought to life in a one-night-only show by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra at HOTA. more
The rock and rockabilly vibes will be in full swing this June as Coolangatta prepares for the 2018 instalment of Cooly Rocks On. Held from June 6–10, the renowned beachside festival will showcase a jam-packed five-day program of hot rods, live rock 'n roll music, dancing and good old-fashioned fun. more
A progressive pop-up lunch in one of the most dreamy hinterland locations imaginable is happening on Saturday June 9, and you're invited. The delicious event is called Winter in The Orchard and it's happening in Clunes – a leafy township inland from Byron Bay. If (like us) your idea of perfection is sipping low-intervention wines in the winter sunshine while grazing on a delectable multi-course feast, then this is for you. more
Gold Coast, get set for a night of sass, charm, sophisticated debauchery and bare skin – Melbourne's famed After Hours Cabaret Club is heading to our shores! Some of Australia's hottest burlesque, cabaret, sideshow and circus stars will hit the stage for the glamorous adults-only show at Miami Marketta on Friday June 29. more
It's that time of year again – Festival of the Stone is back and it's bigger and better than ever! Beloved Byron Bay craft brewery Stone & Wood has announced its popular event will be held on Saturday June 9, with an afternoon and evening full of great food, live music, family-friendly entertainment and, of course, beer. Lots of beer. more
