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WONDER is back at HOTA for ten days of awe-inspiring events, concerts and activations — Community

WONDER is back at HOTA for ten days of awe-inspiring events, concerts and activations

19 Sep 2023

HOTA is set to awe, amaze and inspire this spring with the return of its much-loved WONDER Festival. Set to dazzle from October 6–15, the annual event invites visitors to celebrate the changing of the season with a spectacular selection of art and performance in the outdoors. This year's line-up is a delight for all of your senses, with a jam-packed program of free and ticketed events headlined by the dazzling large-scale installation Borealis by Dan Acher, which will illuminate the night sky and envelop HOTA's Outdoor Stage with colour, light and sound. Here's everything you need to know about the vibrant festival ... more

Christmas has come early – The Star's fast-selling Not So Silent Night Christmas Ball is back for the festive season — Food

Christmas has come early – The Star’s fast-selling Not So Silent Night Christmas Ball is back for the festive season

14 Sep 2023

The arrival of September marks the descent into silly season, and before you know it, Christmas will be upon us. It's the most wonderful time of the year – and the perfect excuse to get dolled up and celebrate making it through another year in style. The festive folk at The Star Gold Coast agree with this sentiment and are bringing back the much-loved Not So Silent Night event on Saturday December 16. Ready to jingle, mingle and feast your way into the holiday season? Keep reading, because this is one soiree that you won't want to miss. more

Eyes to the sky-dome – Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Experience has arrived in Brisbane — Music

Eyes to the sky-dome – Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Experience has arrived in Brisbane

13 Sep 2023

One of life's collective core-memory experiences is the first time you listen to Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of The Moon beginning to end. The iconic album is celebrating half a century this year and to commemorate this momentous occasion, is touring the world as a full-dome spatial experience in planetariums. In exciting news for Queenslanders, this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat has arrived at Brisbane's own Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. Ready to fly through the solar system to the tune of 70s psychedelic hits in the comfort of the planetarium's reclined seating? Here are all of the captivating details ... more

Camels and creativity – shop from more than 110 regional and rural stalls at the Buy From the Bush QLD Festival — Food

Camels and creativity – shop from more than 110 regional and rural stalls at the Buy From the Bush QLD Festival

12 Sep 2023

If you're keen for a spot of adventure this weekend, clear your diary for this Saturday September 16 as the Buy From the Bush QLD Festival is back at Summer Land Camel Farm! This year's event is once again bringing together some of the state's best creatives, makers, growers and artisans to the Scenic Rim. Plus, this time around there will also be a few special guests of the furry variety ... more

Kids Take Over HOTA these school holidays with picnic parties, Lego battles and movies under the stars — Art

Kids Take Over HOTA these school holidays with picnic parties, Lego battles and movies under the stars

12 Sep 2023

If you can believe it, the end of this week welcomes another edition of school holidays. If you're a parent, this means that you have two weeks to fill with fun activities to keep the kids entertained. Thankfully, HOTA has your back this September with the return of mini-festival Kids Take Over from September 27 to October 1. Here are all of the whimsical activities in store ... more

Prosecco Long Lunch — Food

The ultimate Italian long lunch is happening at Cucina Vivo this September

07 Sep 2023

The arrival of September heralds the last third of the year and it's usually the time where we could most use a little pick-me-up. If you need something to look forward to that will keep your spirits high as the days fly by, we know just the event – Cucino Vivo's Prosecco Long Lunch! On Saturday September 23, you and your bubble-loving buddies can indulge in an afternoon full of flavoursome Italian fare, primo prosecco and live entertainment. Sounds dreamy, right? Read on for all of the delicious details ... more

Dine under the Northern Lights on the lawns of HOTA’s Outdoor Stage at the Lux De La Luna Dinner — Food

Dine under the Northern Lights on the lawns of HOTA’s Outdoor Stage at the Lux De La Luna Dinner

06 Sep 2023

If seeing the Northern Lights is on your bucket list but you can't afford the pricey plane fare to Norway, HOTA is hosting the next best thing – the Lux De La Luna Dinner. Taking over HOTA's Outdoor Stage on Saturday October 7, this enchanting evening under the stars will see stargazers embark on a long-table journey inspired by light, colour and the breathtaking Scandinavian skies. more

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

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

Level up the school-holiday fun at Paradise Centre this September — Kids

Level up the school-holiday fun at Paradise Centre this September

05 Sep 2023

The September school holidays are just around the corner, and if that's not a sign that the year is flying by, we don't know what is. If you need some ideas quick-sticks on how to keep the kids entertained, Paradise Centre has your back. Boasting the world's largest Timezone, virtual-reality experiences, escape rooms and even axe throwing, there's plenty for youngsters to enjoy at this family-friendly locale. Continue reading to discover what else is on offer over the upcoming school holidays ... more

Indulge in a dreamy spring feast under the stars at The Twilight Table at Oracle Boulevard — Food

Indulge in a dreamy spring feast under the stars at The Twilight Table at Oracle Boulevard

30 Aug 2023

The weather is finally beginning to warm up, and that means we can soon soak up the splendour of spring! Our favourite part of the changing seasons is the food – and the fact that each quarter a new wave of seasonal ingredients sees the city's top kitchens spring into action to make the most of the region's produce while it's at its best. On Sunday October 8, The Oracle in Broadbeach is hosting The Twilight Table, a moon-lit long-table feast designed to welcome spring in the most delicious way possible – with fine food and plenty of wine. more

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

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

Rediscover the magic of books at HOTA's newest kid-friendly exhibition, Colour Your Imagination – Just add books — Free

Rediscover the magic of books at HOTA’s newest kid-friendly exhibition, Colour Your Imagination – Just add books

24 Aug 2023

If the recent influx of adorable pictures of kids dressed in fairytale-esque costumes wasn't an obvious enough sign, another edition of Book Week has just passed. If you're keen to continue showing literature some love and rediscover the beauty of books, take your kids to HOTA Gallery's newest kid-friendly exhibition, Colour Your Imagination – Just add books. This enchanting exhibition offers an immersive and super-fun experience springing from the colourful imagination of Gold Coast artist Victoria Reichelt. more

Don your ugliest sweater for this Snow Party on The Lawn with Stace Cadet on the decks for a DJ set — Dance

Don your ugliest sweater for this Snow Party on The Lawn with Stace Cadet on the decks for a DJ set

22 Aug 2023

The end of winter is nigh and there's no better way to send off the chilly season than with Garden Kitchen & Bar's Snow Party on The Lawn. Happening this Saturday August 26, this frosty festivity is bringing together toasty tipples, belly-warming eats, sizzling entertainment, and perhaps the most exciting seasonal feature of all – snow! more

Pinkies up for pops – drink and dine with dad at this rooftop Father’s Day G&Tea — Drink

Pinkies up for pops – drink and dine with dad at this rooftop Father’s Day G&Tea

22 Aug 2023

Between chocolate, silly socks and new barbecue tongs, there's only so much you can get for dad on Father's Day. So why not give him the gift of quality time instead? Level up your Father's Day game this Sunday September 3 at Aviary Rooftop Bar in Southport, where a Father’s Day G&Tea with flowing tipples, flavoursome tapas and picturesque views of the Gold Coast hinterland awaits. more

Learn to spin beats like a pro at this beachside DJ Skool

Learn to spin beats like a pro at this beachside DJ Skool

17 Aug 2023

To welcome in the new season, beachside music festival SPRINGTIME is returning from September 1-3 to Surfers Paradise. Music lovers will be happy to hear that the music, arts, entertainment and skateboarding festival is not only all-ages but also free. So you can get in the festival mood, Paradise Centre is hosting DJ Skool workshops across the weekend, where you can learn to spin the decks and start to mix like a pro. Here are the juicy deets ... 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 — Art

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

Skateboard comps and Roller Discos – Distillery Road Market unveils its jam-packed August program — Community

Skateboard comps and Roller Discos – Distillery Road Market unveils its jam-packed August program

10 Aug 2023

We all know and love Distillery Road Market for its mouth-watering mix of fresh produce and enticing eats, alongside the spectacular selection of small-batch producers, local artisans and vintage goods. This month the lifestyle, food and entertainment hub has returned with a pleasing line-up of markets, alongside two super-fun nights of events, including a Roller Disco and a pulse-accelerating skateboard competition. So don your skates and elbow pads and let's roll into all of the details ... more

Hot dogs and even hotter wings – all of the tasty bites to pair with your brew at Crafted Beer Festival — Drink

Hot dogs and even hotter wings – all of the tasty bites to pair with your brew at Crafted Beer Festival

10 Aug 2023

The countdown to Crafted Beer Festival is on! The froth-filled fiesta is taking over Kurrawa Park in Broadbeach on September 9 and 10. The star of the show is beer, of course, but we all know that a good sesh includes a hearty feed too. So you know what lip-smacking eats to pair with your lager, we have rounded up all of the delicious bites to devour at this year's Crafted Beer Festival. more

Meet the creative leaders in this year's 40 Under 40

Meet the creative leaders in this year’s 40 Under 40

10 Aug 2023

Queensland’s arts scene is in good shape with these young creative minds leading the way. more

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