Five must-see events at Southport Sharks this summer
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.
Midnight In Paris – New Year’s Eve at Cabana Bar & Lounge: Spending New Year’s Eve in Paris? What a dream. Well, luckily the Cabana Bar is making our Parisian dreams a reality by bringing Paris and the Eiffel Tower to us. Say goodbye to 2016 in the most chic way possible, immersed in the atmosphere of the City of Love with a cocktail in hand. Enjoy mouth-watering tapas and live entertainment, plus the popular Cabana Bar mixologists will be shaking up a series of French cocktails. It’ll be a party like no other and it’s (understandably) filling up quick, so jump over here to bring in 2017 in true Parisian style.
New Year’s Eve at Southport Sharks: Sharks is kicking it old-school with its Blast from the Past New Year’s Eve party. Take yourself back to the good times of the 70s, 80s and 90s and prepare for an overload of nostalgia as electrifying band Virtuosity takes you on a flashback to the ages of rock, disco and pop (rad!). You’ll also be able to tuck into a succulent seafood buffet at Frenzy Food Court. If you want to bring in the New Year in style, then treat yourself to a three-course set menu at Carmody’s Restaurant & Bar. Send off 2016 with foodie feasts, a glass of bubbles and good vibes!
Tropical Tiki Tastes: Say aloha to the Gold Coast’s newest Sunday session! Every Sunday from 12:00 pm, the Cabana Bar will transport you to the sunny shores and tiki vibes of Hawaii. Enjoy tasty eats like the pulled-pork and pretzel roll sliders, or the traditional Lomi Lomi salmon tartare topped with zesty lime, fresh cucumber and Hawaiian sea salt. Wash down the Hawaiian feasts with tiki-inspired cocktails – we’re digging the Blue Hawaiian, with Blue Curacao, Malibu, lime and pineapple juice. There will also be live acoustic music at each tropical tiki session. Consider your summer Sundays, sorted.
Friday Night Summer Acoustic Sessions with Tash Lockhart: Gold Coast talent Tash Lockhart skyrocketed to success after appearing on The Voice, she’s recently been signed by record label Universal … and guess what? You’ll be able to catch her live in two exclusive shows to kick off Cabana Bar’s new Friday night Acoustic Nights. Tash will be performing at Cabana Bar on Friday January 6 and January 13, showcasing her unique blend of acoustic soul, armed with her amazing voice and guitar. This will be a rare chance to catch Tash in an intimate show, so get on board. Grab the crew and soak up the soulful tunes in style by booking a cabana lounge for the night. Cocktails and Tash Lockhart dropping live beats? We’re in.
Katy Perry Tribute: The colour, vibe and magnificence of Katy Perry is coming to the Southport Sharks stage – this one will be quite the spectacle. The Katy Perry Tribute will be performed by the talented Megan Barnes, together with her band Zookeepers, and will showcase all of the world-renowned songstress’s most popular smash hits. This will be a big one, and from what we’ve been told, the show is set to be befitting of Katy Petty’s extravagance – so expect a colourful, high-energy performance, with everything from the costumes to the dancers and the set designed to emulate the star’s unbelievable shows. We’re saving the best past until last – the Katy Perry Tribute is free! Mark Saturday January 14 in your diary – this will be next-level.
To find out more about what’s on in the Gold Coast, head to our Event Guide.