Listen Up People
Because we've got some serious live music pumping on our playlist. The program is a quality shuffle of local and international acts performing on a mind-blowing range of Gold Coast stages. Parkland rock festivals, folky-soul by the beach, jazz at the casino, stadium headliners. Sound good? Then crank it up!
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09 Jul 2024
Macy Gray
MACY GRAY - 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ‘ON HOW LIFE IS’ GRAMMY® AWARD WINNING ARTIST The name Macy Gray is synonymous with incredible music. The musical bodies of work Gray has produced throughout her career are a testament to her exquisite vision and unyielding devotion to her craft. Her sleek, sultry, and mature take on R&B draws from decades’ worth of history. Yet, her ability to still sound forward-thinking and fresh is what reaffirms and reasserts her as a signature rarity in music who millions continue to treasure. This concert is a celebration of the 25th Anniversary since Gray broke into the music scene in 1999 with the release of her debut, triple-platinum album, On How Life Is! The album that spoke to a generation. It turned her into a powerhouse of R&B and Soul. She has amassed a devoted global fan base and sold over 25 million total albums globally. A five-time GRAMMY® Nominee, Gray received the GRAMMY® Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance in 2000 for her iconic song “I Try” and has received two BRIT Awards. So join us and celebrate this wonderful album performed live plus all her hits across her career! COST:From $89.00 To $149.00 *For any ticketing enquiries please email thestargcbo@ticketek.com.au
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09 Jul 2024
Macy Gray at The Star
How time flies! The one and only Macy Gray has announced a celebration tour of Australia in July to mark the 25th anniversary of the release of her critically acclaimed debut album, On How Life Is. Starting on Wednesday, 3 July in Hobart at the Odeon Theatre as part of the city’s Festival of Voices before heading to Adelaide (July 5), Brisbane (July 6), Melbourne (July 7), Gold Coast (July 9), Wyong (July 10), Canberra (July 11), Wollongong (July 12) and finishing up in Sydney (July 13), these concerts are a world-first and will commence with the whole On How Life Is album (in sequential order) followed by her catalogue of hits. Macy said, “I’m over the moon to be celebrating the 25th anniversary of my debut album On How Life Is. First stop: Down Under! Me and the band will be live in Hobart, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Wyong, Canberra and Thirroul in July. Please join me for a big nite to remember!” The name Macy Gray is synonymous with incredible music. The musical bodies of work Gray has produced throughout her career are a testament to her exquisite vision and unyielding devotion to her craft. Her sleek, sultry and mature take on R&B draws from decades’ worth of history, yet her ability to still sound forward-thinking and fresh is what reaffirms and reasserts her as a signature rarity in music who millions continue to treasure. These concerts will be a celebration of the 25th Anniversary since Gray broke into the music scene in 1999 with the release of her debut, triple-platinum album, On How Life Is – the album that spoke to a generation. It turned Macy Gray into a household name, and Ms Gray into a powerhouse of R&B and Soul. Over the past 25 years, Macy has amassed a devoted global fan base and sold over 25 million total albums around the world. A five-time GRAMMY® Nominee, Gray received the GRAMMY® Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance in 2000 for her iconic song, I Try, and has received two BRIT Awards.
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12 Jul 2024
Aces High presents "Legacy of The Beast"
Aces High presents "Legacy of The Beast" , the legendary Iron Maiden show that all of Australia missed! Aces High will be performing the Legacy Of The Beast in its entirety, a show hailed as Maiden’s most extravagant and visually spectacular ever, and it sure is a spectacle not to be missed again! The Legacy Of The Beast will see fans transported through different worlds and experiences with a setlist that spans fan favourites and hits which haven’t been performed live for over a decade. There will be a few other crazy things and surprises going on and, of course, the one and only Eddie - as you’ve never seen him before! Joining Aces High on this Australian wide tour will be some very special guests who will take to the stage to give to you the very best Australia has to offer. So, Troopers – are you ready? Are you ready for Australia’s ultimate Iron Maiden tribute to take you on this spectacular journey through the realms of legend? Because they sure are. Please note this is a 18 plus event.
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19 Jul 2024
Travis Collins
Following a massive year in 2023, with the highest charting Australian country album of the year, the longest running #1 single of the year, topped off with picking up a Golden Guitar Award in Tamworth, Travis Collins and his killer band are hitting the road for the ‘Don’t Get Me Started Tour’. The electric live show will feature all the hits including the ARIA Gold certified single “Thank God I’m A Country Boy”, “Happy”, “Rainy Day”, “One of Them Nights”, along with the brand new single “Don’t Get Me Started”. A nine-time Golden Guitar Award winner, four-time CMC Award winner, CMA Global Artist Award recipient, and two-time ARIA nominee, he’s toured alongside US megastars Tim McGraw and Luke Combs, and recorded with Nashville’s best. His latest album, ‘Any Less Anymore’, is his most successful to date, debuting at #3 on the ARIA Album chart and #1 on the ARIA Country Album chart and features the hit singles ‘One of them Nights’, ‘Any Less Anymore’, ‘Raise Me’ and ‘Runnin’ the Country’, which spent six weeks at the top of the CountryTown Hot50 airplay chart.
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10 Aug 2024
Hindley Street Country Club
Get ready Southport! Hindley Street Country Club (HSCC) return to SOPO Southport on Saturday August 10, for a special encore performance, for one night only. Founded in 2017 by Arranger/Producer Constantine Delo, the HSCC has taken the world by storm with their ground-breaking re-arranged covers and dynamic performances, amassing over a billion views across their social media channels – 540 million views and 940,000 subscribers globally on YouTube, alone. What began as a passion project for a group of Adelaide musicians has evolved into a global phenomenon, with the HSCC now touring the world and captivating audiences far and wide. Their weekly musical showcases, released every Friday at 8 am (ACDT), have garnered praise from experts and fans alike, earning them the title of the “greatest cover band in the world”. The HSCC has captured the attention of music industry veterans and legends, including Mick Fleetwood, Christopher Cross, Russell Hitchcock, Leo Sayer, and Patty Smyth, who have all lauded the band's exceptional talent and dynamic performances. Don't miss your chance to witness the magic of Hindley Street Country Club live at SOPO Southport on Saturday August 10. With their unique interpretations of iconic anthems songs of a generation from the 70” & 80’s, this is a performance you won't want to miss.
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23 Aug 2024
The Great Gig In The Sky - A Pink Floyd Celebration
ABOUT 'The Great Gig In The Sky' is an authentic celebration to the magical hits of Pink Floyd and will finally make its way to The Star Gold Coast on Friday, August 23 2024. This brilliant homage concert features numerous gems from The Wall, Wish You Were Here and Dark Side of The Moon showcased by some exceptional guest vocalists including Spencer Jones (The Voice), Susannah Mirana (Moulin Roque), Marc Da Kosta (Idol) Jessica Lingotti (Burn The Floor) plus special guest Amy Nelson (Little Green). Inimitable creative director Joseph Calderazzo (The Bloomvilles / Jenny Morris) will coordinate a superb eight-piece band including Glenn Moorhouse (American Idiot), Bennet Livingston, Ian Tilley (Boom Crash Opera), Claudine Field and Paul Najar (Wa Wa Nee). With a reputation for breathtaking moments and stunning interpretations, this show is simply unmissable. Don't just wish you were there, book now! COST:From $79.90 For any ticketing enquiries please email thestargcbo@ticketek.com.au
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29 Aug 2024
2024 Gold Coast Music Awards
2024 Gold Coast Music AwardsSave the date! The Gold Coast’s premier music industry event, the Gold Coast Music Awards, is turning 10 this year and gearing up for the biggest year yet! Expect peak party vibes as the Gold Coast Music Awards celebrates its 10th anniversary live at HOTA, showcasing the best and brightest music talent our region has to offer. The biggest night on the Gold Coast music industry calendar, celebrate alongside friends, finalists and the local and national music industry with red carpet arrivals on the HOTA Terrace from 5pm, followed by a stellar Awards Ceremony in Theatre 1 with live performances from some of the Gold Coast’s biggest music names, and an after party to kick-on into the evening. Early bird tickets are on sale now for the 2024 Gold Coast Music Awards. Purchase your tickets before 25 July to receive 20% off the regular ticket price. This year’s Gold Coast Music Awards is an event not to be missed! Gold Coast Music Awards is produced by Gold Coast Music Network, proudly supported by City of Gold Coast, and presented in partnership with HOTA, Home of the Arts.
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From now until 01 Sep 2024 (Annual)
Father’s Day in the Laneway
Take your Dad out for brunch or lunch and listen to the talented sounds of Dario Lagana, live in the laneway. Explore a variety of dining options or book in advance to treat the family. Add to the special day by buying his favourite from Thirsty Camel or a new hairdo from Turkish Barbers. Visit the website for details Event schedule may be subjected to change
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06 Sep 2024
Kate Miller-Heidke | Catching Diamonds Tour
Kate Miller-Heidke | Catching Diamonds TourKate Miller-Heidke is an award-winning singer-songwriter who traverses the worlds of folk, pop, opera and musical theatre. She’s performed on stages as varied as the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Coachella, the New York Metropolitan Opera, the Eurovision Song Contest, the Sydney Opera House, and the Roebuck Bay Hotel, Broome. After long months locked away writing songs, she’s hitting the road! Join us for this special opportunity to see Kate in intimate, stripped-back mode, accompanied by her long-term collaborator Keir Nuttall on guitar. Kate will be playing her greatest hits and most beloved pop songs, as well as performing tracks from her original musicals ‘Muriel’s Wedding the Musical’ and the new ‘Bananaland’, some unexpected covers, taking requests, and telling stories from across her varied career. Excitingly, she’ll also be debuting new material from her forthcoming sixth studio album, which will dive deep into the genre of ‘gothic folk’. (The bendy poles from Eurovision will be there emotionally, but not physically). Like all Kate Miller-Heidke shows, the Catching Diamonds tour will be a celebration of voice, storytelling, emotion, humour and music that transports and transcends, of discovering anew each night the transformative connection between the performer and the audience.
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12 Sep 2024
Yesterday's Gone | The Fleetwood Mac Legacy
Yesterday's Gone | The Fleetwood Mac LegacyJoin some of Australia’s finest artists; Kav Temperley, Fanny Lumsden, Charlie Collins and Karen Lee Andrews - as they perform the incredible hits of Fleetwood Mac including Dreams, Landslide, Don’t Stop, Rhiannon, Go Your Own Way, Everywhere and more! Don’t miss Yesterday’s Gone - The Fleetwood Mac Legacy at HOTA.
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18 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2024
Groundwater Country Music Festival
The country will be back on the coast again from 18 – 20 October, 2024! With 1300 songs, 135 live shows and close to 60 homegrown and international artist across 15 stages, Groundwater Country Music Festival (CMF) 2023 delivered a massive 10 year celebration that will go down in history. From Aussie country legends like Lee Kernaghan, Casey Barnes, Amber Lawrence, The Wolfe Brothers, Adam Harvey & Beccy Cole, as well as international stars like Jackson Dean and Asleep at the Wheel, it was three jam-packed days of incredible country music. Be sure to follow Groundwater CMF on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to stay up to date on all the latest festival news!
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20 Oct 2024
Music of the Night
Music of the NightAustralia’s Premier Tribute to the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and the West End Musicals is back in 2024 after sellout shows across Australia in 2023! The genius and power of Andrew Lloyd Webber certainly comes to life in this amazing stage show wowing audiences all over Australia! There are stunning musical performances from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and His Technicolour Dreamcoat, A tribute to Les Miserables, Sound of Music, Carousel, Rogers and Hammerstein, Miss Saigon and Jersey Boys! From the Iconic Phantom of the Opera Score and his many other hit musicals we’ve all come to love and adore, the Music of the Night spectacle is presented by Australia’s own and internationally acclaimed multi-award-winning instrumentalist and vocalist Joey Fimmano. Joey is joined on stage by world-class performers Miss Saigon Star Dexter Villahermosa and Leading soprano Jessica Di Bartolo in a must-see show, truly unique, like no other. Add to that, an amazing live band on stage headed by some of the most amazing musicians and the scene is set for the audience to sing along, dance along and just have a great time. This is one of the most uplifting shows to hit Australian theatres. Come and see why people are talking about this brilliant world class show! This is what our audience members in 2023 are saying: ‘Be prepared to be surprised, amazed and entertained. What a fantastic show.’ ‘The Music of the Night production was without a doubt one of the best shows I have seen’ Linda T ‘An amazing show! Best I’ve ever seen!! ‘ David and Pauline S ‘Loved every minute of it. Thank you.’ Vickie OM ‘Brilliant, what a fantastic night!’ Margaret P 'What and extraordinary night of joy I had at your MUSIC OF THE NIGHT show…. Absolutely sensational. The on stage connection of the brilliant and beautiful Jessica, seamlessly and passionately bringing to life the stand out duets with the charismatic Dexter who is gifted with vocal beauty is at moments spine chilling. Of course these moments are enhanced by the ‘ringmaster’ the brilliant Joey Fimmano. Thank you all for reminding us all the talent we possess, and the power and beauty of musical theatre. Bravo!' - Tony Bonner AM 'Truly what a beautiful night! The experience of the show and talent was so memorable. Admire you all, still thinking about it and chatting to everyone I know about it! Thank you, thank you, thank you' - Paula Duncan AM
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26 Oct 2024
Queensland Symphony Orchestra's Favourites
Queensland Symphony Orchestra's FavouritesBernstein’s electric Overture to Candide is the fanfare opening to a concert of some of Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s best-loved music. Featuring favourites of musicians and audiences alike, this program radiates pure joy. There's something for everyone; Kats-Chernin’s delicate Dance of the Paper Umbrellas is plucked straight out of a fairytale, while Sibelius’ hymn to victory, Finlandia, brims with stormy drama. Featuring QSO’s 2023 Young Instrumentalist Prize winner, Ein Na, Saint-Saëns’ fiery Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso is a show of incredible virtuosity, thrilling until its final beat. From Beethoven to Tchaikovsky, Sibelius to Strauss, this jam-packed concert is a smorgasbord of musical delights, all under the baton of Eduardo Strausser. Conductor: Eduardo StrausserSoloist: Ein Na, violinHost: Ashleigh Denning Bernstein Overture to Candide Kats-Chernin Dance of the Paper Umbrellas Saint-Saëns Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso Beethoven Symphony No.7, mvt 1 Rowland Theme from The Man from Snowy River Tchaikovsky Waltz from Sleeping Beauty Sibelius Finlandia Links to Curriculum: General Music 11-12:Unit 1 Designs, Unit 2 Identities, Unit 4 Narratives Music Practices:Listening and Composing. General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability, Intercultural Understanding, Literacy
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01 Nov 2024 - 03 Nov 2024
The Long Sunset
Gorgeous camping music festival The Long Sunset returns in 2024 - but this time in early November, once again at the staggeringly beautiful Elysian Fields in Canungra! Experience one of the most picturesque music festivals in Australia. Come for the day or stay a while with camping and glamping available all weekend long. It can't get much sunnier than that!
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02 Nov 2024
Creedence - 10th Anniversary Tour - Burleigh Town Hotel - Burleigh
Join them in celebrating a decade of timeless rock 'n' roll with Creedence: The John Fogerty Show’s 10th Anniversary Tour! For the past ten years, we've been bringing the electrifying spirit of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty to stages all around the world, and now it's time to mark this incredible journey with a tour like no other. Get ready to be transported back to the heyday of American rock as they pay homage to one of the greatest bands in music history. From the swampy blues-rock of "Green River" to the anthemic "Bad Moon Rising" and the heart-wrenching balladry of "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" we faithfully recreate all the hits that made Creedence Clearwater Revival legendary. The 10th Anniversary Tour promises a night of nostalgia, high-energy performance, and an unforgettable experience for die-hard fans and new listeners alike. With our captivating frontman, Andre Lemberg, channelling John Fogertyand an All-Star band of musicians who regularly play with Angry Anderson, Mark Gable of the Choirboys and have shared stages with Uriah Heep, Jimmy Barnes and The Angels, we bring the spirit of CCR and Fogerty to life. Grab your tickets now, and let's keep the rock 'n' roll revival rolling!
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05 Dec 2024 - 09 Dec 2024
2024 AASCF Nationals Cheer & Dance Championships
AASCF has conducted the Australian All-Star Cheer & Dance National Championship since 2006. It is the highpoint of Championships in the country, with well over 2000 teams and 11,000+ athletes competing over the weekend which will be held in December 2024. Nationals is truly a celebration of the sport and is a sea of bows and the opportunity to wear your State Champion Jackets for 5 full days and nights.
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