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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24 Aug 2024
Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour - Gold Coast
The Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour showcases a two-and-a-half-hour program of the most inspiring, heartfelt, and entertaining films celebrating adventurous women from independent filmmakers around the globe. Experience the thrill of exploration and the triumph of the human spirit as a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles are presented, shining the light on the women of the adventure world. Prepare to be captivated by stories of grit and determination, skill, and big dreams brought to life on the big screen. From mountaintop triumphs to exploration odysseys, the films will transport you to the edge of your seat and inspire you to conquer your own challenges. This is more than just a film tour – it's a celebration of courage, resilience, and the power of the human spirit. Whether you're seeking adrenaline-pumping action or heartwarming tales of triumph, the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour has something for everyone. Join a night of adventure and inspiration packed full of positivity. Whether you're young or young at heart, male or female, seasoned adventurer or aspiring explorer, the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour promises to reignite your passion for life and leave you ready to tackle your next great adventure. Don't miss out on this incredible journey – get your tickets now and prepare to be inspired!
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28 Aug 2024
The Big Bike Film Night 2024 - Gold Coast | Surfers Paradise
Let the good times roll; they’re riding into town! The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you! Cycle through 2.5 hours of thrilling and moving bike-related films that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want - action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised for the two-wheel devotee! Their stellar line-up includes a mesmerizing mountain bike adventure in Guatemala and Peru, heart-warming takes of local communities, how the simple joy of riding bikes can make a big impact, a passionate and quirky Australian cyclist advocating to “Ride your bike, don’t just romance the idea. Ride!”, an ambitious ride that will push a father and daughter to their physical and emotional limits, a fast-paced, fun, and feminist bike race film, and inspiring journeys through colourful landscapes, ALL in the mix! Attendee's Comments:- • Anyone into bikes will love these events… they are always brilliant – 11/10!! • “If you haven’t experienced the cinematic excellence of The Big Bike Film Night – then YOU MUST!!!” National Competition Thanks to Presenting Partner Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand you could win a trip to New Zealand! Grab your mates, grab your tickets, go on… grab your bike and come along for the ride!!
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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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15 Sep 2024
Australian Thin Lizzy and Motorized
The Boys Are Back In Town Come and witness the Best Tribute to Thin Lizzy in Australia. These legends are keeping the music of these rock 'n' roll legends alive by paying homage to the legends of the past! This is a show you do not want to miss! This is an 18-plus event.
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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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Destination Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.