Your Event Line Up
Some say we like to see ourselves as the main event, but really, we do it all for you! High-energy stage show sound good? How about beach cinema or symphony under the stars? If sport's more your thing, why not check out a NRL or AFL game? Or for lovers of low-key, get into one of the many grassroots arts and food festivals. Check out the latest events on Gold Coast below.
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25 May 2024
RESPECT: The Aretha Franklin Show starring Angie Narayan | Broadbeach
The electrifying show RESPECT journeys through Aretha Franklin’s courageous life of love, tragedy and triumph, while showcasing her greatest hits over the last 50 years! Starring Australia’s ‘Soul Mama’, Angie Narayan, RESPECT is a masterful piece of storytelling about family, loyalty and victory, layered with glorious harmonies and sassy repartee. Taking you back in time where it all began in the 1960s, you explore Aretha’s childhood, the church, meeting her first love, the Civil Rights Movement, her musical crush and the profound impact the song RESPECT had on the world! ‘Natural Woman’, Say A Little Prayer’ and ‘Son of a Preacher Man’ are just a taste of Aretha’s classics you can expect. Moving to the 1980s ‘Sisters are Doin it for Themselves’ ‘Freeway of Love’ ‘Everyday People’ are just some of the hits guaranteed to have you up dancing out of your seat! There is one big surprise near the end of the show that no expects but has people literally in tears! Starring Australia’s ‘Soul Mama’, Angie Narayan, RESPECT is a masterful piece of storytelling about family, loyalty and victory, layered with glorious harmonies and sassy repartee! ‘Natural Woman’, Say A Little Prayer’ ‘Son of a Preacher Man’ ‘Sister’s Are Doin It For Themselves’ and ‘Freeway of Love’ are just a taste of Aretha’s classics you can expect.
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25 May 2024
The Aretha Franklin Story
ABOUT The electrifying show RESPECT journeys through Aretha Franklin’s courageous life of love, tragedy and triumph, while showcasing her greatest hits over the last 50 years! Starring Australia’s ‘Soul Mama’, Angie Narayan, RESPECT is a masterful piece of storytelling about family, loyalty and victory, layered with glorious harmonies and sassy repartee. Joining Angie on stage are performers, Ezekiel Narayan, Shelley Davies and the incredible Faith Sosene, top 5 finalist who blew Australia away in The Voice Season 11, together with an electric band! ACT ONE begins with a bang in the 1960s, taking you back in time where Aretha’s career all began. Introduced to Aretha’s family, you explore her childhood, the church, meeting her Manager/ Husband, the Civil Rights Movement, her biggest musical crush and the profound impact the song RESPECT had on the world! ‘Natural Woman’, Say A Little Prayer’ and ‘Son of a Preacher Man’ are just a taste of Aretha’s classics you can expect. ACT TWO starts off in the 70s, which was a rather turbulent decade with bombed albums, failed relationships and family tragedy. Moving into the 80s, ‘Sisters are Doin it for Themselves’, ‘Freeway of Love’, ‘Everyday People’ are just some of the hits guaranteed to have you up dancing out of your seat! There is one big surprise near the end of the show that no one expects but has people literally in tears! Hold on to your seat as you journey into this earth-shattering Aretha experience that is RESPECT! COST:From $90.80 For any ticketing enquiries please email thestargcbo@ticketek.com.au.
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25 May 2024
Comedy Underground | Dahn Rozario
Body LanguageDahn Rozario is FINALLY in the Gold Coast bringing his brand new show BODY LANGUAGE to the home of TN’s and Bikinis! Body Language is jam-packed with the wild Dahn tales we've all come to know and love. With his signature blend of humour and physical comedy, Dahn dissects the everyday goings on around us in this rapidly changing world, giving audiences an hilarious peek into the mind of a madman... or a genius. Who knows! Presented by Based Comedy.
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25 May 2024
The Gospel According to Paul
The Gospel According to PaulOne of Australia’s favourite performers, Jonathan Biggins, is Paul Keating - visionary, reformer and rabble-rouser - in the return of the 2019 smash hit comedy, The Gospel According to Paul. Full of intelligence and wit, The Gospel According to Paul is a funny, insightful and occasionally poignant portrait of Paul Keating. The man that - as he tells it - single-handedly shaped contemporary Australia. Like so many Australians, Jonathan has long been fascinated by Keating and what Keating means to Australia. Showcasing his eviscerating wit, rich rhetoric and ego the size of Everest, The Gospel According to Paul distils Keating’s essence into 90-minutes, focusing on key biographical milestones, landmark political achievements and personal obsessions. It shows the man who grew up in the tribe of the Labor Party and gained an education at the knee of Jack Lang, who treated economics as an artform, and demanded we confront the wrongs of our colonial past. Biggins asks the question - what can we learn today from this singular politician, and the momentous time in our country’s history he dominated? ★★★★★ ‘A hilariously funny, astute, inspiring show’ Limelight ★★★★½ ‘Biggins’ finest work’ Sydney Morning Herald ★★★★½ ‘A rare treat’ Stagenoise Presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts and Soft Tread
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25 May 2024
Missy Higgins
Celebrating ‘The Sound of White’ 20th AnniversarySOLD OUT - Join the waitlist!Missy Higgins is unveiling ‘an anniversary tour with a difference’ to celebrate 20 years since her trailblazing debut, The Sound Of White. The Second Act Tour will see Missy touring theatres nationally next autumn in a special two act show. The first set each evening will include some brand-new songs, plus a few fan favourites from early in her career, all played in stripped back, acoustic mode. After an intermission Missy will then return with her full band to perform The Sound Of White in its entirety plus some of her other hits. The Sound Of White is one of the biggest and most influential albums in Australian music history. The intensely introspective collection of yearning songs yielded bona fide classics like 'Scar', 'Ten Days' and 'The Special Two'. It has sold a million copies and received 6 ARIA Awards. Over the last 20 years The Sound Of White has also inspired dozens of young Australian women – including major artists like Amy Shark, Gretta Ray, Gordi and Angie McMahon - to follow in Missy’s footsteps and sing their own songs in their own ways. Don’t miss the special return of Missy Higgins. This event is in Laid-Back picnic mode. Presented by Frontier Touring
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25 May 2024
Italian Renaissance Alive | Oil Painting Masterclass with Joel Rea
Introduction to Virtuosic RealismHOTA Gallery presents an exclusive series of Oil Painting Masterclasses to extend your Italian Renaissance Alive experience. Each session will be facilitated by a prominent artist in our region, showcasing foundational techniques and Renaissance influences relevant to the lead artist’s practice. Join us for a day of skilled yet informal instruction, hands-on learning and fun artmaking in a relaxed setting, all abilities are welcome. All painting materials will be supplied for use on the day and a light lunch will be provided. Don’t wait to secure your ticket, masterclass spots are strictly limited to 15 seats per session! Our first session with internationally renowned Gold Coast artist Joel Rea will give participants an introduction to virtuosic realism. Using a reference of Renaissance oil painting imagery depicting flesh and drapery, students will be guided through how to execute realistic oil painting from blank canvas to initial oil painting layers. Colour mixing and paint brush loading techniques will also be demonstrated.
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25 May 2024
Sundown
The ultimate pop-up music event that celebrates our homegrown musos. Great vibes, epic beats, tasty eats, colourful art and markets, with friends from Carafe Wines and Young Henry's ready and waiting to keep you hydrated. Live music line-up: The Rions | Hope D Featuring A-Z: Buttered Chutney Jem Cassar-Daley Lyric Plus DJ: Cory Hotline And! It’s all free! All-ages, no tickets, just music and memories that will last a lifetime. When the day is done, keep the good times going by venturing to one of the CBD's many OG live music venues. Sundown is produced by City of Gold Coast and supported by Live Music Australia – an Australian Government Initiative.
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26 May 2024
Women Only Adventure Race QLD
The Women Only Adventure Race is far more than creating an unforgettable event experience shared among girlfriends; it’s about women making time for themselves, and putting first their health and fitness. The journey to the event is the most precious part for a lot of participants: regularly getting together as a team to train, learn new skills, and support one another to push their boundaries. Women Only Adventure Racing event strengthens bonds and relationships, bringing family, friends, and work colleagues together for a weekend of genuine fun. The Women Only Adventure Race is an event where teams of two women travel together in a team, they must navigate around a secret course by foot, mountain bike, and kayak. The stable sit-on double kayaks are provided for all teams and all levels of fitness and experience are welcome. Running/walking five kilometres. Cycling (mountain biking) 10 kilometres. Kayaking/ SUP 2 kilometres. On race day, the participating teams will receive all maps and descriptions.
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29 May 2024 - 02 Jun 2024
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
Agatha Christie's The MousetrapDon’t just see it. Solve it. Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is THE genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time… case closed! For over 70 years, The Mousetrap has kept millions of people from every corner of the globe on the edge of their seats. As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover - to their horror - that a killer is in their midst! One by one, the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts. Which one is the murderer? Who'll be their next victim? Can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself? ‘The cleverest murder mystery of the theatre. I think the mousetrap could run forever.’ Daily Telegraph ‘Even more thrilling than the plot is the atmosphere of shuddering suspense. No one brews it better than Agatha Christie.’ Daily Express AUSLAN INTERPRETATION: The performance on Fri 31 May, 7.30pm will be Auslan Interpreted, select the Auslan reserved seats when purchasing your tickets. If you require assistant, please contact Box Office on (07) 5588 4000 or email boxoffice@hota.com.au. Presented by HOTA in association with John Frost for Crossroads Live and Shake & Stir Theatre Co
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30 May 2024
PIAF! The Show
Get ready to experience the mesmerizing journey of the iconic French chanteuse, Edith Piaf, in PIAF! THE SHOW. After captivating audiences in over 50 countries and selling a million tickets worldwide, this musical extravaganza makes its Australian debut. Starring Nathalie Lermitte, hailed as Piaf's true musical heir, the show premiered in 2015 on Piaf's centennial birthday, drawing inspiration from the acclaimed film 'La Vie En Rose.' Through two captivating acts, PIAF! THE SHOW chronicles the remarkable rise of 'la Môme Piaf' (The Little Sparrow) from rags to riches, showcasing her unforgettable songs against a backdrop of never-before-seen photographs and images of iconic Parisian locales from Piaf's era. Join them for an immersive celebration of Piaf's life and music, a visual and auditory feast that transports you to the heart of her timeless legacy.
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31 May 2024
Wonderwall Oasis Tribute Show ~ Back at Mo's
Wonderwall Oasis Tribute Show | Mo's Desert Clubhouse Burleigh Heads | Friday 31st May 7pm! Ave it!!! If you love 90’s rock, loud guitars, bad attitudes & big anthemic smash hits then you simply cannot afford to miss Wonderwall Oasis Tribute Show! Hailing from Manchester UK, renowned Oasis Tribute vocalist Karl Lockett & his touring band have arrived to channel the 90’s juggernaut Oasis with accuracy and poise to take you back to that special moment in time when the world passionately sang in unison to timeless smash hits like Don't Look back In Anger, Wonderwall, Champagne Supernova, Roll With It & What's The Story Morning Glory. If you're mad fer it just like us, Wonderwall will see you at Mo's This is an All Ages event.
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31 May 2024
Lady Sings The Blues Vol 2
Lady Sings The Blues Vol 2Lady Sings The Blues is back with Volume 2 to embark on more stories of the women that have shaped the history of music. Stories about women in song, their hurts, struggles and pain whilst their beauty remains the same. You’ll be transported from the speak easy setting to the very heart of our Lady Prinnie Stevens, Australia’s own RnB Soul Songstress. Featuring the songs and stories of the greats: Billie Holiday, Mahalia Jackson, Nina Simone, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner and more. Presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts
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01 Jun 2024
Bjorn Again - The Waterloo Anniversary Tour
ABOUT THE SHOW Get ready to celebrate the golden jubilee of ABBA's historic Eurovision Song Contest victory in 1974 with 'Waterloo' – a moment that changed music history forever and catapulted ABBA into the hearts and minds of music lovers across the globe! Join Bjorn Again on their Waterloo Anniversary Tour in 2024, as they celebrate this iconic milestone, bringing the timeless magic of ABBA to fans all over the world Get ready to experience the ultimate ABBA tribute like never before. This electrifying tour will have you dancing in the aisles, singing your heart out, and reliving the magic of the one and only ABBA. Australia’s own Bjorn Again is a globally recognised show and has performed in over 120 countries to critical acclaim. Endorsed by the original members of ABBA, they're hailed as the most successful tribute show of all time. Prepare to be transported to the golden era of disco, where platforms were high, and the music was even higher. This is your chance to become a "Dancing Queen" or a "Super Trouper" for a night of pure nostalgia and non-stop fun. Rolling Stone Magazine, USA hails them as "Fabulously flawless," and Time Out Magazine New York raves, "One of the most entertaining live shows in the world today." But this isn't just hype – it's the truth! The stage will come alive with dazzling lights, iconic costumes, and an infectious energy that will have you grooving from the first beat. You won't just hear the music; you'll feel the spirit of ABBA in every note. Sing along to timeless hits like “WATERLOO”, "Mamma Mia," "Take a Chance on Me," “Dancing Queen” and more! So dust off your disco attire, gather your friends, and get ready for a night you'll never forget. It's the perfect opportunity to celebrate 50 years since ABBA’s Eurovision Song Contest triumph and the beloved music of ABBA in the most spectacular way. Don't miss out on Bjorn Again - The Waterloo Anniversary Tour when it comes to The Star Gold Coast on Saturday, June 1, 2024. SEND OUT AN SOS AND RING RING TO BOOK NOW! COST:From $86.55 to $96.70 *For any ticketing enquiries please email the thestargcbo@ticketek.com.au Important information: Subject to availability, change and cancellation. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian at all times. *A $7.30 service/delivery fee applies to all internet and telephone bookings through Ticketek.
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01 Jun 2024
Blues Dinner & Show featuring MumboGumbo
Join them for a night of soulful melodies and delectable dining at Grand Chameleon's Dinner & Blues Show featuring the harmonic fusion of MumboGumbo! Get ready to be captivated by the musical mastery of Kirk Lorange, Greg Lyon, and Aaron West as they come together to form the dynamic trio known as MumboGumbo. With each member bringing their unique talents and experiences to the table, Mumbo Gumbo delivers a genre-defying performance that continues to enchant audiences and solidify their status as icons of the Australian music scene. Indulge in a sumptuous 3-course alternate drop menu featuring mouthwatering options. Plus, satisfy your sweet tooth with two delicious dessert choices! Vegetarian options are available upon request. Great food, cool vibe, and limited seats! Bookings are essential for this exclusive event. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of music and culinary delights! Reserve your spot now and join them for a memorable night of Dinner & Blues with Mumbo Gumbo at Grand Chameleon.
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01 Jun 2024
SeaFire Surfers Paradise
Get excited, SeaFire is returning with a bang on Saturday June 1 and preparing to illuminate the shores of Surfers Paradise in pyrotechnic wonder. This free event will see teams compete for the coveted title in this trailblazing international fireworks competition at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Australia’s leading pyrotechnic team, Skylighter, will then close the night with a breath-taking fireworks finale at 8:45 pm. There are plenty of bars and restaurants lining the Foreshore that will happily offer up a bite to drink and a cold beverage or two for you to sip on while you take in the stunning display. While some parking is available, we recommend making the most of the public transport options in and around Surfers Paradise.
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01 Jun 2024
Drink, Dine & Unwind at Cavill Lane
Get in early for the spectacular night of Surfers Paradise annual pyrotechnic show SEAFIRE. Relax over dinner and drinks with the live DJ and get photos with the LED performer. Then take short stroll the Esplanade and foreshore to settle in for the sky blazing show. Beat the crowds in your early arrival by tram, stopping off at the Cavill Avenue stop, hop on the Hopo Ferry and walk through to the laneway or grab a ride. Onsite parking is available at an increased rate. Visit the website for details. Event schedule may be subjected to change.
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