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18/04/2023
Sea of Light
Paint a voyage in light Embark on a journey of light and imagination in this illuminating interactive installation by Patch Theatre. Traverse the sea with a UV torch as your paintbrush, to paint and stencil your own voyage in light. Steer ships that leave glowing paths of light in their wake, then dive below the surface to uncover glowing inflatables in hidden reef worlds. As you explore Sea of Light, artworks by Contemporary Aboriginal Visual Artist Elizabeth Close are painted in light across the sea floor. These paintings speak to the connection between land and sea, the earth and waterways and are informed by the diversity of the Australian landscape. They also reflect the deep relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia have with Country. In Australia today, there are over 250 specific Language and Clan Groups, each with their own unique language & cultural practices. Sea of Light brings together magical light and a gentle soundscape to create a unique adventure for the whole family.
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19/04/2023
Hump Day Comedy at Atrium Bar
Let off some steam with a good belly laugh, feast on a pizza and wash it all down with a brew or two at the Atrium Bar’s Hump Day Comedy. Presented by Gold Coast stand-up comedy and entertainment legends Based Comedy and brought to you by Byron Bay Brewery, each Wednesday will bring a new line-up of local and national comedians including the likes of Greg ‘Sully’ Sullivan and Lindsay Webb. This mid-week perk-up is free to attend, so gather your crew, settle into one of the comfy bean bags and sip a brew while you laugh. Hump Day Comedy will also see an exclusive menu filled with delicious cheap eats, including $10 pizzas, onion rings, wedges and salt and pepper calamari. Walk-ins are welcome, though we recommend emailing [email protected] and booking a table if you plan on bringing a few friends. The Star practises responsible service of alcohol.
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19/04/2023
Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York
HOTA Gallery’s first ever international blockbuster exhibition invites you into the world of iconic artists Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, with a collection of works never before seen in Australia. In a world exclusive exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York, pairs these three superstars alongside artists inspired by their legacy. Together they paint a unique picture of Pop Art across the past 60 years to present Australia. Pop Art is larger than life. Often witty and always insightful, it comments on commercial and popular culture by reimagining the world around us – transforming the everyday into the extraordinary. In the spirit of Pop Art, this exhibition is adventurous and shamelessly bold, featuring legendary artists that defined a generation. Walk the creative cross-roads between art and life and ask yourself – what, actually, is Pop? In Australia for 15 weeks only and exclusive to HOTA, come together to discover a story of Pop and experience this incredible collection of works up close, direct from New York. Be part of something extraordinary. The featured artists are – Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Katherine Bernhardt, Kwesi Botchway, George Condo, Damien Hirst, Kaws, Barbara Kruger, Joel Mesler, Richard Prince, Tom Sachs, Julian Schnabel, Mickalene Thomas and Tom Wesselmann. Created and presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts. Image 1: Keith Haring 1985 © Jeannette Montgomery Barron / Trunk Archive Image 2: Jean-Michel Basquiat 1985 © Lizzie Himmel. Artwork © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York
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19/04/2023
Gold Coast Film Festival
Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) returns for it's 21st birthday with a jam-packed program of more than 100 films, panels and pop-up events across the Gold Coast from 19 to 30 April 2023. Escape to a world of film and explore world cinema gems, Australian films, unique outdoor cinemas plus hear from leading filmmakers at some of our screen industry events. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie projects, engaging documentaries, family features and the horror films. Learn from Australia's leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar. The Gold Coast Film Festival is also proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast and Major Events Gold Coast.
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20/04/2023
Gold Coast Film Festival
Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) returns for it's 21st birthday with a jam-packed program of more than 100 films, panels and pop-up events across the Gold Coast from 19 to 30 April 2023. Escape to a world of film and explore world cinema gems, Australian films, unique outdoor cinemas plus hear from leading filmmakers at some of our screen industry events. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie projects, engaging documentaries, family features and the horror films. Learn from Australia's leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar. The Gold Coast Film Festival is also proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast and Major Events Gold Coast.
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20/04/2023
Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York
HOTA Gallery’s first ever international blockbuster exhibition invites you into the world of iconic artists Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, with a collection of works never before seen in Australia. In a world exclusive exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York, pairs these three superstars alongside artists inspired by their legacy. Together they paint a unique picture of Pop Art across the past 60 years to present Australia. Pop Art is larger than life. Often witty and always insightful, it comments on commercial and popular culture by reimagining the world around us – transforming the everyday into the extraordinary. In the spirit of Pop Art, this exhibition is adventurous and shamelessly bold, featuring legendary artists that defined a generation. Walk the creative cross-roads between art and life and ask yourself – what, actually, is Pop? In Australia for 15 weeks only and exclusive to HOTA, come together to discover a story of Pop and experience this incredible collection of works up close, direct from New York. Be part of something extraordinary. The featured artists are – Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Katherine Bernhardt, Kwesi Botchway, George Condo, Damien Hirst, Kaws, Barbara Kruger, Joel Mesler, Richard Prince, Tom Sachs, Julian Schnabel, Mickalene Thomas and Tom Wesselmann. Created and presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts. Image 1: Keith Haring 1985 © Jeannette Montgomery Barron / Trunk Archive Image 2: Jean-Michel Basquiat 1985 © Lizzie Himmel. Artwork © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York
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21/04/2023
Gold Coast Film Festival
Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) returns for it's 21st birthday with a jam-packed program of more than 100 films, panels and pop-up events across the Gold Coast from 19 to 30 April 2023. Escape to a world of film and explore world cinema gems, Australian films, unique outdoor cinemas plus hear from leading filmmakers at some of our screen industry events. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie projects, engaging documentaries, family features and the horror films. Learn from Australia's leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar. The Gold Coast Film Festival is also proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast and Major Events Gold Coast.
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21/04/2023
Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York
HOTA Gallery’s first ever international blockbuster exhibition invites you into the world of iconic artists Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, with a collection of works never before seen in Australia. In a world exclusive exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York, pairs these three superstars alongside artists inspired by their legacy. Together they paint a unique picture of Pop Art across the past 60 years to present Australia. Pop Art is larger than life. Often witty and always insightful, it comments on commercial and popular culture by reimagining the world around us – transforming the everyday into the extraordinary. In the spirit of Pop Art, this exhibition is adventurous and shamelessly bold, featuring legendary artists that defined a generation. Walk the creative cross-roads between art and life and ask yourself – what, actually, is Pop? In Australia for 15 weeks only and exclusive to HOTA, come together to discover a story of Pop and experience this incredible collection of works up close, direct from New York. Be part of something extraordinary. The featured artists are – Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Katherine Bernhardt, Kwesi Botchway, George Condo, Damien Hirst, Kaws, Barbara Kruger, Joel Mesler, Richard Prince, Tom Sachs, Julian Schnabel, Mickalene Thomas and Tom Wesselmann. Created and presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts. Image 1: Keith Haring 1985 © Jeannette Montgomery Barron / Trunk Archive Image 2: Jean-Michel Basquiat 1985 © Lizzie Himmel. Artwork © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York
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22/04/2023
Gold Coast Film Festival
Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) returns for it's 21st birthday with a jam-packed program of more than 100 films, panels and pop-up events across the Gold Coast from 19 to 30 April 2023. Escape to a world of film and explore world cinema gems, Australian films, unique outdoor cinemas plus hear from leading filmmakers at some of our screen industry events. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie projects, engaging documentaries, family features and the horror films. Learn from Australia's leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar. The Gold Coast Film Festival is also proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast and Major Events Gold Coast.
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22/04/2023
Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York
HOTA Gallery’s first ever international blockbuster exhibition invites you into the world of iconic artists Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, with a collection of works never before seen in Australia. In a world exclusive exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York, pairs these three superstars alongside artists inspired by their legacy. Together they paint a unique picture of Pop Art across the past 60 years to present Australia. Pop Art is larger than life. Often witty and always insightful, it comments on commercial and popular culture by reimagining the world around us – transforming the everyday into the extraordinary. In the spirit of Pop Art, this exhibition is adventurous and shamelessly bold, featuring legendary artists that defined a generation. Walk the creative cross-roads between art and life and ask yourself – what, actually, is Pop? In Australia for 15 weeks only and exclusive to HOTA, come together to discover a story of Pop and experience this incredible collection of works up close, direct from New York. Be part of something extraordinary. The featured artists are – Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Katherine Bernhardt, Kwesi Botchway, George Condo, Damien Hirst, Kaws, Barbara Kruger, Joel Mesler, Richard Prince, Tom Sachs, Julian Schnabel, Mickalene Thomas and Tom Wesselmann. Created and presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts. Image 1: Keith Haring 1985 © Jeannette Montgomery Barron / Trunk Archive Image 2: Jean-Michel Basquiat 1985 © Lizzie Himmel. Artwork © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York
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23/04/2023
Gold Coast Film Festival
Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) returns for it's 21st birthday with a jam-packed program of more than 100 films, panels and pop-up events across the Gold Coast from 19 to 30 April 2023. Escape to a world of film and explore world cinema gems, Australian films, unique outdoor cinemas plus hear from leading filmmakers at some of our screen industry events. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie projects, engaging documentaries, family features and the horror films. Learn from Australia's leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar. The Gold Coast Film Festival is also proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast and Major Events Gold Coast.
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23/04/2023
Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York
HOTA Gallery’s first ever international blockbuster exhibition invites you into the world of iconic artists Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, with a collection of works never before seen in Australia. In a world exclusive exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York, pairs these three superstars alongside artists inspired by their legacy. Together they paint a unique picture of Pop Art across the past 60 years to present Australia. Pop Art is larger than life. Often witty and always insightful, it comments on commercial and popular culture by reimagining the world around us – transforming the everyday into the extraordinary. In the spirit of Pop Art, this exhibition is adventurous and shamelessly bold, featuring legendary artists that defined a generation. Walk the creative cross-roads between art and life and ask yourself – what, actually, is Pop? In Australia for 15 weeks only and exclusive to HOTA, come together to discover a story of Pop and experience this incredible collection of works up close, direct from New York. Be part of something extraordinary. The featured artists are – Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Katherine Bernhardt, Kwesi Botchway, George Condo, Damien Hirst, Kaws, Barbara Kruger, Joel Mesler, Richard Prince, Tom Sachs, Julian Schnabel, Mickalene Thomas and Tom Wesselmann. Created and presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts. Image 1: Keith Haring 1985 © Jeannette Montgomery Barron / Trunk Archive Image 2: Jean-Michel Basquiat 1985 © Lizzie Himmel. Artwork © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York
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24/04/2023
Gold Coast Film Festival
Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) returns for it's 21st birthday with a jam-packed program of more than 100 films, panels and pop-up events across the Gold Coast from 19 to 30 April 2023. Escape to a world of film and explore world cinema gems, Australian films, unique outdoor cinemas plus hear from leading filmmakers at some of our screen industry events. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie projects, engaging documentaries, family features and the horror films. Learn from Australia's leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar. The Gold Coast Film Festival is also proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast and Major Events Gold Coast.
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24/04/2023
Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York
HOTA Gallery’s first ever international blockbuster exhibition invites you into the world of iconic artists Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, with a collection of works never before seen in Australia. In a world exclusive exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York, pairs these three superstars alongside artists inspired by their legacy. Together they paint a unique picture of Pop Art across the past 60 years to present Australia. Pop Art is larger than life. Often witty and always insightful, it comments on commercial and popular culture by reimagining the world around us – transforming the everyday into the extraordinary. In the spirit of Pop Art, this exhibition is adventurous and shamelessly bold, featuring legendary artists that defined a generation. Walk the creative cross-roads between art and life and ask yourself – what, actually, is Pop? In Australia for 15 weeks only and exclusive to HOTA, come together to discover a story of Pop and experience this incredible collection of works up close, direct from New York. Be part of something extraordinary. The featured artists are – Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Katherine Bernhardt, Kwesi Botchway, George Condo, Damien Hirst, Kaws, Barbara Kruger, Joel Mesler, Richard Prince, Tom Sachs, Julian Schnabel, Mickalene Thomas and Tom Wesselmann. Created and presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts. Image 1: Keith Haring 1985 © Jeannette Montgomery Barron / Trunk Archive Image 2: Jean-Michel Basquiat 1985 © Lizzie Himmel. Artwork © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York
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25/04/2023
Gold Coast Film Festival
Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) returns for it's 21st birthday with a jam-packed program of more than 100 films, panels and pop-up events across the Gold Coast from 19 to 30 April 2023. Escape to a world of film and explore world cinema gems, Australian films, unique outdoor cinemas plus hear from leading filmmakers at some of our screen industry events. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie projects, engaging documentaries, family features and the horror films. Learn from Australia's leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar. The Gold Coast Film Festival is also proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast and Major Events Gold Coast.
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25/04/2023
Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York
HOTA Gallery’s first ever international blockbuster exhibition invites you into the world of iconic artists Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, with a collection of works never before seen in Australia. In a world exclusive exhibition, Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York, pairs these three superstars alongside artists inspired by their legacy. Together they paint a unique picture of Pop Art across the past 60 years to present Australia. Pop Art is larger than life. Often witty and always insightful, it comments on commercial and popular culture by reimagining the world around us – transforming the everyday into the extraordinary. In the spirit of Pop Art, this exhibition is adventurous and shamelessly bold, featuring legendary artists that defined a generation. Walk the creative cross-roads between art and life and ask yourself – what, actually, is Pop? In Australia for 15 weeks only and exclusive to HOTA, come together to discover a story of Pop and experience this incredible collection of works up close, direct from New York. Be part of something extraordinary. The featured artists are – Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Katherine Bernhardt, Kwesi Botchway, George Condo, Damien Hirst, Kaws, Barbara Kruger, Joel Mesler, Richard Prince, Tom Sachs, Julian Schnabel, Mickalene Thomas and Tom Wesselmann. Created and presented by HOTA, Home of the Arts. Image 1: Keith Haring 1985 © Jeannette Montgomery Barron / Trunk Archive Image 2: Jean-Michel Basquiat 1985 © Lizzie Himmel. Artwork © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York
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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.