Calendar Celebrations Sorted
GO BIG OR GO HOME (not literally please guys)! We just want you to bring your best when it comes to massive calendar celebrations we put on for free. Quality shindigs like Christmas carols, Easter shows, New Year's Eve fireworks, cool kids' concerts and community fun days. NOTE: we tend to peak in peak season.
entertainment
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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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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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From now until 30 Jun 2024
Scenic Rim Eat Local Month
Get ready for an extraordinary culinary journey within the stunning Scenic Rim, located just an hour's drive from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Scenic Rim Eat Local Month invites you to explore the farms, wineries, distilleries, and authentic paddock-to-plate cuisine in this spectacular region, renowned for its relaxed country lifestyle and award-winning local produce. This month-long celebration caters to food enthusiasts of all generations. From hands-on workshops and masterclasses to farm tours and intimate meet-the-producer encounters, you'll uncover the secrets of the region's food and farming traditions. Plus, indulge in locally sourced, authentic dishes at long lunches, flavour-filled dinners, and exclusive dining experiences hosted by top Queensland chefs. It's not just a food festival; it's a journey through flavours, a chance to learn from experts, and a backstage pass to the farms and food stories of the region. Discover, savour, and celebrate local at its finest. Head to the website for all the information.
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06 Jun 2024
The Unfair Advantage
The Unfair AdvantageWatch closely... are you paying attention? Prepare to be amazed as Australia's leading sleight of hand specialists leads you on a journey of deception, into a world that very few have experienced and even fewer talk about. Part performance, part tutorial, The Unfair Advantage is an intimate, unique and unprecedented hour-long theatrical event that is different to anything you've seen. Already a highly lauded magician, Harry Milas is taking another step to reveal the secrets behind the skill that saw him embroiled in the underworld and ultimately become a security weapon for the world's top casinos; catching out gambling con rings from Vegas to the Middle East. Before participating in this experience, you'll be asked to sign a legal contract of confidentiality. Please bear this in mind when electing to take part.
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06 Jun 2024 - 08 Jun 2024
Paradise Hero
Paradise HeroStrap yourself in for an absurd adventure of leisure, pleasure, and second-hand hedonism; this is sure to be the most exhilarating ride you’ll have in a sun lounge! Paradise Hero is a participatory video installation exploring the presentation of paradise on the Gold Coast. A multimedia work comprising text, sculpture and video, the piece explores how the manifold leisure and entertainment offerings on the coast result in a sense of absurdity and meaninglessness to the idea of paradise. Viewers are invited to strap themselves into a sun lounge for a dizzying visual buffet of leisure experiences, promising instantaneous and overwhelming gratification!
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06 Jun 2024
Casefile Presents: Criminal Conversations
Criminal ConversationsMulti award-winning global podcast phenomenon Casefile Presents and More Talent are thrilled to present a riveting new live show featuring two of Australia’s most respected True Crime authorities. Fact can be scarier than fiction, and you’ll be getting nothing but the most fascinating facts from Vikki Petraitis and Emily Webb when they bring their Criminal Conversations to the stage. Vikki and Emily will be joined by special guest Kate Kyriacou, one of Queensland’s most respected journalists and chief Crime and Courts Editor for Courier Mail. Well-known for their award-winning books and top-charting podcasts, Vikki, Emily and with Kate they’ll dive into the stories that have most stuck with them over their careers. The stories will be focussing on the South East Queensland area, but may cover stories and issues derived Australia wide. And with a chance to ask your burning questions, Criminal Conversations is sure to bring a new level of obsession for die-hard true crime enthusiasts and newbies alike. Tickets are expected to be snapped up quickly so grab yours while you can!
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06 Jun 2024
Rainbow's End
Rainbow's EndThe mythical twin goddesses of Rainbows, Iris & Arc invite you to step inside their enchanted lights and dance among their beams. Twisting tales, this immersive digital art installation is a journey through time to bring you forward into the world we now inhabit, and the future that may unfold. A future, without them. They’ve conjured an array of voices, screen-based media and sound to share their world with you. To call upon your help. Part choose your own adventure, mixed with a slice of Ai, a splash of 3D animation and an ethereal electronic soundscape, Rainbow’s End is a new work by Chroma in collaboration with Patience, Quiglette, Jackie Marshall, Leah Flanagan, timecodespace, Ben Hughes & Gus Brady with poems from our friends: Jalal Mahemede, Kazem Kazemi and Mohamed Maleki.
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From now until 09 Jun 2024
Afrekete Afro-Cuban Dance, Music & Culture Festival
Australia's unique Annual Afro-Cuban Dance, Music and Culture Celebration. An exciting weekend exploring the history of Cuban culture through dance and percussion workshops plus performances in the roots of salsa from Australia's greatest Cuban dance and music artists. Afrekete 2024 will be held for the 2nd time in the Townsville LGA, this time on the beautiful island paradise of Yunbenun, Magnetic Island, home of the Wulgurukaba people. Thursday 6th June 2024 Rumba in the Rum-bar Pre-event warm up party Heritage Exchange Townsville Friday 7th June 2024 Opening Ceremony & Welcome to Cuba Party Amaroo on Mandalay Saturday 8th June 2024 'World Ocean Day' Workshops in Cuban dance and music from the Afro-Cuban Rumbas to the popular Cuban dances Son and Casino 'Havana Under the Sea' Blue & White Ocean themed dance party to live Cuban Band and DJ Amaroo on Mandalay Sunday 9th June 2024 Workshops in Afro-Cuban dance to live percussion - the African Roots of the popular Salsa @Amaroo on Mandalay Closing Beach Ceremony Plus authentic Cuban dinner Saturday night and Artisan stalls An authentic piece of Cuba in North Queensland. Add-on: Trip around Magnetic Island on foot, bus or boat Monday 10th June
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07 Jun 2024
Berlin
BerlinWillkommen to the opulent underworld of the queer club scene of 1930’s Berlin. Where an irresistible blend of artistry, diversity, and bohemian spirit converge in one mesmerising night. Amidst the alluring haze of a smoky bar, Goldy’s very own queer jazz band enchants with an old and new world sound and gender-bending performances. Indulge in our cocktail of the very best burlesque and live entertainment on a night that transcends boundaries. This is a haven for free spirits, where artists, queers and bohemians come together to celebrate the extraordinary and leave it all on the dancefloor.
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07 Jun 2024
JLIN (USA)
JLIN (USA)Don’t miss your chance to experience Jlin live at HOTA with music from her new album, Akoma. Jlin (Jerrilynn Patton) has quickly become one of the most distinctive composers in America and one of the most influential women in electronic music. Jlin’s thrilling, emotional, and multidimensional compositions have earned her praise as ‘one of the most forward-thinking contemporary composers in any genre’ (Pitchfork) and a 2023 United States Artist award. She was a 2023 Pulitzer Prize nominee for Perspectives - originally commissioned and performed by Third Coast Percussion. Her mini-album Perspective, featuring the original electronic versions of the suite, was released to critical acclaim on Planet Mu 2023. Her much-lauded albums Dark Energy (2015) and Black Origami (2017) have been featured in ‘Best of’ lists in The New York Times, The Wire, LA Times, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and Vogue. She’s remixed works for major artists including Björk, Max Richter, Martin Gore (of Depeche Mode), Galya Bisengalieva, Marie Davidson, Nina Kraviz and Ben Frost. In the last decade, Jlin has been commissioned by the Kronos Quartet, Third Coast Percussion, the Pathos Quartet, legendary choreographers Wayne McGregor & Kyle Abraham, fashion designer Rick Owens and the visual artists Nick Cave and Kevin Beasley. Jlin has collaborated with contemporary artists including William Basinski, Dope Saint Jude, Holly Herndon, Zora Jones, and the late, iconic SOPHIE. Her latest album, Akoma (Planet Mu) was released on 22 March 2024 featuring collaborations with Philip Glass, Bjork, and Kronos Quartet. Image credit: Lawrence Agyei
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08 Jun 2024
HOTMESS
HOTMESSIn The Flesh is a decadent life drawing experience designed to ignite your creative fire and release you from normality. By marrying together immersive performance and a life drawing class, HOTMESS have created a hybrid beast of a show that's sure to sweep you up and take you on a creative journey. Be prepared to be immersed in a fictional world of costume, sound, lighting and performance used to playfully nudge one to question the fabric of life through emotional experiences. HOTMESS thrive on the edge exploring ideas that are cheeky, evocative and conceptual, creating a banquet of food for thought, a bit of heat in your seat and a smile on your dial. With meticulous art direction, HOTMESS curate each show to create a dynamic space where participants can liberate their creativity. Their goal is to transcend boundaries, fostering an environment where the audience actively engages, experiments, and discovers the diverse worlds we craft through performance. Welcome to a new dimension of artistic expression with HOTMESS.
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14 Jun 2024 - 15 Jun 2024
How to Catch A Star
How to Catch A StarOnce there was a boy and the boy loved stars very much. Every night he watched the stars from his window and wished he had one of his own. One day, he decided he would try to catch a star… but first he had to think of a plan… Based on the book by international best-selling author Oliver Jeffers, How to Catch a Star is brand new ACO Families production which will take you on a journey from awe and wonder, through perseverance to triumph. In a stunning adaptation by Sandra Eldridge, Jeffers’ magical tale about reaching for dreams will be brought to life on stage through storytelling and exquisite new music by Elena Kats-Chernin performed by an ACO string quartet. This enchanting performance will leave audiences of all ages filled with hope and optimism. 'The music was fabulous, the set was perfect, the script was terrific and the actor was marvellous. I couldn't speak more highly of the whole experience' (ACO Audience Member) 'I think it’s something we can all identify with: It’s about a boy looking for a friend. There’s a sense of wonder, of trying to achieve something big.' (Elena Kats-Chernin) 'The wonder of the book is captured through the finely composed art of the music, an exceptional ACO string quartet, movement, dialogue, and simple puppetry by a multi-talented performer portraying the boy. This is a joyous piece of theatre for all the family, but especially those who still every night wish upon a star.' (Sandra Eldridge) There will be an Auslan Interpreted performance at 10am on Fri 14 June. When booking select the Auslan reserved seats when purchasing your tickets. If you require any assistant contact Box Office at boxoffice@hota.com.au or give them a call on (07) 5588 4000. Links to Curriculum English F- 4Literature in Context, Responding to literature, Examining literature. Drama F-4Explore meaning and interpretation, forms and elements including voice, movement, situation, time and place, and tension when making and responding to drama. Music F-4Develop aural skills by exploring, imitating and recognising elements of music including dynamics, pitch and rhythm patterns.Identify intended purposes and meanings as they listen to music using the elements of music to make comparisons, starting with Australian music. General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical Understanding, Personal and Social. Recommended ages 3+.
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15 Jun 2024
Comedy Underground | Daniel Townes
Let's GoooooLife stuff. New show. Big comedy good times with one of the best stand-ups the Australian scene has birthed. Laconic and dry-witted with a warm onstage charisma, Daniel Townes’ shows are packed with sharp one-liners, savage social commentary and dark-but-hilarious tales of his own failings. Society’s shortcomings and foibles - from the big questions of life through to the petty grievances of day to day existence - are neatly excised by his sharp, razor-edged wit and rapid-fire delivery, guaranteeing a ferocious hit rate of punchlines-per-minute. Presented by Based Comedy
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22 Jun 2024 - 15 Jun 2024
Elvis: A Musical Revolution
A brand-new musical about the rock ‘n’ roll superstarGet your blue suede shoes ready! The brand new Elvis musical authorised by Elvis Presley Enterprises is coming to the Gold Coast! Celebrating the life and music of award-winning, cultural icon and rock ‘n’ roll superstar, Elvis Presley, this bio-musical explores pivotal moments in Elvis' life. From his childhood in Mississippi to his triumphant 68 Comeback Special, and ascent to become ‘The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’. You’ll be singing along to all your favourite hits including Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog, That’s All Right, All Shook Up, Suspicious Minds, Heartbreak Hotel, Burning Love, Blue Suede Shoes, Good Rockin’ Tonight, Can’t Help Falling In Love, Don’t Be Cruel, Are You Lonesome, Return To Sender, See See Rider, A Little Less Conversation and more. With an all-star Australian cast, dazzling choreography, and hit after hit, you simply can’t help falling in love. Don’t miss your only chance to see this musical spectacular in Queensland - it’s not going to Brisbane! Get all shook up and grab your tickets now!
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21 Jun 2024 (Monthly)
Big City Lights* Festival
Big City Lights* is a new festival of urban and digital design, digital culture, music and light taking place in the heart of Southport CBD. Following an extremely successful pilot program in 2022, Big City Lights* is back in winter 2024 in Southport over three weeks. The cutting-edge self-guided program will feature immersive audio-visual experiences, large-scale digital works, 3D-mapping and unexpected projection sites that will transform the Gold Coast’s everyday urban spaces. Big City Lights* will also feature live music and performances in venues and at outdoor sites across the Southport CBD, adding to the appeal of the free, family- friendly festival to a wide demographic of locals and drive-market visitors. Building facades and laneways in the city’s CBD will be transformed into hypnotic and technicolour displays by leading local and national artists working in the fields of light, installation, architecture, and digital design, complimented with live performances.
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23 Jun 2024
Urzila Carlson
ABOUT Australia’s favourite South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is bringing their new show - Just Jokes to The Star Gold Coast in 2024! According to Carlson, the show premise is simple. “Just Jokes is as it says on the label! Just jokes! Come for a show and leave with a sore face from laughing! Switch off and relax”, she said. An undoubted comedy workhorse, Urzila is currently at the top of her touring game. Urzila has sold out two tours of the United Kingdom and a European tour in the last twelve months. Urzila also managed to squeeze in a season at the prestigious invitation-only Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal. In November, she will also host The Just For Laughs All-Star Gala alongside Dara O Briain, Joanne McNally and Russell Kane at the Sydney Opera House. A deadset fan favourite (quite literally), Urzila is now a three-time winner of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's People's Choice Award for most tickets sold at the Festival. She is also a household name in Australia, not least of all as a regular member of the panel of Network Ten's Have You Been Paying Attention? She was a contestant in season 2 of Taskmaster NZ in New Zealand, now airing on BINGE in Australia and Channel 4 in the United Kingdom. Urzila made her UK TV debut in 2023, appearing on QI during her September overseas tour. She also appears on Celebrity Gogglebox Australia alongside her mates, Julia Morris and Nazeem Hussain. Don’t miss out on Urzila’s all-new show ‘Just Jokes’ at The Star Gold Coast on Sunday, June 23, 2024! “Effortlessly likeable... stream of belly-laughs.” - The Age “Carlson is a gifted and accomplished comedian - an absolute must-see.” - Appetite for the Arts “Belly laughs and guffaws aplenty.” ★★★★★ - The Music COST:From $71.30* *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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