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Find Your Perspective
There's a rumour that we're not a very "artsy" place. Good thing it's just a rumour. Galleries, theatre groups, nostalgia museums, sculpture festivals and indigenous performances just brush the surface of a cultural canvas that goes far deeper. As they say - art is purely a matter of perspective after all. Looking for more inspiration? Check out the cultural highlights of the Gold Coast hinterland.
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22 Oct 2025
Rob Beckett
GiraffeComedian, presenter and panel-show superstar announces new tour Giraffe for 2025. Smashing the life out of the M25, M1, M5 and any other road that’s in my way. From Bromley to Brisbane, my new show Giraffe is going worldwide. Expectations on me: put on 3 stone from takeaways and post-show drinking. Expectations of you: leave the gig happier than when you arrived. My wife thinks it’s going to be tough for me to be away from the family, and don’t get me wrong, I do love my children/podcast content providers… but I also enjoy a lie-in and a hotel buffet breakfast. I think I’ll cope. What else is there to do? Sit next to your partner on the sofa, scrolling TikTok in silence again? You did that the last three nights. See you there! Host of Sky’s Rob Beckett’s Smart TV and Rob & Romesh Vs. He’s also the unmistakable voice of Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating and the smash-hit podcast Parenting Hell. “Hilarious” – The Mirror “Naturally funny” – The Times “Hilariously observational comic… brings roars of laughter” – Arts Desk bohmpresents.com
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22 Oct 2025
Ballun Gawrehma: River Stories
Ballun Gawrehma: River StoriesJoin local Kombumerri man Lann Levinge—a multi-talented artist who is a singer, songwriter, producer, director, and creative designer—for a unique journey into the heart of Kombumerri culture. Lann will guide students through culturally significant sites, sharing local history passed down by elders. Begin your exploration at Wulabora, a dedicated space for sharing and gathering that celebrates Kombumerri heritage. Lann will weave together family stories, local history, the legacy of Jenny Graham and the Keeper of the Light, as well as Dreamtime tales and environmental wisdom. This sensory-rich experience includes hands-on interaction with authentic indigenous artefacts—such as clothing, weapons, and tools—alongside immersive soundscapes composed by Lann himself. As Lann expresses, "I’m passionate about discovering new ways to nurture and inspire a new generation of language and cultural warriors. My goal is to raise awareness and foster connections with indigenous culture, particularly the Kombumerri ways and the Yugambeh Language, through visual art, music, and dance." Don’t miss this opportunity for your students to engage deeply with local indigenous culture. Contact hotaeducation@experiencegoldcoast.com to arrange your education perspectives experience. This tour is open to school groups only.
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23 Oct 2025
Salt Tree
Australian duo Salt Tree was born where the forest meets the sea. Keen surfers and nature lovers Tom and Nath have a unique chemistry that shines through in their songwriting, soaring harmonies, and magnetic live performances. Their music, infused with their love for the outdoors, real life experiences and storytelling has become the perfect soundtrack for summer road trips and warm nights around the campfire. Since their first release in 2022, the self-produced act has released three EPs, amassed over 100 million streams, and sold out their first headline tour across Europe in November 2024. Following this success, they returned in February 2025 to support Jeremy Loops across Europe and later joined Ziggy Alberts in Australia. Now, in 2025, Salt Tree are bringing their biggest European headline tour yet in summer 2025, playing their latest music at their first festival appearances and some of their favourite cities across Europe followed by an Australian tour playing their favourite cities. Don’t miss the chance to experience their unforgettable live show!
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23 Oct 2025
Burleigh Heads Milky Way Masterclass
Do you want to learn night photography to capture the beautiful Milky Way? Join multi-award-winning photographer David Magro for a night under the stars! Beginners and enthusiasts are welcome. The Masterclass takes place in a classroom before spending the night photographing the stars. You will leave with beautiful photographs. Most cameras can photograph the Milky Way and galaxies. Borrow one of their cameras on the night. Masterclass details will be provided upon booking . The Masterclass venue is the Burleigh Leagues Club, and the amazing nearby dark sky photography location will be along Hinze Dam, directions will be provided on the night. You will learn how to: Photograph the Milky Way and night sky. Compose your photographs in the dark. Produce noise-free photographs. Easily photograph panoramas. Plan your future photographs. Edit your photographs with the Milky Way Masterclass Suite included. Plus receive access to the Milky Way Masterclass Suite learning tutorials guides and the Facebook support group, David Magro Masterclass. Photographing the stars have never been easier.
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23 Oct 2025 (Monthly)
Drawing for Life with Meg Stoios
Drawing for Life with Meg StoiosJoin us for Drawing for Life – a relaxed space to unwind and explore your creativity. Each Drawing for Life session sees leading artists and performers curate poses, subjects and performances for you to draw. All abilities are welcome to enjoy this unique and artful experience. All drawing materials are provided. Ticket includes one complimentary beverage from a selected drinks menu, with food and drinks available to purchase throughout the session. Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm event start. In October and November, Drawing for Life will be led by local artist Meg Stoios. In these workshops participants will draw from a life model to explore processes of change and transmutation. October In the first session we will look at depicting movement, inspired by techniques utilised by Duchamp (Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2) and William Kentridge in his charcoal-erasure animations. November In the second session we will look at varying techniques in mark making and material within a single image to create collages. We will take inspiration from Picasso’s collages (Minotaur, 1933) and Julie Rrap’s work to examine the figure as a site of evolution, fragmentation and possibility. These workshops are inspired by the exhibition HOTA Collects: Metamorphosis, open Sat 30 Aug 2025 - Sun 11 Jan 2026.
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24 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
FREE toddler art and messy play! Hosted by Goodstart Varsity Lakes
Come and join our FREE sensory playgroup for toddlers aged 1year - 3years. Meet other new mums and build connections.Come and meet parents and carers in the Varsity Lakes local area with toddlers of a similar age.Introducing our FREE toddler art and messy play playgroups designed specifically for toddlers aged 1 year to 3 years.What's included:Unleash your child's creativity and dive into a world of color, texture, and fun!Join us for a playful, messy experience that sparks imagination and joy.The sessions run weekly for 2 weeks starting Friday 24th October and Friday 31st October 2025, from 10am - 11am, at Goodstart Early Learning Varsity Lakes, 246 Varsity ParadeCome along in your play clothes and join us and other parents/carers for interactive art and messy play activities for toddlers.There are 10 spots available. Please book 1x spot only for yourself and your child. Your ticket secures your place at both sessions. If the spots get filled you will be invited to join the Waitlist for our next group of sessions.COST: Free
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24 Oct 2025
SURF N TURF: The Ultimate Country Party
Saddle up, Gold Coast 🤠 SURF N TURF is riding into Miami Marketta on Friday, October 24th for the ultimate country party 🪩 Join DJs Nicka35, Pia Pressure, and Vices as they spin a wild mix of country bangers, Yee-dm and boot scootin basslines covering everything from Luke Bryan, Dolly Parton, Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood and everything in between 🐎 Get ready to hit the dance floor with line dancing lessons, sip on themed drinks, and enjoy a few surprises along the way. Dust off your boots, grab your cowboy hat, and prepare for a rootin’-tootin’, boot-scootin’, honky-tonk hoedown you won’t forget!
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24 Oct 2025
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Gold Coast. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at The Grange at the Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: The Grange at the Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Gold Coast 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Programme Coldplay - Clocks Imagine Dragons - Radioactive Coldplay - Adventure of a Lifetime Coldplay - Fix You Imagine Dragons - Eyes Closed Imagine Dragons - Nice to Meet You Coldplay - The Scientist Coldplay - feelslikeimfallinginlove Imagine Dragons - Follow You Imagine Dragons - Bad Liar Imagine Dragons - Believer Coldplay - Sky Full of Stars Coldplay - Viva la Vida Performers String Quartet - Paradiso Strings Seating Map
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24 Oct 2025
Lawrence Mooney: Dead Set Country
Lawrence Mooney: Dead Set CountryMooney’s gone country. Deep country. Dead Set Country. He likes the word country because it’s got a rude word in it if you EMPHasise it properly. Dead Set Country is Lawrence’s brand new hit show that’s all about a city boy gone bush. Roughed up by locals, mourning dead wombats, talking with horses and having an abiding affair with a tractor - in short Mooney is Dead Set Country. Following on from the acclaim for his past three shows Beauty, Embracing Your Limitations and Pigeonhole he’s back with Dead Set Country. This time he’s covered in dust, speaking slower and line dancing. It’s Clarkson’s Farm meets Lawrence Mooney’s head on collision with country Australia. “You’re not from round here are ya mister?” Lawrence Mooney is an acclaimed stand-up comedian who across a thirty-year career has been regarded by critics and fans as properly hilarious whether appearing as himself, one of his many characters, live or on the tele. Lawrence has toured the country with his best mates in the hit show The Comedians and can be seen regularly on The Front Bar on Seven and The Back Page on Fox Sports. www.lawrencemooney.com... “Australia’s Greatest Comedian … a sheer comic genius!” Glam Adelaide ★★★★★ “A true master...Lawrence Mooney just continues to smash it” Scenestr “Mooney’s ability to transform ordinary rural life into laugh-out-loud brilliance” THE LIST UK
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24 Oct 2025
Lawrence Mooney - Dead Set Country - Surfers Paradise
Mooney's gone country. Deep country. Dead Set Country. He likes the word country because it's got a rude word in it if you EMPHasise it properly. Dead Set Country is Lawrence's brand new hit show that's all about a city boy gone bush. Roughed up by locals, mourning dead wombats, talking with horses and having an abiding affair with a tractor - in short Mooney is Dead Set Country. Following on from the acclaim for his past three shows Beauty, Embracing Your Limitations and Pigeonhole he's back with Dead Set Country. This time he's covered in dust, speaking slower and line dancing. It's Clarkson's Farm meets Lawrence Mooney's head on collision with country Australia. "You're not from round here are ya mister?"
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24 Oct 2025
Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier
Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier Friday 24 October | Wallaby Hotel, Mudgeeraba Songs You Can Trust’ Mudgeeraba….. Friday….. Breaking news….. In a world where misinformation, disinformation and outright falsehood are abundant, Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier are offering a rare glimpse of unvarnished truth. As masters of musical form for 4 decades, endurance has proven the verity of their songs. Age has truly burnished them, not dimmed them. Asked to comment Conway & Zygier assured us that the only thing they will be presenting are Songs You Can Trust. They remarked in perfect unison, “Be assured, truth can be confronting but ultimately truth will set you free. Rock on!” Can't make the event? Sell your tickets through our resale partner Tixel!
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24 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025
2025 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500
Sun, surf and Supercars! The Boost Mobile Gold Coast Round is back for Round 11 of the 2025 Calendar, on October 24-26. The Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 is an unmissable annual street circuit event as part of the Supercars Championship. Held in the stunning Surfers Paradise, Queensland, this high-octane race combines thrilling motorsport action with the vibrant energy of the iconic Gold Coast. Set against a backdrop of golden beaches and clear blue skies, the circuit is a challenging, tight track that winds through the bustling public streets of Surfers Paradise.
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24 Oct 2025
CURUMIN
CURUMIN DEBUT AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND TOUR THIS OCTOBER 2025 – BRINGING A BLEND OF BRAZILIAN SONIC HERITAGE TO Auckland, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth & Sydney Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience as Brazilian artist CURUMIN makes his highly anticipated debut tour across Australia this October. Renowned for his dynamic fusion of samba, funk, jazz, bossa nova, hip-hop, and reggae, Curumin will captivate audiences with his unique sound that pays homage to Brazilian musical traditions while pushing the boundaries of modern genres. The tour will take Curumin to Auckland, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne and Sydney, offering fans the rare opportunity to witness a performance from one of Brazil's most exciting musical talents. Known for blending elements of electronica with the deep rhythms of Brazil, Curumin's live show promises to be a dynamic and immersive experience. TOUR DATES · Perth – Indian Ocean Hotel, Scarborough – 18/10 · Brisbane – Soapbox, Fortitude Valley – 23/10 · Gold Coast – Miami Marketta, Miami– 24/10 · Sydney – Disco.Necta Party at The Underground, Ultimo – 25/10 · Melbourne – TBA – 26/10 · Auckland – Ponsonby Social Club, Auckland 29/10 ABOUT CURUMIN Luciano Nakata Albuquerque, better known as Curumin, is a highly acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Brazil. With a career spanning over 20 years, Curumin has earned recognition both in Brazil and internationally for his innovative fusion of genres like samba, funk, jazz, and electronica. His 2017 album Boca was nominated for a Latin Grammy and won the APCA Award for Best Album. Curumin’s discography also includes Arrocha (2012), Japan Pop Show (2008), and Achados e Perdidos (2003). Known for his dynamic drumming, Curumin has collaborated with major Brazilian artists such as Criolo, Céu, Paula Lima, and Arnaldo Antunes. In 2020, he released the single and music video Púrpuras. This September 2024, Curumin returns with his highly anticipated new album, continuing to shape Brazil’s music scene with his unique sound and visionary approach
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24 Oct 2025
CANCELLED - CURUMIN
CURUMIN DEBUT AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND TOUR THIS OCTOBER 2025 – BRINGING A BLEND OF BRAZILIAN SONIC HERITAGE TO Auckland, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth & Sydney Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience as Brazilian artist CURUMIN makes his highly anticipated debut tour across Australia this October. Renowned for his dynamic fusion of samba, funk, jazz, bossa nova, hip-hop, and reggae, Curumin will captivate audiences with his unique sound that pays homage to Brazilian musical traditions while pushing the boundaries of modern genres. The tour will take Curumin to Auckland, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne and Sydney, offering fans the rare opportunity to witness a performance from one of Brazil's most exciting musical talents. Known for blending elements of electronica with the deep rhythms of Brazil, Curumin's live show promises to be a dynamic and immersive experience. TOUR DATES · Perth – Indian Ocean Hotel, Scarborough – 18/10 · Brisbane – Soapbox, Fortitude Valley – 23/10 · Gold Coast – Miami Marketta, Miami– 24/10 · Sydney – Disco.Necta Party at The Underground, Ultimo – 25/10 · Melbourne – TBA – 26/10 · Auckland – Ponsonby Social Club, Auckland 29/10 ABOUT CURUMIN Luciano Nakata Albuquerque, better known as Curumin, is a highly acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Brazil. With a career spanning over 20 years, Curumin has earned recognition both in Brazil and internationally for his innovative fusion of genres like samba, funk, jazz, and electronica. His 2017 album Boca was nominated for a Latin Grammy and won the APCA Award for Best Album. Curumin’s discography also includes Arrocha (2012), Japan Pop Show (2008), and Achados e Perdidos (2003). Known for his dynamic drumming, Curumin has collaborated with major Brazilian artists such as Criolo, Céu, Paula Lima, and Arnaldo Antunes. In 2020, he released the single and music video Púrpuras. This September 2024, Curumin returns with his highly anticipated new album, continuing to shape Brazil’s music scene with his unique sound and visionary approach
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25 Oct 2025 (Monthly)
ACROYOGA FOUNDATIONS GOLD COAST
Who is keen for the New edition of Acroyoga Foundations Gold Coast? This foundation course is designated to learn the fundamentals of the practice : how to safety base, fly and spot with ease and grace.🕠 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM📍 Kurrawa Park📆starting Saturday, 27th SeptemberThis isn't just a course; it's the gateway to our vibrant Acro community. Join us for 90 minutes of community, play, and unforgettable connections.We'll dive into the basics, starting from the ground up! From mastering the art of basing, flying, and spotting, we'll guide you step-by-step. We'll equip you with the skills take flight with confidence—sharing the secrets to soaring high with the right techniques. 🚀 Plus, brace yourself for the perfect finish—a heavenly Zen Thai massage No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a mat. 🧘♂️Don't forget to bring your mates along for an unforgettable experience!Need to pay in cash? Reach out to your friendly host for the instructions! 💸**Meet the Teacher:**🌟 Lola Zancarini an experienced Yoga and AcroYoga instructor, infuses every session with playfulness. Her teachings focus on embodying movements with joy and enthusiasm, making your practice an empowering experience.❓Frequently questions : -Do I need a partner? No partner necessary, you will meet new friends to work with at the class.-Think you might find it too easy?No way! We've got extra challenges ready for those with more experience. Get ready to level up!Why is this course special?Well, you get the unique blend of acro partner work, Zenthai, and even flying therapeutic techniques.
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25 Oct 2025
Beaudesert Milky Way Masterclass
Do you want to learn night photography to capture the beautiful Milky Way? Join multi-award-winning photographer David Magro for a night under the stars! Beginners and enthusiasts are welcome. The Masterclass takes place in a classroom before spending the night photographing the stars. You will leave with beautiful photographs. Most cameras can photograph the Milky Way and galaxies. Borrow one of their cameras on the night. Masterclass details will be provided upon booking . The Masterclass venue is the The Club Beaudesert and the amazing nearby dark sky photography location will be along Tamrookum church, directions will be provided on the night. You will learn how to: Photograph the Milky Way and night sky. Compose your photographs in the dark. Produce noise-free photographs. Easily photograph panoramas. Plan your future photographs. Edit your photographs with the Milky Way Masterclass Suite included. Plus receive access to the Milky Way Masterclass Suite learning tutorials guides and the Facebook support group, David Magro Masterclass. Photographing the stars have never been easier.
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Experience 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.