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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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18 Jul 2025
Olivia Newton-John Experience
Gather your friends, dress to impress, and join them for an unforgettable night of live music, dancing, and top-tier entertainment at the stunning Southport Yacht Club. Book your tickets now – it's time to get 'Physical'. Join them for an unforgettable evening of elegance, nostalgia, and musical brilliance as the Southport Yacht Club proudly presents The Olivia Newton-John Experience — a captivating tribute to one of Australia's most beloved musical icons. Performed by the exceptional Laura Doolan, whose heartfelt dedication to Olivia Newton-John has inspired audiences for over a decade, this show is a true celebration of the hits that shaped a generation. Accompanied by her husband Greg Doolan, Laura has brought this dazzling tribute to capacity audiences across the country — and now, it's your chance to experience it in the stunning surrounds of our Compass Room. From the soulful Banks of the Ohio to the electrifying finale of Xanadu, this performance honours the full spectrum of Olivia's career. With touching nods to her collaborations with the Bee Gees, Cliff Richard and The Shadows, the evening is as moving as it is musically uplifting. Enjoy a delectable dinner prepared by our award-winning culinary team, followed by a show that promises to take you on a heartfelt journey through the timeless music of a true Australian star.
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24 Jul 2025 - 09 Aug 2025
Paramour Cabaret - Gold Coast
Prepare for a raunchy and unapologetically bold adults-only Cabaret that will stir every emotion within you. From awe inspiring circus acts, seductive burlesque performances, enchanting vocals, well-endowed drag queens and some of the most exceptionally flexible dancers they could find. Join Sylvester Valentine as he seamlessly takes you on the ride of your life in what you will soon discover is more than just a show — It's a party! So grab yourself a cocktail and strap in, 'cause once the ride starts, there's no getting off!
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26 Jul 2025
Dorothy the Dinosaur Spectacular Show!
This school holidays, hands will be clapping and toes tapping with Dorothy’s mega mix of dance hits! Get ready to Romp-Bomp-A-Stomp with everyone’s favourite Dinosaur in this extravaganza of show stopping songs, including all The Wiggles greatest hits like Rock-A-Bye Your Bear, Hot Potato & Do the Propeller! The fun doesn’t stop there! Joined on stage by all her Wiggly friends you’ll be ‘Shaking your Hips’ with Wags the Dog, ‘Move your Arms’ like Henry the Octopus and singing ‘Quack, Quack’ with Captain Feathersword! Be quick as tickets will sell like… Hot Potatoes!
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26 Jul 2025
Sundown
Last year's event was unreal and this year? They're turning it up a notch with new musos, a DJ laneway and fresh art! Sundown, the ultimate pop-up music event that celebrates our homegrown musos is returning to the Gold Coast. Kicking off in Nerang Street, Southport the live music line-up is locked in: Teenage Dads DICE Featuring A-Z: Betty Taylor Brave Daisy Lara Estel Nicka35 Pia Pressure Vices Vlads Sundown is all-ages, no tickets - just music and memories that will last a lifetime. Great vibes, epic beats, tasty eats and colourful art, with our friends from Carafe Wines, Young Henry's and Miami Booze Traders ready and waiting to keep you hydrated. 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 presented by City of Gold Coast. For more information search Sundown on Facebook or visit the City of Gold Coast website.
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02 Aug 2025
THE WRATH PRESENTS: A Dark Gathering
On Saturday August 2nd,The Wrathlaunch the release of their new LP “Into the Arms of Oblivion” with a hometown gathering of all things Goth, Punk, Roots,Metal,Hardcoreand Rock’n’Roll! An 11 band bill of epic proportions that includes:TheWrath, Buckled, Kyle Brew, Deathproof, Brodie Buttons, Call The Mourning, The Midnight Macabre, Purple Zain, The Fat Bastards, Static and Dan & Dunc.
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03 Aug 2025
Tailgate Party - The Trucker Hat Appreciation Society
Tailgate Party - The Trucker Hat Appreciation Society is more than a band. It a way of life! We’re firing up the band, putting the drinks on ice and are ready to bring you all the good times and fun of a Tailgate Party…….in the pub. Throw on the Boots, Buckles and your best hat and get ready to party country style. When it comes to the band, we’ve got it all covered with a band chock full of some of Australia’s finest musicians. From the old school 80s & 90s of Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Brooks & Dunn or Shania, through the early 2000s of Keith Urban, Eric Church, Zac Brown Band, Luke Bryan and Toby Keith right through to the current stars like Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, Chris Stapleton and Zach Topp……we play it all.
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06 Aug 2025
Live at Frankie's: The Songs of Valli and Sinatra
Internationally acclaimed vocalist and cabaret performer Thomas Armstrong-Robley presents Live at Frankie's: The Songs of Valli & Sinatra. Thomas and his 7-piece band will bring the Jersey Boys / Four Seasons and the Rat Pack / Sinatra to the stage. Direct from performances in over thirty-five countries, Armstrong-Robley dazzles as frontman; possessing a rare ability to deliver both the cool crooning and quick wit of Frank Sinatra, as well as the soaring falsetto and light tenor of Frankie Valli. The show (seen by an estimated 150,000 patrons each year) delivers rousing renditions of classics including My Way, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Fly Me to the Moon, December '63, The Lady is a Tramp, Sherry, That's Life, Walk Like a Man, I've Got You Under My Skin, Grease, Luck Be A Lady and many more, plus salutes to The Rat Pack and The Four Seasons.
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06 Aug 2025
Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club: Live at Frankie's
Live at Frankie’s: The Songs of Valli & SinatraInternationally acclaimed vocalist and cabaret performer Thomas Armstrong-Robley presents Live at Frankie’s: The Songs of Valli & Sinatra. Thomas and his 7-piece band will bring the Jersey Boys / Four Seasons and the Rat Pack / Sinatra to the stage. Direct from performances in over thirty-five countries, Armstrong-Robley dazzles as frontman; possessing a rare ability to deliver both the cool crooning and quick wit of Frank Sinatra, as well as the soaring falsetto and light tenor of Frankie Valli. The show (seen by an estimated 150,000 patrons each year) delivers rousing renditions of classics including My Way, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Fly Me to the Moon, December ’63, The Lady is a Tramp, Sherry, That’s Life, Walk Like a Man, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Grease, Luck Be A Lady and many more, plus salutes to The Rat Pack and The Four Seasons. With a combination of world-class vocals and stellar musicianship, Live at Frankie’s is a heartfelt, humorous, high-octane, must-see celebration of Sinatra & Valli that really is “too good to be true”
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07 Aug 2025
Andrew Hamilton - Jokes About the Time I Went to Prison - Miami
In 2021, Andrew Hamilton spent four months in two of Sydney's maximum-security prisons. While incarcerated, Andrew began noticing the transformative power of laughter. After all, if a joke can make you forget you're in prison, what else can it do? Upon his release, Andrew took up stand-up comedy, initially under strict bail conditions where his parents had to come with him to shows, and he had to be home in time for curfew. A year later, Andrew performed his debut solo show, 'Jokes About the Time I Went to Prison', at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Andrew's show garnered him critical acclaim, along with a nomination for Best Newcomer.
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07 Aug 2025
The Morning Shift Australia & New Zealand Tour - Gold Coast
After humble beginnings in a garage, to a record-breaking rise to the top of the podcast charts, Aotearoa's favourite trio — Jordan Vaha'akolo, Brook Ruscoe, and Marc Peard — are taking The Morning Shift to the people. This August and September, they'll be bringing eight massive shows across Aotearoa and Australia in their first-ever LIVE tour. Real people, real talk and now real life. Expect all the stuff you love from the podcast: deep kōrero, big laughs, a few tears, spontaneous/questionable singing, plus whatever Jordan decides to overshare that night. The live show brings the podcast to life, with that signature Morning Shift energy that turns commutes into therapy sessions &takes gym workouts to another level. Beginning at The Star on the Gold Coast on Thursday 7 August, the tour then heads to the Enmore Theatre in Sydney.
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08 Aug 2025
Bingo, Beats and Buzzy Things - SOPO Southport
About This is a 18+ Bingo event, Games of Bingo will include Beats and Music as well as Bath, Beauty, Boudior, Bedroom Accessories and Buzzy things. This event will be full of Games, Laughter and so much fun! Sonia and Megsie are here to show you all the FUN things we can bring to your Traditional Bingo game. Plus you will be up dancing and learning a little as well! Will be a super fun night with the girls! Plus there will be bonuses and discounts for those who attend Date Friday 8 August 2025 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+10) SOPO Southport36 Scarborough St, Southport QLD 4215 Cost: $20.00
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09 Aug 2025
Australian Eagles and Money For Nothin Dire Straits Experience - Burleigh Heads
Hall of Fame Icons concert brings two legendary tributes in an unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll magic. Featuring the internationally celebrated Australian Eagles Show and the electrifying Money For Nothing: Dire Straits Experience, this event promises to be a musical extravaganza like no other. The Australian Eagles Show, renowned for their pitch-perfect renditions of Eagles classics, is fronted by the talented Michael Thompson and Shayne Browne. This five-piece band has wowed audiences across the globe with their meticulous recreation of the Eagles' timeless hits. From the melodic ‘Desperado’ to the high-octane ‘Life in the Fast Lane’ and the soulful ‘New Kid in Town’ every performance is a journey through the Eagles' storied catalog. Fans can also look forward to tributes to the solo hits of Joe Walsh, Don Henley, and the late Glenn Frey. Joining Australian Eagles is Money For Nothing: Dire Straits Experience, a tribute formed in 2017 that captures the essence of one of the most beloved groups from the 70s and 80s. Led by the seasoned Terry McMahon, whose guitar skills and vocals mirror the legendary Mark Knopfler with uncanny precision, Money For Nothing delivers a performance that is a must-see for rock enthusiasts and Dire Straits fans alike. With a six-piece live band, they recreate the iconic sound of Dire Straits, delivering every riff and solo with passion and precision.
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09 Aug 2025
The Australian Eagles Show - Burleigh Heads
The Internationally celebrated Australian Eagles Show soars back in 2025 with Their 'Life In The Fast Lane' Tour. Prepare to be dazzled as the renowned Australian Eagles Show, fronted by the talented Michael Thompson and Shayne Browne, returns with an all-new production in 2024. Having wowed audiences in sold-out theatres across Australia, America, Europe, and South Africa, this world-class extravaganza is now making its triumphant return to Australia. The Australian Eagles Show, featuring a stellar five-piece band, is set to intricately recreate the timeless classics that catapulted the Eagles to global stardom. From the melodic 'Desperado' and the high-octane 'Life in the Fast Lane' to the soulful 'New Kid in Town,' the heart-warming 'Take it to the Limit,' and the electric 'Heartache Tonight,' you'll be treated to an authentic Eagles experience. Additionally, the band will pay homage to the solo hits of Joe Walsh, Don Henley, and the late Glenn Frey. The Eagles, formed in Los Angeles in 1971, achieved legendary status with an impressive list of accolades, including five number-one singles, six Grammy Awards, five American Music Awards, six number-one albums, and over 150 million records sold. Their 'Eagles Greatest Hits' album remains one of the best-selling albums of the 20th century. It's a night of timeless music you won't want to miss.
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10 Aug 2025
The Big Family Funanza
Get ready for the BEST community day out with FREE rides and endless FUN at The Big Family Funanza on Sunday 10 August 2025. This event will include free rides, free face painting and live entertainment. There will also be food trucks on site, plus market stalls and workshops. Entry to the event is free. FIND OUT MORE
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15 Aug 2025
Disco Inferno Over 30s Clubbing Like It Used to Be!
Disco Inferno Over 30s Clubbing Like It Used to Be! Get ready, Coolangatta – Disco Inferno is bringing the party to The Cooly! We're turning back time with a massive night of 70s, 80s & 90s hits, tailored for those who know how to truly let their hair down. Think Studio 54 all grown up – a high-energy nightclub experience featuring lasers, Video screens, pyros and cutting-edge lighting to take you on a retro-fuelled ride through the ultimate party eras. Performing Live - Justin Wellington - Hit Single Iko Iko 💃 Dress to impress. 🪩 Dance like nobody’s watching. 🎶 Expect the unexpected. Limited seating available – first in, best dressed!
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16 Aug 2025
CLAMM - Serious Acts Tour 2025
CLAMM are gearing up for their largest Australian tour to date this August, in celebration of their highly anticipated new album Serious Acts – out Friday 5th May via Meat Machine Records. Following the release of their 2024 EP, Disembodiment, and a run of sold-out shows across Australia and Europe, the Naarm/Melbourne trio have solidified their place as one of the most intense (and loud) live acts in the country. Known for their uncompromising sound and razor-sharp intensity, CLAMM has shared stages with the likes of Amyl & The Sniffers, King Gizzard, and Ty Segall, and torn up festivals including Meredith, Wide Awake (UK), and Binic Folk & Blues (FR). Featuring new single 'And I Try', Serious Acts pushes CLAMM even further into uncharted sonic territory—this is CLAMM at their most untamed and unapologetic.
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