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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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14 May 2026 - 15 May 2026
The Australian Army Band (AM Concert)
Welcoming The Australian Army Band to the Scenic Rim! The Band is based on a traditional big-band line up of saxophones, trumpets, trombones and rhythm section, complemented by exciting vocalists. The Band’s repertoire ranges from traditional sounds of the big band era, through to exciting arrangements of contemporary rock and pop hits. Enjoying high acclaim wherever they perform, the Australian Army Band Brisbane is a great asset for the State of Queensland. Since its formation in 1949, the Australian Army Band Brisbane has become known throughout Queensland as one of the finest Military Bands in Australia, earning a reputation for its musical excellence and impressive military appearance. This event is part of the Scenic Rim Cultural Programming. Doors open for morning tea one (1) hour prior to the performance (limited seating/availability). Tickets $20; Groups 10+ $16 pp.
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16 May 2026
Abba Girls Tribute Show - The Grand Hotel
Abba Girls Tribute Show free event!Abba Girls pays tribute to the beautiful women of ABBA, Frida & Agnetha and is the best ABBA duo in Australia!From Eurovision victory to the smash hit stage musical & films of "Mamma Mia", Abba Girls sings all the fan favourites including S.O.S, Dancing Queen, Chiquitita and more!Based in South East QLD, Abba Girls Tribute Show have performed sold out shows from Yamba NSW to Lucinda in Nth Qld. They are favourites at parties, Clubs, corporate events, festivals and more!
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16 May 2026
Anna Girls Tribute Show - The Grand Hotel
Abba Girls Tribute Show free event!Abba Girls pays tribute to the beautiful women of ABBA, Frida & Agnetha and is the best ABBA duo in Australia!From Eurovision victory to the smash hit stage musical & films of "Mamma Mia", Abba Girls sings all the fan favourites including S.O.S, Dancing Queen, Chiquitita and more!Based in South East QLD, Abba Girls Tribute Show have performed sold out shows from Yamba NSW to Lucinda in Nth Qld. They are favourites at parties, Clubs, corporate events, festivals and more!
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22 May 2026
Adam Harvey - 25 Years of Workin' Overtime Tour
Adam Harvey isn’t just one of Australia’s most loved recording artists—he’s a full-blown country music legend. With that unmistakable deep voice, a wicked sense of humour, and a stage presence that could light up the Outback, Adam delivers country music at its absolute best. It's twenty-five years since his breakthrough 2001 album, Workin’ Overtime, hit the airwaves—an album that gave us chart‑topping favourites like The House That Jack Built and The Shake of a Hand. A quarter century later, those songs still get crowds singing, feet tapping, and dance floors buzzing. With a career that’s racked up over half a million album sales, a sparkling lineup of gold and platinum records, nine Golden Guitar Awards, and a recent induction into the prestigious Australasian Country Music Roll of Renown, Adam Harvey has plenty to celebrate and it’s your chance to toast an Aussie country icon! Joining Adam for the entire tour is Australian singer-songwriter Dingo (Brandon Dodd). Best known for his unique guitar style in Kasey Chambers’ band, Dingo will be performing songs from his forthcoming album and will be sure to win you over with his unique sound and storytelling.
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22 May 2026
19-Twenty
Gold Coast, get ready — the Blues & Roots road-train is thundering your way On Friday 22nd May, the legendary Wallaby Hotel turns up the heat as 19-Twentyroll in with their explosive, no-holds-barred blues and roots show. Known for igniting dancefloors with blistering riffs, driving rhythms and pure, sweat-soaked energy, 19-Twenty don’t just play gigs — they light fuses. Joining the night are Greg Nunanand The General Jacksonsall the way from Sydney, bringing their gritty guitars, powerhouse rhythms and roots-soaked swagger to the stage to get the party started and the dancefloor moving early. Cold drinks flowing. Good times guaranteed. Dancefloor primed.
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22 May 2026
MURPHY'S LAW 2026 AUS & NZ TOUR
TOURING AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND FOR THE FIRST TIME!! Murphy’s Law is set to blaze their way through 7 stops across Australia & New Zealand in May 2026 with their cheeky & quick witted never say no to a good time blend of New York Hardcore. Formed in 1982 against a backdrop of the gritty underbelly of New York City and the emergence of what we now know as NYHC, and fronted by the legendary Jimmy G, Murphy’s Law is a band that carries an energy so infectious they make you wanna stomp, skank, smile & take another swig all at the same time – make sure you don’t miss this string of shows! Tickets selling now… “Jimmy G is the world’s greatest ever frontman” (Scott Mac, Toe To Toe, Nov 2017)
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23 May 2026
The Man From Snowy River In Concert - Gold Coast
The Man from Snowy River in concert live to film with Southern Cross Symphony.In this debut season, The Man From Snowy River in Concert comes to The Star Gold Coast for one performance only. Southern Cross Symphony will perform the award-winning score by Bruce Rowland live to screen of this iconic film in concert. The Man From Snowy River launched the stellar careers of Sigrid Thornton and Tom Burlinson. The movie, which also starred Jack Thompson and the late, great Kirk Douglas ushered in a glorious new age for Australian film making. Sold out in QPAC and the Sydney Opera House, and coming for 1 performance only, book early to secure your seats for The Man From Snowy River in Concert.Presented by Spiritworks and Theatre Tours International.Running time is 2 hours 25 min including interval.
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23 May 2026
Kings of Comedy's Gold Coast Showcase Special
Kings of Comedy's premiere shows were a huge success, now they're back to do it all over again! This time with another completely different lineup. Keeping it fun and fresh. Don't miss this awesome showcase.They've now moved to a brand new location. The Oaks Hotel in Surfers ParadiseJoin them for a solid night of live entertainment at one of Australia's best-quality comedy clubs. Showcasing some of Australia's best new talent, supported by celebrity headline acts.Hand-selected quality lineups mean you're assured laughter from the get-go, then closed off with a professional headline act.Previous headliners include; Steve Hughes, Dave O'Neil, Dave Hughes, Lehmo, Jimeoin, Luke Heggie, Denise Scott, Fiona O'Loughlin, Marty Sheargold, Richard Stubbs, Nick Cody and more!This really is the night out you've been needing. Often patrons leave the night with sore jaws and stomachs with a positive vibe that can't be matched.So book a babysitter, send the kids to the Grandparents and head on down for a scrumptious meal and night you won't forget. Call that person you've been meaning to take on a date, now you have a 'good excuse'.Make this that special 'date night' you've been needing.Hurry and book now. Go on... You deserve a good laugh!Two shows. One Family Friendly All Ages and the other Adults Only.
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23 May 2026 - 30 May 2026
Sessions Surf Festival
The Sessions Surf Festival invites the Gold Coast community together for a week of entertainment and inspiration. The goal is to create a meaningful culture around films, art, music, and surf. The Sessions Surf Festival will be an all-ages, week long festival hosted at multiple locations throughout the Gold Coast. The community will enjoy film screenings, live music, panel conversations, art exhibits, surf contests and more with world-class surfers and top-tier creatives.
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30 May 2026
FOREVER NU ACROSS AUSTRALIA 2026 TOUR
How do you know when a tribute act can cut the grade? Whether musically, they can even match the intensity and musicality of the bands they are paying homage to? Well, you can't really until you have seen them live, but when you factor in that the tribute act features current and former members of bands such as DRAGONFORCE, ANTI NOWHERE LEAGUE, SINSAENUM, and BREED 77, then you at least know the pedigree is there. The UK's #1 tribute to SYSTEM OF A DOWN - CHOP SUEY have been mesmerizing audiences all over the world, travelling through France, Austria, Wales, UK and Europe over the last 18 months to sold-out crowds. And with KNOTFEST choosing to leave Australian fans unfulfilled in 2026, Slip-NOT have cleared a 10-day window in their busy life schedules to jump on the camel train and head Down Under to fill the void! The newer of the two star-studded tribute acts, Slip-NOT, also refuse to play baby brother, and have quickly established themselves as a class act in their own right. Rounding out the trifecta is THE VIOLENT INZIDENT, one of the most entertaining and fun bands you have never seen. Focussing on (and destroying) nu metal in its purest form, THE VIOLENT INZIDENT promise to make you take everything you know about bands like LIMP BIZKIT and KORN and churn it through the blender of life to create something insanely different but infinitely better. All three bands are headed to Australia in May 2026 and promise - in the words of another great tribute act POISON - "Nothin' But A Good Time"! Appearing at Mo's Desert Clubhouse on: SAT 30 MAY // $35+BF or $50 on the door // 18+ Show Doors 6pm El Ranchero back deck and food truck open from 5pm for pre-show eats and cocktails Mo's Desert Clubhouse is the Gold Coast's premier destination live music venue in the Burleigh Arts Quarter. All patrons will be required to show ID on entry
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31 May 2026
Ben Lee: On Tour Always
Doors open at 2:30pmThere is no bar or restaurant on the premises, patrons are welcome to BYO drinks and snacks. Please note: if you wish to reserve a table for yourself and a small group of people, please contact tugunprogressassociation@gmail.com with your request---After reminding fans and media nationwide why they fell in love with his songs and antics on his widely successful Awake Is The New Sleep 20th Anniversary Tour, Ben Lee is back with a string of 50 regional dates in 2026.“Being out on the road just for the sake of it is what it’s all about” he says. “Anniversaries are nice, but the road is where it happens. Night after night, sweaty, a little chaotic, unpredictable. Hand to hand combat”. He winks.See you out on the road!
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31 May 2026
BLACK FLAG AUSTRALIAN TOUR
BLACK FLAG has turned a new page and begun a bold new chapter with the addition of three new members: Max Zanelly (vocals), David Rodriguez (bass), and Bryce Weston (drums), joining founding guitarist Greg Ginn. With a fresh lineup and renewed creative energy, BLACK FLAG is gearing up for exciting live shows and new music production. The group has already begun writing and rehearsing together, building on their signature sound while embracing new influences brought in by the latest members. BLACK FLAG’s upcoming performances will showcase the chemistry and talent of the revitalized lineup, giving fans a first taste of the new era.
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04 Jun 2026
The Spooky Men’s Chorale - 25 Years of Pointless Grandeur
The Spooky Men’s Chorale - 25 Years of Pointless GrandeurThe Spooky Men’s Chorale is a magnificent, many-headed beast which has single-handedly turned the world of men’s signing upside down. Bypassing well trodden avenues, they carve out new territories of mighty man sounds, exquisite tenderness and charming stupidity to both celebrate masculinity and mock it.Formed in New South Walkes in 2001, the Spooks have become rock-solid festival and theatre favourites in Australia, UK and Europe, with seven albums and 900 gigs under their belts. No subject is too trivial or weighty for their attention, and such ability to find new musical rooms to explore contributes greatly to their astonishing fan loyalty.The show evokes musical worlds far beyond that suggested by their unassuming, casually hatted black-clad appearance. They are just a bunch of blokes but where they take you will blow your mind.
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05 Jun 2026
40 FINGERS – Live in Australia for the First Time
40 FINGERS – Live in Australia for the First TimeExperience the brilliance of 40 FINGERS, Italy’s internationally acclaimed acoustic guitar quartet, arrive in Australia for the first time, bringing a breathtaking live concert experience. Known for blending classical precision with cinematic emotion and rock sensibility, the group has earned global recognition for their innovative four-guitar arrangements. Their work has led to collaborations with world-renowned artists including Andrea Bocelli, Tori Kelly, and Andy Summers of The Police, as well as official praise from Queen for their remarkable interpretation of Bohemian Rhapsody.Their repertoire spans beloved classics such as Sultans of Swing and Libertango, alongside iconic film scores from The Last of the Mohicans, Harry Potter, and Star Wars. Each performance showcases extraordinary technical skill, musical chemistry, and emotional depth.Audiences can expect a spellbinding evening that transcends genre and language, delivering passion, artistry, and unforgettable sound, direct from Europe’s finest concert halls to the Australian stage.
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05 Jun 2026
Dragon
The legendary band Dragon, purveyors of Antipodean anthems and Australian Rock since 1973, have played 893 shows and delivered over 12,800 songs since their reformation in 2006. Formed in Auckland before relocating to Sydney, Dragon rose to fame with anthems like April Sun in Cuba, Are You Old Enough?, and Rain, cementing themselves as one of Australasia’s most enduring and influential rock acts. With a career marked by triumph, tragedy, reinvention, and resilience, the band has moved from their progressive rock roots to mainstream success, earning induction into both the ARIA Hall of Fame (2008) and the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame (2011). Dragon continue to captivate audiences with their legendary catalogue, new material, and unrelenting live energy, proving that more than five decades on, their fire still burns as brightly as ever.
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06 Jun 2026
Songs From 1975
Songs From 1975The Honey Sliders are back with a new show! This year they are paying homage to the music from 1975. It was the year Bruce Springsteen broke out with his first hit ‘Born to Run’, Led Zeppelin released their opus Physical Graffiti (featuring the epic ‘Kashmir’), David Bowie reinvented himself with ‘Golden Years’, ‘Fame’, and ‘Young Americans’, Fleetwood Mac tipped the charts with “Rhiannon’, Bob Dylan hit top gear with arguably his best album ‘Blood on the Tracks’, Neil Young released two albums ‘Tonight’s the Night’, and ‘Zuma’, and Willie Nelson had a number one hit with ‘Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain’, John Lennon recorded a timeless version of ‘Stand By Me’, and the list goes on… The Honey Sliders will play all of these songs plus many more, live on stage, in a night to remember. 1975 was also when The Honey Sliders’ band leader Danny Widdicombe was born, so this is like a 50th birthday party for him, and his 30th year of living with leukaemia and all its complications. Danny has been diagnosed and managed to fight off leukaemia three times since his first diagnosis back in 1995 so this is a big milestone for him and his loved ones - and it’s going to be one hell of a celebration! The Honey Sliders have been putting on themed concerts every year since 2013. Over the last twelve years, they have curated 15 different shows including The Beatles’ ‘Rooftop Concert’ and ‘Abbey Road’, The Rolling Stones’ ‘Sticky Fingers’ and ‘Let it Bleed’ with Tim Rogers on vocals, The Band’s ‘The Last Waltz’ with guests such as Bernard Fanning, Troy Cassar-Daley, Jeff Lang and more, Neil Young’s ‘On the Beach’ and ‘Harvest’ as well as ‘Zuma’, and ‘Tonight’s the Night’ and many more. It’s a labour of love and the band pride themselves on the attention to detail they put into working up their favourite music. Come sing along to all these classic tunes from ’75!
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