Mattie Barker hits the healing road
Gold Coast singer / songwriter Mattie Barker recently packed up his van, borrowed a generator and headed south to fire affected areas to offer…
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We uncover the secrets of our city with HG Nelson
After the runaway success of SBS series Secrets of our Cities, told in extraordinary and humorous fashion by Greig Pickhaver – aka HG Nelson…
Local CWA goes above and beyond during Gold Coast bushfires
Every time you read the news there’s another story of fire, loss and environmental destruction. It’s easy to get bogged down by the gloom…
Here’s our official lowdown on where to get Izakaya on the Gold Coast
The back streets of Japanese cities are filled with tiny eateries, each specialising in different dishes. They’re the inspiration for travellers who have gone…
Out loud and proud with Liniker
Ask the average person what Brazil is famous for and you’ll most likely get a list that includes soccer and many of its most…
Get the tingles with WhispersRed at HOTA this March
On 12 March the Gold Coast will be hosting Australia’s first live ASMR event at HOTA with one of the world’s most popular ASMRtists,…
Monty Python’s Spamalot rides into HOTA
If you are the type to spend hours pondering life’s great questions such as what really IS the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow, then…
Behind the curtain with SUAVÉ’s Hugh and Bunny
It takes a whole lot of work behind the scenes to make things look glamorous and effortless, and the Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub in Broadbeach…
Why art competitions are great for your practice
Fancy stretching your artistic muscles this New Year? Around the country and our local area are various art awards and competitions. Now before you…
Graphic Icon: helping kids find their inner artist
Rebecca Thew, the creative behind Graphic Icon, offers art classes on the Gold Coast where children are given the space and encouragement to explore…
Bam! Gallery’s Bushfire Auction: Art, Auction and Action
BAM! Gallery in Mermaid Beach is set to hold a Bushfire Relief Art Auction on Friday 7 February. With over 80 pieces of art…
BLANK GOLD COAST EDITION # 75 – FEBRUARY 2020
OUT LOUD at HOTA, Liniker, new Gold Coast music, CBD Live, Bluesfest, Suave, Sunnyboys, Conrad Sewell, Gold Coast Music Awards nominations, Spamalot, Goatzilla, Queensland…
Getting red hot with The Living End’s Andy Strachan
The Red Hot Summer Tour turns 10 this year and what a better way to celebrate than with an epic lineup of red hot…
Just announced: The Offspring head down under in April
The Offspring, one of the world’s most exciting and enduring punk rock legends need little introduction. Having performed over 1100 shows across the globe, selling…
The best metal tour of 2020 is coming your way
The heavy metal juggernaut that is Iron Maiden is headed to our shores, with their ‘Legacy of the Beast’ Tour in a few short…
Fat Boy Slim + 2ManyDj + Icarus + Love Deluxe: Live review | Brisbane Riverstage | Saturday 25 January 2020
The sparkling fairy lights draped through enchanting fig trees set amongst the mangroves of the Brisbane River truly lays out the red carpet as…
Flying Lotus: Live review | The Tivoli | Sunday 26 January 2020
How many gigs have you been to recently where you are presented with a pair of 3D glasses and a tab of acid on…
Hollow Coves + Alexander Biggs: Live review | The Triffid | Saturday 25 January 2020
Reflecting on the band’s first-ever gig in Brisbane four years or so ago now, Hollow Coves frontman Ryan Henderson recalls fifteen punters, mostly friends…
You oughta know, Alanis Morissette is coming to Bluesfest
Byron Bay Bluesfest 2020 just got even bigger with the addition of angsty nineties troubadour Alanis Morissette, alongside Grammy award-winning powerhouse Tori Kelly. Iconic…
Adult circus infamous returns to gold coast for blockbuster third season
The festive season has wrapped up, the kids are back at school and now it is time for some adult fun! Following sell-out shows…
Calling all artists for HOTA 2020 creative development program
Applications are now open for HOTA’s 2020 Creative Development Program which supports emerging and established local artists and is designed to get behind art-making…
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