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10 incredible years of publishing Blank Street Press

After 10 incredible years of publishing Blank Street Press, we’re calling it a day. We’re so proud that for a decade, Blank Street Press has been at the forefront of this city’s cultural transformation. When we launched in 2013 there was...

Get your groove on with this jazzy new music series

Hold onto your fedoras, Gold Coast, because the coolest music series ever is about to groove into your lives. Launching at the Panezski Distillery, Molendinar on 26 October, Groovenote Presents is a bumper season of live, original music, thanks to...

Natalie O'Driscoll

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Love, Beauty, and Sex with Sam Smith in Brisbane

Sam Smith’s performance last night in Brisbane was the final stop on the Australian leg of their ‘Gloria’ tour and it did not disappoint. Known for their powerful vocals and poignant lyrics, Sam Smith took us on a breathtaking journey through...

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Tourist in my Town: Snorkel with Turtles

The Tweed River is a fascinating place. Always a bustle of activity. People fishing, water skiing and kayaking—alongside the commercial river-goers in the prawn trawlers, whale watching boats and the like. One such boat is the crew from Kirr...

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Saia Hanlon: schooling the next generation of musicians

The Hanlon family are synonymous with the Gold Coast entertainment scene, with family members performing here since the 70’s and they are still gracing local and international stages to this day. The current generation of Hanlon’s includes Sai...

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Something to Talk About in Mudgeeraba

As the weather warms up and the sun lingers a little longer, the picturesque Mudgeeraba Village will play host to a talented range of local musicians on Friday evenings. Some may remember a gig from the pre-covid days called “Summertime...

Courtney Mulder

Live gallery: Grinspoon | Miami Marketta | October 2023

Photos by Nicky

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Keeping it in the family: Alt Fiction talk singles, siblings and shiny new trophies

Alt Fiction are a Gold Coast act-on-the-rise, most recently indicated by their win at the 2023 Gold Coast Music Awards for single ‘Why Are You Still Here.‘ Congrats on ‘Why Are You Still Here’: it’s super fun, homegrown and a solid piece of...

Natalie O'Driscoll

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Sew amazing: Meet the legends behind THOSE GCMA oufits

We meet the talented artist, printer and costume designer behind the striking outfits worn by the Gold Coast Music Awards co-founders at this year’s event. The Gold Coast Music Awards have been running hot for the last nine years, with each even...

Natalie O'Driscoll

Music

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Saia Hanlon: schooling the next generation of musicians

The Hanlon family are synonymous with the Gold Coast entertainment scene, with family members performing here since the 70’s and they are still gracing local and international stages to this day. The current generation of Hanlon’s includes Sai...

Blank Street Press

Something to Talk About in Mudgeeraba

As the weather warms up and the sun lingers a little longer, the picturesque Mudgeeraba Village will play host to a talented range of local musicians on Friday evenings. Some may remember a gig from the pre-covid days called “Summertime...

Courtney Mulder

Blank Street Press

Get Set for CBD Sundown this Friday evening

Recently rescheduled due to weather, the latest instalment of CBD Sundown event is set to re-activate this Friday 10th November from 5pm to 8pm at Nerang Street, Southport. Featuring a fabulous opportunity to see a bevy of local Gold Coast Artists...

Live gallery: Grinspoon | Miami Marketta | October 2023

Photos by Nicky

Arts

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Get Set for CBD Sundown this Friday evening

Recently rescheduled due to weather, the latest instalment of CBD Sundown event is set to re-activate this Friday 10th November from 5pm to 8pm at Nerang Street, Southport. Featuring a fabulous opportunity to see a bevy of local Gold Coast Artists...

Blank Street Press

Sew amazing: Meet the legends behind THOSE GCMA oufits

We meet the talented artist, printer and costume designer behind the striking outfits worn by the Gold Coast Music Awards co-founders at this year’s event. The Gold Coast Music Awards have been running hot for the last nine years, with each even...

Natalie O'Driscoll

Blank Street Press

Magical music and awesome art: Twilight markets return

CBD Sundown is back on Friday 27 October from 5pm to 8pm at Nerang Street, Southport for the highly anticipated Twilight Markets. Indulge in a range of delicious food truck options plus the popular favourites from QLD Vegan Markets and grab a drink...

Natalie O'Driscoll

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Award-winning Burleigh artists celebrate the dreamers

What can dreaming inspire? What can we create when we really let our minds wander? This November, the Mint Art House collective of Gold Coast artists will showcase new artworks exploring the theme of ‘Dreamers’. 2023 has been a particularly big year...

Natalie O'Driscoll

Kookaburra Art Studio: a space for inclusivity in the art community

To find out more about the upcoming exhibition, Diana and her students, head to the Kookaburra Studio website or OneArts Gold Coast

Courtney Mulder

‘Slacks Track’ lights up after dark with the work of 10 local artists

Cyclists and joggers may want to kick off their exercise sessions from sunset this spring as a colourful projection illuminates Slacks Creek’s ‘Slacks Track’ pathway near Moss Street from 6-9pm. The mesmerising display features the works of 10 local...

HOTA brings the Northern Lights to the Gold Coast with 10 nights of ‘WONDER’

For more information about ‘WONDER’ at HOTA, click here

Food & Drink

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Magical music and awesome art: Twilight markets return

CBD Sundown is back on Friday 27 October from 5pm to 8pm at Nerang Street, Southport for the highly anticipated Twilight Markets. Indulge in a range of delicious food truck options plus the popular favourites from QLD Vegan Markets and grab a drink...

Natalie O'Driscoll

Sip, snack and saunter to the dance floor at this year’s Pinot Palooza

Australia’s biggest wine festival, Pinot Palooza pops up in Brisbane this 13-15 October. Now in its eleventh year, Pinot Palooza brings its beloved Pinot Noir party to Brisbane’s Showgrounds this springtime. Over 50 winemakers are set to showcase...

Seaside Soiree at Belongil Beach Italian Food

Have you heard? Maurice Terzini, the accomplished Sydney restaurateur known for his flagship establishment Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, has lovingly expanded his culinary empire to the relatively untapped shoreline of Belongil Beach in Byron Bay...

Wine win for the Scenic Rim

It’s the story of the little vineyard and family that could, and did, and won! Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages is a much-loved family-run boutique winery nestled in the heart of the stunning Scenic Rim. Today the crew’s celebrating a remarkable...

FinePrintCo Art Bar: Where creativity and cocktails converge

Tucked away in the sophisticated enclave of Brickworks Southport, FinePrintCo’s latest hospitality endeavour, Art Bar, offers a discerning experience that seamlessly blends the worlds of mixology and art. Upon entry, the atmosphere is refined with...

Eight-Fifty Espresso: every sip creates a greener tomorrow

Planted in the heart of Southport’s Short Street, the Eight-Fifty Espresso crew pours unique cups of Joe, fosters sustainability and contributes to a greener planet. Plus, their beans are named after goats, so we’re immediately obsessed. There are...

The Langham launches ‘Long Lunch’ experiences at Akoya

Beachfront feasting at The Langham’s Akoya just turned up several notches with the launch of their once-a-month limited menu and ‘Long Lunch’ experiences from 1 October. The Gold Coast’s own, Akoya will launch their highly anticipated ‘Long...

Lifestyle

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Something to Talk About in Mudgeeraba

As the weather warms up and the sun lingers a little longer, the picturesque Mudgeeraba Village will play host to a talented range of local musicians on Friday evenings. Some may remember a gig from the pre-covid days called “Summertime...

Courtney Mulder

Blank Street Press

Tourist in my Town: Snorkel with Turtles

The Tweed River is a fascinating place. Always a bustle of activity. People fishing, water skiing and kayaking—alongside the commercial river-goers in the prawn trawlers, whale watching boats and the like. One such boat is the crew from Kirr...

Blank Street Press

Get Set for CBD Sundown this Friday evening

Recently rescheduled due to weather, the latest instalment of CBD Sundown event is set to re-activate this Friday 10th November from 5pm to 8pm at Nerang Street, Southport. Featuring a fabulous opportunity to see a bevy of local Gold Coast Artists...

Blank Street Press

Magical music and awesome art: Twilight markets return

CBD Sundown is back on Friday 27 October from 5pm to 8pm at Nerang Street, Southport for the highly anticipated Twilight Markets. Indulge in a range of delicious food truck options plus the popular favourites from QLD Vegan Markets and grab a drink...

Natalie O'Driscoll

Free and cheap hinterland happenings these school holidays

The September school holidays are in full swing this spring. Here are a bunch of hinterland activities to explore for little or no cost. The sunshine and warm weather are not yet at peak scorching levels, so now’s the perfect time to spend time out...

Courtney Mulder

Dig It: these school holidays

Australia’s first ever mini-excavator park Dig IT is open all school holidays long in Tamborine Mountain. DIG IT opened back in May and has already seen thousands of kids digging its activities. Located an hour’s road trip from the Gold Coast, DIG...

Local Love

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Saia Hanlon: schooling the next generation of musicians

The Hanlon family are synonymous with the Gold Coast entertainment scene, with family members performing here since the 70’s and they are still gracing local and international stages to this day. The current generation of Hanlon’s includes Sai...

Blank Street Press

Something to Talk About in Mudgeeraba

As the weather warms up and the sun lingers a little longer, the picturesque Mudgeeraba Village will play host to a talented range of local musicians on Friday evenings. Some may remember a gig from the pre-covid days called “Summertime...

Courtney Mulder

Blank Street Press

Tourist in my Town: Snorkel with Turtles

The Tweed River is a fascinating place. Always a bustle of activity. People fishing, water skiing and kayaking—alongside the commercial river-goers in the prawn trawlers, whale watching boats and the like. One such boat is the crew from Kirr...

Blank Street Press

10 incredible years of publishing Blank Street Press

After 10 incredible years of publishing Blank Street Press, we’re calling it a day. We’re so proud that for a decade, Blank Street Press has been at the forefront of this city’s cultural transformation. When we launched in 2013 there was...

Blank Street Press

Get Set for CBD Sundown this Friday evening

Recently rescheduled due to weather, the latest instalment of CBD Sundown event is set to re-activate this Friday 10th November from 5pm to 8pm at Nerang Street, Southport. Featuring a fabulous opportunity to see a bevy of local Gold Coast Artists...

Blank Street Press

Magical music and awesome art: Twilight markets return

CBD Sundown is back on Friday 27 October from 5pm to 8pm at Nerang Street, Southport for the highly anticipated Twilight Markets. Indulge in a range of delicious food truck options plus the popular favourites from QLD Vegan Markets and grab a drink...

Natalie O'Driscoll

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