From 2 to 16 July Miami comes alive as artists and creatives alike flock to the sunny Gold Coast to take part in SURFACE 2023.
Now in its third year, the festival is considered a “must-do experience” in the Winter school holiday calendar on the coast. With a majority free, all-ages program (plus some epic ticketed events), audiences are invited to wander through the streets and discover art as artists showcase their work across a variety of surfaces.
Art will explode onto the footpaths, fence lines, laneways and walls and audiences are invited to walk, ride, roll and stroll through the streets and witness the magic unfold.
“SURFACE was a natural progression for me as the creative behind Miami Marketta. Marketta started as a beige, retired mechanics warehouse - what a surface it was! I always envisioned that the art and artists would eventually extend out across our home suburb of Miami, spreading that love outside of the Marketa walls. My hope for Miami is that it will become the grassroots cultural stomping ground for Gold Coast locals and visitors alike!" says Emma Milikins | Founder & Creative Director of Miami Marketta & SURFACE.
MURALS
Large-scale murals will pop up in 12 locations across Miami over the SURFACE 2023 festival dates. From nationally profiled street artists, to our epic locals and emerging artists. Check out the murals this July at Miami Marketta, Hard Fizz, Heartfill, Miami Fish Market, KFC Miami and more! Stay up to date with SURFACE socials to find out when and where your favourite street artist is painting-up!
OPENING DAY - URBAN GALLERY WALK
Kick off SURFACE 2023 on Sunday 02 July and explore the festival trail! Start your Miami art journey at Miami Marketta, with street artists commencing on their major murals taking over the walls and roller doors of the laneway, plus kids art workshops, djs and street eats.
FENCE LINE EXHIBITION
The community favourite, outdoor pop-up Fence Line Exhibition spans the full two weeks of SURFACE. Audiences are invited to walk, ride, roll and stroll through the streets of Miami and discover epic art across Miami’s front fences. This exhibition features graphic designers, photographers, print artists and more. The perfect winter art stroll!
100/100 EXHIBITION
100 artworks for under $100 (ish). 100/100 is part affordable art fair, part party, and all parts love affair with the arts! 100/100 is a chance for local and emerging artists to exhibit and sell their work in an edgy, non-assuming art show taking over Miami Marketta’s Studio 56 warehouse space, across two weekends this July. Weekend 1 (Friday 07 & Saturday 08) will showcase digital art & photography, while the Weekend 2 (Friday 14 & Saturday 15) will feature pieces by painters and handmade artists. Free entry from 5pm!
LANEWAY GIGS
Plenty of action in the Miami Marketta laneway this July and there is certainly something for everyone. Catch James Reyne as he returns to Marketta Sunday 09 July to perform all the hits from Australian Crawl and his extensive solo catalogue with support from Ella Hooper (Killing Heidi’s leading lady). Ella will perform songs from her new solo album Small Town Temple and other surprises. Plus, the famous roving Pub Choir is headed to the Goldy for the hilarious, extremely low pressure show that proves to anybody, no matter how much of a dud musician they are, that singing is easy. This one is already sold out unfortunately folks!
FESTIVAL CLOSING PARTY
SURFACE goes out with a bang once again in 2023 with an epic laneway closing party at Miami Marketta! Get your tickets and head on over to Marketta, Sunday 16th of July for a stacked lineup of live music from triple j favourites; Ruby Fields, Beddy Rays, The Grogans, Adam Newling, plus one lucky local band. An insane afternoon where music and art collide to wrap up SURFACE 2023 that is not to be missed.
SURFACE is produced by the creative team at Miami Marketta in association with Miami’s thriving businesses and community of locals. For SURFACE 2023 festival program and event updates visit: surfacefestival.com.au.