As Somerset Celebration of Literature marked its 25th anniversary this year, it also unveiled a new brand and direction. Now known as Somerset Storyfest, the Gold Coast’s signature literary event has also launched a year-long program of events to bring literature to people of all ages alongside its three-day March festival.read more
With Christmas only weeks away, the days to finalise your presents are slowly running out. If you’re eager to avoid the mad rush of the major shopping centres and want to support local business, why not fill your Santa sack this year with some of the below goodies?read more
HOTA, Home of the Arts have just announced a new Creative Development Program for local artists.read more
A new exhibition runs at HOTA, Home of the Arts from 8 December until 17 February. Titled ‘Let There Be Rock’ it explores the live music scene of the Gold Coast across three decades which turned out to be critical in shaping the city’s cultural identity.read more
The largest Lunar New Year Celebration in the city is being held on Saturday 9 February at Gold Coast Chinatown in Southport from 4pm to 9pm.read more
In recent years, the Gold Coast has been flexing its muscle in the cultural events space. While Bleach* is the city’s flagship event for art and culture, genre-specific events such as Blues on Broadbeach and Buskers by the Creek continue to grow.read more
The City of Gold Coast’s Activate Music program focuses on supporting the development of the city’s contemporary music artists by providing support for projects that build cultural capacity and create pathways to sustainable music careers.read more
Opening on 8 December, the rock ‘n’ roll nostalgic exhibition Let there be rock! celebrates the 70s to the 90s, when the Gold Coast was a hot-spot of Australia’s live music touring circuit.read more
Celebrate the most magical time of year as the Gold Coast shines bright with magnificent Christmas lights adorning homes across the city. The judges have now selected the finalists in the Mayor’s Panel Top 12.read more
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