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February 20, 2025

Gold Coast musicians: Meet Jamie Lamont

Inspired by legends like Stevie Wonder and Bon Jovi, as well as contemporary artists such as Beyoncé and RAYE, vocalist and songwriter Jamie offers a powerful fusion of past and present. Catch…

February 20, 2025

Gold Coast musicians: Meet Tomi Gray

Tomi describes his style as ‘alt indie folk music with a psychedelic bent’ taking inspiration from the likes of Nick Cave, Beck, Father John Misty and Bon Iver. Keep an eye on…

February 20, 2025

Gold Coast musicians on the reality of the local industry

Whether you see them on the stage or on the street – or perhaps on your Spotify playlist – we have no shortage of musical talent here. But what is the industry here actually like for Gold Coast musicians? We…

December 18, 2024

The best places to enjoy golden hour on the Gold Coast

The hot summer days are officially behind us, so we want to eke out every minute of sunshine we possibly can – from sunrise to sunset. Here, we’re sharing our favourite places to enjoy a classic Gold Coast sunset. Hyde…

December 11, 2024

How to celebrate Christmas, Gold Coast style

Sunny and tropical, the Gold Coast isn’t where you think of when you think of a classic Christmas. But that doesn’t stop us from making our own festive fun… Hosting at home Decorating your space By now, you’ve probably got…

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