#Dj Events Gold Coast

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Wedding Drummers | The Gareth Cohen Experience

Transform your wedding into a vibrant celebration with the captivating performances of The Gareth Cohen Experience. Our skilled wedding drummers add a dynamic touch to your ceremony and reception, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. Whether you desire traditional drumming or modern beats, our drummers deliver a customized performance that reflects your unique style. Let the rhythm of The Gareth Cohen Experience make your special day extraordinary, leaving a lasting impression on you and your guests.

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Worse things happen at sea: Art in the Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony

So everyone has been sounding off about the Paris' Olympic Opening Ceremony. Mainly about the supposed 'insult to Christians everywhere' with the recreation of Di Vinci's 'The Last Supper'.

(I'd like to go on the record that 1. you pose any group of folk in a line facing the viewer with a barrier at hip height and it's gonna look a little 'The Last Supper'-y, 2. clearly the hand wringers had forgotten that the artist was Di Vinci. The man would be pointing and laughing at them and be living it up on that bridge between Nicky Doll and DJ Butch, and 3. Da Vinci painted enough portraits of Bacchus, he would have known what's up.)

Anyway, a lot of art was incorporated and celebrated but there's one piece that did featured that had me performing a mental emergency stop and NO ONE ELSE is talking about it so I need to know I wasn't the only one to spot this.

So, opening ceremony, we're following our mysterious torch bearer as they race through the the Louvre to the strains of 'Danse macabre', (French composer Camille Saint-Saëns). The eyes of the paintings occupants follow their progress until we see frames with empty back drops, the paintings' subjects having come alive to watch the festivities from the windows. But the last empty frame... my people...

Our mystery guide stands in front of this for nearly 3 seconds, at the 1hr 42min 11sec mark in the BBC coverage. Now, I can't make out the plaque at the bottom of the frame, but I am prepared to place good money that this is Théodore Géricault's 'Le Radeau de la Méduse', or 'The Raft of the Medusa'.

Completed in 1819, this piece is considered the best work of its' French artist and an icon of the French Romanticism movement. It's chuffing huge, over 16ft by 23ft, and it is stunning.

It also depicts one of the worst events in French maritime history.

In June of 1816, the French frigate The Medusa left France for Senegal on the west coast of Africa. At her helm was a captain who had not sailed in 20 odd years and got the post through connections and political clout. And he fucked it up royally. The Medusa drifted 100 miles off course and ran aground off Mauritania. After 3 days of failing to shift the boat, the 400 or so people aboard has choices to make. They were 30 miles from land and there were 6 boats, room for 250 people. Some stayed aboard the stranded vessel but at least 146 men and one woman boarded a jerry-rigged raft. The plan was for it to be towed by some of the boats, but after only a few miles it was turned loose.

For 13 days, exposure, mutiny, disease, dehydration and starvation ravaged the survivors, whittling nearly 150 down to 15. It was in my fact checking for this that I learnt the lovely little term ‘a custom of the sea’. In layman’s terms, cannibalising your crew mates to survive. They were spotted by chance, no search effort had been made by the French. A further 5 died in the days following rescue. British naval officers helped the survivors to return to France because aid from the French government didn’t appear and the captain, who had made it to land fine, was more interested in recovering the gold on board the Medusa. He was court marshalled and should have been executed, but in the end served 3 years in prison. He was the inciting incident for a law to passed that ensured that promotions in the French military would thereafter be based on merit.

Now all this came hurtling into my head because I remember reading a book called 'Severed' by Frances Larson, all about the cultural and historical fascination with decapitation. There's a section in the chapter of severed heads in art about how Géricault went hard on the research for this painting; visited morgues and hospitals, brought home specimens to watch decay rate, y'know, stuff that absolutely wouldn't blow your safety deposit. But yeah, I'm there with dawning horror and ice in my blood as we look at a very French painting, of a French maritime tragedy, brought about by the hubris and arrogance and incompetence of the higher ups who had no right being there, where comrades and crew turn on each other in a horrific fight for survival, with the spooky dancing bones classical piece playing in the background...

And not 20 seconds later we are rejoining the action of the flotilla on the Seine, 'Fraternité' writ large over the boat with Cyprus, Columbia and Comoros waving excitedly and soggily at us.

Thomas Jolly, opening ceremony artistic director, I need to buy you a drink and we need to chat. I need to study you. I have been turning this over in my brain for a week, what are you trying to say?! Was I the only one to hear it?!

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CLUB BROADWAY to take centre stage at The Star, Gold Coast

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CLUB BROADWAY to take centre stage at The Star, Gold Coast

CLUB BROADWAY takes centre stage at The Star on Friday, 27th September.

The musical theatre club sensation taking Australia by storm, Club Broadway brings the glitz and glamour of Broadway to life with a one-of-a-kind, high-energy experience.

It promises a spectacular evening where DJ Dan Murphy will guide audiences through a celebration of iconic musical hits, accompanied by electrifying performances from Rupaul’s Drag Race star Art Simone, Melbourne queen Leasa Mann and local drag divas Lulu LeMans, Kora Kurvacious and Ivyy Monroe.

Expect to hear the sounds of Hamilton and SIX, the enchantment of Disney classics, the power of Les Mis, the sultry allure of Chicago, the gritty passion of RENT, the mystique of Cabaret, and  quirkiness of Little Shop of Horrors across a night celebrating the very best of Broadway.

As the night unfolds, let your voice soar alongside the heartwarming melodies, played through a sound system that will have your heart racing and your feet tapping. It’s like karaoke but with your whole body.

Tickets are limited. Must be 18 years and over to attend. As this is a standing event, there is no reserved seating.

CLUB BROADWAY Event Details

Date: September 27

Time: Doors at 6:30PM, show from 7:00PM– 10:00PM

Where: Event Centre Ballroom at The Star

Tickets: $35

Tickets are available to purchase online. 

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Creating Musical Memories with DJ Hire in Gold Coast

It can be challenging to choose DJ hire in Goldcoast for your celebration or event. With so many options, organizing a fun and effective event involves giving a lot of factors considerable thought. First, ascertain the type of event you are planning. Is it a birthday celebration, a corporate function, or a wedding? Various events require distinctive DJ sets with a broad variety of musical styles. Consider the DJ's experience and reputation next. Look for DJs with a track record of success in the industry and who have performed at events similar to yours. By listening to their mixes and watching their live performances, you may get a sense of their sound and expertise. One way to assess a company's professionalism and dependability is to look through reviews and get referrals from happy clients. Finally, discuss the DJ's technical requirements and the equipment they'll need to set the perfect mood for your party with them. These tips will help you hire a DJ who will turn the party up a notch and have everyone dancing.

Recognizing the prerequisites for your position

It's important to know exactly what you need while organizing your DJ event. This will guarantee that the DJ and other suppliers are aware of your precise preferences. You should first ascertain whether the occasion is a birthday party, a wedding reception, or a corporate gathering. Take into account the size of the venue and the number of guests when determining what kind of lighting and sound equipment is required. Additionally, consider the mood and musical genres you enjoy listening to. Which would you rather have: a wild dance party or a calm get-together? If you provide a DJ with as much information as possible, they can adjust their mix to your preferences. If you're not sure whether the DJ's style will suit your tastes, ask for references or a sample of their work. If you know exactly what you want out of a DJ event, you can make it something to remember.

Future studies pertaining to DJs

There are certain important considerations to make when choosing a DJ for your event. First, think about your financial status and how much you can afford to spend on amusement. This will make it possible for you to quickly and easily screen out DJs whose services are too expensive for you. Second, in order to learn more about any DJ you are thinking about employing, do some research on them. Analyze their online persona, including social media profiles and recommendations or reviews. This will help you gauge their level of expertise, professionalism, and friendliness. You can ask people you know and trust for recommendations in addition to conducting an online search. Make a list of DJs that suit your requirements after doing some research. Finally, get in touch with each DJ on your list to inquire about their availability and rates. Armed with this knowledge, you can confidently choose the Perfect DJ for your event.

DJ Evaluation: Ability and Background

A DJ's professionalism and talent can be assessed based on a number of factors. Evaluating the DJ's technical skills ought to come first. This include assessing their general understanding of music theory, beatmatching skills, and mixing aptitude. A proficient DJ can smoothly switch between tracks without disrupting the tempo of their performance. Another crucial component of evaluation is your professional demeanor. It is imperative to oversee the DJ's readiness, awareness to the audience, and adaptability in catering to their requirements. An effective communication style with other artists and event coordinators is essential for a DJ. Their tools also need to be current and in good working order. A DJ's technical skill, adaptability, audience interaction skills, and general preparation are all crucial factors to take into account when evaluating their professionalism.

Verifying the chemical and compatibility

It's crucial to take into account the DJ's demeanor and style of communication to make sure they'll support you in reaching your event objectives. The character of the DJ has a big impact on the celebration's energy and mood. Someone who can interact with your guests and create a fun atmosphere is what you need. It's also very important to take people's communication styles into account. A excellent DJ Hire in Sydney is one who pays attention to your requirements and sets the right music for the occasion. They must meet the expectations of the crowd and adapt to ensure that everyone has a nice time. You may choose a DJ who understands your style and shares your interest in music if you take the time to consider these aspects.

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Davido, Tiwa Savage, Rema, Ayra Starr were Honoured at the 10th AFRIMMA Awards

Nigeria made a strong presence felt at the 10th-anniversary awards edition of the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA). View this post on Instagram A post shared by AFRIMMA (@afrimma) During the event, which took place on Sunday, September 18, 2023, at the Meyerson Symphony Centre in Dallas, Texas, several Nigerian artists bagged noteworthy award wins. Among the winners in various categories were Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr, Blaqbonez, Flavour, KCee, Ms. DSF, Patoranking, Ebuka, Odumodublvck, Timaya, Spyro, and Tiwa Savage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AFRIMMA (@afrimma) View this post on Instagram A post shared by AFRIMMA (@afrimma) See full list below: Best Male West Africa Adekunle Gold – Nigeria Black Sheriff – Ghana Bnxn– Nigeria Santrinos Raphael– Togo Asake– Nigeria Didi B – Ivory Coast King Promise– Ghana Tonton Pal – Mali Omah Lay – Nigeria Best Female West Africa Amaarae – Ghana Tems – Nigeria Josey – Ivory Coast Manamba Kante – Guinea Ayra Starr – Nigeria Gyakie – Ghana Tiwa Savage– Nigeria Fatoumata Diawara– Mali Best Male East Africa Lij Michael – Ethiopia Nyashinski – Kenya Eddy Kenzo – Uganda Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania Mbosso – Tanzania Bien – Kenya Harmonize – Tanzania Meddy – Rwanda Single Dee – South Sudan Best Female East Africa Maua Sama – Tanzania Nadia Mukami – Kenya Zuchu – Tanzania Azawi– Uganda Nikita Kering – Kenya Spice Diana – Uganda Fena Gitu – Kenya Nandy – Tanzania Hewan Gebrewold – Ethiopia Best Male Central Africa T-Rex – Angola Fabregas – Congo DR TayC – Cameroon Fally Ipupa – Congo DR Calema – Sao Tome Mic Monsta- Cameroon Gerilson Israel -Angola Djodje- Cape Verde Best Female Central Africa Perola– Angola Nenny- Cape Verde Liloca- Mozambique Libianca – Cameroon Soraia Ramos- Cape Verde Espoir La Tigresse – Gabon Asaba – Cameroon Emma’a – Gabon Best Male Southern Africa Costa Titch- South Africa Dj Tarico – Mozambique Macky2- Zambia Musa Keys -South Africa Dj Maphorisa- South Africa Winky D – Zimbabwe Aka– South Africa Han C – Botswana Sjava – South Africa Best Female Southern Africa Ami Faku– South Africa Tamy Moyo – Zimbabwe Mpho Sebina – Botswana Dj Zhinle- South Africa Sha Sha – Zimbabwe Nadia Nakai – South Africa Towela – Zambia Makhadzi – South Africa Tyla – South Africa Best Male North Africa Wegz– Egypt Draganov – Morocco A.L.A– Tunisia SoolKing – Algeria Marwan Moussa – Egypt El Grande Toto – Morocco Dj Snake – Algeria Snor – Morocco Best Female North Africa Marwa Loud – Morocco Emel – Tunisia Faouzia – Morocco Souhila Ben Lachab – Algeria Ruby – Egypt Latifa – Tunisia Kenza Morsli – Algeria Jaylann – Morocco Crossing Boundaries With Music Award Burna Boy–Nigeria Aya Nakamura -Mali Rema- Nigeria Libianca– Cameroon Davido–Nigeria Toby Nwigwe – Nigeria J Hus- Gambia Wizkid – Nigeria Best Newcomer Hewan Gebrewold Guchi – Nigeria Jzyno – Liberia Young Jonn – Nigeria Lavalava – Tanzania Odumodublvck– Nigeria Lisandro Cuxi – Cape Verde Lasmid – Ghana Shalipopi – Nigeria Artiste of The Year Asake – (Nigeria) Fally Ipupa- Congo Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) Burnaboy- Nigeria Rema – Nigeria SoolKing – Algeria Aya Nakamura – Mali Davido – Nigeria Best Gospel Mercy Chinwo – Nigeria Mike Kalambay — Congo DR Piesie Esther – Ghana Christina Shusho – Tanzania Miguel Buila – Angola Bidemi Olaoba – Nigeria KS Bloom – Ivory Coast Joel Lwaga – Tanzania Pulani Maphari – South Africa Sumisola Agbebi Okeleye – Nigeria Best Live Act Sauti Sol -Kenya Burnaboy – Nigeria Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania Flavour – Nigeria Barnaba – Tanzania Fally Ipupa – DR Congo Calema – São Tomé C4 Pedro – Angola Best Female Rap Act Nata – Sierra Leone Femi One – Kenya Eno Barony – Ghana Rosa Ree – Tanzania Feli Nuna – Ghana Askia – Cameroon Ami Yerewolo – Mali Best Male Rap Act Odumodublvck – Nigeria Yung Lunya – Tanzania Ninho – Congo Black Sheriff – Ghana A-Reece – South Africa Blaqbonez – Nigeria Blxckie – South Africa Marwan Moussa – Egypt Best Collaboration Mbosso ft Costa Titch & Alfa Kat – Shetani Spyro x Tiwa Savage – Who’s Your Guy? Davido x Musa Keys – Unavailable Musa Keys Rema ft Selena Gomez – Calm Down Remix Wegz x AshMusic – Amira Fally Ipupa ft Charlotte Dipanda – Garde du Coeur Joshua Baraka ft Joeboy, King Promise & Bien – Nana Remix Boutross ft Juiceer Mann – Angela Song of The Year Libianca – People Kcee – Ojapiano Davido ft Musa Keys – Unavailable Uncle Waffles x Tony Duardo x Justin99 ft Pcee, EeQue, Chley– Yahyuppiyah King Promise – Terminator Joshua Baraka ft Joeboy, King Promise & Bien – Nana Remix Rayvanny ft Diamond Platnumz – Nitogonze Tyler ICU & Tumelo.za ft Dj Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA & Tyron Dee – Mnike Best Video Director Hanscana – Tanzania Director Pink – Nigeria Elias Belkader – Algeria Mateo Da Silva – Cameroon TG Omori – Nigeria Babs Direction– Ghana Jake Zaral – Zimbabwe Dammy Twitch – Nigeria Best DJ Africa DJ Spinall – Nigeria DJ Dollar– Senegal Waffles – Swaziland Ms DSF – Nigeria DJ Danni Gato – Cape Verde DJ Faculty – Ghana Dj Nelasta- Angola Major League DJs – South Africa Dj Consequence – Nigeria Best African DJ USA Dj Nani – Nigeria Dj Akua – Ghana DJ Prince – Nigeria DJ Shinski – Kenya DJ Birame BB l’amour – Ivory Coast Dj Yas Meen Selectress – Egypt Lex and Answer – Zimbabwe Dj Freshy K– Nigeria AFRIMMA Video of The Year Black Sheriff – Konongo Zongo Davido ft Musa Keys – Unavailable Libianca – People Victony ft Rema & Don Toliver – Soweto Remix Joshua Baraka ft Joeboy, King Promise & Bien – Nana Remix Fally Ipupa ft Charlotte Dipanda – Garde du Coeur Mbosso ft Costa Titch & Alfa Kat – Shetani Jay Melody – Nitasema Music Producer of The Year C4 Pedro – Angola Andre Vibez– Nigeria 207 – Uganda Ayo Lizzer – Tanzania Magicstickz– Nigeria MOGBeats – Ghana Kabza De Small– South Africa London – Nigeria Maajabu Gospel – Congo DR  Best African Dancer Masaka Dance Kids – Uganda Poco Lee – Nigeria Ghetto Kids – Uganda Angel Nyigu – Tanzania Hope Ramafalo – South Africa Dancegod Lloyd – Ghana Hooliboy – Ghana Best Lusophone T-Rex – Angola Lisandro Cuxi – Cape Verde Edgar Domingos – Angola Djodje – Cape Verde Mr Bow – Mozambique Soraia Ramos – Cape Verde Gerislon Israel – Angola C4 Pedro – Angol Best Francophone Fally Ipupa – Congo DR Serge Beynaud – Ivory Coast Josey – Ivory Coast Wally B. Seck- Senegal TayC– Cameroon Innos B – Congo DR Tenor – Cameroon Dadju – Congo DR Best Reggae/Dancehall Masicka – Jamaica Mr Killa – Grenada Patoranking – Nigeria Jada Kingdom– Jamaica Shatta Wale – Ghana Popcaan – Jamaica Shenseea – Jamaica Skillibeng – Jamaica Radio/TV Personnel of The Year Ebuka – Nigeria Konnie Toure – Ivory Coast Tbo Touch – South Africa IK Osakioduwa – Nigeria Afonso Quintas – Angola James Onen – Uganda Idris Sultan – Tanzania Kwame Sefa Kayi – Ghana Best African Group Disco Misr – Egypt Sauti Sol – Kenya Calema – Sao Tome The Cavemen – Nigeria Show Dem Camp – Nigeria Toofan – Togo Jano Band – Ethiopia Mafikizolo – South Africa AFRIMMA Album of The Year Davido – Timeless Aka – Mass Country Ammarae – Fountain Baby Fatoumata Diawara – London Ko Stonebwoy – 5th Dimension Asake – Work of Art Nomfundo Moh – Ugcobo Omah Lay – Boy Alone Deluxe Credit: https://www.bellanaija.com/2023/09/10th-afrimma-awards-winners-list/ Read the full article

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HOMELY RESIDENCE WITH ROOM FOR THE BOAT & VAN'

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10 Best Beach Clubs Gold Coast (2023)

Planning a holiday to the Gold Coast? Here's everything you need to know.  The Gold Coast is a coastal city in South East Queensland, Australia, approximately 66 kilometres south-southeast of the centre of the state capital Brisbane. The Gold Coast is the sixth-largest city in Australia, the nation's largest regional city, and Queensland's second-largest city after Brisbane. The Gold Coast is a major tourist destination with a sunny, subtropical climate. It has become widely known for its world-class surfing beaches, high-rises that dominate the skyline, theme parks, nightlife, and rainforest hinterland. Table of ContentsTop Categories of Beach Clubs in Gold Coast Overview 1.  Beach Club for Families  2.  Beach Club for Parties 3.  Beach Clubs to Relax and Chill 4. Beach Clubs on Gold Coast on a Budget 5. Luxurious Beach Club on the Gold Coast 6. Beach Club for Couples and Honeymooners Sight-seeing in Gold Coast — Quick Travel Guide What are the best Gold Coast Beach Clubs in 2023? 1.   KURAWA BEACH CLUB 2.    Q1 SKYBAR 3.   QT BEACH CLUB  4.  GREENMOUNT BEACH CLUB 5. BURLEIGH HEADS BEACH 6. PALAZZO VERSACE BEACH CLUB 7. SANCTUARY BEACH RESORT 8. TALLEBUDGERA BEACH 9.  SURFERS PARADISE BEACH CLUB 10.   CURRUMBIN BEACH VIKINGS Travel Essentials Conclusion Top Categories of Beach Clubs in Gold Coast Overview 1.  Beach Club for Families Currumbin Beach Vikings and Surfers Paradise Beachfront Club is the place to go if you visit the Gold Coast with your family.  2.  Beach Club for Parties Beach clubs for parties are a great way to spend an evening with friends and family. They offer a unique atmosphere that can be both thrilling and calming, depending on the type of club you choose. Most beach clubs will have different music, food, and drinks available, making it a great place for anyone to have a good time. For a party, head to Q1 Skybar. 3.  Beach Clubs to Relax and Chill Whether you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere or an upbeat, party atmosphere, beach clubs offer something for every mood. Most beach clubs feature comfortable lounge chairs and umbrellas, perfect for basking in the sun and taking in the sights and sounds of the beach. Some beach clubs offer special events like live bands, DJs, and private cabanas. You can enjoy these at The Beach Club at Hard Rock Hotel while at the Gold Coast. 4. Beach Clubs on Gold Coast on a Budget Currumbin Beach Vikings and Burleigh Heads Beach are budget-friendly beach clubs on the Gold Coast. They offer great deals for budget-conscious travellers. You should visit these beach clubs if you're looking for a great beach experience on the Gold Coast without breaking the bank. 5. Luxurious Beach Club on the Gold Coast When on the Gold Coast, one of the best luxurious beach clubs is the Palazzo Versace Beach Club. If you're looking for an unforgettable beach experience, the Palazzo Versace Beach Club is a perfect choice. 6. Beach Club for Couples and Honeymooners Burleigh Heads Beach, or Palazzo Versace, is the best beach club for couples and honeymooners to relax and enjoy time together. Sight-seeing in Gold Coast — Quick Travel Guide The Gold Coast is the place to go if you want to keep busy with various exciting options. There's something here for everyone: adventurers, green thumbs, animal lovers, food lovers, shopping savants, and shopaholics. 1. Quack'R'Duck Tour This Gold Coast duck bus trip departs from Surfers Paradise and travels along the roads and to the Gold Coast Broadwater. Onboard the Quack'R'Duck, and enjoy a Gold Coast tour with a very unique and amusing twist. Then take the same amphibious vehicle into the sea. Children adore the thrill and wet joy as they plunge into the water, easily transitioning into a leisurely and educational cruise. 2. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, take a stroll on the wild side and get up close to some native and exotic wildlife. While strolling through the lush rainforest, take in the abundance of interactive displays and wide-open enclosures while seeing your favourite animals. You can even cuddle a koala, get close to a crocodile, hand-feed kangaroos or Rainbow Lorikeets, or test your nerve on the Adventure Parc High Ropes Cruise. 3. Australian Outback Spectacular Experience more song, drama, and action than ever with Australian Outback Spectacular: Return of High Country Legends, paying homage to some of Australia's greatest famous stories while capturing the heart, soul, and true Aussie spirit of the outback. Witness breathtaking special effects, aerial displays, and death-defying stunts. Enjoy a free Stockman's hat and a three-course Australian BBQ supper with drinks! 4. SkyPoint Observation Deck The Gold Coast's 360-degree splendour, from the surf to the hinterland and beyond, is now on full display at SkyPoint, formerly just a room with a view. Take advantage of the quick elevators at  Q1 Resort to get from street level to Level 77 in just 42.7 seconds. Like a challenge? Try the brand-newSkyPoint climb; why not? A combo pass to SkyPoint, Dreamworld, and WhiteWater World is available. What are the best Gold Coast Beach Clubs in 2023? You're in luck if you're looking for beach clubs on the Gold Coast. There are plenty of great options to choose from. Each beach club offers amazing ocean views and a great atmosphere for a night out. - Kurawa Beach Club - Q1 Skybar - Qt Beach Club - Greenmount Beach Club - Burleigh Heads Beach - Palazzo Versace Beach Club - Sanctuary Beach Resort - Tallebudgera Beach Club - Surfers Paradise Beach Club - Currumbin Beach Vikings 1.   KURAWA BEACH CLUB Kurawa Beach Club is one of the Gold Coast's most luxurious beach clubs. You'll be surrounded by luxury and beachside serenity when you step through the doors. Kurawa Beach Club, which sits attractively on the Broadbeach shoreline, is the ideal place to meet with friends and family this summer. There are many alternatives for enjoying all the Kurawa Beach Club offers, with a combination of picnic tables and lounges and a range of low tables and chairs. The club has an infinity pool with views of the ocean and a heated pool for those cold winter days. There is also a magnificent spa where you may unwind with a massage or treatment. If you become hungry, the club's award-winning restaurant will satisfy your needs with unique cuisine from fresh local ingredients. Website: https://kurrawabeachclub.com.au Phone number: +61 7 5677 0954 Email info.kurawabeachclub@ausvenueco.com.au Address:  Kurrawa Terrace, Broadbeach Queensland 4218 2.    Q1 SKYBAR You need not search beyond the Q1 Skybar for an intimate and lavish getaway. At 77 stories and 230 metres above ground, Skybar offers a breathtaking view of the cityscape as you dine on delicious cuisine and sip on handcrafted cocktails. Australia's first oceanfront observation deck, SkyPoint Observation Deck, can be found atop Surfers Paradise's Q1 Building on Level 77. The Q1 Skybar, located on the 102nd floor of Australia's tallest skyscraper, serves as a casual beachside dining experience with breathtaking views of the city throughout the day. The dishes at SkyPoint Bistro + Bar are just as tempting as the breathtaking views. You may appreciate their all-day eating menu with a special drink in hand. Family-friendly, romantic, and group diners may all find something to their liking on the menu. It's also a great place to host a gathering or a party. Their events staff is a great resource for details on event packages. Sunset Sounds plays live music every Sunday at SkyPoint Observation Deck, which morphs into a chic, high-altitude lounge bar after dark. Relax with friends over drinks and appetisers while taking in the sights of the city. Beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, the SkyPoint Observation Deck is an "adults only" venue. While at the beach club, those with a higher tolerance for risk may attempt the SkyPoint Climb. Website: https://www.skypoint.com.au/ Address: Level 77, 3003 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, 4217 Australia Phone number: +61 7 5582 2700 Email: info@skypoint.com.au 3.   QT BEACH CLUB  QT is a members-only venue in Surfers Paradise on Australia's Gold Coast. QT's beachfront setting radiates the carefree spirit of an unending summer, and guests are invited to do as they like. A perfect place for family time. In addition to swimming and snorkelling, the club offers a variety of other aquatic activities. While swimming laps in the lap pool, you may pretend you're floating between the clouds and the waves. You may scuba dive, lounge, get spa treatments, eat, drink, and dance. You will feel like a star in the Stringray Lounge at QT, which is furnished in an exquisite, high-class style. Sushi, sashimi, and other staples of Japanese cuisine share the menu with healthy organic options, creative drinks crafted to inspire and please, and delicious desserts. Website: https://www.qthotels.com/gold-coast/ Address: 7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise Queensland 4217 Phone number: +61 7 5584 1200 Email: reservations_qtgoldcoast@evt.com 4.  GREENMOUNT BEACH CLUB Located on the southern end of the Gold Coast, right by the Queensland-New South Wales border, Greenmount beach Surf Club is a family-friendly bar and restaurant with stunning views of the Gold Coast skyline. Its extravagance is reflected in its chic decor, furnishings, and exquisite food and drinks. The club has various facilities, including a sheltered beach, picnic areas, and a children’s playground. Guests can enjoy lunch whilst taking in the panoramic views of the Gold Coast beaches and hinterland. The club, with its cozy lounges and relaxing music playing in the background, is the perfect place to unwind. Website:  https://www.greenmountsurfclub.com.au/ Phone number: +61 7 5599 5558 Address: Cnr Hill St & Marine Pde, Coolangatta, QLD 4225 5. BURLEIGH HEADS BEACH Burleigh Head Beach Club is the place for those who want an elite beach club. This beach club is located in a secluded inlet and is only accessible by boat. Burleigh Head Beach Club is unlike any other in that it combines five-star service with a calm beach atmosphere. Luxurious amenities such as a heated pool and Jacuzzi are available, as are a wide variety of drinks and light fare. On the other hand, you'll be treated to breathtaking vistas of the ocean and the soothing sound of waves lapping at the coast. Burleigh Head Beach Club is great if you want to be pampered in paradise without breaking the bank. Sporting events such as beach volleyball, surfing, and bodyboarding are just some options available at this beach club. Website: https://www.burleighslsc.com.au/ Phone number: +61 7 5535 2419 Address: Corner Goodwin Terrace & Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads Queensland 4220 6. PALAZZO VERSACE BEACH CLUB If you’re looking for the perfect day out, then Palazzo Versace Beach Club is the perfect place. Located in the main courtyard of the Palazzo Versace Hotel, it boasts a stunning view of Main Beach and the Coral Sea. Whether you want to lounge by the pool or get more active on its other facilities, Palazzo Versace Beach Club will provide the perfect day out. It’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal or take advantage of its incredible beach service. The place also has several other facilities, including private cabanas, jet skis and sunbeds. Website: http://palazzoversace.guestreservations.com Address: 94 Sea World Drive, Main Beach, Queensland, Australia 4217 Phone number: 7. SANCTUARY BEACH RESORT Self-contained, air-conditioned rooms with two or three bedrooms are available at Sanctuary Beach Resort. Guests may choose between beach, ocean, pool, or garden views from their own courtyard or balcony. It has a private entrance to the beach, a garden, a pool, outdoor grills, and tennis courts. Within three minutes, you may reach Pacific Parade, where you'll find a wide variety of dining and shopping options. Just three minutes up the beach, the Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life Saving Club offers breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean. There is a great view of Surfers Paradise and Coolangatta from Elephant Rock, which is just five minutes away from Currumbin Alley. Website: https://www.sanctuarybeach.com.au/ Phone number: +61 7 5598 2524 Address: 47 Teemangum Street, Currumbin, Currumbin, 4223 Gold Coast. 8. TALLEBUDGERA BEACH Next is the luxurious Tallebudgera Beach Club. It's the finest location to relax and eat Gold Coast seafood. You won't want to leave this white-sand, turquoise-water beach. Tallebudgera Beach Club offers has an infinity pool, day beds, and private cabanas. They also have a playground and a picnic arena. Tallebudgera Beach Club is worth visiting whether you're seeking an elite resort or simply want to relax by the pool and eat wonderful meals. Website: https://tallesurfclub.com/ Address:  1505 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach Queensland 4221 Phone number: +61 7 5576 4415 9.  SURFERS PARADISE BEACH CLUB Surfers Paradise Beach Club is a vibrant and luxurious beach club located in the heart of the Gold Coast. It's a one-of-a-kind beach that offers breathtaking ocean views. Surfers Paradise Beach Club has everything you're searching for, whether you want a quiet day at the beach or a lively night out. The club's restaurant has a newly remodelled bar and dining area to provide its patrons with a casual and coastal dining atmosphere. The Surfers Paradise Beach Club offers a variety of event rooms suitable for small and big events. Website: https://www.surfersparadiseslsc.com.au/ Phone number: +61 7 55531900 Address: Cnr Cavill Ave & Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland QLD 4217 10.   CURRUMBIN BEACH VIKINGS Perched next to the famous Elephant Rock lookout; the iconic Currumbin Beach Vikings are at the south end of the beach and right on the ocean. The club is the perfect place to spend a day in the sun with friends and family. The club is located just steps from the sand and surf, so you can enjoy all the pleasures of the beach without having to leave the comfort of the club. With a range of activities for adults and children, there's something for everyone at the beach club. The Norsemen may be hard to find, but the vista is breathtaking, and the food is delicious. Website: http://www.currumbinslsc.com.au/ Address: Currumbin Beach Vikings, 741 Pacific Pde, Currumbin, QLD 4223. Phone Number: +61 7 5534 2932 Travel Essentials It's crucial to think about the weather when you plan your trip to the Gold Coast. It's important to pack for the area's climate, which ranges from mild winters to sweltering summers. If you're planning a trip to the Gold Coast, you will definitely find this information useful. Flights and Hotel Accommodation The Gold Coast has a wide variety of affordable hotel options, as well as luxury resorts and serviced apartments. To quench your hunger, you may choose from a large number of restaurants, cafés, taverns, and pubs from WayAway and Booking.com. 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Visit the website of Tiqets, a reputable ticket broker, for events about the arts and culture. Make it a point to look at the experiences of other tourists on TripAdvisor so that you can have the most memorable time possible ng your holiday. Activities At every corner of the Gold Coast, an adventure awaits you. Try reserving a spot on one of the top-rated tours or activities on Viator or Get Your Guide. Conclusion The Gold Coast is bursting at the seams with fun things to see and do. There is something for everyone, whether you are in the mood for excitement or a quiet day out. Therefore, whether you're searching for a relaxing day with friends on the beach or a glamorous day by the water replete with exquisite drinks and breathtaking vistas, the Gold Coast offers a beach club to meet your needs. Read the full article

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BonkerZ Comedy Club announces their final comedy show of 2022 and their final Agincourt Hotel Show ever! That’s right, we’re moving location and show nights (Fri/Sat) in 2023, keep watching this space for more info. So come join us for final comedy show at this location and of course, we’re going out with a bang! 20 comics in 60 mins Xmas comedy slam! 7pm show is sold out, tickets selling fast for the just added 8:30pm show. Join 20 Ho Ho Holarious comics, on stage, 1 night only. It’s the fastest and funniest stand up show this side of the Gold Coast with free giant “ Lick me silly” candy canes with each ticket sold. Meal table service available, cool in house DJ and lots of other crazy Xmas stuff. Don’t miss our final Agincourt Xmas Comedy Show. Dec 22nd - 7pm/8:30pm. Oh yeah, it’s Comedy BonkerZ Style. BonkerZ Underground Comedy Club inside the Agincourt Hotel .Table meal service, a cool dj inside a cool New York Style Comedy Club. Nuff said. BonkerZ Underground Comedy Club is Located just a 4 min walk from Central Station or Park @  UTS Car Park , ‪Building 10, Thomas Street‬, Ultimo (1 block from Agincourt Hotel-$10 Flat rate after ‪5pm‬ weekdays) This event is + 18. Note Some coarse langulage may be used Tixs⬇️ https://www.stickytickets.com.au/bonkerzaustralia/events https://www.whatsonsydney.com/ #bonkerzcomedyaustralia #standupcomedyschools #standupcomics #comedy #sydneycbd #comedyclubs #comedysydney #sydneygeorgestreet #laughter #bonkerzaustralia #sydneynightlife #sydneypubs #liveperformances #comedians #sydneybars #comedyfestivals #fringefestivals #thursdaynightcomedyshowsydney #comedyworkshops #comedycourses #comedyclubssydneycbd #20comicsin60mins #fast100competitions (at Agincourt Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmIF57Syb6v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[garethcohenau]

Unleashing the Best DJ Events Gold Coast Has to Offer

The Gold Coast, with its vibrant nightlife and beautiful beaches, is a prime destination for unforgettable DJ events. But when you add the unique flair of live percussion to the mix, you get something truly exceptional. This is where The Gareth Cohen Experience shines, transforming ordinary nights into extraordinary experiences. Let's dive into what makes our DJ events on the Gold Coast a must-visit for anyone looking to dance the night away.

Elevate Your Night with Live Percussion

A Symphony of Beats

At The Gareth Cohen Experience, we're not just about playing tracks. We're about creating an atmosphere. Our events feature live percussion performances that elevate the energy of every party. Whether it's a subtle rhythm accompanying a soulful house track or explosive beats during a high-energy electronic set, our live percussionists add a dynamic layer to the music that you can’t find anywhere else on the Gold Coast.

The Heartbeat of the Party

Live percussion isn’t just an addition to our events; it’s the heartbeat. It brings a raw, primal element to the night, connecting everyone on the dance floor on a deeper level. This immersive experience is what sets The Gareth Cohen Experience apart and keeps people coming back for more.

The Best of Ecstatic Dance

Ecstatic Dance Gold Coast

Our events go beyond traditional DJ parties. We embrace the spirit of Ecstatic Dance, offering a space where freedom of expression and movement are paramount. At The Gareth Cohen Experience, every event is a journey through emotions and energy, expressed through dance. Whether you’re in Gold Coast or making the short trip from Brisbane, our Ecstatic Dance sessions provide a safe and exhilarating environment for everyone to let loose and find their rhythm.

A Community of Dancers

What makes our Ecstatic Dance events special is the community. It’s about more than just dancing; it’s about connecting with others who share a passion for music and movement. Each session is an opportunity to meet new people, make friends, and become part of a growing community of dance enthusiasts.

Why Choose The Gareth Cohen Experience?

Choosing The Gareth Cohen Experience means opting for a night of unparalleled excitement and community. Our DJ events and Ecstatic Dance sessions on the Gold Coast are curated to ensure everyone has a memorable time. From the first beat to the last, you’re not just attending an event; you’re becoming part of something bigger.

Ready to Dance?

Are you ready to experience the best DJ events Gold Coast has to offer? Visit our website to check out our upcoming events, sign up for notifications, and join our community. Whether you’re a local or visiting, The Gareth Cohen Experience promises a night of fantastic music, live percussion, and the best Ecstatic Dance sessions around.

Don't just hear about it; experience it for yourself. Come join The Gareth Cohen Experience and unleash your passion for dance and music on the Gold Coast!

[for-gold-and-glory]

Weekly Events for Feb 8th to Feb 15th

Here are some events G&G Members will be involved in during the week. Or just events that I think are really cool and you should definitely go to. If you’re interested in joining these events just show up or send a message to Aegir, Lirilith, or Aedwen Or join our discord: https://discord.gg/dCRSWTx

Monday -  SUNcat Solidarity Night at the DRUNKEN MOOGLE! @ 9:00pm EST - Lavender Beds W12, P33 Thursday -  World of Light: Chapter 2: "Down, Drowned, and Disposed @ 7:00pm EST - Longmirror Lake, Il Mheg Thursday -  World of Light 2:  "You Want Thingamabobs? I've Got 20" @ 9:30pm EST - Venmont Yards, Khoulsia (Have Tempest Unlocked) Thursday - Radiant Plume Fight Night @ 9:30pm EST - Lavender Beds W15, P49 Friday - Valentoine’s Auction @ 9:30pm EST -  Mist, Ward 11, Plot 2 Saturday -  Garlean Weekly: Swarm, Salt, and Scourge Part @ 3:00pm EST -  Ala Gannha, The Peaks Saturday - Festival of Roses @ 6:00pm EST - Amethyst Shallows, Ward 9 Lavender Beds Sunday -  The Vault of Professor George Edward Cienfuegos and the Kingdom of the Crystal Dragon Skull, Chapter 2: The Wailing Woman in the Blue @ 3:00pm EST - The Ruby Price, Ruby Sea Sunday - Valentione’s Prom @ 7:00pm EST - Mist W13 P45 Monday - Treasures of Uznair: Ghosts of the Past @ 7:00pm EST - Roll20

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Monday -  SUNcat Solidarity Night at the DRUNKEN MOOGLE! @ 9:00pm EST - Lavender Beds W12, P33 https://savothesewercat.tumblr.com/post/642111570189631488/savothesewercat-savothesewercat-suncat - Music for Seekers of the Sun! Status: Open RP, please join us Type: Performance GM: Drunken Moogle!

Thursday -  World of Light: Chapter 2: "Down, Drowned, and Disposed @ 7:00pm EST - Longmirror Lake, Il Mheg -  After a quick cutscene at the Inn, the Sinners wake up to day two of their investigation. Okay, so the king has been murdered. There's several suspects. The Princess is a werewolf (or something of that nature). The twin princeses are both acting twitching. And the princess was secretly wed to a low born knight (Prince Veo's best friend) by one of the council members. There's a lot of motive flying around. Will they find the try culprit? Or get a game over. Status: Open to Fan of the Fae Type: Investigation GM: Aegir

Thursday -  World of Light 2:  "You Want Thingamabobs? I've Got 20" @ 9:30pm EST - Venmont Yards, Khoulsia (Have Tempest Unlocked) - Back on track! with the ability to breath underwater, the Sinners return to the First and Khoulsia. It's time to dive. A Kingdom under water... they find that and more under the waves of the Tempest. But something bigger is lurking in the deeps. They are about to stumble upon a threat perhaps even greater than what they set out to explore. Status: Open to World of Light Type: Adventure GM: Aegir

Thursday - Radiant Plume Fight Night @ 9:30pm EST - Lavender Beds W15, P49 - Ever wanted to chow down on some grub, and sip on primal’s blood while watching two of your fellows beat each other to a bloody pulp? Well, we don’t have actual primal’s blood but we do have the other two things and a pretty damn good substitute for the other! The Radiant Plume is a new tavern opened in the dusty recesses of the Shroud, once a dliapidated cottage revitalized and renovated for your pleasure! The upper floor of the establishment houses a simple tavern with hearty fare and a vast array of alcohols. Just below that in the depths of the Plume you’ll find an open arena that showcases bloody brawls for your enjoyment! Weapons can be used upon agreement and for a price (IC gil), just in case our more lawful patrons decide to cause a fuss, but try not to kill one another. Your mess, your problem. That’s right. The Radiant Plume is a completely neutral ground, where anyone can shed their moral bindings for an evening of bloodsport and a little bit of drinks and dining. The owners only have a few rules: You break it, you buy it. No unsanctioned brawls on the premises. If you kill it, it’s your problem.

Status: Open RP, please check the link Type: Social/Tournament GM: The Radiant Plume

Friday - Valentoine’s Auction @ 9:30pm EST -  Mist, Ward 11, Plot 2 https://discord.gg/VJmX5CEAAm - It’s time for the third annual Valentione Day Auction! With over 40 treasures on stage, it’s sure to be a night of love! There’s also a chance to win fabulous prizes! Jump in the discord to get a sneak peak at the auctionee’s profiles. Status: Open RP, check the link! Type: Date Auction GM: Ashemmi

Saturday -  Garlean Weekly: Swarm, Salt, and Scourge Part @ 3:00pm EST -  Ala Gannha, The Peaks https://fustuarium.tumblr.com/ - It isn’t an ark, it isn’t a temple, the Mhachi ship in  Pla al Anwyd is a biological weapon. And the sands counting down to detonation are slipping through the hourglass. The imperials rush back to the dig site to get answers. They’ve captured Xylmius as their prisoner, but will he be enough to lure the Rector from his guardian statue? And will stopping the Rector be enough to stop the count down? Status: Semi-Open, message Aegir Type: Investigation, Horror? GM: Aegir

Saturday - Festival of Roses @ 6:00pm EST - Amethyst Shallows, Ward 9 Lavender Beds https://aniew.tumblr.com/post/639951437100711936/in-celebration-of-the-season-of-love-the-festival - In celebration of the season of love, The Festival of Roses is set for Saturday, February 13, 2021, beginning at 6:00 EST/5:00 CST/3:00 PST! This event is set to offer a date auction, vendors, and a couples fighting pit, and we’re still looking for help staffing the event! In particular, we are looking for merchants or game booths with a Valentione’s themed twist! All vendors will have their own slide to be decorated as they’d like.We are also searching for interested healers for the tournament, and security to staff the event! We will begin accepting applications for the date auction soon. Status: Open, check the link! Type: Celebration GM: Livia Crane

Sunday -  The Vault of Professor George Edward Cienfuegos and the Kingdom of the Crystal Dragon Skull, Chapter 2: The Wailing Woman in the Blue @ 3:00pm EST - The Ruby Price, Ruby Sea - The adventurers split into teams with one heading to the Ruby Sea to investigate the whereabouts of one of the known Crystal Dragon Skulls. Gifted to him by a Hingan princess who ran away from the Empire with several ancient family relics, reknown collector (and Hoarder), Lord Tomo is said to have one of the skulls in his possession. But with a mysterious voice following them as they venture into the Kojin’s vault, the adventurers may find that they have more than spooky teleporting Garleans following them.  Status: Open to the Ruby Sea Group, if you would like to join and haven’t been sorted, please message Aegir Type: Adventure GM: Aegir

Sunday - Valentione’s Prom @ 7:00pm EST - Mist W13 P45 https://for-gold-and-glory.tumblr.com/post/642137657460293633/valentiones-prom-february-14-7pm-10pm-est-mist - The feverish young love, nervous and bubbling with enthusiasm, is a central charm of House Valentione.Come gather ye rosebuds with that spark of youth at the Valentione Prom! Various Eorzean academies are partnering with House Valentione to present the best social event of the season of love.Got what it takes to be the King or Queen of Valentione? Put yourself out there and run for the title! Get your prom photos taken, and enjoy the amazing music from DJ  Deast.! Share your prom night story with us! Post on your platform of choice and drop it in our Discord server! https://discord.gg/WJwjjVWWK4 Your story will be compiled into a storybook PDF with illustrations! Status: Open RP, please join us Type: Social GM: Rommie Monday - Treasures of Uznair: Ghosts of the Past @ 7:00pm EST - Roll20 - The Royal Puppeteer has tasked the adventurers with an important mission: to investigate rumors of the famed ghost ship, the Black Coffin, appearing on the coasts and ports of Uznair. Their investigation will take them into the bowels of the haunted Arrapago Reef, where the Black Coffin was thought to have run aground over 300 years ago. But the adventurers and the dead aren’t the only things inside the Reef, as they soon realize, they will have to dodge the lamia as well, as the Undead Swarm amasses for a massive besieged! Status: Semi-open, message Aegir to join Type: Adventure/Action GM: Aegir

[qnewsau]

Gold Coast Pride Festival is back on the beach this weekend

New Post has been published on https://qnews.com.au/gold-coast-pride-festival-back-2024/

Gold Coast Pride Festival is back on the beach this weekend

The annual Gold Coast Pride Festival is returning to sunny Surfers Paradise this week and it’s bigger than ever before.

The fourth annual Gold Coast Pride Festival now runs over three days, from Friday, May 31, to Sunday, June 2, 2024.

On Friday night, start your Pride Month off with a bang at Coast gay bar Hairy Mary’s for the Gold Coast Pride official opening night party.

Join DJ Disco Donna, queer comedian JD Zamora and the Gold Coast Pride team of volunteers as they celebrate the start of the annual festival.

On Saturday morning (June 1), the Festival will again host Australia’s only Pride Parade on the beach and the free Fair Day event.

Large groups are welcome and marchers are encouraged to dress up and wear their colours loud and proud for the march from 11am.

Each year, the Fair Day in Macintosh Island Park at Main Beach offers free, family-friendly live entertainment in the park all day.

Hosted by Carmen Taykett and Paul Wheeler, the annual Drag Pageant and Pet Parade are back as well as DJs, live music and food and market stalls in the park.

After Fair Day, Gold Coast Pride is also hosting an 18+ After Glow Party, and a post-Pride recovery White Party on a yacht.

Gold Coast Pride Festival getting bigger every year

Gold Coast Pride Festival co-director Danni Zuvela said the festival, which started in 2021, is growing in size every year.

Danni and co-director Vince Siciliani said the the festival out over an entire weekend to accommodate everyone.

“We’re expanding our presence on the Gold Coast to meet the needs of our ever-growing LGBTIQA+ rainbow community,” she said.

“2023 was a huge festival with at least 4,000 people checking out Fair Day. This year we’re expecting more than 5,000 people from the Gold Coast, surrounding areas and interstate visitors to join in.

“This year’s Pride Festival is going to be our biggest and brightest so far and we’ve carefully curated the program to ensure it’s diverse and has broad appeal. There’s truly something for everyone.”

‘Huge need for community on the Gold Coast’

Gold Coast Pride Festival co-director Vince Siciliani also runs local group Gold Coast Rainbow Communities with Danni.

As well as Gold Coast Pride, the group hosts a variety of events throughout the year.

Vince said every day, they get inquiries from Coast community members asking about activities, events and support services for them.

“We make new contacts, often multiple times a day, with inquiries from queer people, parents, carers and family members,” he said.

“The community’s still recovering from the negative mental health impacts of prolonged isolation and social disconnection during the pandemic. Now the cost of living crisis is also hurting our community disproportionately.

“There’s a huge need for more LGBTIQA+ community activities, events and connections on the Gold Coast. That’s what the Gold Coast Pride Festival is here to provide.”

Gold Coast Pride Festival 2024 returns from Friday (May 31) and runs all weekend. Find out more at the Facebook page and website.

More from the Gold Coast:

These fierce queens are competing for Miss Gold Coast Pride 2024

Carlotta judges the drag pageant at Gold Coast Pride

This duck won Gold Coast Pride’s dog pageant in hilarious upset

See photos of Australia’s only beach Pride Parade at Surfers Paradise

Brand new Gold Coast gay bar Hairy Mary’s opens its doors

For the latest LGBTIQA+ Sister Girl and Brother Boy news, entertainment, community stories in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. Check out our latest magazines or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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[musichead84]

Seen as of 2019:

Festivals:

ACL - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018

Bonnaroo - 2012, 2013

Coachella - 2010, 2014

Float Fest - 2014

Index Fest - 2013, 2014

Lollapalooza - 2006, 2009, 2011

Wakarusa - 2015

Fun Fun Fun Fest - 2014, 2015

35 Denton - 2016

Untapped Fort Worth Festival - 2016

Untapped Dallas Festival - 2016

Edgefest - 2017 (many more than this year’s…)

Old 97′s County Fair - 2018

A’s

Aerosmith (Dallas)

Afghan Whigs (Liberty Lunch, Antone’s, ACL 12, Coachella 14)

Alkaline Trio (Austin)

Aloha (Dallas)

Andrew Bird (Lolla 09)

All 4 One (Austin)

Animal Collective (Lolla 09)

Arcade Fire x3 (ACL 07, Lolla 06, Coachella 14)

Arctic Monkeys x 2 (Lolla 09, ACL, Edgefest 22)

Adair (Dallas)

American Eyes ( Dallas )

As I Lay Dying ( Dallas )

Atreyu ( Dallas )

Atoms for Peace  (Coachella 10)

Allison Moorer (Austin)

Aubra Mae (Dallas)

A Perfect Circle (Lolla 11, Verizon Theatre)

AfroJack (Lolla 11)

Atmosphere (Lolla 11)

Alton Brown (Chef - Frisco) - Barnes & Noble

AVICII (ACL 12)

Atlas Genius (Edgefest23)

Airborne Toxic Event (Edgefest23)

AWOLNation x2 (Edgefest23, EF2015)

Annie Clark (Dallas)

A Day to Remember (Edgefest 23)

Alt-J (Roo 13)

The Avett Brothers (Summer Cut 2)

Austra (Granada Theater)

Alice in Chains (Gexa Pavilion)

Antemasque (FFFfest 15)

Alvvays (FFFfest 15)

American Werewolves (Three Links - Dallas)

At the Drive In (Red7, Trees, Club Dada, Southside Ballroom)

Aaron Lewis (Billy Bob’s)

American Aquarium (The Statler Ballroom)

B’s

Badfish x 6 (Dallas, Wildflower Fest)

Beck x 3 (Dallas, Coachella 14, ACL 14)

Ben Harper x 2 (Lolla 09, Austin, Waka 2015)

Big Head Todd & the Monsters (ATX, House of Blues - Dallas)

Black Crowes (Dallas)

Blind Melon (Dallas)

Bloc Party (Lolla 06, Dallas)

Blood Brothers (dallas)

Blue October (Austin, Dallas)

Burden Brothers (Austin, Dallas)

Broke (Dallas)

Band of Horses (Lolla 09)

Bassnectar (Lolla09, ACL12)

Ben Folds (chicago)

Beach House (coachella10)

Ben Gibbard (dallas)

Bert Kreischer - (comedian) Addison Improv (2), Irvine Improv

Black Lips (Lolla 11)

Bruno Mars (Lolla 11)

Busy P (Lolla11)

Black Keys (Dallas, Edgefest, ACL12)

Bush (Edgefest23)

Bjork (Roo13)

Big Gigantic (BreakwayFest)

Bear Mountain (Dallas)

Born & Raised (Dallas)

Bastille (Coachella 14)

Bush (Edgefest, Toyota Music Factory)

Blackberry Smoke (ACL14)

Bouncing Souls (Dallas)

Broken Gold (Dallas)

Ben Howard (Dallas)

Blue, the misfit (Dallas)

Brutal Juice (Dallas)

Best Coast (Dallas)

Bully (Dallas)

Bobby Patterson (HG6)

Black Fire Pistol (HG6)

Belle & Sebastian (Summer Cut ‘15)

Broncho (FFFfest 15)

Big Freedia (FFFfest 15, The Bomb Factory)

Bottle Rockets  (2018 Old 97′s County Fair)

Bombay Bicycle Club (coachella 14)

Built to Spill (Granada Theater, Untapped 16)

Breaking Benjamin (Gexa)

Blink 182 (Edgefest 2017)

Brandi Carlile (ACL 2018)

Brock Hampton (ACL 2018)

Blood Orange (ACL 2018 Bowling for Soup (Wildflower Fest 2019)

C’s

Cage the Elephant (Coachella 10, Frisco, Lolla09/11, Edgefest 22, Coachella 14)

Christina Aguilera (Tx State Fair 1998)

Chevelle (Dallas, Ft Worth, Edgefest 2017)

Coal Chamber(killeen)

Coheed & Cambria (Austin, Coachella10, Lolla06, Dallas)

Cody Shaw & The Rhythm Boys (Hank’s)

ColdWarKids (Lolla06, ACL)

Common (Lolla09)

Cross Canadian Ragweed (austin)

The Confession

Collective Soul (dallas)

Carolyn Wonderland (austin)

The Cush (denton)

Cee-Lo Green (Lolla11)

Chico Trujillo (Lolla11)

City & Colour (Lolla11, Roo12, Dallas - Granada Theater)

The Chain Gang of 1974 (Lolla11, Dallas - Granada Theater)

Carina Round (Austin)

Charlie Murphy (Dallas - Addison Improv)

Christopher Titus (Dallas - Addison Improv)

Civil Twilight (Edgefest22)

Cake (Edgefest22)

Chris Lake (El Paso)

Capital Cities (Edgefest23)

Crizzly (BreakawayFest)

CHVRCHES (Dallas, Coachella 14, ACL 14)

Commotion  (Dallas)

Courtney Barnett (FFFFest 6)

Chance the Rapper (Waka15)

Carrie Brownstein (Dallas)

Craig Finn (Trees)

Chris Stapleton (Dallas, ACL 16)

Cheap Trick (FFFfest 15)

Chromeo (FFFfest 15)

Calvin Harris (Coachella 14)

The Cult (Toyota Music Factory)

Camila Cabello (ACL 2018)

D’s

Dead Sara (Edgefest22)

Damian Marley (Lolla11)

Death From Above 1979 (Lolla11)

Daughtry (addison,dallas,frisco)

Dashboard Confessional (ACL05)

Death Cab For Cutie (Lolla 06, EF 15)

Decemberists (Lolla 09, Dallas)

Deftones (Dallas, Lolla 11, Edgefest23, ACL 2018)

Devotchka (Dallas - HOB, Indexfest 2)

Delta Spirit (Lolla11)

Drive-by Truckers (dallas)

Destiny’s Child (Tx State Fair 1998)

Dredg (dallas)

Death in the Family (dallas)

Dead Weather (coachella10, ACL09)

Depeche Mode (chicago)

Dirty Heads x 3 (Austin - Stubb’s, Dallas, Waka15)

Dwight Yokam (Grand Prairie - Lonestar Park)

The Drums (Lolla11)

The DA (El Paso - Tricky Falls)

D'Angelo (Roo 12)

Deadmau5 (El Paso, Dallas)

Dim Locator (Hailey’s - Denton)

Danny Avila (BreakwayFest)

Dave Chappell (Dallas - Oddball Comedy Tour)

Dirty River Boys (McKinney - Hanks)

Dum Dum Girls (Fun Fun Fun Fest 6)

David Ramirez (Kessler Theater, Untapped 16)

Dark Rooms x 3 (Dallas, Denton)

Doug Benson (FFFfest 15)

Dag nasty (FFFfest 15)

Dillion Francis (Coachella 14)

Disturbed (Gexa)

DJ Sober (The Best of Big D 16)

Dalton Domino (The Statler Ballroom)

David Byrne (ACL 2018)

Dead Flowers (The Rustic)

The Doobie Brothers (Dallas)

E’s

The Expendables (austin)

Eminem (Lolla 11, ACL 14)

Explosions in the Sky (Lolla 11, Breakaway Fest)

Empire of the Sun (Breakway Fest)

El-P (indexfest2)

Erykah Badu (Dallas)

Eric Andre (FFFfest 15)

Esme Patterson (The Rustic)

Erika Wennerstron (2018 Old 97′s County Fair, The Rustic)

F’s

Finger Eleven (dallas)

Fleet Foxes (Lolla 09)

Foo Fighters (Dallas, Lolla 11)

Foster the People (Lolla 11, Coachella 14)

Frank Black (Austin)

Funeral for a Friend (Dallas)

For Felix (Dallas)

Franz Ferdinand (Austin)

Frank Turner (Dallas, Coachella 14)

Fuel (Mayflower Fest)

Friendly Fires (Lolla 11)

Flogging Molly (Lolla 11, Roo 12)

Fitz & the Tantrums (Lolla 11 - met them, HOB - Dallas - met them, Roo 12, Edgefest 23, Wildflower Fest 2019)

Foxy Shazam (Edgefest 22)

Florence & the Machines (ACL 12)

Frightened Rabbit (Dallas)

Flash Gordon (Edgefest 23)

Flight of the Concords (Dallas)

Fatboy Slim (Coachella 14)

Foxygen (Index Fest 3, Fun Fun Fun Fest 6)

First Aid Kit (Fun Fun Fun Fest 6)

Flying Lotus (Fun Fun Fun Fest 6)

FKA Twigs (Trees - Dallas)

Future Islands (Index Fest 3, FFFFest15)

Fantastic Negrito (Summer Cut '15)

FRONTERA BUGALÚ - Gas Monkey

Father John Misty (Dallas)

G’s

The Gaslight Anthem x 3 (Lolla06,Edgefest23,Dallas)

Gin Blossoms (Addison, Wildflower Fest 2018)

Gnarls Barkley x 2 (Lolla06,dallas)

Gomez (Lolla 09)

Gossip (coachella10)

Greeley Estates (dallas)

The Gourds (austin)

Goo Goo Dolls (Dallas / Wildflower Fest 2018)

Grace Potter & the Nocturnals x 2 (lolla11, Summer Cut 2)

Grouplove (Lolla 11, Stubb’s, Roo 12, Coachella 14)

Garbage (Edgefest 22)

Girl Talk x 3 (indexfest 2, Fun Fun Fun Fest 6, EF 15)

The Growlers (Waka 15)

Glass Animals (Waka 15)

Galactic (Waka 15)

Gogol Bordello (FFFfest 15, Untapped Dallas 16)

Grimes (FFFfest 15)

Greg Dulli (Kessler Theater Dallas)

Grupo Fantasma (Untapped 16)

Glorietta (Kessler - Dallas)

The Guess Who (Wildflower Fest 2019)

H’s

Heartless Bastards x 11 (Austin, Lolla 09, Dallas, Denton - met twice, smoked with Jesse, and took pics with them)

Hole (Edgefest)

Hockey (Coachella 10)

The Hope Trust x 2 (Dallas, Denton)

The Holler Time (Denton)

Haim (Roo13)

Harland Williams (Comedian - Addison Improv)

Hozier (EF15)

Hayes Carll (Untapped 16)

I’s

Incubus (x3)(dallas)

Interpol (dallas)

DJ Irene (killeen)

Ishi (Dallas)

Israel Nash (Summer Cut '15)

I’m With Her (Ryman Auditorium)

J’s

Jay-Z (Coachella 10)

Jane’s Addiction (Lolla09,Dallas)

Jeff Klein (austin)

Jim Ward (Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth)

Jimmy Eat World (Dallas, Wildflower Fest 2018)

Johnny Cooper (Mckinney - Hank’s)

John Hiatt (Stubbs, HOB Dallas)

Jerry Lee Lewis (Richardson - Wildflower Fest 11)

Jim Jefferies x 3 (Comedian - Dallas)

Jim Breuer (Comedian - Dallas)

Jarrod Gorbel (Dallas)

James Vandervelde (austin)

Jack White (ACL12)

Japandroid (Roo13)

Jack Johnson (Roo13)

Juicy J (BreakwayFest)

Jenny Lewis (Dallas)

J Mascis (Fun Fun Fun Fest 6)

Jessica Lea Mayfield (Dallas)

Jack Kerowax (Dallas)

Jamie xx (GvB V)

Joey Bada$$ (FFFfest 15)

Jason Isbell (Southside Ballroom Dallas, Dallas)

Jason Aldean (Gexa Energy Pavilion)

Jaime Wyatt (2018 Old 97′s County Fair)

Jibe (Gas Monkey Live!)

Justice (ACL 2018)

Judah & The Lion (Wildflower Fest 2019)

Jason Bonham (Toyota Music Pavilion)

K’s

Kansas (Norfolk, VA - my very first concert!)

KISS (Frisco)

Kaskade (Lolla 09)

Killers x 2 (Austin, Dallas)

Kings of Leon x 3 (Lolla 09, Dallas)

Kid Cudi (Lolla 11, Coachella 14)

Killer Mike (indexfest2)

Kevin Devine (Dallas - Rustic)

Kopecky (Waka 15)Kaela Sinclair (Dallas)

Kurt Vile (Red Rocks Amphitheater)

Kacey Musgraves (ACL 16)

Kaleo (Untapped Dallas 16)

K-Flay (Dos Equis Pavilion)

Khalid (ACL 2018)

L’s

The Lusitania (Austin)

Lennon (killeen)

LCD Soundsystem (Coachella 10, ACL 16, The Bomb Factory)

Local Natives (Coachella10, Lolla11, Roo13, ACL 16)

Los Lonely Boys (Austin)

The Lumineers (ACL12, Dallas)

Lil Twist (BreakwayFest)

Lower Dens (GvB V, Club Dada Dallas)

L-P (Index Fest 2)

Lindi Ortega (Denton)

Lucero (Southside Ballroom, The Rusticx3)

L7 (FFFfest 15, Granada Theater Dallas)

Le Bucherettes (Dallas)

Lord Huron  (2018 Old 97′s County Fair)

Lifehouse (Wildflower Fest 2018)

Lukas Nelson (The Rustic)

M’s

MC Flipside (2001 - Killeen)

MGMT (coachella 10, coachella 14)

mewithoutYou (dallas)

Modest Mouse (ACL 05, Dallas, Fun Fun Fun Fest 6, Edgefest '15)

Metric (Lolla11,Edgefest11,ACL12)

Muse (dallas,Edgefest10,Lolla11)

My Morning Jacket (austin)

Millionaire (dallas)

Matisyahu (Lolla06, Dallas)(Met outside of Granada Theater, have autograph)

Manchester Orchestra (Lolla 09/11, Dallas - Rustic, ACL 2018)

Mogwai (Lolla 11)

Mexicans At Night (El Paso - Tricky Falls)

M83 (ACL 12)

Major Lazer (Roo 12, ACL 14, Waka 15)

Mariachi El Bronx (Roo 12)

Matt&Kim (Summer Cut 2, Roo 13, BreakwayFest '13)

MsMr (Dallas - HOB, Coachella 14)

Midlake (Dallas)

Macy Gray (Waka 15)

Ms. Lauryn Hill (FFFfest 15)

Midnight Stroll (Trees Dallas)

Miike Snow (ACL 16)

Mumford & Sons (ACL 16)

Marilyn Manson (Dos Equis Pavilion)

The Mavericks  (2018 Old 97′s County Fair)

Mad Mexicans (Gas Monkey Live!)

Metallica (ACL 18)

Margo Price (The Rustic)

Mipso (Ryman Auditorium)

N’s

Nas (Lolla11, Roo13)

The Naked & Famous (Lolla 11, dallas)

The National (Dallas - HOB, Southside Ballroom, Roo 13, ACL 18)

Neko Case (Lolla 09)

North Mississippi Allstars (Austin - Stubb’s)

Neon Trees (Edgefest 22, Wildflower Fest 2019)

Neil Young & Crazy Horse (ACL 12)

The Neighbourhood (Edgefest 23)

Nahko & Medicine for the People (Waka 15)

New Politics (Edgefest 15)

Neon Indian (FFFfest 15)

NOFX (FFFfest 15)

The Nixons (Edgefest 2017)

NIN (Las Vegas - The Joint x2)

NALGADAS - Gas Monkey

Nelly (ACL 2018)

O’s

Old 97’s (Austin, HG6, 2018 Old 97′s County Fair)

Owen Pallett (Dallas)

Of Monsters & Men (Roo 13)

Other Lives (Dallas)

The Offspring (Edgefest 2017)

Oil Boom (HG6)

Olivia Chaney (Dallas)

ODESZA (FFFfest 15, ACL 2018, Dallas)

Orville Peck (Southside Ballroom)

P’s

Paul Green’s School of Rock All-Stars – Austin, TX

Pavement (Dallas)

Portugal. The Man (Coachella 10, Lolla 11, Roo 13, Dallas - Granada Theater)

Paramore (Dallas, Edgefest 23)

Pearl Jam (ACL 09/14, Dallas - AAC)

Pepper (Dallas - Granada Theater)

Pixies (ACL 2005)

Placebo (Edgefest)

Pelican (Edgefest)

Phoenix (Coachella 10, Edgefest 21, Edgefest 23)

Passion Pit (coachella 10, dallas)

Pat Green (frisco)

Pretty Lights (Lolla11)

Puscifer (Austin - Long Center, Bonnaroo 2012)

Phish (Bonnaroo 2012 )

Pauly Shore (Edgefest 23)

Purity Ring (Roo13)

Paul McCartney (Roo13)

Phantogram (ACL14)

Paws (Dallas)

Parquet Courts (FFFfest 15)

Peaches (FFFfest 15)

Patricio (Coachella 14)

Pete Yorn (ACL 16)

Prayers (Verizon Theatre)

Paul Cauthen  (2018 Old 97′s County Fair)

Peter Frampton (Toyota Music Factory)

Q’s

Queens of the Stone Age (ACL, Dallas)

?uestlove (Roo12)

The Quaker City Night Hawks x 2 (Dallas)

Quintron & Miss Pussy Cat (Dallas)

R’s

Ratatat (Lolla 11)

Rancid (Dallas - Gypsy Ballroom)

Red Hot Chili Peppers (Lolla 06, Dallas - AAC, Roo 12)

Rilo Kiley (Dallas)

Rise Against (Dallas)

The Receiving End of Sirens (Dallas)

The Record Hop (Denton)

Ramesh (Dallas)

The Roots (Roo 12, ACL 12, Waka 15)

Radiohead (Roo 12, Lolla 11)

Rodrigo & Gabriela & C.U.B.A. (Roo 12)

Robert Delong (Edgefest 23)

Ra Ra Riot (BreakwayFest)

The Replacements (with Billy Jo Armstrong @ Coachella14, ACL14)

Riothorse Royale (Dallas)

Roosevelt (FFFfest 15)

Ride (FFFfest 15)

Robert Plant (Bomb Factory Dallas)

Ryan Adams (Red Rocks Amphitheater, The Pavilion - Irving)

Roger Waters (American Airlines Center)

S’s

Street Sweeper Social Club (Coachella 10)

She & Him (Coachella 10)

Santigold (Lolla 09)

Say Anything (Edgefest)

Seven Mary Three x 11 (Dallas, Waco, Wildflower Fest - have Giti’s autograph)

Silverchair (How the Edge Stole Xmas)

Silversun Pickups (Lolla 09, Dallas)

Sleepercar (Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth)

Snoop Dogg (Lolla 09)

Sparta x 15 (Mohawk, Austin, Lolla 09, Dallas, Tricky Falls, Barracuda, Gas Monkey)

Spoon x 4 (Austin, ACL 14, HOB Dallas, HG 6, Wildflower Fest 18)

Staind (Dallas)

Steve Earle (ACL 07, Dallas, ACL 12)

STP (austin, Edgefest, Toyota Music Factory)

Silverstein (Dallas)

Santigold (Lolla 09)

The Smashup (Dallas)

Story of the Year (Dallas)

Street Drum Corps (Dallas)

Sublime w/ Rome (Dallas)

Switchfoot x 3 (Dallas, Edgefest 22, Wildflower Fest 2018)

Skrillex (Lolla 11, ACL 12, Roo 12)

Sarah Jaffe x 4 (Indexfest 2, Dallas, Summer Cut '15)

Shaky Graves (Dallas - Granada Theater, Kessler Theater, HG6, ACL 2018)

Sam Lao (Dallas)

STS9 (Waka15)

Slightly Stoopid (Waka 15)

Sphynx (HG6)

Sealion (HG6)

Saul Williams (Dallas - Club Dada)

Sons of Illustrious Father (Dallas - Club Dada)

Social Distortion (HOB Houston)

Slow Magic (FFF fest 15)

Stoney Larue (Billy Bob’s Texas)

Slipknot (Dos Equis Pavilion)

Shovels & Rope (South Side Music Hall 2016)

Sweater Beats (Coachella 14)

Sylvan Esso (ACL 18)

Santana (Dallas)

T’s

Tegan & Sara (ACL 12)

Taking Back Sunday x 4 (Dallas)

Thursday (Dallas)

Tito & The Tarantulas (Austin)

Toadies x 13 (Austin, Dallas)

Tool (Lolla 09, Dallas - AAC, Grand Prairie - Nokia)

Them Crooked Vultures (Coachella 10)

Tragically Hip x 4 (Austin - Stubb’s, Dallas - HOB)

Trish Murphy (ACL 05)

TV on the Radio (Lolla 09, Dallas, Untapped Dallas 16)

Thrice (Dallas)

The Heist (Dallas)

Twilight Singers (Dallas - Gypsy Tea Room & Granada Theater 2011)

Three Days Grace (Dallas)

Two Door Cinema Club (Lolla 11, ACL 12, Roo 12)

The Tings Tings (Edgefest22)

The Temper Trap (Lolla 11, Roo 12)

Twenty-One Pilots (Edgefest23)

The TonTons (Dallas - Trees)

Tame Impala (Dallas - Southside Ballroom)

Tinariwen (Fun Fun Fun Fest 6)

Tei Shi (GvB V)

Toro y Moi (FFFfest 15)

Tanlines (Trees Dallas)

Thomas Rhett (Gexa Energy Pavilion)

Travis Scott (ACL 2018)

Texas Gentlemen (Kessler - Dallas)

U’s

Uh Huh Her (Dallas)

Unknown Mortal Orchestra (Club Dada Dallas)

V’s

Van Halen (Dallas)

Vampire Weekend (Lolla 09)

Viet Cong (FFF fest 15)

Vaadat Charigim (35 Denton 2016)

Valerie June  (2018 Old 97′s County Fair)

W’s

White Lies (Lolla 11)

White Rabbit x 2 (Dallas)

Warpaint x 2 (Dallas - Granada Theater, index fest 2)

Wailers x 4 (Dallas, Wildflower Festival)

Weezer (Dallas)

Wilco (Austin)

Wintersleep x 3 (Austin, Dallas - Trees (pic with them))

Walking the Moon (Dallas)

White Arrows (Dallas)

Walk the Moon (Roo 13, Dos Equis Pavilion)

Wu-Tang Clan (Breakaway Fest)

Wiz Khalifa (Fun Fun Fun Fest 6)

War On Drugs (Granada Theater)

White Denim (Index Fest 3)

We Are Scientists (Club Dada Dallas)

Wrestlers (Trees Dallas)

Wussy (Three Links - Dallas)

V’s

Vaadat Charigim (35 Denton 2016)

X’s

The xx - x 4 (Coachella 10, Dallas x 2, Roo 13)

Y’s

Yeah Yeah Yeah’s x 2 (Lolla 09, Dallas)

Young the Giant x 3 (Lolla 11, Dallas, Austin, Waka 15)

Yumi Zouma (GvB V)

Z’s

Zola Jesus (Dallas - Granada Theater)

ZZ Top (Roo 13)

Zobc (Coachella 14)

The Zolas (Dallas)

#’s

311 (Dallas, Edgefest 2017)

30 Seconds to Mars (Dallas, Edgefest, Dos Equis Pavilion)

[thelasttraintoarcady]

GABI GARBUTT - A PORTRAIT

"....the inferno of your spirit sparks in deadly release, our souls fly up like lanterns and they crash down at our feet...."

To those of us who frequented the music pubs of Camden, certain venues out East and the London poetry den Y Tuesday, such lyrical flights by Gabi Garbutt are not unusual, as she is no stranger to our stages. We've seen her charming pixie-punk form flitting before us like the secret love sprite of William Blake and Patti Smith, with songs sung in her own unique English accent shaped from living in London, Gloucester and London once again. To many of us, this just what music needed, an authentic songsmith who's words really take you somewhere.

One always sensed she looked set for a major breakthrough to the big time but never quite got the breaks. Undeterred, she honed her craft wrote what needed to be written and was never afraid to jump up on any platform and try out a new song. There was a false start at the next level for her previous band  The Sticklers, who's show in Manchester supporting the Libertines fell through at the last minute when Pete Doherty had a prolonged panic attack the night before in Camden. The van was unloaded with glassy eyed disappointment and the gig never rescheduled, the promise of something in the future with the Libs then seemed a far off horizon and a breakthrough elusive. Events that night seemed to take the wind from the sail of her band of the day, and they soon dissolved but it seems Gabi never stays down for long.

Although blessed with a huge lust for life, It's clear from her lyrics that this girl is no stranger to the world of those haunted by the "black dog" and songs such as 'Somebody like you' give vivid description to such episodes  " Riding my bike to the heart of the night, hard to believe I nearly gave up on life, the doing or dying not the moping and crying, endless conversations between the floored and the flying "  Gabi, daughter of a Chilean refugee is made of strong stuff though and disappointments were put aside as she relocated to a co-op on Golborne road out West, and looked for a new, fresh direction for her exceptional songs, Helped by her partner Dan Fatel and the multi instrumentalist Sean Read who has worked with such diverse figures as Dexy's midnight runners, the Manic street preachers and the Pretenders to name but a few. A new sound and more flexible band was hatched, Gabi Garbutt and the Illuminations entered the world.

The poetic verse we've come to expect from Gabi remained much the same but the songs now came with punchy, catchy choruses that anchor the songs to everyday life and championing the redemptive power of love. The slick rhythm section tends to include Stephen Gilchrist who some may recognise from Graham Coxton's band among others but this line-up is fluid, with Callum McQuattie on the album but Dan Fatel taking up the bass on a recent tour of England with legend Edwyn Collins, who alerted to Gabi's talent by Sean Read not only invited her on tour but offered access to his Highland studio for her to complete her debut album. Alec Sala from Martha Reeves and the Vandellas completed the brass section and Dexters Jimi Scandal ever present on lead guitar with his his inimitable style and catchy guitar lines mixed with ambient mastery and with Gabi of course, on rhythm.

Now adorned in glittering gold eye make up and eastern exotic tops, Gabi sparkles in the lights  like the elements in the songscapes, where symbols splash into lyrics “..the sky broke up the coast line in flashes of light, it's all burning and waving..." while the Brass section glows in the volatile, nocturnal forays where nature itself seems agitated into excitement by Gabi's passing, with lyrics veering like a modern, urban John Clare or John Dee - for poetry is ever present in these songs. The rivers and oceans seeming to represent both sunken sorrows and sanctity.

Gabi's journey takes us on wild bike rides to Autumnal places where there's "...a lake all draped in flames, with Angels bursting from the bronze and calling out our names..."  on to abandoned carousels, swooping on the wings of love for some slower, tender moments in 'Bright Tiger eyes' where the singer slings the guitar over her back to sing the lyric or in  'Tales from the undergrowth' with it's almost Velvet Underground simplicity of sound. Birds form a important part of the band's fully formed mythology, with Robins, Ravens and Pigeons, her "urchins of the sky" seemingly the winged avatars of a sense of hope and freedom ever present in these songs.

There is a fascination too with Barcelona and the style and duende of Southern Spain, with songs such as Lady Matador bringing it all home to Soho and a new one "Lady of Seville" penned with Libertine John Hassall for future release. This is not all exoticism though, far from it as so many songs buck the trendy to celebrate the mavericks, the down trodden and those about the streets of London who dare to be different in a world intent on harnessing all to the dreams of the few.

The Libertines honored their promise with a support slot on their seaside tour, which impressed the men of Albion sufficiently to invite the band on part of their European tour, supporting in the legendary Paris Olympia, with her name up in bright neon where the names of Piaf and Brel had once hung, and then on to Germany where Cologne, Munich and Berlin were introduced to her Illuminations. There may be some kind of collaboration with Pete Doherty in the pipeline too, loose plans were hatched in Berlin.

Irrepressible, Gabi's still up for the acoustic gig from time to time too, playing a different set in Dublin, Belfast and London recently. Among those songs you'll find "Never Never" a song inspired by both Vincent Van Gogh and Robert Quinne, the fractured guitar player of the Voidoids and also a unique paeon to childhood hero, puppeteer Jim Henson of Fraggle rock, Muppet and Labyrinth fame. As I write, the Illuminations are renting the airwaves on my radio, with the latest single "Heat of the machine" filling the room. The debut album "The discredited language of Angels" is now out in most formats and now I come to think about it, I really can't think of a better one this year. As one BBC6 DJ said the other day "this will be amongst the best new tunes you hear all day, all week and possibly even ever".

Steev Burgess ( lyricist with John Hassall and the April Rainers)

https://gabigarbutt.bandcamp.com/releases?fbclid=IwAR2lmpLvf_b2prbrsVxTjZIz10cigDwdZn0QvK5nY65yhaGz_d8K12hUYL8