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contents Cover Stories

FASHION, ARTS & CULTURE

food & LIFESTYLE

06 Dance Music Dynamite

14 Robyn Archer on Culture and Surfers Paradise

24 Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets

17 Art Lives

22 Yugambeh Mobo

34 Surfers Paradise Live

28 Festival Shopping Spree

42 Mother’s Day Deluxe Spa Guide

10 Welcome to the Show

REGULAR FEATURES

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

20 What’s On

30 Surfers Paradise, 6th Theme Park

26 Precinct Map

36 The King Returns

44 Salt & Sophistication 46 A Modern Day Renaissance

40 Surfers Kids Club

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Welcome Note

he team at Precinct are proud to be bringing you this special issue in anticipation of Surfers Paradise’s celebration of all things art, culture, music and food – the 2015 Surfers Paradise Festival.

But first – Sneaky Sound System. Our cover stars are well trained in the art of getting-you-out-of-your-seat-to-dance. The Australian dance music group’s hit songs are simply contagious. You would remember their self-titled breakout album from 2007 with songs like “I Love it” and “UFO”, and more recently their 2013 track "Really Want to See You Again" from their Aria nominated album (for Best Dance Release) From Here to Anywhere. Sneaky Sound System sat down with Precinct to talk music ahead of their Surfers Paradise LIVE show – a first of its kind in the precinct. This three-day music event will be held across three stages within Surfers Paradise, offering a vibrant program of live music. Artists confirmed for Surfers Paradise LIVE include Phil Jamieson Trio, Timberwolf, Sun City, Kite Machine, Mason Rack Band and many more. Sneaky Sound System’s interview is on page 6, and all the details of Surfers Paradise LIVE can be found on page 34. With the Surfers Paradise Festival around the corner, this issue is all about the celebration of artistic expression and the diversity of cultures in this beach paradise, and how the city of the Gold Coast is stepping up to the plate in its honour of the arts. In saying that, who better to talk arts and culture with than Robyn Archer AO, the Gold Coast Strategic Advisor, Arts and Culture. Enjoy her interview on page 14. And to really bring home the message of art flourishing in Surfers Paradise, flip to page 17 and take a peek into the newly opened Urban Paradise Art Gallery, a safe and encouraging space for emerging local artists. You will, of course, have noticed the Festival Program on the back. As the Surfers Paradise 2015 festival descends on us once again, we anticipate bigger performances, high-energy shows and unforgettable experiences for the whole family. All the details for this year’s festival are right here, we simply await your attendance! Until next time … Precinct Team

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Sneaky Sound System Sneaky Sound System’s musical prowess certainly isn’t as sneaky as their name.

his electrifying dance-music duo has long made up a significant part of Australia’s popular music scene, and since their formation in 2004, vocalist Connie Mitchell and producer phenomenon ‘Black Angus’ McDonald have taken their addictive dance rhythms and powerful performances all around the world. Sneaky Sound System have achieved great things on the Australian and international music charts, including record-breaking positions in the Hottest 100, three Platinum certifications for their debut album Sneaky Sound System, and a handful of ARIA Awards. Sneaky Sound System are touching down on our shores to headline Surfers Paradise LIVE, a brand new music event set over three massive days along the Surfers Paradise Foreshore. Precinct Magazine caught up with Connie and Angus in the lead up to LIVE.

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1. What has Sneaky Sound System been up to since the start of the New Year? We’ve been head down in our studio putting the finishing touches on our forthcoming releases – we’ve got an album worth of stuff, so it’s been an exciting time at Sneaky HQ. 2. Since From Here To Anywhere , has your musical direction taken any unexpected turns or developments? We’ve taken may turns over the past few years. We collaborated on some more underground stuff, wrote some tunes for some big US guys/girls (which will hopefully be released one of these days), and after doing a lot of touring through America, we almost got talked into going down the dreaded commercial EDM path. Thankfully we’ve taken our time and written and produced some new material we’re very proud of that is more in line with our DNA. 3. During your most recent From Here To Anywhere tours, you played at some amazing international venues in major

cities like Seoul, Berlin and Ibiza. What were some of those crowds/places like? In one word … awesome. It’s always such a buzz playing to people on the other side of the world that relate to your music. Those three places are so very different, but music is such a powerful thread that it can tie us all together. 4. What is it like filming video clips in another country? What character or style does a foreign city lend to the overall video clip? We really like it because you have people who look at things from a different angle. We’ve done a few videos in London because it has some of the most creative and cool talent on the planet. We did one in Las Vegas on 16mm film with an amazingly professional gang from LA, and one in Tokyo which has got to be one of the best back drops you can get – you

just need to walk through the city. Being somewhere else always gives things a little extra spice. 5. Of all your songs on From Here To Anywhere , which is your favourite to perform live? Big. It has been a slow burner that tune – it’s a big moment at all of our shows, excuse the pun. 6. Which elements of your musical development and journey have taught you the most? Touring, winning awards, being at home? There have been lessons aplenty. A friend gave us some advice right at the start of the Sneaky journey, he said: “it’s gonna be like you’re pushing a boulder up a hill, and if you stop pushing it will roll over you – you can never stop”. He was right, it’s a never-ending journey with all sorts of twists and turns, ups and downs – you just keep on learning and listening and creating and having fun.

thankfully we’ve taken our time and written and produced some new material we’re very proud of that is more in line with our DNA.

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7. In which kind of environment does the creative juice flow? Where’s your creative space? The main creative space is in our heads. We always have our antennas up ready to catch inspiration or ideas – they can come from anywhere at anytime, you just have to be aware. Then mostly we nut out our ideas in our studio in Bondi Beach or on a laptop in some hotel room. 8. Sneaky Sound System is quite active on social media. What are your views on the way social media has influenced the music industry? It’s pretty cheesy and base level but what are you gonna do, it’s here to stay? It can be done well and some people have exploited it very well, but for the most part it has reduced us to the most lame people on earth. 9. Connie, you’ve collaborated with some of the world’s biggest hip-hop stars, including Jay-Z, Kanye West and Beyoncé, for Jay Z and Kanye’s album Watch The Throne. What was it like working with these artists? They work

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so hard, they don’t stop. Their success is no fluke. They’re constantly working. Kanye was working until he caught a plane home. He took a power nap for 10 minutes, he’d wake up, listen to what you’d done and go, “That bit, that bit, that bit, do more like that.” OK. This was 6.00am, I’d been there since 9.30pm. It was amazing to be in a room with people at their level. It cements the fact that this is what you should be doing. They’re so incredibly respectful. I was quite honoured. All of them were happy to sit there and watch me sing for hours. 10. This year, which bands have you been listening to? Loving Caribou’s latest album and essential mix, we also brought out Poolside from LA for our New Year’s day party so have been lis-

tening to their amazing collections of old soul and disco, also lots of jazz – Art Blakey, Billie Holiday and Lester Young, Don Drummond, and of course a healthy dose of techno and house music. It’s always a mixed bag for us. 11. What can your Gold Coast fans expect from your gig at Surfers Paradise LIVE? We’ll play a few new ones but of course we’ll be playing all the favourites. We never plan our show in advance so we’ll be doing what we normally do, and that’s playing it by ear – going where the crowd takes us. And on the Goldie that’s usually full steam ahead. 12. What can we expect from Sneaky Sound System in the not-too-distant future? Lot’s of new music and a new live show later in the year. Can’t wait.

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Round of Applause The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a stage, and Surfers Paradise will take front and centre come April. Performers will dazzle, lights will be bright and the atmosphere will be electric when the exhilaration of Surfers Paradise Festival 2015 descends on the precinct for its sixth year running. Welcome to the show.

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The old razzle dazzle

et ready to be entertained the good old-fashioned way, with entertainers using their fearless energy and incredible talent up-close-and-personal on the streets in a bid for your attention. The Australian Street Entertainment Championships will kick start the Surfers Paradise Festival in 2015. For four days over the Easter long weekend, holidaymakers and local residents will be treated to an eclectic mix of performances from Australia’s leading street entertainers across areas of music, dance, magic and comedy. The busy streets of Surfers Paradise will turn into a stage – four stages to be exact, along the foreshore and Cavill Mall – from which to dazzle and delight enthusiastic crowds of passers-by. The performers will stop at nothing to draw smiles, laughs, gasps and applause from their audience. High energy keeps these entertainers going all day! Of course, it wouldn't be as entertaining without a little healthy competition. Featuring seasoned professionals and younger start-outs, the latter will have a chance to win cash prizes for the best performances, with the public voting on which acts will compete in the Monday afternoon final located at the Hanlan Street Beach Volleyball amphitheatre. So hold on to your hats until your favourite act, because finalists will be relying on the volume of your applause to get them through.

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The silver screen “I don’t dream at night. I dream all day; I dream for a living” – Steven Spielberg. The Gold Coast's biggest short film festival is back as part of the Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) and Surfers Paradise Festival, with SIPFest (Shorts in Paradise). SIPFest is a celebration of short film, which is perhaps the starting point for all filmmakers big and small, who dare to dream. Emerging filmmakers from all over Australia have the opportunity to showcase their talent behind (or in front) of the camera with the aim of having their film screened at the festival, for your viewing pleasure. With only ten films selected to be screened, each with a maximum duration of ten minutes, the competition is tight. The categories for competition include Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Audience Choice. The diverse mix of films that make up the GCFF SIPFest include thrillers, dramas, comedies, documentaries, animations, and more, with a panel of industry experts on site to judge the films and award over $2,000 in prizes to competing filmmakers. This year, SIPFest will be held in the Festival Pavilion, the perfect setting to appreciate the silver screen.

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Friday 3 April – Monday 6 April

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One-stop-entertainment-shop For all your entertainment needs under one roof, head to the Festival Pavilion. From comedy to dance, to kids' shows and workshops, the Festival Pavilion will be filled with entertainment all day long. Each day and night, you will be dazzled by something a little bit different. Entry to the Festival Pavilion is free, so get amongst the audience, join in the entertainment and soak up the thrill in the atmosphere – all under one tent.

Fest!val PavIlion

Finale Witness two of the nation’s most experienced pyro-technicians go head to head in a firework spectacular on Surfers Paradise Beach, for another year of Seafire. Two separate firework displays will be launched from two barges, anchored just beyond the breakers, with the colours popping in synchrony to music. And just when you think it's all over, the encore will take your breath away with both pyro-technicians collaborating in one spectacular finale. Round of applause, please.

SEAFIRE Saturday 18 April

Thursday 9 April – Saturday 18 April

Fest!val PROGRAM 2015 For a full guide to Surfers Paradise Festival 2015, simply flip to the back of the magazine for the Festival Program which includes all the details on the festival, a map and event times and locations. You can also visit surfersparadise.com.

See you there!

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Arts & Culture

Photography Rohan Thomson

public, and this could be done, for instance, by the inclusion of arts and culture in tourism and other campaigns. Which characteristics of the city are you excited to work with? We (and by that I mean the Arts and Culture unit of the City of Gold Coast) are already working intensely at many levels to strengthen and expand the cultural landscape of this city and region. The Council agreed to support a lift in funding and governance arrangements for BLEACH* and I am enjoying working with Artistic Director, Louise Bezzina in growing that festival to become a Gold Coast-wide platform for local artists. But there’s so much more than this – a new contemporary dance company is currently being established on the Gold Coast – The Farm. We are looking into contemporary music, film, design and, of course, the visual arts scene is fresh and expansive. The Arts and Culture unit has already conducted a number of weekends where I have been able to advise national experts to come in to mentor and begin the process of up-skilling local artists and increasing their ambition.

Robyn Archer on Culture & Surfers Paradise

f you pride yourself on your diehard attendance to some of the country’s best art festivals, then likely you’ll be familiar with the career of Robyn Archer AO.

A brief roll call of her past credentials includes Artistic Director of Tasmania’s 10 Days on the Island, Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival and Melbourne International Arts Festival, and the Light in Winter, Melbourne. And this is only a handful of her artistic director positions in the last decade. In May last year, Robyn was appointed City of Gold Coast’s Strategic Advisor, Arts and Culture, to spearhead the city’s major arts and cultural development plans in the lead up to the 2018 Commonwealth Games. We had a chat with Robyn about her new artistic role in the sun and surf capital. In terms of Australian cities, how does the Gold Coast scale as a cultural hub? Traditionally, the Gold Coast has been viewed as a leisure spot, and this is still reinforced in interstate and international promotion – sun, surf, and theme parks. But we all know that there’s much more to the Gold Coast than that. I would suggest that a growing number of people are now aware of the cultural ambitions of this city. The next step will be to extend this awareness beyond the cultural community to the general

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And across all this is the attention being paid to local Indigenous culture. That is one of the main pillars of the Arts and Culture Strategy, and very exciting. You’ve worked with and created some of the country’s most renowned international art festivals. What do you think the key differences are between working in a city like Melbourne or Adelaide and the Gold Coast? Adelaide has had an international arts festival for more than fifty years, and now has a sophisticated arts audience to cater for. Melbourne has a very dense year-round cultural program and a wealth of cultural venues. Therefore, it is hard to compare those cities with the Gold Coast, which has evolved as an R&R hub. But what the Gold Coast lacks in city infrastructure and audience education towards art it makes up for with its excitement and potential of a new frontier opening. There’s all the difference in the world in terms of the way you work and what you need to achieve in those very different territories. What parts of the Gold Coast lifestyle and geography have shaped its interpretation of and approach to art? The geography and lay-out of any city has a lot to do with the way culture operates in that city. One of the clear aspects of the Gold Coast is its long coastal strip – the ‘string of pearls’, a series of villages, including the hinterland, each with its own distinct characteristics. This has led to small pockets of arts and culture breaking out everywhere, but separated and often unknown to each other. One of the things the fresh approach is doing is to bring artists together, to let them see themselves as a larger com-

munity than they realise, and open up opportunities for collaboration. The development of the Cultural Precinct should also assist in this process of unification. How important do you think the arts and culture development will be for local artists and performers? Artists are already recognising that there’s something sparking up here and the conversation is turning to ‘this could be a good place to be in coming years’. Many artists here have already taken up the new offers and are developing new works in response. There’s a huge amount going on and this energy will become more and more evident as projects evolve. Why are events like the Surfers Paradise Festival important for communities and the development of a city? Anything that gets people out and enjoying live arts and entertainment is good for locals (for social cohesion, and things like mental and physical health) and clearly good for local business. This applies to many events on the Gold Coast. I would throw out the challenge to all those events, if they want to develop beyond just very local use, to bring fresh ideas and a unique profile into the mix. The future of the city depends very much on a stream of creativity which breeds a fresh approach and is the secret to its long-term success. How important will Surfers Paradise be in the Gold Coast artistic strategy, given it is the touristic and international hub? Surfers Paradise is an iconic name, and very much tied to the Gold Coast’s evolution. It needs to be part of the Gold Coast’s future, not only in its own right, but also as the most populous hub for those going to the new Cultural Precinct. The light rail stops right there, and the development of a walkable cultural corridor to the Cultural Precinct is currently being considered. There’s massive potential in Surfers, and if it can flag the Gold Coast’s future cultural richness, that will make a huge contribution. At the moment, there’s sun, surf, accommodation and retail, but its capacity for adding more arts and cultural content is unlimited and absolutely vital. I’m sure there are already many national and international visitors who would lap up the arts and culture that the Gold Coast offers, and will offer more of in the future. In terms of live performance and dance, what can people expect to see on the Gold Coast in the next coming years? A lot more!

BLEACH* FESTIVAL is an Arts and Cultural Festival that has been running from 6-22 March. To check out the remaining events, visit bleachfestival.com.au and watch this space for news on Bleach Festival 2016.

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For those who thought Surfers Paradise only held vacancy for beach babes and camera-swinging travellers: be warned. This corner of paradise is for the lovers of concrete and canvass, of art with an edge, and those who want to see a different side of the city. Welcome to Urban Paradise Art Gallery, and prepare to be cultured.

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Urban Paradise Art Gallery Surfers Paradise is evolving and making its way into more city-centric endeavours, and what better way to celebrate its initiation into urban-hood than to visit one of the galleries spearheading the movement. Created as a non-profit contemporary art gallery suited to the buzz of the city, Urban Paradise Art Gallery seeks to celebrate the work of emerging and established artists on the Gold Coast, as well as provide an inspiring urban space for locals to connect and conceptualise. French artist Frederic Berjot is the brain behind Urban Paradise, and as a contributor to the Gold Coast art scene for ten years, he knew exactly how to awaken the community’s senses to local talent. The gallery not only provides a space for budding local artists to exhibit new works, but also to learn about the business side of art, including how to manage exhibitions and deal with curators and buyers. Essentially, the gallery is for art brut, which is the French meaning of ‘Outsider Art’. This type of art is created by artists who are not academically recognised and who haven’t attended a traditional art college. Many of the artists who exhibit at Urban Paradise are also of ethnic decent, so the gallery acts as a community for different creative cultures. Frederic says what really shines through the gallery is the team spirit and cooperation among the artists who, as part of the Artist Run Initiative (ARI), operate the gallery together in return for exhibiting their work in the gallery without commission. “At the moment, we have about 30 artists on the books who look after the premises, establish the roster, mind the gallery, sell art and basically have full responsibility of the gallery,” Frederic says.

The tourism industry of Surfers Paradise has helped build awareness around the gallery and drawn people from all around the world to the local artworks. “The response from tourists has been fantastic! The sculpture ‘Marcel’, which sits out the front of the gallery, has had his photo taken with around 800 travellers from all over the globe,” Frederic says. “Tourists love learning about the stories behind local art, especially the art created around local environmental movements, such as those created for the Save The Spit movement.” “We also work with local restaurants and hotels, such as The Outrigger, who display our artwork and draw people to Urban Paradise,” he says. As the gallery grows from strength to strength, celebrating local creativity, culture and collaboration, the question arises: what does Urban Paradise have in store for 2015? “This year we are looking into holding more performances. We have transformed the back area into a performance stage for performers and musicians, which seats about 40 people,” Frederic says. “It is an intimate setting for artists to rehearse and perform free of charge. We are all artists, and by word of mouth through friends of friends, we are always finding people who are keen to utilise the space.” “Urban Paradise has a lot of great things coming throughout the year,” he says. Its urban roots grow in a beach-lovers paradise, and its substance blooms in an art community committed to each other and to progress. Urban Paradise Art Gallery is a cultural powerhouse in the heart of Surfers Paradise, and one that opens its doors to beach babes, tourists, locals, artists and art-lovers alike.

Its urban roots grow in a beach-lovers paradise, and its substance blooms in an art community committed to each other and to progress.

This is a side of the city you don’t want to miss.

“The artists who exhibit here are committed and passionate about art and the gallery. There is a real team spirit at Urban Paradise.”

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Nanda Ormond

Kids aged eight and up are invited to work with the very cool and talented surf comic artist Nanda Ormond. Experiment with drawing skills and ways of telling stories through comic strip style illustration.

Surf Stories Illustration Workshop

DATE

Saturday 21 March 2015 2.00pm – 4.00pm

VENUE

The Studio, The Arts Centre Gold Coast 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise

COST

$20 per person, places are strictly limited

CONTACT (07) 5588 4000 theartscentregc.com.au/whats-on

Surfers Paradise Festival 2015

Back again in 2015 with a program filled with festival favourites and some exciting new celebrations and partners, the Surfers Paradise Festival is winding up to bring back the entertainment to the streets of this vivacious city centre. Spread over two weeks of non-stop entertainment, including the Australian Street Entertainment Championships, the new Festival Pavilion, Seafire and more.

DATE

Friday 3 April – Saturday 18 April 2015

VENUE

Various locations around Surfers Paradise

COST

FREE

Gold Coast Film Festival

Lights, camera … you know the rest. And this will all be happening at the Gold Coast’s biggest celebration of film, the Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF). In its twelfth year, the GCFF is a ten-day showcase of Australian and foreign films, with an interactive and collaborative program across the coast. The Arts Centre Gold Coast will host a number of feature films, including Anime, classics, horror, foreign, comedy and family films, with a number of seminars, workshops and panels for filmmakers and other industry events. SIPFest, the Gold Coast’s answer to Tropfest, will take place again on Surfers Paradise Beach with a free screening of locally made short films.

DATE

Thursday 9 April – Sunday 19 April 2015

VENUE

The Studio, The Arts Centre Gold Coast 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise Various locations around the city

COST

Various ticketed and free events

SkyPoint Climb in the holidays

Fancy spending a day of the holidays 270 metres above the shimmering water and white sands of the Gold Coast, with 360-degree uninterrupted views on top of the most iconic building of the city? That’s what the SkyPoint Climb is for, where climbers begin their trip to the skies on level 77 Observation Deck and climb the 298 external stairs until they hit the summit! Imagine the holiday snaps from this adventure outing!

VENUE

The Q1 Surfers Paradise, 9 Hamilton Ave Surfers Paradise

COST

Adult Day Climb - $69 Kid Day Climb - $49 Adult Twilight Climb - $89 Kid Twilight Climb - $69

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CONTACT (07) 5680 7700 skypoint.com.au

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Easter Sunday Celebrations at Bazaar

Bazaar International Marketplace is the ideal venue to celebrate Easter Sunday lunch or dinner! Come and enjoy dining in our interactive kitchen with an array of exotic dishes, wood fired pizzas and to help celebrate Easter Sunday a large selection of fresh hot and cold seafood is on offer. Bazaar signature range of desserts will be available and an ice cream station that the Easter Bunny personally approved! Guests will also be treated to a chocolate infused cocktail on arrival.

DATE

Sunday 5 April 2015

VENUE

Bazaar Marketplace, QT Gold Coast 7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise

COST

Lunch - $64 per person Dinner - $72 per person

surfers paradise live

Gold Coast locals and visitors, start to picture Surfers Paradise LIVE, the FREE inaugural live music event rocking into Surfers Paradise in May, with ARIA award winning, smash hit duo Sneaky Sound System headlining! Along with a great set of Australian and international music groups in an electric setting, this event will have the entire Gold Coast appreciating live music, beachside.

DATE

Friday 8 May - Sunday 10 May 2015

VENUE

Surfers Paradise

COST

FREE

Mother’s Day Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast

Have you seen Surfers Paradise from the floating viewpoint of the hinterland? Have you soared above the city skyline in a cloud of peaceful paradise? Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast has your ticket to fly! An idea for Mother’s Day: book mum a spot in the clouds, with a ride that will take her and the whole family west towards the majestic hinterland, where the balloon finally lands for a glass of sparkling wine and breakfast at O’Reilly’s Vineyard.

DATE

Sunday 10 May 2015

VENUE

23 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise

COST

$250 per person

Wyndham Mother’s Day Cruise

Does mum love to cruise? Then set sail together with the whole family on Wyndham Cruises’ Mother’s Day Cruise. The Breakfast Cruise departs at 9.00am with a fresh, wholesome breakfast of seasonal fruit, pastries, croissants, yoghurts and muesli, fresh berries and some sweet treats. The Buffet Lunch Cruise departs at midday and includes a seasonal lunch of local seafood, chicken, vibrant salads, assorted breads and fruit. The Afternoon Savoury Cruise departs at 3.00pm and toasts the afternoon with some gourmet dips, cheeses, crackers and finger food. And because it’s a special occasion, mum will receive a complimentary glass of champagne on all cruises. Cheers to our mums!

DATE COST

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CONTACT (07) 5584 1238 ashleigh_hobson@qthotels.com.au qtgoldcoast.com.au

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CONTACT 1300 766 887 hotair.com.au

Sunday 10 May 2015 Various departures Adult - $49 Kids - $29 Pensioner - $39

CONTACT (07) 5539 9299 wyndhamcruises.com.au

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The Yugambeh Mobo Festival will take place between Friday 29 and Sunday 31 May 2015

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Yugambeh Mobo, for today and tomorrow

The Yugambeh Mobo Event 2015 What does tomorrow mean to you?

ugambeh Mobo, which means ‘Yugambeh Tomorrow’, celebrates the permanency and strength of tomorrow, and expresses that in order to commemorate Aboriginal culture today, we must conserve history into tomorrow. Yugambeh Mobo is a celebration of Aboriginal stories, language, art and culture within South East Queensland and represents the perpetual union of Aboriginal people to the local land. The campaign seeks to ensure that, along with the city’s historic salt-and-surf culture and the various traditions lent from an eclectic international community, the Aboriginal culture and language maintain their robust pulse in the heartbeat of the region. To acknowledge our past, celebrate the present and focus on the strength and union of tomorrow, we look to Yugambeh Mobo, a campaign set to teach us a piece of Gold Coast history we might not have known before.

The Campaign and the Festival Yugambeh is the language that was spoken by the Yugambeh people in South East Queensland, between the Logan River and the Tweed River. There were once a number of dialects within the Yugambeh language. The Elders behind Yugambeh Mobo founded the Kombumerri Aboriginal Corporation for Culture 30 years ago, while The Yugambeh Mobo organisation began more recently. Yugambeh Mobo started as a community project to help connect local residents of the Gold Coast with the Indigenous stories of this space, with the aim of recording and revitalising traditional Aboriginal culture of South East Queensland. The movement, as of last year, now hosts an annual Yugambeh Mobo event on the Gold Coast, which includes an Indigenous food dinner and an engaging one-day activities event at Somerset College with seminars, extensive workshops and performances. The movement was established to connect the wider community of South East Queensland with Aboriginal traditions, beliefs, concepts,

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food, art and music of the region. From this colourful marriage between ancient and contemporary cultures is born a sense of pride that will last for generations. While the campaign advocates for continuous cultural development, conservation and education in the region, the Yugambeh Mobo event is an opportunity to watch, feel and taste this rich and dynamic heritage.

cased in a high-end, bush tucker degustation dinner at a local restaurant yet to be confirmed. Contemporary cooking techniques merging with native ingredients and ancient flavour-pairings; a delicious union of past and present. The Yugambeh Mobo event entails both ticketed and non-ticketed events for the whole family.

One of the aims of the campaign is to re-introduce Yugambeh language back into everyday life. According to Yugambeh Museum Director Rory O’Connor, language is the essence of understanding one’s Indigenous history and place on the earth.

Yugambeh People As suggested by archaeological evidence, Aboriginal people have inhabited the Gold Coast region for over 23,000 years before European settlement. There were several very distinct tribes in this area, which combined were known as the Yugambeh people and who spoke the Yugambeh language.

“We want to educate and engage people in the culture, and help them to embrace the language of this area to pass onto future generations,” Rory says.

Each distinct family group inhabited its own territory, and gradually established many permanent camps around the area in response to seasons and their food sources.

“We want people to know the local names of places, why this river is called the Coomera River and why that mountain is called Tamborine Mountain. Whether through schools, concerts or community groups, our history needs to be lived.”

Logan City was the intersection of the Yugambeh and the Jaggera, two major language groups in this region. As a result of early white settlement, the exact territorial boundaries of these two groups are not known and present discussion and knowledge on the region has not yet settled this.

Rory also says the movement has achieved cultural reconnection for many Yugambeh people who before didn’t know anything about their history prior. “We have encountered many people who knew little about their past prior to engaging with us. The truth is though, we could all know more about the Yugambeh stories and we ourselves are still learning every day,” Rory says. “It is our role to facilitate that learning for all members of the community, Indigenous and non-Indigenous.” The 2015 Yugambeh Mobo event will take place on Friday 29 and Sunday 31 May, and will include performances by the Yugambeh Youth Choir and the Yugambeh Didgeridoo Orchestra, as well as hands-on workshops and cultural activities at Somerset College on the Sunday.

The area between today’s Bundall and Surfers Paradise bordering the Nerang River as well as some other proximate locations have been recognised as a meeting place for visiting tribes, where great corroborees and Bora rings were held. There is still evidence of these today around the Gold Coast and Tweed River region. Today, the Yugambeh people maintain their spiritual integrity and connection to the land through community meetings and events, such as a series of Drumley Walks between Southport and Beaudesert, the Yugambeh Mobo event and the Yugambeh Museum and Heritage Research Centre in Beenleigh. For more information Visit yugambeh.com and surfersparadise.com, or call (07) 3807 6155 at the Yugambeh Museum.

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THE FAMOUS SURFERS PARADISE BEACHFRONT MARKETS

A NOT TO BE MISSED EXPERIENCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

conic Surfers Paradise is your shopping, dining and entertainment precinct.

Make a day and night of it in Surfers Paradise with perfect beaches, non-stop entertainment, shopping, attractions and so much more… After a day of fun and sun there’s no better way to end your day than with an enjoyable evening stroll down to the foreshore, where you will find the famous Beachfront Markets every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night. With up to 130 specialty stalls there is truly something for everyone! Explore a variety of unique and diverse hand crafted products, watch artisans at work, enjoy a variety of entertainment, and even get your photo taken with a snake or exotic bird. Indulge in a massage; get a henna tattoo; find boutique clothing brands; sample some delicious desserts, treats, macadamias, popcorn or jerky; or find what’s in store for the year ahead with a personal tarot reading. You will even find crocodile, kangaroo and other hand-crafted leather goods. Here’s a tiny snapshot of the fantastic stalls you can stumble across; 1. OUTBACK AUSTRALIAN ART; watch this artist at work as he creates stunning outback scenery before your eyes on canvas, as well as on an array of other rustic surfaces like old saws, milk cans, billy cans, watering cans and iron skillets. 2. NATUREPET; a one-of-a-kind, these stallholders have developed their love of their pet macaws into a unique and stirring experience for markets visitors. Hand reared and treated like members of the family, these beautiful exotic birds will thrill and delight those that step forward to embrace the friendly, feathered characters for a special photo opportunity. These colourful, long-tailed birds are cheeky and playful, and often throw in an impromptu singing and dancing show for their appreciative audience. 3. CARICATURES by Rodolfo; take a lighter look at yourself with an on-the-spot caricature drawing by professional artist Rodolfo. In minutes he can transform you into a cartoon version of yourself that will have you in fits of giggles and walking away with a unique souvenir of your visit to the Beachfront Markets. If more serious is your style, we also have a portrait artist on site that can produce a quality likeness of you or your favourite pet or celebrity to take home. 4. PARADISE GLASSBLOWERS; the rare art form of glassblowing is on demonstration for the enjoyment of market

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visitors. Watch our professional glassblower spin and weave sticks of glass into magical glass masterpieces right before your eyes. A beautiful array of pieces are available for sale, and if you’re lucky, you can even purchase your own, special made-to-order glass art. 5. ZEBRA STONE DESIGNS; connect to Mother Earth with exclusive design collections featuring the striking Zebra Stone, a 600 million year old gemstone found only in Australia. Zebra Stone is a fine-grained siliceous argillite formed by the rhythmic precipitation of iron oxide rich bands during the alteration of the rock by percolating fluids, and the colour formations are truly representative of the outback colours of Western Australia. The polishing technique of this unique stone brings to life its true beauty. Each piece is totally unique and made with love. 6. CLAUDINE’S TREATS; this stall is a favourite with locals, who come to the markets week after week just to stock up on Claudine’s fresh homemade treats. Come and get a free taste test to determine what your favourite Claudine Treat is! We love the sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce. And the chocolaty, crunchy Afghan biscuits. And the deliciously sweet caramel slice. And the gluten-free Passionfruit Melting Moments. And… aw gee, we love them all! 7. LUKE’S REPTILES; with a career that began with chasing frogs while still in nappies, Luke has created a marvellous wildlife show where visitors can learn all about the behaviour of the native Australian reptiles on display and the importance of conservation. Cute and cuddly to some, slimy and slithery to others, Luke expels the myths about snakes while visitors get up close and personal with a one-off photo opportunity with these fascinating creatures. 8. PETER & DOROTHY’S HANDPAINTED GIFTS; anchors of the Beachfront Markets, Peter and Dorothy have been selling their uniquely Australian hand painted souvenirs to domestic and international visitors since the inception of the markets in 1995. Watch Dorothy as she creates her pieces on site, painting the distinctive Surfers Paradise skyline on wooden maps of Australia, plates, sea shells, magnets and more. The perfect memento of your Surfers Paradise holiday. 9. CUT COIN JEWELLERY; fascinating to watch in progress, Javier masterfully and intricately carves away at redundant and overseas currency coins to create exceptional jewellery pieces that will captivate the wearer. It takes great skill and precision, but the end result is a stunning cut coin jewellery piece that everyone will admire. 10. ENTERTAINMENT; dotted throughout the markets you will find an array of talented artists busking and performing for your entertainment. Comedians, dare-devils, bands and solo artists, living statues and percussion musicians. All have to audition for the privilege of performing in Surfers Paradise to ensure each act is quality entertainment for our visitors. Show your appreciation for their talent with a few coins or a hearty round of applause. Or both! It’s easy to see why the Beachfront Markets are a must-do Gold Coast attraction and the recipient of the 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award for consistent rave reviews from visitors. Plan your perfect day and night in Surfers Paradise. There’s plenty of secure undercover parking available right in the heart of the precinct, or jump on the G and jump off at Cavill Ave. Go to www.surfersparadise.com for everything you need to know, including information on what’s on, where to park, where to play, and where to stay!

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Olga’s Healthfood Store Go Vita 3G12 Capri On Via Roma, Isle of Capri, Surfers Paradise (07) 5538 0722

Prepare to chill out and enter the zen zone with Pukka’s beautiful range of herbal teas, matching every mood of the day. Freshen up with the zingy Lemongrass and Ginger Tea, get lovey with the Love Tea Bags or cuddle into your afternoon with a mug of Elderberry and Echinacea with Elderflower Tea. Lemongrass & Ginger Tea ................ $8.20 Love Tea ..................................................... $8.20

Manolas Brothers Delicatessen 3G14 Capri On Via Roma, Isle of Capri, Surfers Paradise (07) 5538 7603 Combine the unique Mexican grinding techniques and some rich, organic cacao bean and bite into the delicious bitter-versus-sweetness of Taza Chocolate. Inspired by the traditional, rustic chocolate of Oaxaca, Mexico, this is a type of chocolate you won’t have tried before. Viva el chocolate! Taza Cacao Puro Chocolate Mexicano ........................................................... RRP $6.70

Villa Capri Luxe Living 2G04 Capri On Via Roma, Isle of Capri Surfers Paradise (07) 5570 4219

Clothing inspired by our coastal surrounds and created by a young local girl with a love for all things on the water. Kate Campbell’s clothing label Coast is designed to stand out from usual fashion, to represent our integration with the beautiful Gold Coast environment and encapsulate the essence of the girl and the sea. Elegant bohemian chic. Yolanda Dress in White ...................... RRP $169.00 Isla Top in Blue 100% Silk ................. RRP $149.00

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Dany Taylor Photography Shop 110 Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise 0415 952 155

To celebrate Surfers Paradise is to celebrate its rippling scenes of electric blue water and its crystal cylinders and tumbling whitewash. Dany Taylor is one of the most iconic photographers on the coast, and for years has captured the essence of the Gold Coast’s serene water environment to show us its hidden side. Dany’s Surfers Paradise and online store has a huge range of prints, bring a piece of underwater paradise to your home. Cyan Underworld .................................. RRP From $220.00

Spirit of Australia Gallery Shop 5, 3171 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise (07) 5561 0330 Authentic Aboriginal painting by John Turnbull Acrylic on canvas 40 x 120cm .................................................................................. $890.00 Authentic Aboriginal painting by Betty Mbitjana Acrylic on canvas 70 x 70cm .................................................................................. $950.00

The Food Store, Hilton Surfers Paradise Ground Floor, Hilton, 6 Orchid Avenue Surfers Paradise (07) 5680 8126

Internationally renowned chef Luke Mangan is all about bringing the life to a party, and a fiesta to the tastebuds. The Food Store stocks a range of Luke Mangan’s signature food and cooking products, including his premium delicately infused Truffle Oil, and his rustic Dukkah Tin, which is gluten free, low GI and made with handpicked, highest quality ingredients. Taste the festivity! Truffle Oil 250ml ......................................................... $30.95 Dukkah Tin 60g ........................................................... $ 9.95 Dukkah Tin 30g ........................................................... $ 6.95

Universal Store Shop 235, Paradise Centre Surfers Paradise (07) 5538 9877 Winter vibes and Icelandic floral feelings. This St Goliath Double Shirt in Black and White is a neatly fitting, 100% cotton going out big or smart-casual button up shirt, matched perfectly with some black jeans or chino cut offs. ........................... RRP $69.95

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t’s long played the part of sandcastle kingdom and beach-bum haven, and it is known all over the world as Australia’s most diverse holiday destination, perfect for families seeking quality time and young revellers chasing an eclectic nightlife. Now, as a nod to its lively atmosphere and its range of family activities all year-round, Surfers Paradise has been labelled the Gold Coast’s 6th Theme Park! Teeming with entertainment and boasting over 25 attractions all within the precinct, this city of play has taken to its new role with as much enthusiasm as it’s known for!

Paradise Resort’s Planet Chill Keep it cool at Planet Chill, Australia’s only resort-based ice-skating rink! If it’s boiling hot or raining cats and dogs outside, bring it indoors with a change of pace and a change in temperature. Planet Chill is an awesome day on the ice for all ages and family members, with three two-hour sessions per day, and additional sessions just for the teenagers.

Have you experienced the 6th Theme Park? There are a number of indoor and outdoor activities designed for the whole family. So, take the opportunity to celebrate family time, explore the sand and sunny streets, and ride the wave of adventure. Oh, and did we mention there are no queues, no waiting times and no need for the weather to dictate your visit? That’s the beauty of Surfers Paradise! Download your theme park map: surfersparadise.com/6thThemePark

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Infinity is a powerhouse of unique, mind-boggling special effects and optical illusions. In this walk-through futuristic experience, visitors will become lost in a world blurred between reality and imagination, with intense immersive artworks, videos and spaces filled with mirrors, sensuous aromas and ultramodern sounds.

For the older kids, there is also the Chill Zone, set up with a pool table, air hockey and cool activities to hang out with.

The Time Tunnels is a worldfirst and a one-of-a-kind attraction that dips into another dimension. With different rooms of fluorescent Stretch Strings and Glow Tubes, an Electron Maze, a room of kaleidoscopes, a Mystery Room and an Eclipse Chamber, you’ll feel like you’ve left Surfers Paradise and entered outer space!

Ice-skating parties are also now available!

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Kids from three-years-old and up are ready to have a cruise around the rink, and parents can ride beside young ones for extra safety.

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ripleys beleive it or not!

Your stroll through Surfers Paradise is about to get strange! Stepping through the doors of Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Odditorium is like leaving the glittering sidewalks of the city and entering a realm of weird and wonderful. As homage to the American showman Robert Ripley, this museum celebrates the oddest objects and most outlandish human achievements in history. Examine authentic shrunken human heads, stumble and balance through the country’s only spinning tunnels and stand beside a replica of the world’s tallest man. See, touch and hear the unbelievable! This is a unique Surfers Paradise daytrip that will have every member of the family feeling the WOW-factor! Family tickets are available; just jump online to purchase! ripleys.com/surfersparadise (07) 5592 0040

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Jet Boat Extreme

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‘Cool your jets’ is not a phrase often used in Surfers Paradise, where adrenaline, waves and white wash run through the veins of our local adventure providers. The exhilaration of Jet Boat Extreme is captured in the name. To keep it simple, this attraction combines wet and wild fun with a need for aquatic speed. What can you expect in 55 minutes? 360-degree spins, power breaks, skilful slides across the water and a seriously increased heartbeat! But what really makes this adventure ride memorable is the stunning Gold Coast scenery that surrounds the boat at every angle, even if the view is flying past you! The drivers are handpicked and highly trained in safety and speed, the boats are powered by 5.8 litre, turbo-charged Yanmar engines (pumping 50,000 litres of water per minute!) and the seats are all about comfort; ergonomically designed to cushion riders while the boat whips around at 40 knots!

Paddle, balance, paddle, duck dive, paddle, spin and stand up! What would a trip to Surfers Paradise be without a taste of its surf culture? Established by Australian sporting legend and former professional surfer Cheyne Horan, who preaches integration fitness with having a good time, the Cheyne Horan Surf School provides tailored beginners and intermediate classes for people from all walks of life. Whether you’re an ocean-baby or land-dweller by nature, Cheyne’s lessons engage all students’ strengths and have them standing up before the end of the lesson! Lessons can be taken privately or in groups, ideal for a family outing, and seek to inspire beginners, provide some water safety and fitness education, and teach students how to experience a wonderful and quintessentially Australian pastime in the heart of Surfers Paradise. cheynehoran.com.au 1800 227 873

Jet Boat Extreme pledges rider safety, and even children down to four-yearsold can take the adventure. Has your family got the need for speed? jetboatextreme.com.au (07) 5538 8890

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Dracula’s Haunted House

Dracula’s Haunted House is the biggest house of horror in Surfers Paradise, with five stories of ‘thrilltertainment’ that intensifies at every level. Explore your way through mysterious hallways of optical illusions, horror displays and mind-wrapping special effects designed to get your heart racing! Are you brave enough to open one of the Dare Doors? Or will you be trapped by the Giant Spider Web? Maybe - if you manage to slip by the Circus Carnival of the Underworld! This is a side to Surfers Paradise you have never seen before. draculas.com.au /haunted-house (07) 5592 5534

The Slingshot

The Slingshot is exactly how it sounds. This 100-metre high vertical amusement ride, right in the centre of paradise, utilises 720 spring mechanisms and massive power to slingshot riders skyward at 160km/h, where they reach a fleeting moment of weightlessness and quiet, before falling down again. Did we mention the capsule reaches 150 metres high? The slingshot has been designed for maximum safety and comfort, with an overhead, padded lap bar to strap you in for the speed, and a video camera above head to capture all of the action. So if dad said he isn’t scared of heights, we’ll see who has the last laugh! hellogoldcoast.com.au /attractions (07) 5570 2700

SkyPoint Climb

Immersed in a world of cloud, 270 metres up and over the shimmering Pacific Ocean and white sands that stretch for miles beneath you. This is the spectacular view from the SkyPoint Climb from the top of the Gold Coast’s most iconic building, the Q1 in Surfers Paradise. Absorb 360-degree, uninterrupted views for 90 minutes, starting from the Level 77 Observation Deck and then embarking on the 298 external stairs that take climbers to their summit! skypoint.com.au (07) 5680 7700

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Kylie, is that you? The Wax Museum is the closest thing to meeting the rich and famous, and heroes and kings from the past. Stand next to Crocodile Dundee, get a snap with John Howard, or say hello to Captain Cook himself. The World in Wax exhibition presents heroes, scientists, movie stars, singers, royalty, artists and Prime Ministers, while the spooky Chamber of Horrors is for those looking for a fright. You can also check out a shrunken head and real historic documents, including Hitler’s Will and the Death Warrant of King Charles I. waxmuseum.com.au (07) 5538 3975

Check out the full list of attractions below! Visit Surfersparadise.com to help plan your day, and to view the latest deals on offer across attractions, accommodation, retail, restaurants and more! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

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Surfers Paradise LIVE Sneaky Sound System once said, “I’ve got lots of pictures in my head – You’d better not save them all for later!”

old Coast locals and visitors, start to picture Surfers Paradise LIVE, the FREE inaugural live music event rocking into Surfers Paradise on 8 – 10 May, with ARIA award winning, smash hit duo Sneaky Sound System headlining! Along with a great set of Australian and international music groups in an electric setting, this event will have the entire Gold Coast appreciating live music, beachside. Surfers Paradise is a powerhouse of music and performance events throughout the year, and Surfers Paradise LIVE is about to turn up the volume on the city’s musical majesty. Based over three days in a range of venues throughout the precinct, Surfers Paradise LIVE will celebrate the collective power of live music in one of the country’s most scenic and vibrant cities. Performances will take place on three stages – Surfers Paradise Beach, Cavill Mall and a dedicated Acoustic Stage – to allow music-lovers to pick

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their day, session and spot, and listen to the tunes they love the most. Surfers Paradise LIVE will also promote DJ and live music performances across music venues over the weekend. Turn your headphones down and listen up for the latest news about Surfers Paradise LIVE, including set times, sideshows and details on the entire three days. Sneaky Sound System This dangerous duo of modern dance tunes and sexy vocals have made their way around the world in a whirlwind of recognition. Their 2006 self-titled debut album charted Top 5 soon after release, received three Platinum certifications and, during its early days, featured four tracks in the Top 40. At the end of that year, Sneaky Sound System walked up on-stage to receive two glistening ARIA Awards for Best Dance Release and Best Breakthrough Artist. Since then, the duo have cruised from strength to strike with major hits including

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‘UFO’, ‘Kansas City’, ‘Hip Hip Horray’ and ‘Pictures’. From what began as a Sunday Sessions gig in Sydney, erupted into a global music team that carved its name across international music tours and events, as well as big Australian musical festivals such as Big Day Out, Homebake, Good Vibrations Festival, Splendour In The Grass, Stereosonic and more. To watch the multi-layered dexterity of ‘Black Angus’ McDonald and the soaring vocals of Connie Mitchell as they take control of Surfers Paradise will be nothing short of a live music phenomenon. Phil Jamieson You know the words of ‘Chemical Heart’? Then you know the silky, rock and roll vocals of Phil Jamieson, the face and voice behind one of Australia’s most popular bands, Grinspoon. Though indefinitely disbanded, Phil continues as an accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist with years’ worth of unique, conceptual lyrics and onstage prowess. Bonjah This lively four-piece rock group from the chilly thermals of New Zealand have toured with some of the biggest music names around the world, including The Who, G Love & Special Sauce, The Beautiful Girls, The Black Seeds and Eskimo Joe. Their blues roots element has entwined with a soulful rock approach to deliver an addictive hearty, raw rock sound. Timberwolf In the real meaning of one-man wolf pack, Chris Panousakis heads the powerful and soulful blues and rock piece Timberwolf, who broke through the Australian music scene with his first single,

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‘Garden’, reaching Number One on the Triple J Unearthed “Roots Chart” in 2013. Ngaiire Renowned for her electric performances, stunning vocals and striking costumes and headdresses exploding in colour and symbols, this creative performer from Papua New Guinea seeks to inspire audiences with her raw and earthy emotions and soulful tracks. Sun City Perth duo Sun City is an ideal act for a festival in the city of sun and surf. This streamlined balancing act of instruments, synths, electronic drums and guitar, as well as their voices, forms the base of some beautifully layered indie electro-pop music that flew Tobias and Dan to Triple J Unearthed greatness and into the support spot for popular acts including The Aston Shuffle.

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Kite Machine Another diamond in the Triple J Unearthed rough, Kite Machine is the groovy funk-rock band from Geelong. These three uniquely skilful musicians are channelling the sensuous sounds of The Black Keys and the heat of Rage Against The Machine to bring an explosion of punchy riffs and memorable lyrics. Mason Rack Band Born entertainer Mason Rack is a passionate performer, drummer and guitarist and the lead man of Australian rock band Mason Rack Band. His sexy, succinct and powerful vocals have been likened to those of Tom Waits and Jimmy Page, while when combined with his drummer and bass guitarist, is given credit for forming a sound very much his own.

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Friday 10 July to Sunday 19 July 2015 Foreshore, Surfers Paradise (07) 5584 3700 CHECK surfersparadise.com for details.

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The King Returns Viva Surfers Paradise 2015

o you know those bellbottoms you just couldn’t throw out? And we know that hair gel is still hiding in the bathroom cupboard. Well it’s time to get the gear out gents, and ladies, practice your swooning; the King is about to return to the beach. By popular demand, renowned Elvis Presley tribute artists Chris Connor and Bill Cherry will be bringing their electrifying Elvis renditions to Viva Surfers Paradise 2015, the Gold Coast’s loudest and proudest tribute to music from the fifties and sixties. Presented by Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise, this free week-long event is a rock and rollin’ time for die-hard music fans and families alike, featuring a number of live tribute shows, dancing sessions and lessons, Rock n’ Roll quiz night, vintage market stalls, retro fashion parades and the popular Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. The stakes for the contest are high with the winner securing a spot in the Memphis Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Elvis loved Las Vegas, but his heart and home was Memphis. Viva Surfers Paradise is all about celebrating the life and music of legends from the not-so-distant past, whose influence and musical revolution can still be heard half a century on. Don’t miss out!

tribute artists Chris Connor Chris Connor from the UK is set to return and bring his electrifying on-stage performance to the 2015 festival. Chris is known as one of the world’s best Elvis tribute artists. His mannerisms, voice and style are uncanny, and allow him to transport his fans back to the real world Elvis. His performances across the world have been

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described as not only inspiring and one of the most authentic of this genre, but it has also been dubbed as a heart-warming and touching experience for the fans who loved the King so much. Chris is also renowned for his natural physical resemblance to Elvis, which combined with his velvety voice and smooth rural southern accent, allows Chris to bring the King back to life before people’s eyes.

Bill Cherry Bill Cherry is joining us from the USA and has been labelled the cream of the crop when it comes to Elvis tribute artists. His extensive musical passion, which began as a child, and his love for Elvis and desire to perform, renders his show a flaming performance of legendary talent. Bill has been paying homage to the King since 1987 in his singing, dancing and unmistakable Presley mannerisms. And if that wasn’t enough, Bill drives the same car as Elvis once did - a Stutz Blackhawk. He has reached a level of stardom and experience that has landed him performances alongside some of the bands that supported Elvis back in the day, including The Jordaniers, The Sweet Inspirations, DJ Fontana and members of J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. His realistic renditions have earned Bill many awards and accolades, including winning the Memphis Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and the Ultimate Elvis Preliminaries in Tupelo, Mississippi. If ambition is a dream with a V8 engine, then the Gold Coast knows all about it. Those pants, the hair gel; it’s time to put them on. And while you’re there, grab your blue suede shoes, because Viva Surfers Paradise is about to be graced by two Kings. This is a FREE event, however for the diehard fans, LIMITED PREMIUM RESERVED SEATING IS AVAILABLE at some shows. Check surfersparadise.com for details.

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NOW AT

Blinky Bill & friends now call Currumbin home! Featuring in two shows and making two daily appearances, Blinky and his friends provide plenty of fun and smiles to kids of all ages.

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ADULTS @ KIDS PRICES!

Use coupon code BLINKYBILL2015 at www.cws.org.au on General Admission Adult Tickets to receive this discount.

All guests $35, save $14! www.cws.org.au | 1300 886 511 | enquiries@cws.org.au Corner of Gold Coast Highway & Tomewin St, Currumbin Qld 100m from Currumbin Beach - 5 minutes from Gold Coast Airport - 20 minutes from Surfers Paradise Open 7 days 8:00am - 5:00pm. Closed Christmas Day & ANZAC Day. Visit www.cws.org.au for Sanctuary details. Not valid with any other offer. Conditions apply. Valid to 31/12/15. Redeem discount at the gate or purchase online using coupon code BLINKYBILL2015. General Admission day pass only. Excludes Adventure Parc high ropes course and Segway Safari. Upgrades available at the gate.

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Surfers Kids Club What’s the secret to fun on the Gold Coast? It’s a

Surfers Kids Club card!

urfers Kids Club is the first club of its kind in the city; one that is free and includes benefits for the whole family. Offering a huge range of dining, retail, accommodation, activity and attraction deals all year round, plus up to date information on all of the amazing family friendly events on offer! There’s also heaps of competitions and awesome prizes to be won. See next page for how you can win a fun family weekend in Surfers Paradise with the launch of the Surfers Kids Club App. The ultimate family fun day in Surfers Paradise might start off with a discount breakfast or sweet treat in Cavill Avenue, followed by a cruisy outdoor attraction on the water or some family adventures

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indoors. Throughout the day, you can catch some great specials at select retailers and food outlets, including buy-one-get-one-free deals and great seasonal offers.

special gift and an e-card on their birthday! As well as this, membership means entry into some fantastic competitions and Surfers Paradise news and event updates via email.

Surfers Kids Club provides endless fun for families in the heart of the city.

Now is the time to join the coolest kids club around, the Surfers Kids Club, where kids can rejoice in their age and adults can live like they’re young again!

Jump online now and join up. New members between the age of three and 12 will receive a special member pack, a membership card, a

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win! Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new way to sign up for the club... Simply download the free Surfers Kids Club App from the App store or Google Play for the chance to win a weekend at Paradise Resort for your family plus $500 cash. Check the Messages section for your code word and instructions to enter. Draw closes at 11.59pm on Monday 6 April 2015. Members must be aged between 3 and 12 years old to be eligible. See surferskidsclub.com for more information.

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Endota Spa, Chevron Renaissance Surfers Paradise

Mother's day deluxe spa guide

Although our mums deserve a thank you every day, and breakfast served in bed should be a mandatory part of each week, Sunday, 10th May is the day we all celebrate our mums together. So, once the foot rub is over and the berry pancakes are eaten, take mum out for premium pampering at one of the luxurious beauty spas in Surfers Paradise.

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(07) 5606 6889 Endota Spa is the home of skin indulgence, specialising in major skin hydration and detox with the use of beautiful Australian ingredients and signature techniques. Special Facial & Relaxation Massage For a Mother’s Day gift, Endota is offering a 45minute Ceuticals hydro-microdermabrasion facial and 30-minute relaxation massage. Special $125: 1 hour 15 minutes Body Treatments The Body Treatment includes a billabong footbath, sugar body scrub and a lilly-pilly all-body moisturise, while the Detox Body Treatment starts with a billabong footbath, followed by a dry body mitt and Western Australian clay cocoon and a lilly-pilly body moisturise. Smooth/Detox $155: 1 hour 15 minutes Be-All End-All If you want to thank mum more than ever this Mother’s Day, the Be-All End-All day spa package is speaking your language. A four-hour treatment that indulges every body part and caters to individual skin types. It begins with a billabong footbath and full body exfoliation, a soothing tub soak and mum’s choice of either a yoghurt cocoon or hot oil wrap, full body massage, organic day spa facial and a pedicure to prettify her feet. Now that’s one way to say thank you. Be-All End-All $475: 4 hours

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If you want to thank mum more than ever this Mother’s Day, the Be-All End-All day spa package is speaking your language.

eforea Spa, The Hilton Surfers Paradise

Lattouf Hair & Day Spa, Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa

L’Aqua Day Spa Gold Coast, Q1 Surfers Paradise

(07) 5680 8111

(07) 5570 2549

(07) 5588 8368

The job description for being a mum is full-time with no holidays; our mums work hard! eforea Spa is a relaxation haven where her body will repair, her skin will glow and her wellbeing will be rejuvenated. eforea offers a number of deep, soothing skin and body treatments designed to bring mum back down to earth.

Intimate treatment rooms, stylish dark timber interior lit delicately in candlelight and a paradisiacal backdrop of the resort’s lagoon; Lattouf Hair & Day Spa is a sensory delight from arrival to treatment. The spa also offers a complete hair salon with colour table and nine cutting stations, so mum can touch up from hair to toe.

Located in the picturesque beachfront surrounds of the Q1, L’Aqua is the ideal spot to take mum as a surprise after a beach swim and picnic! The spa has a range of massage, body, face and foot and hand treatments that can be tailored to the individual.

Signature Radiance Facial The eforea Signature Radiance Facial combines the spa’s ultimate anti-ageing, skin strengthening and protective treatments to create a 1 hour and 30 minute piece of heaven. The facial taps into the valuable properties of Marine Collagen and Marine Algae to increase blood circulation and rejuvenate the skin, as well as using mother of pearl to leave the skin ultra-hydrated and radiant. Signature Radiance Facial $125.00: 1 hour

Heavenly Day Package The Heavenly Day package is so by name and by nature. This is a 6-hour spa treatment based on comfort and indulgence, beginning with a 90minute Deluxe Lattouf facial and Luminous Eye Treatment, followed by a spa pedicure, a healthy lunch, a 60-minute customised massage, spa manicure and blow-dry. Heavenly Day $550: 6 hours

Signature Full Body Repair Musically synchronised massages? This is one massage mum will get groovy to. Bliss begins with a cup of herbal tea, and continues throughout a 1 hour and 30 minute massage treatment of therapeutic mineral salt scrub, an eforea Signature Oil to soothe muscles and release energy, a customised head massage with simultaneous body wrap, and finally, a facial massage and reviving eye treatment with restorative rose porphyry stones. Signature Full Body Repair $205: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Essence Body Treatment The Essence body treatment package includes a Himalayan Salt Glow body exfoliation, which removes dull skin, unblocks pores and encourages the production of fresh, lively skin, then a customised 30-minute body massage and customised 30-minute facial. Essence $220: 1 hour 45 minutes

Tips to Toes Therapy Help mum put her best foot (and hand) forward for Mother’s Day with the Tips to Toes Therapy. This treatment begins with a foot soak, deep exfoliation and warm oil massage, followed by an invigorating mask treatment, removal of dry skin and a file, buff and polish. Moving up to hands, mum will receive cuticle treatment, a hand massage, polish and heated mask and finally a nail shape, buff and polish. Tips to Toes Therapy $175: 1 hour 40 minutes L’Aqua Pure Performance Facial Inspire mum’s skin to maximum performance so that her youthful beauty shines through. The L’Aqua Pure Performance Facial begins with a cleanse, deep exfoliation and neck and shoulder massage, utilising a range of invigorating antioxidants and AHAs that refresh the skin and bind moisture. While the facial works its magic, feet will be treated with an AHA exfoliation. This facial includes corrective serums, sun protection and moisturiser to bring skin performance to its peak! Pure Performance Facial: $165 1 hour 20 minutes

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restaurant review

Salt & Sophistication

A touch of Texas meets beachside bliss at Clifford’s Grill and Lounge

The wine list is the kind of document that makes established sommeliers wipe their forehead in wonder. With over 60 boutique, major name and Australian old and new world wines, you’ll forgive lunch turning into happy hour, and then into a late night dinner. Clifford’s Signature Cocktails will too steal away from the evening’s prior plans. Take the LA Woman, for example: a silky blend of Cruzan Single Barrel Rum, house-made five spice molasses and dark chocolate. What dinner reservations? In comprehending the muscle of this ten-piece grill, it’s wise to get behind a plate of the Charred Half Free Range Chicken with spiced Memphis dry rub and sticky molasses, or the New York Strip Steak with herb butter and pink peppercorn sauce. Meats are a speciality at Clifford’s, using the highest quality cuts across both the grill and the slow-cooked dishes.

f the ten-burner centrepiece grill is anything to go by, you know that Clifford’s Grill & Lounge is serious about hot and smoky flavour.

As you step through the open, industrial-style entrance straight from the bustle and blur of Surfers Paradise Boulevard, prepare to be socked by a wall of delicious aroma from the open kitchen. Flames flash, smoke billows, and the air smells savoury. But just as you’re starting to hear Southern Texan accents in your head and look around for the spurs, a salty whisper of Pacific Ocean air rolls in and brings you straight back to Surfers Paradise. Clifford’s Grill & Lounge is a mighty grill house in the beach cocoon of Surfers Paradise, an Americana hub in a city of sand. This is one of the two new dining establishments at Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast that, alongside Walrus Social House next door, has spearheaded the refreshed urban entertainment precinct on the hotel’s ground floor. This development has set the threshold for the city’s shift towards finer urban culture and lifestyle. It’s ideal then, that the Light Rail Surfers Paradise station is at the precinct’s doorstep, for twilight

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revellers to follow that smoke to splendour. Next stop, weekend. The Watermark’s contemporary development project has been recognised internationally by significant industry players, and stands as a driving force for the hotel’s consideration for Agoda.com’s 2014 Gold Circle Awards for hospitality excellence. These prestigious awards acknowledge the industry’s best, which make up only 3 per cent of Agoda.com’s 500,000 properties worldwide, an achievement that Watermark’s Revenue Manager Russel Petts attributes to the hotel’s mission for quality. “The past year has been spent on improving the quality of our offering, keeping the property top of mind, especially within our drive market in south-east Queensland,” says Russel. All this winning is stirring the appetite. Clifford’s Grill & Lounge was designed with three clear elements in mind: good food, good drinks and good times. While the outdoor, recycled timber deck space, European-style lounge and main dining space accommodate the diners, the winers can get cosy at the stylish bar, illuminated by studio bulbs and bordered in black.

The tapas menu, which should be negotiated with a recommended glass in hand, speaks to couples or small groups with punchy, rationally sized share plates. Three-hour slow braised pork belly, free range buffalo wings, chargrilled king prawns, Sicilian arancini. Grab another glass, you might be a while. On Saturdays and Sundays, Clifford’s awakens early to provide city creatures a wholesome, hearty breakfast that heroes modern Australian favourites like smashed avo, eggs Benedict and Bircher muesli with high quality ingredients. The brains behind the menu is Executive Chef and renowned epicurean Daniel Smith, GQ Magazine’s Chef of the Year 2011, who was drawn to the position by the precinct’s vibrant allround offer. “The development is totally different to anything that’s currently on the Gold Coast,” says Smith. “It’s what attracted me to this new role; creating a home for sensational and irresistible food, wrapped in a cocoon of architectural cool, right in the heart of ‘Australia’s playground’.” Smith is also to thank for the menu at Walrus Social House, the entertainment lounge next door. As we move across the floor to this smart-casual café and dining venue, one might sense the sugary bouquet of rum in the air as it surfs the thermals of spice and char from another powerhouse kitchen.

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Walrus Social House, named in historical honour of the entrepreneurial James ‘Bosun’ Stewart and his riverboat distillery, the SS Walrus, is a speciality rum bar with over 25 international rum bottles, as well as the 70 worldly, high-end spirits, and a selection of wine and craft beers. Walrus is an all-inclusive entertainment hive that happily excludes the ubiquitous sports television. Rather, real entertainment comes in the form of a stylish bar and cabana lounge, an energetic live music scene, a chic gaming lounge and a health-conscious café. Eating together is the nucleus of this Walrus Social House, as it spotlights the best tapas dishes from Clifford’s with some additional bigger bites, pizzettas and bits and pieces for the side, some rich enough to stand alone. No Walrus experience, however, is quite accomplished without a bite into the Walrus Lobster Baguette, with poached lobster

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tail, preserved lemon mayo, dill pickle with a handful of crispy eggplant chips. Happy Hour is on everyone’s watch at Walrus, where Social Sunset sessions between 4.00pm and 6.00pm offer $5 on tap beers and $14 signature cocktails. The café of wholesome to-go snacks and light meals, smoothies, juices and fresh espresso, is open daily from 6.00am. Clifford’s Grill & Lounge and Walrus Social House are a force to be reckoned with. Guided by two sophisticated menus and, at the best of times, led astray by provocative wine and beverage menus, both establishments are setting the city’s cultural threshold and then breaking right through it. Flavour, atmosphere, liquor and laughs in one trendy hotel precinct.

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A Modern-Day Renaissance And just like that, a centre is reborn. Chevron Renaissance centre’s $5 million redevelopment has been praised as the ultimate embodiment of the current Gold Coast Zeitgeist, transforming one of Surfers Paradise’s most iconic buildings into a vibrant hipster’s paradise. The centre’s reinvention project is nearly complete, with a number of new kids on the block recently joining the collection of trendy, prominent industry traders and on-the-pulse street-food and coffee outlets.

Let Viet Baguette do lunch One of the most exciting food revolutions taking our capital cities by storm is that of the Vietnamese baguette. As a pioneer of trend in Surfers Paradise, Chevron Renaissance welcomes its own streetfood bar, Viet Baguette. This authentic Vietnamese-French food venue with a modern Australian twist has quickly assumed its role as the Boulevard’s South East Asian hotspot. As chit-chat and sighs of satisfaction ricochet from the bare brick walls, with handfuls of fresh lemongrass noodles and rice paper rolls travelling around the tables, Viet Baguette transforms your everyday snack spot to an intercontinental sojourn; a lunchtime trip to Asia.

Harmoni-T; join Chevron’s modern tea society This modern beverage experience brews the perfect temptation in a teapot. Harmoni-T outlet is based on the refined sensory experience

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of drinking tea, and combines this with the city’s vitality and buzz. Serene sociality at its best. To complement the myriad of eclectic international cuisines setting up in Chevron’s alleyways, Harmoni-T serves up the finest cups of handpicked Jing Tea in delicate Asian teaware, founding a sweet social hub to sit down and talk tea. That’s got to be everyone’s cup of sencha.

Bento Japanese Cuisine; wholesome and fresh In following the culinary traditions of Japan and leading the health sentience of the Gold Coast, Bento Japanese Cuisine offers a number of wholesome sushi options as well as delicious, fresh Japanese fare. The precinct’s latest dip into Tokyo life is focused on offering a healthy choice prepared with the adroit techniques of the Japanese chefs, including a sugar-free Bento Deluxe, and a planned seasonal Sizzle Hot Pot menu for autumn and winter.

Negative 210’s positively cooler ice cream Let’s cool things down a little, to say -210 degrees Celsius! Negative 210 is the Gold Coast’s first liquid-nitrogen ice cream store with a nifty team of mixologists and epic flavours with quirky names. What could the Seven Months Pregnant and George CantStandYa taste like? You’re looking at something like peanut butter, pretzels, chocchips and fudge, or pecans and chocchips married with a gooey rivulet of caramel fudge. And this ice cream is anything but your average chill. It’s blasted with liquid nitrogen that drops to -210 degrees, blitzing the ice cream to ice-hot frozenness, which prevents the formation of ice crystals. Is this white-hot-freeze sensation even ice cream? Who cares, it’s the tastiest icebreaker on the coast.

Zambrero’s mighty, mindful Mexican Zambrero’s Surfers Paradise has a good idea of authentic Mexican street food. Its recent outlet at Chevron Renaissance has stood as a popular food fiesta for Mexican fans since its opening, offering classic burritos of juicy tomatoes, silky sour cream, house-made guacamole, and slow-cooked meats, as well as vegetarian and vegan options. As if these plates could look any better, Zambrero’s Plate4Plate initiative provides funds to humanitarian projects in Asia, Africa and the Americas for the provision of food. Feel like a philanthropic fiesta? Ándale!

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Lansdowne Road’s route to cider bar The Irish love their ale, Aussies love their cider, and Lansdowne Road Irish Tavern in Chevron Renaissance is here to pour the best of both worlds. This family-friendly local pub and favourite social spot is soon to undergo an exciting transformation to become an ultra-hip cider bar. This will also see a new dining and drinking area with modern timber seatings, summery garden umbrellas and artificial turf to create a relaxing, chic outdoor vibe while holding onto its traditional Dublin character. Hold on to the four-leaf, this modish renovation will be a lucky change for locals.

Max Brenner a new chocolate haven in Paradise Anyone who understands great chocolate, or how to spend an hour or two in real indulgence, knows about Max Brenner Chocolate Bars. In the last few years this fresh name in chocolate has sprinkled around Australia like choc-chips on a chocolate pizza (yes, you can find those here), forming its own high quality confectionary culture. Max Brenner’s unique blends of dark, milk and white chocolate products are quickly turning chocolate lovers to addicts. Once you go Max, you never go back. The recent introduction of the Max Brenner Chocolate Bar at Chevron Renaissance has drawn thousands of cocoa bean disciples on a pilgrimage of pleasure. An after-dinner treat of hot chocolate and soufflé perhaps? Or a decadent dinner of Belgium waffles, fresh fruit and melted signature Max Brenner milk chocolate?

Destination 4217; a stylist’s soiree This is a melting pot of fashion labels in one Surfers Paradise destination. Rise of Dawn, Maddison Square, Stylewalker, Little Lies; the list goes on, darling. Owner of Destination 4217 Sharon Kennedy, a fashion professional for the last 20 years, is offering a little more than just the label. She will also provide in-store styling services with the huge range of boutique brands and products to local ladies and tourists seeking a little wardrobe wisdom. “I’m determined to share my knowledge to assist women of all ages in making the best fashion choices for themselves,” says Sharon. Keen to discover your own style? Start the search at Destination 4217. Chevron Renaissance has stepped way beyond the boundaries of an every day shopping centre, tracing the line between tradition and edgy urban culture to form a whole new shopping and dining experience in Surfers Paradise. As a powerhouse of emerging boutique style and flavour, Chevron Renaissance can be seen spearheading the evolution of a city, where we can watch the era of the Renaissance step into the now.

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HEVRON FEASTER MARCH 30 - APRIL 12

CATCH A BUNNY, A BAND OR A brilliant STREET ARTIST THESE EASTER HOLIDAYS

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Catch the Easter bunny these holidays as part of Chevron Feaster. Join us for a host of fun Easter festivities including live music, art installations, prizes and more.

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APRIL 13 - 18

As part of the Surfers Paradise Festival, Chevron Renaissance will be hosting Chevron; Illustrated, a live celebration of street art, installations and Surfers Paradise culture.

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MODERN CREATION CLASSIC INSPIRATION walrussocialhouse.com.au

cliffordsgrill.com.au

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Dining . Bar . Cabana . Cafe . Gaming

3032 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise

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PROGRAM GUIDE

messages from dignitaries

Message from Mayor Message from of the City of Gold Division 7 Councillor Coast, his worship Cr Lex Bell OAM Tom Tate

Message from Surfers Paradise Alliance Chairperson Laura Younger

I am thrilled to officially open the sixth annual Surfers Paradise Festival, an event that celebrates everything that’s great about the Gold Coast. The festival showcases the Gold Coast’s diversity. Local artists, performers and foodies take centre stage while the local audience is given a front-row seat, across a calendar of events with something for everyone. Major events like the Surfers Paradise Festival are crucial to the growth of the Gold Coast – as both opportunities for cultural exchange and drivers of economic activity. And there really is no better place for the community to gather – Surfers Paradise is the heart of Gold Coast entertainment and the perfect backdrop for a celebration of life in the best city in the world.

For an incredible six years the talent and skill of Gold Coast and interstate artists has been channelled into the Surfers Paradise Festival. The festival is a key piece of Gold Coast City Council and Surfers Paradise Alliance’s shared vision for Surfers Paradise as a family-friendly destination where amazing things can happen. As Surfers Paradise continues to transform, so does the Surfers Paradise Festival, with new events to reflect the changing tastes of our audience. This year we’ve added the Festival Pavilion with 10 days of exciting entertainment with something for all ages. The Pavilion will stand proudly on the iconic Surfers Paradise beach with a backdrop that is hard to beat! Visitors and locals alike will be able to enjoy first class entertainment without the price tag, with free shows and workshops daily. Precinct businesses and Surfers Paradise Alliance aim to deliver the absolute best to the Gold Coast through the Surfers Paradise Festival. Happy sixth birthday… and here’s to many more!

SURFERS PARADISE FESTIVAL 2015

It’s wonderful to see the Surfers Paradise Festival turn six. The event brings a real excitement to Surfers Paradise: enticing events, days out with family and friends, the precinct comes alive. Behind the scenes, the event also provides a very real boost for local traders. It’s a high-quality event that draws a significant audience to Surfers Paradise each year. It’s been so encouraging to watch the festival grow to become a key driver of economic activity and a crucial part of the events tourism strategy for Surfers Paradise. The festival has a growing audience and provides a vibrant focal point to appreciate and savour the city’s evolving identity. That’s the heart of the festival for me… the opportunity to walk down from my home in Surfers Paradise each weekend, enjoy a coffee and a meal and experience the spirit of community and the excitement of the new.

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Festival Calendar DATE

TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

PAGE

Friday 3 April

11.00am - 8.00pm

Australian Street Entertainment Championships

Foreshore & Cavill Mall

4-5

Saturday 4 April

11.00am - 8.00pm

Australian Street Entertainment Championships

Foreshore & Cavill Mall

4-5

Sunday 5 April

11.00am - 8.00pm

Australian Street Entertainment Championships

Foreshore & Cavill Mall

4-5

Monday 6 April

11.00am - 7.00pm

Australian Street Entertainment Championships

Foreshore & Cavill Mall

4-5

Thursday 9 April

10.30am - 12.00pm

Gold Coast Koala Parade

Currumbin to Surfers Paradise

10.30am - 7.30pm

Festival Pavilion Shows

Festival Pavilion

6 - 11

4.00pm – 7.00pm

"A Trad Irish" presented by Guinness

Festival Pavilion

6 - 11

7.00pm - 7.30pm

Cirque Va-Voom

Festival Pavilion

10.30am - 8.30pm

Festival Pavilion Shows

Festival Pavilion

6 - 11

12.00pm - 3.00pm

Women in Film Lunch

Bazaar, QT Gold Coast

4.30pm – 5.00pm

Cirque Va-Voom

Festival Pavilion

10.30am - 8.30pm

Festival Pavilion Shows

Festival Pavilion

6 - 11

5.00pm - 10.00pm

Glow

Lakeside, Evandale Parklands, Bundall

4.30pm – 5.00pm

Cirque Va-Voom

Festival Pavilion

7.00pm - 8.30pm

Undress Gold Coast Fashion Parade

Festival Pavilion

10.30am - 9.30pm

Festival Pavilion Shows

Festival Pavilion

6 - 11

2.30pm - 3.30pm

How to be a Professional Instagrammer - Lauren Bath

Festival Pavilion

6.00pm – 6.30pm

Cirque Va-Voom

Festival Pavilion

6.30pm - 9.30pm

SIPFest

Festival Pavilion

All day

Chevron; Illustrated

Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre

10.00am - 3.30pm

The Art of Music Workshops

Festival Pavilion

6.30pm - 7.00pm

Cirque Va-Voom

Festival Pavilion

All Day

Chevron; Illustrated

Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre

10.00am - 3.30pm

The Art of Music Workshops

Festival Pavilion

7.30pm - 8.30pm

Michael Boyd - The Illusionist

Festival Pavilion

All Day

Chevron; Illustrated

Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre

10.30am - 4.00pm

Chadd The Magician – The Magic Castle Show

Festival Pavilion

7.00pm - 7.30pm

Cirque Va-Voom

Festival Pavilion

All Day

Chevron; Illustrated

Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre

9.30am - 7.00pm

Step Up Surfers Paradise

Festival Pavilion

All Day

Chevron; Illustrated

Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre

10.30am - 8.00pm

Step Up Surfers Paradise

Festival Pavilion

12.30pm - 3.00pm

SkyPoint Highest & Longest Lunch

SkyPoint observation deck - Q1

All Day

Chevron; Illustrated

Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre

10.30am - 4.30pm

Chefs of Surfers Paradise [Cooking Demonstrations]

Festival Pavilion

7.00pm - 8.00pm

Seafire Fireworks Challenge

Surfers Paradise Beach

Friday 10 April

Saturday 11 April

Sunday 12 April

Monday 13 April

Tuesday 14 April

Wednesday 15 April

Thursday 16 April

Friday 17 April

Saturday 18 April

Don't miss the Beachfront Markets - 5pm - 10pm Wednesday, Friday & Sunday

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Australian Street Entertainment Championships Friday 3 April – Monday 6 April Kicking off this year’s Surfers Paradise Festival, Australian Street Entertainment Championships (ASEC) brings some of the best stunt performers, jugglers, adagio, acrobats, illusionists and musicians to Surfers Paradise for four days of exhilarating live performances. ASEC returns in 2015 with four performance zones (pitches) delivering artists from both the Invited and Competing categories, including The English Gents, Quatro, Rhys the Trickster and California, to name a few, and the not to be missed feature act “The Wheel of Danger”. Show your support and back your favourite performer by voting for the People’s Champion. Throughout ASEC the lines will be open to collect your SMS votes, the performer who collects the most votes will be crowned the People’s Champion and will compete against the 5 runner-ups for the title of Australian Street Entertainment Champion. With the judges’ – and the crowd’s – favour hanging in the balance, these showbiz artisans will leave nothing behind in an effort to dazzle, intrigue and amaze.

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The Wheel of Danger This spectacular, death defying rotating balancing act has wowed audiences all over the world. Be amazed as the artist executes flips, falls, tumbles and turns on this visually breath-taking, 8 metre tall steel structure, as it spins and grinds 360 degrees. See the stuntman perform heart stopping feats such as blindfolded handstands, and skipping and running on the outside of the wheel to name a few. The Wheel of Danger promises to live up to its name.

Australian FREE Street Entertainment Fri 3 April – Mon 6 April Championships Foreshore & Cavill Mall

Feature Entertainment

INVITED PERFORMERS The English Gents

The English Gents are two delightful and cordial bowlerhatted gentlemen who perform inconceivable feats of acrobatic skill, strength and balance, whilst casually sipping tea, reading the newspaper or whatever tickles their fancy. As the current Street Performing World Champions, The English Gents are delighting audiences the world over with their highly skilled mix of acrobatics and hilarious physical comedy.

Quatro

Four fabulously talented and beautiful girls will bring you to tears with exquisite vocals and breathtaking instrumental renditions of your favourite tracks. Add some edgy chorography and spine-tingling harmonies and you have QUATRO.

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Rhys the Trickster

Rhys combines his extreme juggling skills, cheeky comedy, magic, sideshow and circus stunts in a show fuelled with fun and youthful energy. From playful interactions in the crowd, to a big loud finale stunt, this show is perfect for the whole family.

California

Tahmour Bloomfield or as she calls herself CALIFORNIA is an Australian circus artist, physical comedienne, street theatre artist, cabaret performer and circus trainer. Her character is a TV diva – CALIFORNIA who interweaves an interesting narrative through an acrobatic & hula hoop show. Technically strong, Tahmour is a sassy character and a star amongst the Australian female street performers’ scene.

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Fest!val PavIlion

Thursday 9 April – Saturday 18 April The Festival Pavilion is a brand new element for Surfers Paradise Festival in 2015. Located on the iconic Surfers Paradise Foreshore from 9 April – 18 April, the Festival Pavilion will feature unbelievable feats of acrobatics and illusions, workshops in music, photography and dance, and the not-to-be-missed dance off competition, Step Up Surfers Paradise. Best of all, it’s all 100% free.

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DR DOO-LOTS Come and meet Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s very own wildlife whisperer, Dr. Doo-Lots. This fast paced, fun-filled show is educational entertainment at its best. The Dr. is joined by his friends the Creature Teachers to share fun and interesting facts for everyone. With prize giveaways and chances to get up close and personal with our amazing wildlife, the Dr. Doo-Lots and the Creature Teachers show is great for the young, and young at heart.

Cirque Va-Voom The colourful and spectacular show "Cirque Va-Voom" will wow and amaze with hilarious antics, high energy comedic routines intertwined with plenty of extremely funny audience participation! From acrobatic stunts to wacky dance numbers, Cirque Va-Voom work together to bring you a stunning 30 minute show that is entertaining and amazing at the same time.

Roundabout Theatre presents “Colours” Colours is a children’s show that explores differences through the poetic metaphor of primary colours. The show takes children on an inclusive, playful journey, to create rainbows from self-absorbed primary colours who refuse to mix. As they engage with this tale of transformation, their actions drive the story to a celebratory conclusion.

FLIPSIDE CIRCUS SHOW AND CIRCUS PLAY

Fresh-faced, fit and fearless. The young performers from Flipside Circus are ready to bring the wow-factor with their jaw-dropping new show CircUS. Featuring acrobats aged just 8 -17 CircUS stars some of the most thrilling youth circus talents, showcasing tricks, flips and aerial work that will amaze audiences of all ages.

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A celebration of Surfers Paradise style, this Fashion Parade will provide a medium for local stores and brands to showcase pieces that highlight Surfers Paradise’s unique beachside style.

Undress Gold Coast Get ready as Undress Gold Coast showcase the best in sustainable designs from around the country. Step into a wonderful world of ethical dresses, bamboo underwear and vintage gowns as sustainable fashion returns to Surfers Paradise in 2015.

Beachside Photo Gallery Surfers Paradise Beach is the inspiration of many photographers, so what better location than this to showcase our homegrown photography talent. On Sunday 12th April, the Surfers Paradise Festival Pavilion will become the Beachside Photo Gallery, displaying some of the finest local pieces for you to experience and purchase. Take home your very own bit of Surfers Paradise.

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Interested in Photography but need help? Well we have a great day of free Photography workshops planned. Well known members of the Gold Coast Instagram community, will be holding beginner and intermediate workshops in the Surfers Paradise Festival Pavilion. The beginner workshops offer the perfect opportunity to move out of your comfort zone and shoot outside of your DSLR’s automatic settings, or learn how to take better shots with your smartphone. If you know the basics of photography but need to hone your editing/ post production skills then the intermediate workshops will suit you. All workshops are FREE and places are limited. Please register your interest at surfersparadise.com/SPF

Internationally acclaimed illusionist and Australia’s Got Talent finalist Michael Boyd is back following his hugely successful “Cabaret De Paris” at Jupiters Casino, “Mystique” at Crown Casino and “The Ultimate Vegas show”.

How to be a Professional Instagrammer In this 1 hour FREE feature presentation, Gold Coast local, Lauren Bath will share her story of how she quit her job as a Chef to become Australia’s first professional “Instagrammer". Combining her personal journey with helpful tips on using Instagram, Lauren will explain how she turned her hobby into an internationally known brand that has attracted an audience of over 375,000.

The Art of Making Music In this sustainable family workshop participants will use a collection of recycled and organic materials and textures to create drums, shakers, clap sticks and other such instruments. Once the instruments are made, families will be taught to play a rhythm for a collaborative performance combining the participants from all workshops to form “The People's Orchestra” at 5.00PM Tuesday 14 April.

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His shows feature some of the world’s most impressive illusions (designed and built by the same team that work alongside the famous David Copperfield) as well as jaw-dropping escapes, levitations, transformations, special effects and mind blowing disappearances. Boyd’s incredible productions will surprise and delight, offering a show that is not to be missed.

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Michael Boyd – The Illusionist

FREE Thurs 9 April – Sat 18 April Surfers Paradise Foreshore

Photography workshops

Step Up Surfers Paradise The spotlight is on, Gold Coast, and it’s time to step centre stage! Surfers Paradise is set to bring the heat with its inaugural Step Up Surfers Paradise dance competition, where dance-lovers of all ages will battle it out on the floor in a range of genres. Hip-hop, breakdancing, jazz, Latin - whichever style speaks to your feet! Participants will compete for the title and major cash prize throughout the heats, semis and finals, with the winner performing a finale dance-off supporting the 2013 Australian Street Entertainment winners, The Four Kings. Have you got what it takes? Register online today at surfersparadise.com/SPF

Do you like to move it, shake it or break it? Dance workshops will be held in the Festival Pavilion marquee from 10.00am Thursday 16 April, where participants will have the opportunity to impress the choreographers and earn a wild card entry spot in the Step Up Surfers Paradise competition. Get to the floor and start practising!

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TIME

EVENT

Thursday 9 April

10.30am to 12.00pm

Opening Parade & Koalas Picnic

12.00pm – 12.20pm

Dr Doo-Lots presented by Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

3.30pm to 4.00pm

Cirque Va-Voom

7.00pm to 7.30pm

Cirque Va-Voom

10.30am to 12.00pm

'Colours' presented by Roundabout Theatre

1.00pm to 1.30pm

Cirque Va-Voom

3.00pm to 4.30pm

Flipside Circus Show and circus play

4.30pm to 5.00pm

Cirque Va-Voom

7.00pm to 8.30pm

Surfers Paradise Fashions

10.30am to 12.00pm

'Colours' presented by Roundabout Theatre

1.00pm to 1.30pm

Cirque Va-Voom

3.00pm to 4.30pm

Flipside Circus Show and circus play

4.30pm to 5.00pm

Cirque Va-Voom

7.00pm to 8.30pm

Undress Gold Coast

10.30am to 11.30am

'Colours' presented by Roundabout Theatre

1.00pm to 5.00pm

Gold Coast Beach Photo Gallery

1.00pm - 2.30pm

Photography Workshop - beginner workshop ‘getting off auto’

2.30pm to 3.30pm

How to be a Professional Instagrammer - Lauren Bath

4.00pm to 5.00pm

Photography Workshop - intermediate workshop/post production

6.00pm to 6.30pm

Cirque Va-Voom

6.30pm to 9.30pm

SIPFest

10.00am to 11.30am

The Art of Making Music

12.00pm to 1.30pm

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Friday 10 April

Saturday 11 April

Sunday 12 April

Monday 13 April

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lion Timetable TIME

EVENT

Monday 13 April

2.00pm to 3.30pm

The Art of Making Music

6.30pm to 7.00pm

Cirque Va-Voom

10.00am to 11.30am

The Art of Making Music

12.00pm to 1.30pm

The Art of Making Music

2.00pm to 3.30pm

The Art of Making Music

5.00pm

The Peoples Orchestra

7.30pm to 8.30pm

Michael Boyd - The Illusionist

10.30am to 11.30am

Chadd The Magician – The Magic Castle Show

3.00pm to 4.00pm

Chadd The Magician – The Magic Castle Show

7.00pm to 7.30pm

Cirque Va-Voom

9.30am to 11.00am

High Energy Dance Workshops - Team Cream

11.00am

Step Up Surfers Paradise check-in opens

12.00pm to 7.00pm

Step Up Surfers Paradise - Heats

7.00pm to 7.30pm

Cirque Va-Voom

10.30am

Step Up Surfers Paradise check-in opens

11.00am to 2.00pm

Step Up Surfers Paradise - Semi Finals

4.30pm to 6.00pm

Step Up Surfers Paradise - Finals/winners announced

7.00pm to 8.00pm

The Four Kings Break Show

10.30am to 1.30pm

Kids in the Kitchen

3.00pm to 4.30pm

Chefs of Surfers Paradise Cooking Demonstrations

7.00pm to 8.00pm

Seafire Fireworks Challenge

Tuesday 14 April

Wednesday 15 April

Thursday 16 April

Friday 17 April

Saturday 18 April

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SIPFEST

SIPFEST The Gold Coast's biggest short film festival is back as part of the Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) and Surfers Paradise Festival, with SIPFest (Shorts in Paradise)! With most professional filmmakers beginning their career on the set of a short film, SIPFest provides an opportunity to identify and reward talented emerging filmmakers both locally and from around Australia. This year SIPFest will move from Neal Shannon Park to the iconic Surfers Paradise Beach, which will deliver a unique film experience like no other on the Gold Coast.

FREE SUNDAY 12 APRIL 6.30PM – 9.30PM Festival Pavilion

Sunday 12 APRIL 6.30PM – 9.30PM

The diverse mix of films that make up the GCFF SIPfest include thrillers, dramas, comedies, documentaries and animations, with a panel of industry experts on site to judge the films and award $4,000 in prizes to competing filmmakers. There is also a people's choice award for the audience's favourite film!

As part of the world-class public art event, Animals with Attitude, 15 giant decorated Koalas are making their way to Surfers Paradise. Beginning their migration from Currumbin, the Koalas will head up the Coast in a parade of utes. Once here, they’ll find themselves a spot to relax and will be on display throughout all of Surfers Paradise Festival. See the parade route, including the Gold Coast's best vantage points, and find where in Surfers Paradise the Koalas are located until 18 April. For further information, visit surfersparadise.com/SPF

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Thursday 9 April – Saturday 18 April

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There is also a people's choice award for the audience's favourite film!

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SEAFIRE

SEAFIRE Surfers Paradise Festival celebrates the love of pyrotechnics with Seafire, a night of hypnotic fire performance and thrilling fireworks above Surfers Paradise Beach. Two of Queensland's greatest pyro technicians will go head-to-head in the skies above the beach, lighting up the iconic Surfers Paradise precinct and precinct with cutting-edge competitive firework displays timed to a pulsepounding musical beat.

FREE Saturday 18 APRIL 7pm Surfers Paradise Beach

Saturday 18 APRIL 7pm

Launching from barges in the Pacific Ocean, any spot along the Surfers Paradise beach or foreshore will offer the best experience.

During Seafire, we will pay special tribute to our heroic lifesavers and celebrate Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 90 year anniversary. This Club was first established in 1925 to attract tourists to the area by providing a safe beach for swimmers and they have been doing a tremendous job ever since.

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Be part of the Gold Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Fireworks Instameet at Seafire and have a chance to win $1,000 cash. Come join the meet as we capture the beach and foreshore lighting up under the Fireworks spectacular. All skill levels and equipment types are welcome. Head to surfersparadise.com/spf to register

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What’s happening in Surfers Pa Wyndham Lunch Cruise “ A must do Gold Coast experience” Daily over Festival

Join Wyndham Cruises on our 2 hour sightseeing cruise of the Gold Coast with on-board buffet lunch including a selection of local trawler prawns, succulent chicken, leg ham, coleslaw, pumpkin/feta/rocket salad, garden salad, freshly baked rolls, and seasonal fruits. Choice of teas and freshly ground coffee. Licensed bar on-board. From 12.00pm to 2pm. Tickets are $55 for Adults and $35 for Children. Visit www.wyndhamcruises.com.au

A Trad Irish presented by Guinness 9 April

Join us at D’Arcy Arms Irish Pub for a unique evening featuring everything Irish! Be entertainment by traditional Irish performers and sample some Irish cuisine, including mini steak and Guinness pies! Tickets are only $20 per person and include two pints of Guinness (or wine), canapés and live entertainment. We are rolling out the green carpet, so join us at the Gold Coast’s most authentic Irish pub. Thursday 9th April from 4pm – 7pm. $20 per person. For tickets visit www.goldcoasttickets.com.au

Old Surfers Paradise Ghost Tour Daily over Festival

Discover the epicentre of excess and indulgence on a ghost tour of old Surfers Paradise. Peel away the glitz, glamour and showgirls of the past to reveal a dark, seedy undercurrent of greed, gluttony and betrayal and the ghosts that still linger in Australia’s favourite playground. Meet at Fiddlers Green 39 Cavill Avenue Surfers Paradise 4217 For bookings, please contact Lantern Ghost Tours on 1300 390 119 or bookings can be made through our website - www.lanternghosttours.com.

D’Arcy Arms Irish Pub, 2923 Gold Coast Highway Surfers Paradise

Animals with Attitude 9 – 18 April

Animals with Attitude is a world-class public art event set to inspire and excite the City of Gold Coast. The brand new population of 30 giant koala sculptures will take up residence across the Coast between March and May 2015. The sculptures, created by local and national artists, aim to raise awareness of koala conservation and support the vital work of Currumbin Wildlife Hospital in treating around 8,500 sick, injured and orphaned wildlife patients each year. For information visit facebook.com/animalswithattitudegoldcoast

Women in Film Lunch 10 April

Join The Gold Coast Film Festival to celebrate Women In Film. Enjoy a delicious marketplace lunch at Bazaar located at QT Gold Coast with one of Australia's most prominent film critics, reviewers and television personalities Margaret Pomeranz. Margaret will speak about her life in the film industry and will also be joined by her daughter in law Philippa Whitfield Pomeranz who has also spent her life living in LA working the TV industry. Philippa now produces Fashion Blogs for Foxtel and both Margaret and Philippa continue to spend their days navigating busy lives in film and TV.

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Together they have written a book called Let's Eat: A Cookbook celebrating Film, Food & Fantasy which will be released in Australia in April. Friday 10th April from 12pm – 3pm. $90 per person – includes Bazaar marketplace lunch, 3 hr beverage package including sparkling, wine and soft drinks. For more information about this Woman In Film event and to book tickets visit www.gcfilmfestival.com Bazaar, QT Gold Coast, 7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise

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aradise throughout the festival GLOW

11 April Illuminate your senses at the City’s most unique night time digital art, light and laser experience This free event will dazzle your senses. Enjoy illuminated art and light and laser installations, glow yoga, digitial showcase, live music, street food and much more! Catch a free water shuttle from Cavill Avenue to the Evandale pontoon, ride your bike or catch the G:link 5pm to 10pm Lakeside, Evandale Parklands, Bundall. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/glow or call 5581 5286 for information.

Timezone Surfers Paradise Double Up 14th April

Timezone Surfers Paradise, is celebrating this year’s Surfers Paradise Festival by offering you twice the value. Simply visit Timezone Surfers Paradise on (Tuesday 14th April 2015 between 9am and 12noon and receive a 2 or 3 hour package when another 2 or 3 hour package of equal or greater value is purchased. Offer Valid for one complimentary package between 9am and 12noon ONLY. Bonus Dollars (Valid for an equal amount of Bonus Dollars, on your powercard when you purchase a powercard of any value between $10 up to $250). Terms & Conditions:

• 1 transaction/person for the day. • Single Package = Combo, Super Combo, Ultra Combo, Toddler Pack. Not valid for Family Pack & packages with food. • Bonus Dollars must be loaded onto purchaser's powercard.

For further information, please contact 5539 9500.

Chevron; Illustrated 13 – 18 April

Chevron; Illustrated will take place daily by various artists, live on site at Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre. Featuring live street art installations, live music, Forty Supply Co. pop up store, insta photo upload comp and more. FREE, Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre. For further information visit www.chevronrenaissancecentre.com

Skypoint Highest & Longest Lunch 17 April

Surfers Paradise Festival touches on the high life with this high-altitude dining experience at the SkyPoint observation deck atop Q1. An irresistible three-course gourmet lunch and beverages are served to 60 metres of formal-set tables snaking around the stylish 77th story surrounds. With live entertainment from The Casey Barnes Trio and stunning 360-degree views over our turquoise coastline, bustling city heart and lush hinterland, this is one long Friday lunch you will not want to end. From 12.30pm to 3pm. For further information, please visit skypoint.com.au or call 5582 2707

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GLOW – the City’s most unique night time digital art, light and laser experience. This free event will dazzle your senses. Enjoy illuminated art and light and laser installations, glow yoga, digitial showcase, live music, street food and much more! Catch a free water shuttle from Cavill Avenue to the Evandale pontoon, ride your bike or catch the G:link Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/glow or call 5581 5286.

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