Category: Blank Street Press
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Splendour in the Grass announce 2023 line up
Image: Supplied Start planning your party outfits and wheel out the birthday cake, Splendour in the Grass is turning 21!! Australia’s premier Music and Arts festival is returning to its beloved home at Ngarindjin / North Byron Parklands from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 July for 3 days and nights of hella good times dedicated…
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Last call out for Gold Coast arts and culture hosts!
2023 Professional Placement Content Writer Danielle Read (L) with Blank Street Press Managing Editor Natalie O’Driscol (R) Are you committed to strengthening our local arts and culture sector? City of Gold Coast is looking for local arts and culture hosts to mentor developing artists and creative workers. The paid professional placement program last for up…
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It’s a boozy Bond time with Lyric’s ‘Wine Stain’
Fresh off two wins at this year’s Gold Coast Music Awards, local musician Lyric is continuing her streak of success with her latest track and video ‘Wine Stain’, an epically dramatic number that shows off the talented songstress’ impressive vocal chops and acute creative vision. We caught up with Lyric to talk all things ‘Wine…
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Dive into water week with free event at HOTA
Dive into an afternoon of contemporary art experiences at HOTA Parklands in celebration of National Water Week. Sensing Water in Place: Connecting with the sounds, smells, and stories of water invites you to connect with local artists Daniele Constance and Lowana Davies, and with sounds, smells, and stories ‘united by water’. Experience our local waterways…
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10 incredible years of publishing Blank Street Press
10 incredible years of publishing Blank Street Press Sign in Close 2024 Blank Street Press Share 1 min read Blank Street Press 10 incredible years of publishing Blank Street Press Chloe Popa Samantha Morris Oct 31 2023 After 10 incredible years of publishing Blank Street Press, we’re calling it a day. We’re so proud that…
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Sew amazing: Meet the legends behind THOSE GCMA oufits
Gold Coast Music Award co-founders Amanda Gorman (L) and Chloe Popa (R) pose on the red carpet in their bespoke Gold Coast music outfits with costume designer Jess Hansen. Printing fabric at Left Bank Gallery. Image supplied. Gold Coast Music Award co-founder Amanda Gorman full length pose on the red carpet in her bespoke Gold…
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Keeping it in the family: Alt Fiction talk singles, siblings and shiny new trophies
Alt Fiction pose with their Skull Murphy trophy following their win for Song of the Year at the 2023 Gold Coast Music Awards. Alt Fiction are a Gold Coast act-on-the-rise, most recently indicated by their win at the 2023 Gold Coast Music Awards for single ‘Why Are You Still Here.’ Alt Fiction are a trio…
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Will Day returns with ‘The Way We Are’
Will Day returns with his third single release of 2023 delivering a song that pays homage to old friends, parties down backroads and rockin’ the rodeos. ‘The Way We Are’ (co-written and produced by Gold Coast Producer of the Year, Jared Adlam) is modern country rock at its finest. It’s fun, upbeat, and unapologetic for…
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Meet Gold Coast’s newest musical sensation: xposé say
Gold Coast’s xposé say is the new kid on the music block, and they’re here to shake things up. A three-piece Australian indie-pop band formed in July 2023, xposé say is made up of lead singer and songwriter Emma Ballard, bass guitar player Jaco Max and drummer Stephen Rodden. This is a welcome return to…
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Live Review: The Chicks | Sirromet Wines | Sunday 22 October 2023
Image: Sonia Bettinelli They say things are always bigger in Texas. Seeing The Chicks in concert for the first time, I finally understand what this saying means. Big vocals, a solid backing band, and the most energetic big crowd, who were ready to be entertained nonstop for the next two hours.It was a perfect sunny…