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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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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…
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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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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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Chiffon Magnifique casts a spell with ‘Witches Falls’
Chiffon Magnifique, the post-punk/minimal wave brainchild of Australian musician Jed A. Walters, is set to cast a spell on music lovers with the release of his latest single, ‘Witches Falls.’ Following the success of 2021’s ‘Abomination’ and 2022’s ‘Ice Witch’ and ‘Cyanide’, this new offering provides a riveting taste of what’s to come from the…
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Magical music and awesome art: Twilight markets return
*** DATE CHANGE *** Please note that due to weather concerns, CBD Sundown: Twilight Markets has moved to Friday 10 November. Updated information regarding lineup will be provided closer to the date! CBD Sundown is back on Friday 27 October from 5pm to 8pm at Nerang Street, Southport for the highly anticipated Twilight Markets. Indulge…
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Award-winning Burleigh artists celebrate the dreamers
Award-winning Burleigh artists celebrate the dreamers Sign in Close 2024 Blank Street Press Share 1 min read Blank Street Press Award-winning Burleigh artists celebrate the dreamers Natalie O’Driscoll Oct 24 2023 What can dreaming inspire? What can we create when we really let our minds wander? This November, the Mint Art House collective of Gold…
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Hound & Stag: More than just a beer and a hotdog
A new brewery has opened on the northern end of the Gold Coast and is already making its mark serving up craft beers, cocktails, a mouth-watering menu, along with an impressive line-up of live entertainment and events. Hound & Stag opened their massive doors earlier this year and the success of this venue in Arundel…
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