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The Joy Of Performing And Embracing Spontaneity With Producer, Kid Fiction
For artists like Isaac who are drawn to creating, music is undeniably in their blood, so we've teamed up with Australian Red Cross…
Finding Creativity Through Routine And The Importance Of Giving Back With Memphis LK
We’ve linked up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to take you on a deep dive into Australian artists with music in their…
Where To Enjoy Sunset Sips And Free Live Music Across Summer On The Gold Coast
Grab your mates and head down for live performances every Friday with some of the industry’s finest musicians at The Star’s…
Level Up Arcade
Broadbeach, QLD
The 1980s-inspired arcade covers a sprawling 400 square metres and is kitted out with…
The Pink Flamingo
Broadbeach, QLD
The Pink Flamingo is the world's first Spiegelclub, with nightly performances…
Grab Tickets To These 5 Awesome Music Events Going Down In NSW
From grass-stomping day festivals and one-off intimate gigs to globally-revered performances and three-day camp-outs, you’re spoilt…
6 Of The Best Upcoming Events On The Gold Coast
Whatever you're into, there's something for everyone on the agenda at The Star Gold Coast over the next action-fueled…
6 Reasons You Need To Visit This Food & Entertainment Mecca On The GC
Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live…
Why Diversity Is More Than Size Fluidity, According To Modelling Agent Nikki Mann
When we think of a model, we conjure a standard vision in our minds. You know the one. For decades, model status has remained tall, thin,…
25 Of The Best Audiobooks To Listen To Right Now
We've tried to hit a range of genres to please every ear and offer a listen for every mood.
10 Autobiographies You Should Read At Least Once In Your Life
Autobiographies are a window into the soul and sometimes they are so powerful they can change the reader, so and here are our top picks of…
A Drive-In Cinema Dedicated To Disney Is Coming To The Gold Coast
Disney’s magical collection of flicks is heading to the big screen once again, with Openair Cinemas bringing a drive-in…
Why The New Ridley Scott Blockbuster Will Have You On The Edge Of Your Seat
It’s time to splurge on popcorn buckets as big as your head, frozen cokes and choc-tops because 20th Century Studios' newest…
What You Need To Know About The Online Festival Supporting Emerging Artists
Isol-Aid Homegrown is a collaboration providing creative and financial support to emerging acts across Australia and New Zealand.
Get Hyped For A Friday Night In With These 14 Iconic 90s Movies
Everyone loves a trip down memory lane. And what better way to get you there than a movie night with some old-school 90s classics.
Make Tracks To Byron Bay For This Epic Music Festival Held In A Brewery
Amazing news: The Festival Of The Stone is back in Byron Bay on 5 June 2021 and heads up, tickets will sell out real quick.
How To Perfect Your Dinner Party, According To Linda Marigliano
We sit down with Linda Marigliano to dissect the ultimate dinner party.
How To Long Lunch Like A Pro With Thandi Phoenix
We sit down with Australian singer-songwriter Thandi Phoenix to uncover what makes a luxe long lunch.
10 Of The Best Board Games To Add To Your Collection
We’ve rounded up 10 of the best board games around, whether you’re playing with two or six, amateurs or pros.
How To Nail Your Next Movie Night, According To Touch Sensitive
We sit down with Touch Sensitive to chat about the perfect movie night set-up.
5 Awesome Events You Need To Hit Up At Storyfest This Week
Attention bookworms, avid readers and aspiring writers, Storyfest Writers Festival (formerly the Somerset Celebration of Literature) is back…
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About This Year’s Gold Coast Film Festival
Movie buffs, rejoice: while the Gold Coast Film Festival was cancelled last year due to COVID, we’re happy to announce it…
Kick It Old School With These 5 Hip Hop Artists Carving Their Own Path To Success
It’s true, our love for hip hop runs deep. We’re big fans of the genre’s boundary-breaking, rebellious attitude (perhaps a…
Forget Colouring Books, This Is The New Mindfulness Hobby To Get Around In 2021
If you’ve never been into colouring books, puzzles seem far too mundane, you could ever stay consistent with journaling, we…
Nab Your Tickets, A Friends Musical Parody Is Hitting The Gold Coast Next Week
If you, like us, have rewatched all your favourite sitcoms from back to front last year, then you’re probably craving some new…
Get Ready To Rock, This Massive Gold Coast Music Festival Kicks Off Today
As Australia slowly begins to open back up and music festivals are no longer just a faint, distant memory, the Gold Coast has decided to up…
Cue The Action, The New Season Of The Mandalorian Is Officially Streaming On Disney+
Pedro Pascal is somehow still insanely attractive even while wearing a helmet the entire time.
Escape Reality With Workations, Ephemeral Hotels, Vampire Culture And Eccentric Utopian Style
Your go-to guide to what’s on the rise, and on the slide in culture right now.
Make Way For Bedroom Pop, AR Boutiques And A New Era Of Gaming
This month, we're adding bedroom pop to our playlists, a genre spawned from artists getting creative in iso. We investigate a…
Button Smash Your Way Through 11 Of The Best Games We’re Officially Obsessed With
And yes, you should cancel your weekend plans.
Hit Download, Here’s 9 Of The Freshest Beats To Add To Your Playlist This Month
We’ve curated a list of our recent sounds you need to check out, from Gaga’s latest bops to a few Aussie favourites.
Prepare To Sing Along, Hamilton Is Dropping On Disney+ This Weekend
The multi award-winning musical, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, was initially due to head to our shores in March 2021. But with a…
Put The Tent Away, Splendour In The Grass Has Officially Been Cancelled For 2020
We all knew it was coming and now it's official—Splendour In The Grass has been cancelled for 2020.
Get Ready To Smash Popcorn And Choc Tops, This Gold Coast Cinema Is Finally Re-Opening
After months of lockdown and restrictions, HOTA’s Gold Coast cinema will be officially re-opening this weekend, from…
Here’s 10 Things To Do While Self-Isolating On The Gold Coast This April
You may not be able to visit your local cafe for a flat white, enjoy a beer with your buddies or catch a film with friends, but we’re…
Beat Boredom, This Viral Video Is Your Next Tik Tok-Fuelled Dance Phenomenon
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d know that the short-form video app, Tik Tok has well and truly taken over the…
6 Of The Coolest Female-Owned Gold Coast Businesses To Get Behind
We’ve rounded up some of the fiercest local women in business; pouring cups of ambition by the gallon, dreaming big and designing…
All The Best Events To Hit Up On The Gold Coast This March
Summer might be over, but March just so happens to be one of the most action-packed months of the year!
Get Around These 6 New Apps That Will Help You Live Your Best Life In 2020
Consider your app game sorted for 2020.
Save The Date, Hilltop Hoods Are Headlining This Brand New Gold Coast Festival
The epic new musical festival announcements just keep coming, with the news of Greener Pastures hitting the Gold Coast in…
Drop Everything, A Mega Reggae Festival Featuring Shaggy And Sean Paul Was Just Announced
One Love Festival is one of New Zealand's largest and most iconic music festivals—pulling in around 20,000 revellers each year for…
Everything You Need To Know About Troye Sivan’s Intimate Perth Gig
He’s the guy on everyone’s playlists and now he’s heading down under for an exclusive, intimate show.
Hack Your Way Backstage To Get A VIP Experience At These Epic Festivals
For all the music stans out there, listen up. We’re about to dish the dirt on how you can nab backstage tickets at shows, meet your…
Australia’s Outdoor Bed Cinema Is Going On Its First National Tour
Ever wanted to go to the cinema but were too lazy to get out of your comfy bed? Well, this year you’ll be able to watch a movie under…
Broadbeach’s Game-Changing Spiegelclub Announces First Cabaret Show
Awakening a new era of world-class entertainment, say hello to The Pink Flamingo. The brainchild of hospitality and showbiz gurus, Tony…
Jam To Lizzo And Brockhampton At FOMO 2020
The mammoth line-up has finally dropped so mark your calendars.
Gear Up, An 80s-Inspired Gaming Arcade Has Opened On The Coast
Round up your mates and prepare to hit peak nostalgia because Level Up is dishing out old school fun with their slick, new Broadbeach…
Hype Up, TYGA Is Headlining This Epic Gold Coast Music Festival
Forget nominating a DD to ship you and your crew down to Byron or up to Brisbane so you can catch international superstars perform, because…
The Hanlon Brothers On Beats, Beaches And Burgers
Sipping a cold one and blissing out to the soulful sounds of the Hanlon Brothers is a rite of passage on the Gold Coast. Whether it’s…
Cue The Horror, The Official Trailer For Annabelle Comes Home Just Dropped
Sorry if you wanted to sleep.
French Montana Is Coming To Australia To Headline This Mammoth Hip Hop Festival
Plus a secret Grammy Award-winning line-up.
How Social Media Gave Rise To The World Of Spoiler Culture
Enter 2019, a golden age of fandoms.
Feast Your Eyes On The Chilling New Trailer For IT Chapter 2
Twenty-seven years later and Pennywise is back.
Hang Onto Your True Crime Hats Because Mindhunter Will Return To Netflix
That’s right, you’ve read correctly: Netflix series ‘Mindhunter’ is slated to return for a second season this August…
Netflix Just Dropped The Trailer For Its Big Sci-Fi Thriller Of The Year
It lands on screens next month.
A Stunning National Geographic Immersive Experience Is Coming To The Coast
Lately, we’ve been fortunate enough to score some seriously special performances here on the Gold Coast and it looks like we’re…
Another Fyre Festival Documentary Just Dropped And Here’s Where To Watch It
It includes an exclusive interview with Billy McFarland.
Cue The Revolution, The Trailer For Season 3 Of The Handmaid’s Tale Has Dropped
Blessed be the fight.
7 New Release Movies To Watch This May
There is an epic line-up of must-see movies coming to the big screens this May and nothing screams movie night like the colder weather…
11 Under The Radar Artists You Need To Know About Now
As part of Urban List Music Month we're bringing light on the artists that are shaping the music industry from the ground up.
A Romeo And Juliet-Themed Dance Party Is Happening On The Coast
It’s been over twenty years since Baz Luhrmann shattered your heart into a thousand tiny pieces via his modern-day telling of the…
7 Events You Don’t Want To Miss At This Year’s Spiegeltent
In case you hadn’t already heard, the Gold Coast is currently home to one of the best entertainment venues in the country. Yep, for…
Get Around The Gender-Equal Lineup At Primavera Sound
This Barcelona festival is making headlines for its 50/50 talent split including Tame Impala, Miley Cyrus, Charli XCX, Future and Nas.
Get Your Psychedelic Playlists Ready Because Grimes Is About To Drop A New Album
It’s almost been a whopping four years since her last album, but we’ve finally gotten word that Grimes is coming out with a new…
7 Must-See Gigs You Don’t Want To Miss At Bluesfest
Dust off your docs and bust out your band tees, because Byron Bay’s iconic Bluesfest is back for its 30th year, and…
The Official Lion King Trailer Just Dropped And The Goosebumps Are Real
Your first look at Timon and Pumbaa.
Tune In, Avicii’s Team Is Dropping A Posthumous Track This Week
His close team of songwriters and musicians have worked to finalise the late DJ’s unfinished album.
Brace Yourself, This Documentary Shows What Earth Will Look Like In 2040
And it's a wake-up call.
Watch History Being Made In The Trailer For Beyonce’s New Documentary
This is the moving story behind Beychella.
Everything You Need to Know About The Coast’s Biggest Vinyl Celebration
We all know vinyl is back. And so it should be! What’s not to love about that beautiful crackling static as the needle prepares to…
Here’s What You Need To Know About The Role Of Cancel Culture In Music Right Now
Cancel Culture is undoubdtedly one of the most powerful digital movements today affecting the music world.
Troye Sivan And Lauv Talk Break Ups, Tour Essentials And What Music Really Looks Like In 2019
We couldn’t kick off the first week of music month at Urban List without chatting to pop music’s most coveted duo right now. In…
Watch The Shocking Trailer For Netflix’s New Ted Bundy Movie
You’ll never look at Zac Efron the same again.
Gear Up, Childish Gambino Is Headlining Splendour In The Grass
Plus Chance The Rapper, Tame Impala, SZA, Hayden James, Matt Corby and Ziggy Alberts.
Everything You Need To Know About The Coast’s Surfing Music Festival
Nothing says the Gold Coast more than epic surf beaches and uber talented local musicians. So, it only stands to reason that both of them…
Ariana Grande Just Surprised The World With A New Power Track
An ode to all things friendship, freedom and protecting your own energy.
Here Are All The Gigs Worth Going To On The Gold Coast This April
April is music month at Urban List and we’ve got all of your music needs covered with this ultimate Gold Coast gig guide. From…
5 Flicks You Can’t Miss At This Year’s Gold Coast Film Festival
The Gold Coast Film Festival is back again and this time it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. Held from 3-14 April, the…
Tkay Maidza Talks Streetwear, Killer Style And Never Blending In
Tkay Maidza is the ambitious Australian rapper taking up space on everyone’s playlist right now. We caught up with her during…
Watch The Chilling Trailer For Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark
The monsters are something else.
Here Are The Best New Release Movies To See This Month
April has a big line-up of must-see movies coming to your screens so book in your date nights or bestie nights and get ready for some…
The Best Books To Read This Month
Eyes starting to shrivel up? Might be time to ditch the screens and try something a bit more...analogue. We’ve got some crackerjack…
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The New Season Of Casefile
The story of infamous backpacker murderer Ivan Milat.
Netflix Just Revealed Its Next Choose Your Own Adventure Series
Time to play God—with Bear Grylls.
Cue The Conspiracies, Netflix Just Dropped A Madeleine McCann Documentary
Your weekend sorted.
We Know Where You Can Drink Champagne And Watch Movies Under The Stars
Sure, the calendar says it’s autumn, but the ever-rising mercury has us thinking we might just have scored ourselves another endless…
Feast Your Eyes On Disney’s Official Aladdin Trailer
It's as fast-paced and vibrant as you imagined it to be.
Essential Movies To Watch This International Women’s Day
Today marks International Women’s Day and this year, there are two areas of focus— balance for better and more powerful…
The Sacai X Beats By Dre Collab Is Here To Elevate Your Headphone Game
Debuted at sacai’s Fall/Winter 2019 runway show in Paris, we now have a release date for the Japanese brands collaboration with Beats…
Dirty John Season 2 Is On The Way And Bring On The Cringe
No doubt you’ve devoured every juicy bit of the manipulative and deceitful relationship between John Meehan and Debra Newell.
On The Record | Touring, Tea And Tamagotchis With Mallrat
She’s the eclectic pop slash hip-hop sound in everyone’s ears right now and considering she’s just 20,…
Netflix Just Dropped A Cryptic Trailer For The OA Season 2
Consider our interest peaked.
Here Are The Best Movies To See This March
Book yourself in for a date night, or an after-work stress reliever and catch one of the great flicks coming out this month.
Everything To Know About The First Iranian-American Woman To Score An Oscar
Firstly, she's 25-years-old.
All The Major Wins That Went Down At The 2019 Academy Awards
Despite much controversy, the 91st Academy Awards went ahead sans presenter.
Bluesfest Is Turning 30 And They’re Throwing An Epic Party
Turning 30 is a big deal for anyone, but it’s even more of a big deal when you’re an internationally renowned festival with a…
Cue The Horror, The Haunting Of Hill House Is Coming Back For Season 2
The new series will be based on the 1898 horror book The Turn Of The Screw.
The Biggest Sci-Fi Movie In The World Right Now Is Coming To Netflix
It's made over half a billion dollars at the box office in its first-week release.
A Mobile Disco Is Coming To This Stunning Bali Beach Club
Cliff top oasis and Bali beach club Ulu Ciffhouse has been redefining beachside nightlife since it opened its doors in 2017. With direct…
Here’s Your First Look At The Intense New Michael Jackson Documentary
It’s called “Leaving Neverland”.
Here’s The Low Down On The Neon Armageddon That Is Far Cry New Dawn
It’s 17 years after a global catastrophe and things are looking hectic.
On The Record | From Kings Cross Clubs To Millions Of Streams, This Is Set Mo
The EDM duo remember their years DJ-ing at Kit & Kaboodle and now they’ve dropped their first album, there’s no…
Everything To Know About The Biggest Wins At The 2019 Grammys
Females dominated the Album Of The Year nominations and the award ceremony made firsts in the world of hip hop.
Channel Your Inner Freak, Billie Eilish Is Touring Australia And NZ
Behold, the rise and rise of Billie Eilish.
Abducted In Plain Sight Is The Messed Up Doco You Need To Watch
Brainwashing, blackmail, alien abduction and death threats.
Everything That Went Down At Fortnite’s Gravity-Defying VR Festival
The world’s biggest live virtual reality festival brought together 10 million attendees.
Here Are All Of The Unmissable Movies This February
February is about to get hot, hot, hot, so we’re suggesting cooling off with an ice-cold cola, chocolate dipped ice-cream, and…
Praise Be, The Handmaid’s Tale Sequel Has A Release Date
Things are just getting worse in the Republic of Gilead.
Everything Worth Knowing About You Season 2
Victoria Pedretti from The Haunting of Hill House is locked for the female lead.
Matt Corby’s Mammoth Tour Of Australia Rolls Into Miami Marketta
Off the back of his latest album Rainbow Valley, our favourite indie-boy Matt Corby has revealed he’s headed to the Gold Coast. And…
Everything Right With Ariana Grande’s New Neon-Soaked Music Video
And what to expect when you hit play? Think glitchy transitions, hip hop vibes, over-sized jackets, all the bisexual lighting and chunky…
We Chat Everything From Riverdale To Virginia Woolf With Angourie Rice
With filming, award shows and the HSC done, we catch up with Angourie Rice and find out what she'll be reading and…
PNAU On Their Fifth Album And The Evolution Of Australia’s Music Industry
PNAU are essentially Australian royalty. The guys have been banging out hits since their first album release in 1999. In 2007 they…