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Australian Rock Stalwarts Bad//Dreems Reflect On Masculinity, Music And HoMie’s New Store Sessions

Off the back of their performance at HoMie's new Tiny Desk-inspired Store Sessions, Bad//Dreems chat to music writer Ben Madden about playing stripped-back music, writing a new record and finding rapport with a certain ilk of Aussie male.

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All The Queensland Music Festivals Happening In 2025 And Beyond

Pull up your calendar and block out a weekend (or seven) and tune into some unmissable festivals coming to our corner of the world. 

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Sample Bite-Sized Performances At Queensland Ballet’s Triple Bill

Queensland's 2025 Triple Bill brings audiences three ballets in one—the perfect ballet introduction for newbies.

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The Pink Flamingo

The Pink Flamingo is the world’s first Spiegelclub, hosting dazzling performances every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night, with select matinee shows sprinkled in. 

Entertainment

Level Up Arcade

The 1980s-inspired arcade covers a sprawling 400 square metres and is kitted out with all the latest gaming mod cons including the Coast’s first embedded tap-and-play card system. Simply load up your card with some cash and tap away to start your game. You can refill it whenever you want. 

Podcasts & Books

32 Of The Best Audiobooks To Listen To Right Now

The best audiobooks to please every ear, from romantasy best sellers to literary classics. 

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Beachside Brunches And MJ The Musical: Millie Elliott’s Ultimate Sydney Saturday Off The Pitch

If there’s one person who knows how to make the most of a weekend in Sydney, it’s the powerhouse NRLW player, sharp-witted commentator, and podcast co-host Millie Elliott. 

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The Ultimate Night Out: Your 2025 Sydney Comedy Festival Guide

With this year marking the event’s 20th anniversary and its biggest program to date, Sydney Comedy Festival is set to roll into town for a month of cracking jokes. 

Health + Wellness

10 Wellness Spots Around Brisbane To Help You Thrive In ‘25

New Year = time to give your mind, body and soul a well-deserved reset.

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FISHER’s Out 2 Lunch Festival With Vodafone Is Back, Here’s How To Grab Tickets

FISHER's Out 2 Lunch Festival with Vodafone is back, and we have the insider scoop on how to grab up presale tickets. 

Entertainment

The Best Music, Theatre And Film Events To Hit On The Gold Coast

Here’s your front-row look at what’s ahead for the best gigs to attend on the Gold Coast.

Local Escapes

14 Of The Best Things To Do In The Scenic Rim

If you’ve never planned a trip to the Scenic Rim, we’re here to tell you, you’re most definitely missing out. 

What's On

Your Guide To The Most Unmissable Events Happening In NSW In 2023

To help you start mapping out your next New South Wales adventure, we’ve rounded up a bunch of the most exciting events to mark in your diaries.

Markets & Food Events

6 Awesome Things To Eat, See And Do At The Star This Month

We’ve wrapped up a stack of free events taking over The Star Gold Coast this February so you can eat, sip, laugh and dance your way through stunning summer evenings. 

Music

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 Lifeblood to dive a little deeper and uncover the passion for collaboration, live performance and a drive to contribute to the world around him that pump an unmistakable rhythm through his veins. 

Music

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 blood, and there’s no better place to start than with LK (her dad is Paul Kelly, and if that doesn’t suggest she was born with music flowing through her veins, we don’t know what does.)

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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 vibrant Garden Kitchen & Bar Live On The Lawn, entertainment series.

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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 for choice; no matter where you are in Australia, we guarantee these music events are well worth the flight, train or road trip convoy with your crew. 

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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 months. 

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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 sport and a total foodie nirvana. So where can you find this awesome spot? Perched on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall, boasting a 100-metre frontage opposite the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, is Paradise Centre. Home to over 90 stores, an alfresco dining precinct and a buzzing entertainment hub, gather your crew and make tracks here stat.

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, white, able-bodied and cis-gendered. Not always, but most of the time. 

Podcasts & Books

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 the 10 you should read at least once in your life.

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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 movie theatre to the Gold Coast. 

Entertainment

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 historical drama, The Last Duel is the big-screen experience of your dreams

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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.

Entertainment

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. 

Australia

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.

Entertainment

How To Perfect Your Dinner Party, According To Linda Marigliano

We sit down with Linda Marigliano to dissect the ultimate dinner party.

Entertainment

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.

Entertainment

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.

Features

Culture Curve | Tune In To Audio Social Networks, Million Dollar Crypto Art, And Mindful Drinking

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in April 2021. 

Entertainment

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.

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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 for its 26th year. More than 30 of Australia’s best authors and illustrators will converge on the Gold Coast for three epic days of talks, workshops, panels, and community events. 

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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 will be making a comeback this year.

Entertainment

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 love that’s been magnified after living through the insanity that was 2020) and it’s the leading part in the revival of '90s streetwear fashion. 

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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 think we may have just found your favourite new mindfulness hobby.

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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 content. Well, fortunately for you, and us, Friends! The Musical Parody is finally coming to the Gold Coast.

TV & Movies

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.