Gold Coast Magazine

The 2018 Vans US Open of Surfing presented by Swatch scorched through competition with the Women’s Pro Junior event completing Round 1, the Quarterfinals and Semifinals before running through the remaining heats of the Men’s Qualifying Series (QS) 10,000 Round 2 Heats (17-24). Now, both Men’s and Women’s Pro Junior Final matchups are set and […]

As Foo Fighters wind down another leg of the massive Concrete and Cold tour with a Wrigley Field doubleheader that rocked 75,000+ of Chicago’s FF faithful, Dave Grohl announces an unprecedented new project born of the most challenging performance of his storied career: PLAY is a two part mini-documentary, directed by Grohl with help from […]

We’ve once again set out on one of our food find adventures with some of our readers to discover South East Queensland’s best spots and this months title says it all No Rhyme or Reason Just Food.

Emotional, resonant and astounding considering his youthful age of 15, London-born, Australian- raised Ruel’s voice is like the eighth wonder of the music world.

With Just a few weeks until the 2018 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy kicks off, momentum is building with the announcement of the final invitees for the ‘world’s most luxurious surf event.’

[edgtf_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/edgtf_dropcaps]ussies Mashd N Kutcher is at it again.  just like a national tiles advert the boys released a new video overnight hilariously pranking their German fans at a show performed last week. The video has already hit the 900k mark in less than 48 hours. Without giving too much away it’s a […]

Join winemakers from across Australia and Newzealand’s most celebrated wine regions who will present their latest release wines at The Winemaker’s Dinner as part of the Sanctuary Cove Winter Wine Festival on Friday, July 27 at The Grange, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. The ticketed event will see guests treated to an indulgent evening exploring the finer […]

Winter is in full force across Australia and if you’re anything like us we’ve been scrolling the internet for hours searching for some warmth. Well, we’ve shortlisted a few of Australia’s hottest up and coming brands as part of our Designers Corner series that will be sure to warm up your day. We caught up […]

Mick Fanning has called time on a professional surfing career that has thrilled fans around the world since he won his first competition back in 2001.

Today, Filipe Toledo (BRA) won the Men’s Corona Open J-Bay for the second year in a row. The Brasilian lit up four-to-six foot (1.3 – 2 metre) Supertubes at Jeffreys Bay to win the sixth stop the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) and vault to World No. 1 on the Jeep Leaderboard. “Back-to-back […]

Craig Lowndes will retire from full-time driving at the end of the 2018 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship season.

We’ve teamed up with the fabulous fashion designer Begitta who with the Miss Universe Australia QLD Finalists is going to have you skip the remainder of winter and join us in Spring. We are taking you behind the scenes before the full shoots release on Monday.   What an amazing team and result we’re so […]

Today, 2012 WSL Champion Joel Parkinson, 37, announced his retirement from the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT). Parkinson will surf the remaining CT events of the year (excluding the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal) and retire from full-time competition after his final heat at the world-renowned Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy […]

Californian-born Carl’s Jr. is bringing its classic handmade American burgers to the Gold Coast from July 18 when it opens Queensland’s second freestanding drive-thru restaurant in Pimpama, with Hope Island hot on its heels and slated to open in November. Pimpama is the second of 20 Carl’s Jr. restaurants that leading family-owned retailer, Bansal Group, […]

Having attracted nearly 100,000 patrons to vineyards across Australia over two successful seasons, Australian juggernaut Wine Machine has now set its sights on the most famous wine nation in the world – France. Machine du Vin: a magical three-day, music, wine, food and arts spectacular will take place on the grounds of an ancient medieval chateau in […]

2017 and 2018 have been stellar years for Gold Coast singer/songwriter Amy Shark and the celebrations are far from over after it was announced today that she has taken out the top prize in the 2018 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition with ‘Adore’. Courtesy of APRA AMCOS, Alberts and BMG, Amy has received A$50,000 – […]

There’s nothing like a dose of surf, sand, and waves to help cleanse the spirit, reconnect with nature and get you out of your comfort zone. Much like diving into an unknown destination, surfing can be intimidating at first – but once you get in the groove, the adrenaline rush can lead to a lifelong […]

The World Surf League (WSL) today announced the appointment of Andrew Stark as its General Manager, WSL, for Australia & Oceania. Stark will lead the day-to-day operations of WSL in the Australia & Oceania Region with particular focus on Partnerships, Marketing and Public Relations, Event Operations as well as the development of the first WSL […]

Amy Shark has today announced her ‘Love Monster’ Australian tour dates. The ‘Love Monster’ tour will commence on August 24 in Adelaide finishing on September 8 in her hometown of the Gold Coast. With the success of her sold out 2017 ‘Night Thinker’ tour, the ‘Love Monster’ tour is set to be her largest Australian […]

Following her powerful performance at Coachella, Alison Wonderland unveils the video for her new single ‘Easy’, which finds her dancing her way through a storm, stalked by an unrelenting rain cloud that even follows her indoors. The clip, which was shot in Los Angeles, was directed by Bo Mirhosseni (Disclosure, Mac Miller), who helmed the […]

It’s that time of year again! As the dust settles on yet another seismic Splendour in the Grass lineup announcement and instant ticket sell-out, the eyes of a music-loving nation start to turn to their diaries. July looking a little bare? Get ready to fill it up, it’s sideshow time. Taking in huge stars, established troublemakers and breaking buzz […]

Australia will be vying for its sixth straight men’s gold medal in the final later today, in what will be captain and Aussie Flagbearer Mark Knowles’ final international game before retirement. In the men’s competition at the Gold Coast Hockey Centre, World No.1 Australia will play New Zealand for the gold medal, while India and […]

Multiple Olympic, World Athletics champion and 100m, 200m world record holder Usain Bolt talked with media today on the Gold Coast. The Jamiacan Superstar talked about what it’s like being an inspiration to many athletes and the journey so far.. “I am from the rural area of Jamaica, from the country. I used to play […]

Splendour in the Grass, your annual hit of music and arts alchemy is back at North Byron Parklands from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 July with over 100 of the most exciting international and home grown artists touring right now set to grace The Amphitheatre, Mix Up, GW McLennan and Tiny Dancer stages. A.M. to the P.M | […]

International drag sensation Courtney Act will host a dazzling line-up of guests for a night of song, dance and delight as the LGBTQI family is celebrated from across the Commonwealth in Sparkle in the Sand on the Surfers Paradise Main Stage, Monday 9 April as part of Festival 2018. Marcia Hines, Beccy Cole, Matthew Mitcham, […]

Australia broke its own world record in winning the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games on Thursday 5 April. The Australian quartet was never in doubt for the gold medal, with lead-off swimmer Shayna JACK and Bronte CAMPBELL, swimming the second leg, establishing a one body-length lead over the rest […]

Mack Horton grabbed Australia’s first gold of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, winning the men’s 400m freestyle final at the Optus Aquatic Centre on Thursday 5 April.

Mark KNOWLES will be Australia’s flagbearer for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony at Carrara Stadium on Wednesday 4 April. KNOWLES, who will compete in the men’s hockey tournament at GC2018, was announced as flagbearer by Australian team chef de mission Steve Moneghetti and Australia’s Governor General Sir Peter COSGROVE at The Star […]

Netflix and  Hoodlum announced that production will begin today on Tidelands, an Australian Netflix original series. The series – comprised of eight 50min episodes – will be directed by Toa Fraser (Marvel’s Daredevil, Marvel’s Iron Fist, 6 Days), written by Stephen M. Irwin (Secrets & Lies, Harrow) and will shoot in south-east Queensland. Tidelands follows Cal McTeer (Charlotte Best), a […]

The countdown is on until The Star’s luxe rooftop destination, Nineteen at The Star opens its doors. With preparations well underway for the upcoming launch event this Friday, the red carpet is being rolled out, with whispers of the venue attracting foodies and food lovers alike, superstars and the social set from across the country. […]

The city will light up green this St Patrick’s Day, with pipe bands, green top hats and Irish dancers raising their Guinness to the launch of Brisbane’s largest full-swing festival, Paddyfest on March 17, 2018. Paddyfest expects to draw in a colourful crowd of over 5,000 to commemorate the annual Irish celebration in this first […]

Sell out success story Meatstock festival will be returning to Melbourne on the 17th-18th March with tasty tickets on sale today at www.meatstock.com.au. Meatstock will be hosting two of the meatiest names in barbecue and it doesn’t get much bigger than Big Moe Cason and Hillbilly Wes. These two smokin’ Pitmasters will be heading to […]

Friends with Dignity has partnered with Jeunesse Kids to award bi-annual monetary scholarships to children throughout Australia who have faced domestic and family violence. Rachel McVinish, General Manager of Jeunesse (Australasia), was introduced to national not-for-profit organisation, Friends With Dignity when seeking a charity assisting children in need with whom to partner. “I knew as […]

Marriage equality in Australia is officially here! And to celebrate, Ben & Jerry’s, long-time champion of marriage equality is throwing a moo-numental ice cream-filled party across Australia for all Aussies to attend! To top it off, the company will also recommence selling two scoops of the same ice cream flavour in its Scoop Shops nationwide, […]