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It is safe to say that 2013 didn’t turn out anything like Olivia Wells had planned. Beginning the year as a medicine student at Monash University, she applied to the Miss Universe Australia pageant on a whim

As I sat on one of the white wooden seats placed under a huge, breezy tent, a mere speck amongst a sea of spectators, my eyes wandered admiringly across the catwalk, the women, and the dresses. Having never been to such an event before, I was dumbstruck by the sheer speed and excitement of it […]

Well it is that time of year when the search to find the new Miss Universe Australia begins and this weekend at the Gold Coast Turf Club Stakes Day the judging panel will select the Queensland entrants in the Miss Universe Australia pageant It is sure to be a sea of hats, frocks, and stilettos as […]

Well it is that time of year when the search to find the new Miss Universe Australia begins and this weekend at the Gold Coast Turf Club Stakes Day the judging panel will select the Queensland entrants in the Miss Universe Australia pageant It is sure to be a sea of hats, frocks, and stilettos as […]

Well it is that time of year when the search to find the new Miss Universe Australia begins and this weekend at the Gold Coast Turf Club Stakes Day the judging panel will select the Queensland entrants in the Miss Universe Australia pageant It is sure to be a sea of hats, frocks, and stilettos as […]

Well it is that time of year when the search to find the new Miss Universe Australia begins and this weekend at the Gold Coast Turf Club Stakes Day the judging panel will select the Queensland entrants in the Miss Universe Australia pageant It is sure to be a sea of hats, frocks, and stilettos as […]

GCMAG and our amazing team were out in full force yesterday as we shot the cover for the sixth anniversary  and 21st issue  of this  internationally growing magazine. With a lot of hairspray, a few strokes of the makeup brush and a hit of coffee the day was off to a fantastic start at QT […]

Well today we are sitting down to chat with Paula Vallero one of the finalists of the face of fashion week who is in the mix with Ten others to be appointed the face of the QT Fashion Week and Awards 2014 to be held in April. Starting off with the basics who what and […]

Well today we are sitting down to chat with Nina one of the finalists of the face of fashion week who is in the mix with Ten others to be appointed the face of the QT Fashion Week and Awards 2014  in April Starting off with the basics who what and where inspires you most? […]

Well today we are sitting down to chat with Madison one of the finalists of the face of fashion week who is in the mix with Ten others to be appointed the face of the QT Fashion Week and Awards 2014 to be held in April. Well starting off with the basics who what and […]

Well today we are sitting down to chat with Violet one of the finalists of the face of fashion week who is in the mix with Ten others to be appointed the face of the QT Fashion Week and Awards 2014  in April. Starting off with the basics who what and where inspires you most..? […]

Well today we are sitting down to chat with Shontina one of the finalists of the face of fashion week who is in the mix with Ten others to be appointed the face of the QT Fashion Week and Awards 2014  in April. Starting off with the basics who what and where inspires you most..?  […]

Well today we are sitting down to chat with Courtney Taylor one of the finalists of the face of fashion week who is in the mix with Ten others to be appointed the face of the QT Fashion Week and Awards 2014 to be held in April. Starting off with the basics who what and […]

Well today we are sitting down to chat with Silka one of the finalists of the face of fashion week who is in the mix with Ten others to be appointed the face of the QT Fashion Week and Awards 2014 held in April.

Well today we are sitting down to chat with Emma  one of the finalists of the face of fashion week who is in the mix with Ten others to be appointed the face of the QT Fashion Week and Awards 2014  held in April. Well starting off with the basics who what and where inspires […]

Well today we are sitting down to chat with Ayla Adams one of the finalists of the face of fashion week who is in the mix with Ten others to be appointed the face of the QT Fashion Week and Awards 2014 to be held in April. Starting off with the basics who what and […]

With QT Fashion Week and Awards fast approaching, all eyes turn to the Gold Coast’s best and brightest talent on and off the runway. GCMag was lucky enough to catch up with model Dani Fitch and photographer Ricki Vale to have a chat about what its like being on either side of the lens. So […]

As the year comes to a close there are few words that sum up 2013 better for X Factor winner Dami Im than “unexpected”.“I didn’t expect to win X factor at all. When it all happened it didn’t even seem real. I didn’t know how to feel,” says the 25 year-old Korean-born Brisbane resident.Dami’s childhood […]

She’s currently starring in the hit drama “Switched at Birth,” and we were lucky enough to sit down with rising star Vanessa Marano and chat about the show, the secrets behind filming and her tips for acing the red carpet…You’ve been in show business since you were very young, what is it about acting that […]

Backed by a band of talented musicians, award-winning songstress Julia Henning is set to take the Australian music industry by storm. Effortlessly teaming contemporary folk and post-rock, it’s of no surprise that the South Australian local has topped the Triple J Unearthed Charts, and been featured alongside the likes of The Black Keys on Channel […]

From unsung poet to international icon, Grammy-award winning Jill Scott is a force to be reckoned with. Teaming peerless raw passion with unerring vocals, it’s no surprise the Philadelphia-born songstress has taken the industry by storm, leaving cynics in her wake. With her debut Australian tour currently underway, in-between filming for her role in the […]

Upon hearing of their success across the nation and abroad, it’s hard to believe that soulful blues rockers The Rubens formed just two years ago. After winning the Triple J Unearthed spot at Homebake in 2011, the four-piece from Menangle have topped iTunes charts with their self-titled debut album, appeared on the soundtrack to a […]

She’s conquered the DJ world, bringing the clubs to life with her thumping beats! Now Havana Brown is set to take on the pop industry with the release of her debut album ‘Flashing Lights

Spend a day in the life of Grant Smillie and you will quickly discover that he lives and breathes electronic music.The DJ, record label owner, venue owner, producer and citizen of the world says his life is never dull and GC Mag caught up with the busy jet setter to catch a glimpse into his […]

It’s been a while between drinks for Perth lads Eskimo Joe, but the boys are back and better than ever with their latest record.

While most festivals around our country are all about the music, the Falls Festival is able to offer you so much more than that. The team behind this festival work especially hard to bring this unique celebration of life to you. The thing that makes the Falls Festival truly unique is the fact that it […]

With the world as her oyster, Vera Wang has now extended her fashion forward sights to small town Australian department store, Harris Scarfe. The exciting new collaboration occurred in Sydney on September 25, which had fashion tongues wagging right across the country. The Vera Wang brand has been seen on the bodies of some of […]

Today we chat with Kelsy Karter Gold Coaster talented musician and part of the growing Aussie invasion of the USA with Kelsy moving over a few years ago and leaving her individual mark on the LA music scene. We took some time to chat with her about all things music and her new video Ghost […]

This humble 19 year old with one of the most unique names we’ve ever heard of, is taking the Australian music scene by storm. We sat down with Asta, the Tasmanian songstress, to have a chat with her about her fans, the Falls Festival and the future.So I have to ask, is Asta actually your […]

There is nothing like a few male Adonis’ mixed with a few beauties and a killer runway performance to showcase Carter Cole’s spring/summer collection for 2013. The Brisbane based label caters to men’s sports and leisurewear, which has been deemed the men’s equivalent to Lorna Jane. GC Mag caught up with the three musketeers behind […]

Today we had a few minutes to chat with the one and only TyDi Last time we spoke to you, you were just about to go on tour and release a new remix album. How busy has 2013 been for you?  Good to finally catch up! 2013 has been insane, I’ve been playing shows all […]

“Whoever said money doesn’t buy happiness didn’t know where to shop.” These infamous words from my favorite shopaholic, Blair Waldorf are the kinds of things I tell myself when my online shopping ego is running rampant. Asking me if I like to shop is almost like asking the pope if he’s catholic, to put it […]

Today we have sat down and had a chat with Molly and Polly’s designer Kirsten just after MBFF as apart of our designers corner series What does fashion mean to you …? Fashion is an expression of one’s personality & creativity, I love seeing how people piece together outfits & create a completely unique look […]

She’s Australia’s princess of pop, producing killer dance tracks that get us all moving! We chat with DJ Havana Brown on what its like to rule the music charts, travel the world and work with some of the biggest names in the business… Your constantly touring and travelling the world, what is the one thing […]

Brisbane city was once again overtaken by forces of fashion lovers, as Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival was back for its 8th consecutive year.  It was a week filled with glitz, glamour and of course some of the most inspired, cutting edge, daring, and breathtaking fashion both on and off the runway. Fondly known in the […]

Combining avant-garde designs with the cheeky bohemian style we’ve come to know and love, Mambo Goddess is back, and ready to take this Summer by storm! Faced by home-grown hottie Ashley Hart and Hungarian supe Barbara Palvin, the highly-anticipated collection will see the off-the-wall Aussie brand pay homage to where it all began: the streets […]

We propositioned our best and brightest photographers for the most creative photos and only one eligible man proved worthy of the challenge. Michael Greves local photographer, globe trotter and entrepreneur shows us his photographic and editing excellence with these photos that he says are “something else”.Whilst working with Moda Creative, a DJ contested that he […]

Strong, feminine and elegant are among the few words used to describe Chi the Label which has taken the corporate world by storm.Chiquita Searle, talented designer and CEO of Chi the Label says her designs were born from a desire to always look classy in the workplace.“I created a label that can be marketed to […]

Meet Gold Coast designer Alana McBain, Founder and CEO of the high fashion label Mac&Bain. GC Mag was lucky enough to catch this busy designer for a quick chat

Beautiful Gowns and Beautiful Jewels will take over MBFF on Tuesday Evening in the Monili Jewellers Bridal Group Show. For the first time, 2013 will see the Monili Jewellers Bridal Group Show, a show dedicated to bridal wear featuring breath taking designs from well-known Australian and Brisbane labels, Brides Desire by Wendy Sullivan, George Wu, […]