With every day, we draw closer to the Gold Coast’s biggest celebration and the opening of the Commonwealth Games and a celebration of world-class musicians, Visual Art, Indigenous arts and breathtaking theatrical performances across the city.

With the full musical program for Festival 2018 to be announced early in February, we are excited to get a sneak peek of who will be performing. The first announcement has Multi-platinum selling artist and Brisbane-born Kate Miller-Heidke who will feature on the Queensland Music Stage, a dedicated stage to showcase Queensland’s best musical talent.

“I’m so thrilled to be performing at Festival 2018 as part of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

“It’s great to see such a breadth of talented artists representing Queensland on the stage across the festival.

“Queensland audiences have always been special to me, and I can’t wait to play with a string quartet and share my music with local audiences as well as visitors from around the world,” Ms Miller-Heidke said.

Joining the Aria nominated artist is Queensland four-piece indie rock band the Jungle Giants and Torres Strait Islander Hip Hop artist Mau Power.

Located in Surf Parade, Broadbeach for the for the duration of GC2018, the Queensland Music Stage is a free event designed to cater for all ages and musical tastes.

So stay tuned for more #festival2018 announcements early next year.