Mi Amor Miami: August 18, Miami
Mince through the streets of Miami and prepare to sample an intoxicating elixir of live performance, cabaret and burlesque with Mi Amor Miami. Curated by the mixologist of cabaret, Moira Finucane, this evening will have you delving into wild arts at dive bars, breweries and distilleries dotted throughout Miami. For $35, your ticket unlocks the chance to get up close and hair-raisingly intimate with the artists at these seductively immersive theatre events.
Feast at BLEACH*: August 12, North Burleigh Hub
Take a seat at the table and prepare to feast your senses on a First Nations dining experience unlike any other. Hosted by passionate Quandamooka and Kullilli man Kieron Anderson of Yalabin Dining, Feast at BLEACH* is a delicate and respectful fusion of ancient bush flavours and fine-dining flare. Presented under a magical canopy of light flowers and the night sky, Kieron will treat your taste buds to a feast that showcases native bush foods alongside locally sourced produce. While you eat, you’ll also learn about the associated customs and deep spiritual connection that our First Nations peoples share with food and the land in which we feast. This event is guaranteed to sell out. Reserve your spot at the table to avoid missing out.
Acoustic Life of Sheds: August 21, Mudgeeraba
Join a musical convoy as it meanders through the hills of Mudgeeraba, stopping in for four intimate concerts at four iconic rural sheds. This award-winning piece by Big hART provides a platform where leading musicians, composers and artists can celebrate the true-blue culture, character and uniquely acoustic life of sheds. Tickets are only $55 per car, so gather your fellow shed-heads, pull up a hay bale and prepare to be serenaded with site-specific sounds and the stories of these enduring hinterland sheds.
Bliss: August 20, Miami Marketta
Celebrate the Gold Coast’s vibrant Queer, POC and First Nation communities with this intersection of electronic music, queer performance art, eco-tinsel, DJs and VJs. Curated by Tristan Meecham from All The Queens Men, Bliss extends an open invitation to what is set to be a radical and riotous night that celebrates all colours of the rainbow while cementing the power of human connection. We all need a little extra colour in our lives, so nab a ticket and prepare to shimmy and shake off those winter blues at this multi-dimensional extravaganza.
Kate Miller-Heidke: August 14, Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens
Queensland’s local songbird brings her silky smooth vocals to the Botanic Gardens for a sonically-sublime Sunday soiree. Pack a picnic blanket and prepare to bliss out under the sunset as Kate delivers a powerful performance, playing old favourites and showcasing songs from her latest album. Gates open at 3:00 pm for a 5:00 pm show, so gather your pals, grab some tickets and prepare for a Sunday picnic like no other.
The Nightline: August 11-14, North Burleigh
Prepare to eavesdrop on the voice of night owls, shift workers, insomniacs and restless souls as part of The Nightline – a collection of real-life stories and confessions compiled from more than 600 anonymous callers. Take a seat at the dimly-lit table, lift the receiver on the rotary telephone and dial in to a club populated with sleepless strangers in this unsettling, immersive and strangely beautiful experience. Nightly sessions run for 40 minutes at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm from Thursday until Sunday. Grab your ticket and prepare to become privy to some rather unique stories.
Interested in seeing what else is on the cards when BLEACH* takes over the Gold Coast this August? Peep the complete program and treat yourself to a ticket or two today.
This article was written in partnership with our friends at BLEACH* FESTIVAL.
