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COVER STORIES06 Dance Music Dynamite

10 Welcome to the Show

17 Art Lives

34 Surfers Paradise Live

REGULAR FEATURES 20 Whats On

26 Precinct Map

FASHIOn, ARTS & CULTURE 14 Robyn Archer on Culture

and Surfers Paradise

22 Yugambeh Mobo

28 Festival Shopping Spree

MUSIC & EnTERTAInMEnT 30 Surfers Paradise,

6th Theme Park

36 The King Returns

40 Surfers Kids Club

FOOd & LIFESTYLE 24 Surfers Paradise

Beachfront Markets

42 Mothers Day

Deluxe Spa Guide

44 Salt & Sophistication

46 A Modern

Day Renaissance

WELCOME nOTE

The team at Precinct are proud to be bringing you this special issue in

anticipation of Surfers Paradises celebration of all things art, culture, music

and food the 2015 Surfers Paradise Festival.

But first Sneaky Sound System. Our cover stars are well trained in the

art of getting-you-out-of-your-seat-to-dance. The Australian dance music groups

hit songs are simply contagious. You would remember their self-titled breakout

album from 2007 with songs like i Love it and UFO, and more recently their

2013 track "Really Want to See You Again" from their Aria nominated album (for

Best Dance Release) From Here to Anywhere. Sneaky Sound System sat down

with Precinct to talk music ahead of their Surfers Paradise Live show a first of

its kind in the precinct. This three-day music event will be held across three stages

within Surfers Paradise, offering a vibrant program of live music. Artists confirmed

for Surfers Paradise Live include Phil Jamieson Trio, Timberwolf, Sun City, Kite

Machine, Mason Rack Band and many more. Sneaky Sound Systems interview is

on page 6, and all the details of Surfers Paradise Live can be found on page 34.

With the Surfers Paradise Festival around the corner, this issue is all about the

celebration of artistic expression and the diversity of cultures in this beach para-

dise, and how the city of the Gold Coast is stepping up to the plate in its honour

of the arts. in saying that, who better to talk arts and culture with than Robyn

Archer AO, the Gold Coast Strategic Advisor, Arts and Culture. enjoy her interview

on page 14.

And to really bring home the message of art flourishing in Surfers Paradise, flip to

page 17 and take a peek into the newly opened Urban Paradise Art Gallery, a safe

and encouraging space for emerging local artists.

You will, of course, have noticed the Festival Program on the back. As the Surfers

Paradise 2015 festival descends on us once again, we anticipate bigger perfor-

mances, high-energy shows and unforgettable experiences for the whole family.

All the details for this years festival are right here, we simply await your attendance!

Until next time

Precinct Team

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sneakysoundsystemT

his electrifying dance-music duo has long made up a

significant part of Australias popular music scene, and

since their formation in 2004, vocalist Connie Mitchell

and producer phenomenon Black Angus McDonald have

taken their addictive dance rhythms and powerful performances

all around the world.

Sneaky Sound System have achieved great things on the Aus-

tralian and international music charts, including record-breaking

positions in the Hottest 100, three Platinum certifications for their

debut album Sneaky Sound System, and a handful of ARiA

Awards.

Sneaky Sound System are touching down on our shores to head-

line Surfers Paradise Live, a brand new music event set over

three massive days along the Surfers Paradise Foreshore.

Precinct Magazine caught up with Connie and Angus in the lead

up to Live.

Sneaky Sound SyStemS muSical proweSS certainly iSnt aS Sneaky aS their name.


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thankfully weve taken our time and written and produced Some new material were very proud of that iS more in line with our dna.

1. What has sneaky sound system been up to since the start of the neW year? Weve been head down in our studio putting the

finishing touches on our forthcoming releases

weve got an album worth of stuff, so its been an

exciting time at Sneaky HQ.

2. since from here to anyWhere, has your musical direction taken any un-expected turns or developments? Weve taken may turns over the past few years. We

collaborated on some more underground stuff,

wrote some tunes for some big US guys/girls

(which will hopefully be released one of these

days), and after doing a lot of touring through

America, we almost got talked into going down

the dreaded commercial eDM path. Thankfully

weve taken our time and written and produced

some new material were very proud of that is

more in line with our DNA.

3. during your most recent from here to anyWhere tours, you played at some amazing international venues in major

cities like seoul, berlin and ibiza. What Were some of those croWds/places like? in one word awesome. its always such a buzz playing to people on the other side of the

world that relate to your music. Those three places

are so very different, but music is such a powerful

thread that it can tie us all together.

4. What is it like filming video clips in another country? What character or style does a foreign city lend to the overall video clip? We really like it because you have people who look

at things from a different angle.

Weve done a few videos in

London because it has some

of the most creative and

cool talent on the planet.

We did one in Las vegas on

16mm film with an amazing-

ly professional gang from

LA, and one in Tokyo which

has got to be one of the best

back drops you can get you

just need to walk through the city. Being some-

where else always gives things a little extra spice.

5. of all your songs on from here to anyWhere, Which is your favourite to perform live? Big. it has been a slow burner that tune its a big moment at all of our shows,

excuse the pun.

6. Which elements of your musical de-velopment and journey have taught you the most? touring, Winning aWards,

being at home? There have been lessons aplenty. A friend gave us some advice right

at the start of the Sneaky journey, he

said: its gonna be like youre

pushing a boulder up a hill, and if

you stop pushing it will roll over

you you can never stop. He

was right, its a never-ending

journey with all sorts of twists

and turns, ups and downs you

just keep on learning and listening

and creating and having fun.

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7. in Which kind of environment does the creative juice floW? Wheres your creative space? The main creative space is in our heads. We always have our antennas up ready

to catch inspiration or ideas they can come from

anywhere at anytime, you just have to be aware.

Then mostly we nut out our ideas in our studio in

Bondi Beach or on a laptop in some hotel room.

8. sneaky sound system is quite active on social media. What are your vieWs on the Way social media has influenced the music industry? its pretty cheesy and base level but what are you gonna do, its here to

stay? it can be done well and some people have

exploited it very well, but for the most part it has

reduced us to the most lame people on earth.

9. connie, youve collaborated With some of the Worlds biggest hip-hop stars, including jay-z, kanye West and beyonc, for jay z and kanyes album Watch the throne. What Was it like Working With these artists? They work

so hard, they dont stop. Their success is no fluke.

Theyre constantly working. Kanye was working

until he caught a plane home. He took a power

nap for 10 minutes, hed wake up, listen to what

youd done and go, That bit, that bit, that bit, do

more like that. OK. This was 6.00am, id been

there since 9.30pm. it was amazing to be in a

room with people at their level. it cements the

fact that this is what you should be doing. Theyre

so incredibly respectful. i was quite honoured. All

of them were happy to sit there and watch me

sing for hours.

10. this year, Which bands have you been listen-ing to? Loving Cari-bous latest album

and essential mix,

we also brought

out Poolside from

LA for our New

Years day party

so have been lis-

tening to their amazing collections of old soul and

disco, also lots of jazz Art Blakey, Billie Holiday

and Lester Young, Don Drummond, and of course

a healthy dose of techno and house music. its

always a mixed bag for us.

11. What can your gold coast fans expect from your gig at surfers para-dise live? Well play a few new ones but of course well be playing all the favourites. We never

plan our show in advance so well be doing what

we normally do, and thats playing it by ear going

where the crowd takes us. And on the Goldie thats

usually full steam ahead.

12. What can We expect from sneaky sound system in the not-too-dis-

tant future? Lots of new music and a new live show later in the year.

Cant wait.


special featurespecial feature


special featurespecial feature

ROUnd OF AppLAUSE

The worlds a stage, and Surfers Paradise will take front and centre

come April. Performers will dazzle, lights will be bright and the

atmosphere will be electric when the exhilaration of Surfers Paradise

Festival 2015 descends on the precinct for its sixth year running.

Welcome to the show.


special feature

Get ready to be entertained the good old-fash-

ioned way, with entertainers using their fearless

energy and incredible talent up-close-and-per-

sonal on the streets in a bid for your attention.

The Australian Street entertainment Championships will

kick start the Surfers Paradise Festival in 2015. For four

days over the easter long weekend, holidaymakers and

local residents will be treated to an eclectic mix of per-

formances from Australias leading street entertainers

across areas of music, dance, magic and comedy.

The busy streets of Surfers Paradise will turn into a stage

four stages to be exact, along the foreshore and Cavill

Mall from which to dazzle and delight enthusiastic

crowds of passers-by. The performers will stop at nothing

to draw smiles, laughs, gasps and applause from their

audience. High energy keeps these entertainers going

all day! Of course, it wouldn't be as entertaining without

a little healthy competition. Featuring seasoned profes-

sionals and younger start-outs, the latter will have a

chance to win cash prizes for the best performances,

with the public voting on which acts will compete in the

Monday afternoon final located at the Hanlan Street

Beach volleyball amphitheatre. So hold on to your hats

until your favourite act, because finalists will be relying

on the volume of your applause to get them through.

I dont dream at night. I dream all day; I dream for a living Steven Spielberg.

The Gold Coast's biggest short film festival is back as part

of the Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) and Surfers Par-

adise Festival, with SiPFest (Shorts in Paradise).

SiPFest is a celebration of short film, which is perhaps the

starting point for all filmmakers big and small, who dare

to dream. emerging filmmakers from all over Australia

have the opportunity to showcase their talent behind (or

in front) of the camera with the aim of having their film

screened at the festival, for your viewing pleasure. With

only ten films selected to be screened, each with a

maximum duration of ten minutes, the competition is

tight. The categories for competition include Best Film,

Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Audience

Choice. The diverse mix of films that make up the GCFF

SiPFest include thrillers, dramas, comedies, documentaries,

animations, and more, with a panel of industry experts on

site to judge the films and award over $2,000 in prizes to

competing filmmakers. This year, SiPFest will be held in

the Festival Pavilion, the perfect setting to appreciate the

silver screen.

THE OLd RAzzLE dAzzLE THE SILVER SCREEn

Sunday 12 April

Friday 3 April Monday 6 April

sipfestaustralianstreet

entertainment championships


special feature

For all your entertainment needs under one roof, head to

the Festival Pavilion. From comedy to dance, to kids' shows

and workshops, the Festival Pavilion will be filled with

entertainment all day long. each day and night, you will be

dazzled by something a little bit different. entry to the

Festival Pavilion is free, so get amongst the audience, join

in the entertainment and soak up the thrill in the atmosphere

all under one tent.

Witness two of the nations most experienced pyro-tech-

nicians go head to head in a firework spectacular on

Surfers Paradise Beach, for another year of Seafire. Two

separate firework displays will be launched from two

barges, anchored just beyond the breakers, with the

colours popping in synchrony to music. And just when

you think it's all over, the encore will take your breath

away with both pyro-technicians collaborating in one

spectacular finale. Round of applause, please.

OnE-STOp-EnTERTAInMEnT-SHOp FInALE

Saturday 18 April

Thursday 9 April Saturday 18 April

fest!val pavilion

For a full guide to Surfers Paradise Festival 2015, simply flip to the back of the

magazine for the Festival Program which includes all the details on the festival, a

map and event times and locations. You can also visit surfersparadise.com.

FEST!VAL pROGRAM 2015

See you there!

seafire


arts & culture

If you pride yourself on your diehard attendance

to some of the countrys best art festivals, then

likely youll be familiar with the career of Robyn

Archer AO.

A brief roll call of her past credentials includes

Artistic Director of Tasmanias 10 Days on the island,

Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival and Mel-

bourne international Arts Festival, and the Light in

Winter, Melbourne. And this is only a handful of

her artistic director positions in the last decade.

in May last year, Robyn was appointed City of Gold

Coasts Strategic Advisor, Arts and Culture, to

spearhead the citys major arts and cultural devel-

opment plans in the lead up to the 2018 Common-

wealth Games.

We had a chat with Robyn about her new artistic

role in the sun and surf capital.

In terms of Australian cities, how does the Gold

Coast scale as a cultural hub?

Traditionally, the Gold Coast has been viewed as a

leisure spot, and this is still reinforced in interstate

and international promotion sun, surf, and theme

parks. But we all know that theres much more to

the Gold Coast than that.

i would suggest that a growing number of people

are now aware of the cultural ambitions of this

city. The next step will be to extend this awareness

beyond the cultural community to the general

public, and this could be done, for instance, by

the inclusion of arts and culture in tourism and

other campaigns.

Which characteristics of the city are you excited

to work with?

We (and by that i mean the Arts and Culture unit

of the City of Gold Coast) are already working

intensely at many levels to strengthen and expand

the cultural landscape of this city and region.

The Council agreed to support a lift in funding and

governance arrangements for BLeACH* and i am

enjoying working with Artistic Director, Louise

Bezzina in growing that festival to become a Gold

Coast-wide platform for local artists.

But theres so much more than this a new contem-

porary dance company is currently being established

on the Gold Coast The Farm. We are looking into

contemporary music, film, design and, of course, the

visual arts scene is fresh and expansive.

The Arts and Culture unit has already conducted

a number of weekends where i have been able to

advise national experts to come in to mentor and

begin the process of up-skilling local artists and

increasing their ambition.

And across all this is the attention being paid to local

indigenous culture. That is one of the main pillars of

the Arts and Culture Strategy, and very exciting.

Youve worked with and created some of the

countrys most renowned international art festi-

vals. What do you think the key differences are

between working in a city like Melbourne or Ad-

elaide and the Gold Coast?

Adelaide has had an international arts festival for

more than fifty years, and now has a sophisticated

arts audience to cater for. Melbourne has a very

dense year-round cultural program and a wealth

of cultural venues.

Therefore, it is hard to compare those cities with

the Gold Coast, which has evolved as an R&R hub.

But what the Gold Coast lacks in city infrastructure

and audience education towards art it makes up

for with its excitement and potential of a new

frontier opening.

Theres all the difference in the world in terms of

the way you work and what you need to achieve

in those very different territories.

What parts of the Gold Coast lifestyle and geog-

raphy have shaped its interpretation of and ap-

proach to art?

The geography and lay-out of any city has a lot to

do with the way culture operates in that city. One

of the clear aspects of the Gold Coast is its long

coastal strip the string of pearls, a series of vil-

lages, including the hinterland, each with its own

distinct characteristics.

This has led to small pockets of arts and culture

breaking out everywhere, but separated and often

unknown to each other. One of the things the

fresh approach is doing is to bring artists togeth-

er, to let them see themselves as a larger com-

munity than they realise, and open up opportu-

nities for collaboration.

The development of the Cultural Precinct should

also assist in this process of unification.

How important do you think the arts and culture

development will be for local artists and performers?

Artists are already recognising that theres some-

thing sparking up here and the conversation is

turning to this could be a good place to be in

coming years. Many artists here have already

taken up the new offers and are developing new

works in response.

Theres a huge amount going on and this energy will

become more and more evident as projects evolve.

Why are events like the Surfers Paradise Festival

important for communities and the development

of a city?

Anything that gets people out and enjoying live

arts and entertainment is good for locals (for social

cohesion, and things like mental and physical

health) and clearly good for local business. This

applies to many events on the Gold Coast. i would

throw out the challenge to all those events, if they

want to develop beyond just very local use, to bring

fresh ideas and a unique profile into the mix.

The future of the city depends very much on a

stream of creativity which breeds a fresh approach

and is the secret to its long-term success.

How important will Surfers Paradise be in the

Gold Coast artistic strategy, given it is the tour-

istic and international hub?

Surfers Paradise is an iconic name, and very much

tied to the Gold Coasts evolution. it needs to be

part of the Gold Coasts future, not only in its own

right, but also as the most populous hub for those

going to the new Cultural Precinct.

The light rail stops right there, and the develop-

ment of a walkable cultural corridor to the Cul-

tural Precinct is currently being considered.

Theres massive potential in Surfers, and if it can

flag the Gold Coasts future cultural richness, that

will make a huge contribution.

At the moment, theres sun, surf, accommodation

and retail, but its capacity for adding more arts

and cultural content is unlimited and absolutely

vital. im sure there are already many national and

international visitors who would lap up the arts

and culture that the Gold Coast offers, and will

offer more of in the future.

In terms of live performance and dance, what

can people expect to see on the Gold Coast in

the next coming years?

A lot more!

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ArtistsPArADisE For those who thought Surfers Paradise only held vacancy for beach babes and camera-swinging travellers: be warned. This corner of paradise is for the lovers of concrete and canvass, of art with an edge, and those who want to see a different side of the city.

Welcome to Urban Paradise Art Gallery, and prepare to be cultured.


arts & culture

URbAn pARAdISE ART GALLERYSurfers Paradise is evolving and making

its way into more city-centric endeav-

ours, and what better way to celebrate

its initiation into urban-hood than to

visit one of the galleries spearheading

the movement.

Created as a non-profit contemporary

art gallery suited to the buzz of the city,

Urban Paradise Art Gallery seeks to cel-

ebrate the work of emerging and estab-

lished artists on the Gold Coast, as well

as provide an inspiring urban space for

locals to connect and conceptualise.

French artist Frederic Berjot is the

brain behind Urban Paradise, and as a

contributor to the Gold Coast art scene

for ten years, he knew exactly how to

awaken the communitys senses to

local talent.

The gallery not only provides a space

for budding local artists to exhibit new

works, but also to learn about the busi-

ness side of art, including how to

manage exhibitions and deal with cu-

rators and buyers.

essentially, the gallery is for art brut,

which is the French meaning of Outsid-

er Art. This type of art is created by artists

who are not academically recognised and

who havent attended a traditional art

college. Many of the artists who exhibit

at Urban Paradise are also of ethnic

decent, so the gallery acts as a commu-

nity for different creative cultures.

Frederic says what really shines through

the gallery is the team spirit and coop-

eration among the artists who, as part

of the Artist Run initiative (ARi),

operate the gallery together in return

for exhibiting their work in the gallery

without commission.

At the moment, we have about 30 artists

on the books who look after the prem-

ises, establish the roster, mind the gallery,

sell art and basically have full responsi-

bility of the gallery, Frederic says.

The artists who exhibit here are com-

mitted and passionate about art and the

gallery. There is a real team spirit at

Urban Paradise.

The tourism industry of Surfers Paradise

has helped build awareness around the

gallery and drawn people from all around

the world to the local artworks.

The response from tourists has been

fantastic! The sculpture Marcel, which

sits out the front of the gallery, has had

his photo taken with around 800 travel-

lers from all over the globe, Frederic says.

Tourists love learning about the stories

behind local art, especially the art

created around local environmental

movements, such as those created for

the Save The Spit movement.

We also work with local restaurants and

hotels, such as The Outrigger, who

display our artwork and draw people to

Urban Paradise, he says.

As the gallery grows from strength to

strength, celebrating local creativity,

culture and collaboration, the question

arises: what does Urban Paradise have

in store for 2015?

This year we are looking into holding

more performances. We have transformed

the back area into a performance stage

for performers and musicians, which seats

about 40 people, Frederic says.

it is an intimate setting for artists to

rehearse and perform free of charge. We

are all artists, and by word of mouth

through friends of friends, we are always

finding people who are keen to utilise

the space.

Urban Paradise has a lot of great things

coming throughout the year, he says.

its urban roots grow in a beach-lovers

paradise, and its substance blooms in

an art community committed to each

other and to progress. Urban Paradise

Art Gallery is a cultural powerhouse in

the heart of Surfers Paradise, and one

that opens its doors to beach babes,

tourists, locals, artists and art-lovers alike.

This is a side of the city you dont want

to miss.

itS urban rootS grow in a beach-loverS paradiSe, and itS SubStance bloomS in an art community committed to each other and to progreSS.


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what's on surfers paradise

nAndA ORMOnd SURF STORIES ILLUSTRATIOn WORkSHOp

DATE Saturday 21 March 2015

2.00pm 4.00pm

VENUE The Studio, The Arts Centre Gold Coast

135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise

COST $20 per person, places are strictly limited

CONTACT (07) 5588 4000

theartscentregc.com.au/whats-on

Kids aged eight and up are invited to work with the very cool and talented

surf comic artist Nanda Ormond. Experiment with drawing skills and ways

of telling stories through comic strip style illustration.

SkYpOInT CLIMb In THE HOLIdAYS

VENUE The Q1 Surfers Paradise, 9 Hamilton Ave

Surfers Paradise

COST Adult Day Climb - $69

Kid Day Climb - $49

Adult Twilight Climb - $89

Kid Twilight Climb - $69

CONTACT (07) 5680 7700

skypoint.com.au

Fancy spending a day of the holidays 270 metres above the shimmering

water and white sands of the Gold Coast, with 360-degree uninterrupted

views on top of the most iconic building of the city? Thats what the

SkyPoint Climb is for, where climbers begin their trip to the skies on level

77 Observation Deck and climb the 298 external stairs until they hit the

summit! Imagine the holiday snaps from this adventure outing!

GOLd COAST FILM FESTIVAL

DATE Thursday 9 April Sunday 19 April 2015

VENUE The Studio, The Arts Centre Gold Coast

135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise

Various locations around the city

COST Various ticketed and free events

CONTACT (07) 5588 4000

gcfilmfestival.com.au

Lights, camera you know the rest. And this will all be happening at the

Gold Coasts biggest celebration of film, the Gold Coast Film Festival

(GCFF). In its twelfth year, the GCFF is a ten-day showcase of Australian

and foreign films, with an interactive and collaborative program across the

coast. The Arts Centre Gold Coast will host a number of feature films,

including Anime, classics, horror, foreign, comedy and family films, with a

number of seminars, workshops and panels for filmmakers and other

industry events. SIPFest, the Gold Coasts answer to Tropfest, will take

place again on Surfers Paradise Beach with a free screening of locally

made short films.

SURFERS pARAdISE FESTIVAL 2015

DATE Friday 3 April Saturday 18 April 2015

VENUE Various locations around

Surfers Paradise

COST FREE

CONTACT (07) 5584 3700

surfersparadise.com

Back again in 2015 with a program filled with festival favourites and some

exciting new celebrations and partners, the Surfers Paradise Festival is

winding up to bring back the entertainment to the streets of this vivacious

city centre. Spread over two weeks of non-stop entertainment, including

the Australian Street Entertainment Championships, the new Festival

Pavilion, Seafire and more.

WHAT'S On


what's on surfers paradise

SURFERSpARAdISELIVE

DATE Friday 8 May - Sunday 10 May 2015

VENUE Surfers Paradise

COST FREE

CONTACT (07) 5584 3700

surfersparadise.com

Gold Coast locals and visitors, start to picture Surfers Paradise LIVE, the

FREE inaugural live music event rocking into Surfers Paradise in May, with

ARIA award winning, smash hit duo Sneaky Sound System headlining!

Along with a great set of Australian and international music groups in an

electric setting, this event will have the entire Gold Coast appreciating live

music, beachside.

WYndHAM MOTHERS dAY CRUISE

DATE Sunday 10 May 2015

Various departures

COST Adult - $49

Kids - $29

Pensioner - $39

CONTACT (07) 5539 9299

wyndhamcruises.com.au

Does mum love to cruise? Then set sail together with the whole family on

Wyndham Cruises Mothers Day Cruise. The Breakfast Cruise departs at

9.00am with a fresh, wholesome breakfast of seasonal fruit, pastries,

croissants, yoghurts and muesli, fresh berries and some sweet treats. The

Buffet Lunch Cruise departs at midday and includes a seasonal lunch of

local seafood, chicken, vibrant salads, assorted breads and fruit. The

Afternoon Savoury Cruise departs at 3.00pm and toasts the afternoon

with some gourmet dips, cheeses, crackers and finger food. And because

its a special occasion, mum will receive a complimentary glass of cham-

pagne on all cruises. Cheers to our mums!

MOTHERS dAY HOT AIR bALLOOn GOLd COAST

DATE Sunday 10 May 2015

VENUE 23 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise

COST $250 per person

CONTACT 1300 766 887

hotair.com.au

Have you seen Surfers Paradise from the floating viewpoint of the

hinterland? Have you soared above the city skyline in a cloud of peaceful

paradise? Hot Air Balloon Gold Coast has your ticket to fly! An idea for

Mothers Day: book mum a spot in the clouds, with a ride that will take

her and the whole family west towards the majestic hinterland, where the

balloon finally lands for a glass of sparkling wine and breakfast at

OReillys Vineyard.

EASTER SUndAY CELEbRATIOnS AT bAzAAR

WHAT'S OnDATE Sunday 5 April 2015

VENUE Bazaar Marketplace, QT Gold Coast

7 Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise

COST Lunch - $64 per person

Dinner - $72 per person

CONTACT (07) 5584 1238

[email protected]

qtgoldcoast.com.au

Bazaar International Marketplace is the ideal venue to celebrate Easter

Sunday lunch or dinner! Come and enjoy dining in our interactive kitchen

with an array of exotic dishes, wood fired pizzas and to help celebrate

Easter Sunday a large selection of fresh hot and cold seafood is on offer.

Bazaar signature range of desserts will be available and an ice cream

station that the Easter Bunny personally approved! Guests will also be

treated to a chocolate infused cocktail on arrival.


arts & culture

the yugambeh mobo feStival will take

place between friday 29 and

Sunday 31 may 2015


arts & culture

Yugambeh Mobo, which means Yu-

gambeh Tomorrow, celebrates the

permanency and strength of tomor-

row, and expresses that in order to

commemorate Aboriginal culture today, we

must conserve history into tomorrow.

Yugambeh Mobo is a celebration of Aboriginal

stories, language, art and culture within South

east Queensland and represents the perpetu-

al union of Aboriginal people to the local land.

The campaign seeks to ensure that, along with

the citys historic salt-and-surf culture and the

various traditions lent from an eclectic inter-

national community, the Aboriginal culture and

language maintain their robust pulse in the

heartbeat of the region.

To acknowledge our past, celebrate the present

and focus on the strength and union of tomor-

row, we look to Yugambeh Mobo, a campaign

set to teach us a piece of Gold Coast history

we might not have known before.

the campaign and the festival Yugambeh is the language that was spoken by

the Yugambeh people in South East Queensland,

between the Logan River and the Tweed River.

There were once a number of dialects within

the Yugambeh language.

The elders behind Yugambeh Mobo founded

the Kombumerri Aboriginal Corporation for

Culture 30 years ago, while The Yugambeh Mobo

organisation began more recently. Yugambeh

Mobo started as a community project to help

connect local residents of the Gold Coast with

the indigenous stories of this space, with the

aim of recording and revitalising traditional Ab-

original culture of South east Queensland.

The movement, as of last year, now hosts an

annual Yugambeh Mobo event on the Gold

Coast, which includes an indigenous food dinner

and an engaging one-day activities event at

Somerset College with seminars, extensive

workshops and performances.

The movement was established to connect the

wider community of South east Queensland

with Aboriginal traditions, beliefs, concepts,

food, art and music of the region.

From this colourful marriage between ancient

and contemporary cultures is born a sense of

pride that will last for generations. While the

campaign advocates for continuous cultural

development, conservation and education in

the region, the Yugambeh Mobo event is an

opportunity to watch, feel and taste this rich

and dynamic heritage.

One of the aims of the campaign is to re-intro-

duce Yugambeh language back into everyday

life. According to Yugambeh Museum Director

Rory OConnor, language is the essence of

understanding ones indigenous history and

place on the earth.

We want to educate and engage people in the

culture, and help them to embrace the language

of this area to pass onto future generations,

Rory says.

We want people to know the local names of

places, why this river is called the Coomera

River and why that mountain is called Tambo-

rine Mountain. Whether through schools, con-

certs or community groups, our history needs

to be lived.

Rory also says the movement has achieved

cultural reconnection for many Yugambeh

people who before didnt know anything about

their history prior.

We have encountered many people who knew

little about their past prior to engaging with

us. The truth is though, we could all know more

about the Yugambeh stories and we ourselves

are still learning every day, Rory says.

it is our role to facilitate that learning for all

members of the community, indigenous and

non-indigenous.

The 2015 Yugambeh Mobo event will take place

on Friday 29 and Sunday 31 May, and will include

performances by the Yugambeh Youth Choir

and the Yugambeh Didgeridoo Orchestra, as

well as hands-on workshops and cultural ac-

tivities at Somerset College on the Sunday.

The flavour of Yugambeh Mobo will be show-

cased in a high-end, bush tucker degustation

dinner at a local restaurant yet to be confirmed.

Contemporary cooking techniques merging

with native ingredients and ancient flavour-pair-

ings; a delicious union of past and present.

The Yugambeh Mobo event entails both ticket-

ed and non-ticketed events for the whole family.

yugambeh people As suggested by archaeological evidence, Ab-

original people have inhabited the Gold Coast

region for over 23,000 years before european

settlement. There were several very distinct

tribes in this area, which combined were known

as the Yugambeh people and who spoke the

Yugambeh language.

each distinct family group inhabited its own

territory, and gradually established many per-

manent camps around the area in response to

seasons and their food sources.

Logan City was the intersection of the Yugam-

beh and the Jaggera, two major language

groups in this region. As a result of early white

settlement, the exact territorial boundaries of

these two groups are not known and present

discussion and knowledge on the region has

not yet settled this.

The area between todays Bundall and Surfers

Paradise bordering the Nerang River as well as

some other proximate locations have been

recognised as a meeting place for visiting tribes,

where great corroborees and Bora rings were

held. There is still evidence of these today

around the Gold Coast and Tweed River region.

Today, the Yugambeh people maintain their

spiritual integrity and connection to the land

through community meetings and events, such

as a series of Drumley Walks between Southport

and Beaudesert, the Yugambeh Mobo event

and the Yugambeh Museum and Heritage Re-

search Centre in Beenleigh.

for more informationVisit yugambeh.com and

surfersparadise.com, or call

(07) 3807 6155 at the Yugambeh Museum.

what doeS tomorrow mean to you?

YUGAMbEH MObO, FOR TOdAY And TOMORROW THE YUGAMbEH MObO EVEnT 2015


lifestyle

Iconic Surfers Paradise is your shopping, dining and enter-

tainment precinct.

Make a day and night of it in Surfers Paradise with perfect

beaches, non-stop entertainment, shopping, attractions

and so much more

After a day of fun and sun theres no better way to end your day

than with an enjoyable evening stroll down to the foreshore,

where you will find the famous Beachfront Markets every

Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night.

With up to 130 specialty stalls there is truly something for ev-

eryone! explore a variety of unique and diverse hand crafted

products, watch artisans at work, enjoy a variety of entertainment,

and even get your photo taken with a snake or exotic bird. indulge

in a massage; get a henna tattoo; find boutique clothing brands;

sample some delicious desserts, treats, macadamias, popcorn

or jerky; or find whats in store for the year ahead with a per-

sonal tarot reading. You will even find crocodile, kangaroo and

other hand-crafted leather goods.

Heres a tiny snapshot of the fantastic stalls you can stumble

across;

1. outback australian art; watch this artist at work as he creates stunning outback scenery before your eyes on

canvas, as well as on an array of other rustic surfaces like old

saws, milk cans, billy cans, watering cans and iron skillets.

2. naturepet; a one-of-a-kind, these stallholders have de-veloped their love of their pet macaws into a unique and

stirring experience for markets visitors. Hand reared and

treated like members of the family, these beautiful exotic birds

will thrill and delight those that step forward to embrace the

friendly, feathered characters for a special photo opportuni-

ty. These colourful, long-tailed birds are cheeky and playful,

and often throw in an impromptu singing and dancing show

for their appreciative audience.

3. caricatures by Rodolfo; take a lighter look at yourself with an on-the-spot caricature drawing by professional artist

Rodolfo. in minutes he can transform you into a cartoon version

of yourself that will have you in fits of giggles and walking

away with a unique souvenir of your visit to the Beachfront

Markets. if more serious is your style, we also have a portrait

artist on site that can produce a quality likeness of you or

your favourite pet or celebrity to take home.

4. paradise glassbloWers; the rare art form of glass-blowing is on demonstration for the enjoyment of market

visitors. Watch our professional glassblower spin and weave

sticks of glass into magical glass masterpieces right before

your eyes. A beautiful array of pieces are available for sale,

and if youre lucky, you can even purchase your own, special

made-to-order glass art.

5. zebra stone designs; connect to Mother earth with exclusive design collections featuring the striking Zebra Stone,

a 600 million year old gemstone found only in Australia. Zebra

Stone is a fine-grained siliceous argillite formed by the rhythmic

precipitation of iron oxide rich bands during the alteration of

the rock by percolating fluids, and the colour formations are

truly representative of the outback colours of Western Austra-

lia. The polishing technique of this unique stone brings to life

its true beauty. each piece is totally unique and made with love.

6. claudines treats; this stall is a favourite with locals, who come to the markets week after week just to stock up

on Claudines fresh homemade treats. Come and get a free

taste test to determine what your favourite Claudine Treat is!

We love the sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce.

And the chocolaty, crunchy Afghan biscuits. And the deli-

ciously sweet caramel slice. And the gluten-free Passionfruit

Melting Moments. And aw gee, we love them all!

7. lukes reptiles; with a career that began with chasing frogs while still in nappies, Luke has created a marvellous

wildlife show where visitors can learn all about the behaviour

of the native Australian reptiles on display and the importance

of conservation. Cute and cuddly to some, slimy and slithery

to others, Luke expels the myths about snakes while visitors

get up close and personal with a one-off photo opportunity

with these fascinating creatures.

8. peter & dorothys handpainted gifts; anchors of the Beachfront Markets, Peter and Dorothy have been selling

their uniquely Australian hand painted souvenirs to domestic

and international visitors since the inception of the markets

in 1995. Watch Dorothy as she creates her pieces on site,

painting the distinctive Surfers Paradise skyline on wooden

maps of Australia, plates, sea shells, magnets and more. The

perfect memento of your Surfers Paradise holiday.

9. cut coin jeWellery; fascinating to watch in progress, Javier masterfully and intricately carves away at redundant

and overseas currency coins to create exceptional jewellery

pieces that will captivate the wearer. it takes great skill and

precision, but the end result is a stunning cut coin jewellery

piece that everyone will admire.

10. entertainment; dotted throughout the markets you will find an array of talented artists busking and performing

for your entertainment. Comedians, dare-devils, bands and

solo artists, living statues and percussion musicians. All have

to audition for the privilege of performing in Surfers Paradise

to ensure each act is quality entertainment for our visitors.

Show your appreciation for their talent with a few coins or a

hearty round of applause. Or both!

its easy to see why the Beachfront Markets are a must-do

Gold Coast attraction and the recipient of the 2014 TripAdvi-

sor Certificate of excellence Award for consistent rave reviews

from visitors.

Plan your perfect day and night in Surfers Paradise. Theres

plenty of secure undercover parking available right in the heart

of the precinct, or jump on the G and jump off at Cavill Ave.

Go to www.surfersparadise.com for everything you need to

know, including information on whats on, where to park, where

to play, and where to stay!

THE FAMOUS SURFERS pARAdISE bEACHFROnT MARkETS a not to be miSSed eXperience for the whole family


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OLGAS HEALTHFOOd STORE GO VITA 3G12 Capri On Via Roma,

Isle of Capri, Surfers Paradise

(07) 5538 0722

Prepare to chill out and enter the zen

zone with Pukkas beautiful range of

herbal teas, matching every mood of

the day. Freshen up with the zingy

Lemongrass and Ginger Tea, get lovey

with the Love Tea Bags or cuddle into

your afternoon with a mug of

elderberry and echinacea with

elderflower Tea.

lemongrass & ginger tea ............... $8.20

love tea .................................................... $8.20

MAnOLAS bROTHERS dELICATESSEn3G14 Capri On Via Roma, Isle of Capri, Surfers Paradise

(07) 5538 7603

Combine the unique Mexican grinding

techniques and some rich, organic cacao

bean and bite into the delicious bitter-ver-

sus-sweetness of Taza Chocolate. inspired by

the traditional, rustic chocolate of Oaxaca,

Mexico, this is a type of chocolate you wont

have tried before. viva el chocolate!

taza cacao puro chocolate mexicano

...........................................................rrp $6.70

VILLA CApRI LUxE LIVInG 2G04 Capri On Via Roma, Isle of Capri

Surfers Paradise

(07) 5570 4219

Clothing inspired by our coastal surrounds and

created by a young local girl with a love for all

things on the water. Kate Campbells clothing

label Coast is designed to stand out from usual

fashion, to represent our integration with the

beautiful Gold Coast environment and

encapsulate the essence of the girl and the sea.

elegant bohemian chic.

yolanda dress in White ..................... rrp $169.00

isla top in blue 100% silk ................ rrp $149.00

Festival edition / 201528 PrEcinct MAGAzinE / surfers paradise / gold coast

THE FOOd STORE, HILTOn SURFERS pARAdISEGround Floor, Hilton, 6 Orchid Avenue

Surfers Paradise

(07) 5680 8126

internationally renowned chef Luke Mangan is all

about bringing the life to a party, and a fiesta to

the tastebuds. The Food Store stocks a range of

Luke Mangans signature food and cooking

products, including his premium delicately

infused Truffle Oil, and his rustic Dukkah Tin,

which is gluten free, low Gi and made with

handpicked, highest quality ingredients.

Taste the festivity!

truffle oil 250ml ........................................................ $30.95

dukkah tin 60g .......................................................... $ 9.95

dukkah tin 30g ........................................................... $ 6.95

dAnY TAYLOR pHOTOGRApHY Shop 110 Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise

0415 952 155

To celebrate Surfers Paradise is to celebrate its

rippling scenes of electric blue water and its crystal

cylinders and tumbling whitewash. Dany Taylor is one

of the most iconic photographers on the coast, and

for years has captured the essence of the Gold

Coasts serene water environment to show us its

hidden side. Danys Surfers Paradise and online store

has a huge range of prints, bring a piece of

underwater paradise to your home.

cyan underworld ................................. rrp from $220.00

fest!val shopping spree

SpIRIT OF AUSTRALIA GALLERY Shop 5, 3171 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise

(07) 5561 0330

Authentic Aboriginal painting by John Turnbull

Acrylic on canvas 40 x 120cm

.................................................................................. $890.00

Authentic Aboriginal painting by Betty Mbitjana

Acrylic on canvas 70 x 70cm

.................................................................................. $950.00

UnIVERSAL STORE Shop 235, Paradise Centre

Surfers Paradise

(07) 5538 9877

Winter vibes and icelandic

floral feelings. This St

Goliath Double Shirt in

Black and White is a neatly

fitting, 100% cotton going

out big or smart-casual

button up shirt, matched

perfectly with some black

jeans or chino cut offs.

........................... rrp $69.95

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If you havent heard, SurferS ParadISe haS PIcked uP a brand new role.

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Cool your jets is not a

phrase often used in

Surfers Paradise, where

adrenaline, waves and

white wash run through

the veins of our local ad-

venture providers.

The exhilaration of Jet Boat

extreme is captured in the

name. To keep it simple,

this attraction combines

wet and wild fun with a

need for aquatic speed.

What can you expect in 55

minutes? 360-degree spins,

power breaks, skilful slides

across the water and a se-

riously increased heart-

beat! But what really makes

this adventure ride memo-

rable is the stunning Gold

Coast scenery that sur-

rounds the boat at every

angle, even if the view is

flying past you!

The drivers are handpicked

and highly trained in safety

and speed, the boats are

powered by 5.8 litre, tur-

bo-charged Yanmar

engines (pumping 50,000

litres of water per minute!)

and the seats are all about

comfort; ergonomically de-

signed to cushion riders

while the boat whips around

at 40 knots!

Jet Boat extreme pledges

rider safety, and even chil-

dren down to four-years-

old can take the adventure.

Has your family got the

need for speed?

jetboatextreme.com.au

(07) 5538 8890

Paddle, balance, paddle,

duck dive, paddle, spin

and stand up! What

would a trip to Surfers

Paradise be without a

taste of its surf culture?

established by Australian

sporting legend and former

professional surfer Cheyne

Horan, who preaches inte-

gration fitness with having

a good time, the Cheyne

Horan Surf School provides

tailored beginners and in-

termediate classes for

people from all walks of life.

Whether youre an

ocean-baby or land-dwell-

er by nature, Cheynes

lessons engage all stu-

dents strengths and have

them standing up before

the end of the lesson!

Lessons can be taken pri-

vately or in groups, ideal

for a family outing, and

seek to inspire beginners,

provide some water safety

and fitness education, and

teach students how to ex-

perience a wonderful and

quintessentially Australian

pastime in the heart of

Surfers Paradise.

cheynehoran.com.au

1800 227 873

Keep it cool at Planet Chill,

Australias only resort-based

ice-skating rink!

if its boiling hot or raining

cats and dogs outside, bring

it indoors with a change of

pace and a change in tem-

perature. Planet Chill is an

awesome day on the ice for

all ages and family members,

with three two-hour sessions

per day, and additional ses-

sions just for the teenagers.

Kids from three-years-old

and up are ready to have a

cruise around the rink, and

parents can ride beside

young ones for extra safety.

For the older kids, there is

also the Chill Zone, set up

with a pool table, air hockey

and cool activities to hang

out with.

ice-skating parties are also

now available!

paradiseresort.com.au/play

/ice-skating

1800 074 111

infinity is a powerhouse of

unique, mind-boggling

special effects and optical

illusions. in this walk-through

futuristic experience, visitors

will become lost in a world

blurred between reality and

imagination, with intense im-

mersive artworks, videos and

spaces filled with mirrors,

sensuous aromas and ultra-

modern sounds.

The Time Tunnels is a world-

first and a one-of-a-kind at-

traction that dips into another

dimension. With different

rooms of fluorescent Stretch

Strings and Glow Tubes, an

electron Maze, a room of ka-

leidoscopes, a Mystery Room

and an eclipse Chamber,

youll feel like youve left

Surfers Paradise and entered

outer space!

infinitygc.com.au

(07) 5526 8935

Your stroll through Surfers

Paradise is about to

get strange!

Stepping through the doors

of Ripleys Believe it or Not!

Odditorium is like leaving the

glittering sidewalks of the

city and entering a realm of

weird and wonderful. As

homage to the American

showman Robert Ripley, this

museum celebrates the

oddest objects and most

outlandish human achieve-

ments in history.

examine authentic shrunk-

en human heads, stumble

and balance through the

countrys only spinning

tunnels and stand beside a

replica of the worlds tallest

man. See, touch and hear

the unbelievable!

This is a unique Surfers Par-

adise daytrip that will have

every member of the family

feeling the WOW-factor!

Family tickets are available;

just jump online to purchase!

ripleys.com/surfersparadise

(07) 5592 0040

Paradise resorts Planet Chill

Jet Boat extreme

riPleys Beleive it or not!

Cheyne horan surf

sChool

infinity

Its long played the part of sandcastle

kingdom and beach-bum haven, and it

is known all over the world as Australias

most diverse holiday destination, perfect

for families seeking quality time and young

revellers chasing an eclectic nightlife.

Now, as a nod to its lively atmosphere and

its range of family activities all year-round,

Surfers Paradise has been labelled the Gold

Coasts 6th Theme Park!

Teeming with entertainment and boasting

over 25 attractions all within the precinct,

this city of play has taken to its new role with

as much enthusiasm as its known for!

Have you experienced the 6th Theme Park?

There are a number of indoor and outdoor

activities designed for the whole family. So,

take the opportunity to celebrate family time,

explore the sand and sunny streets, and ride

the wave of adventure.

Oh, and did we mention there are no

queues, no waiting times and no need for

the weather to dictate your visit? Thats the

beauty of Surfers Paradise!

Download your theme park map:

surfersparadise.com/6thThemePark


Check out the full list of attractions below! visit

Surfersparadise.com to help plan your day, and to view the

latest deals on offer across attractions, accommodation,

retail, restaurants and more!

1. Aquaduck Safaris | (07) 5539 0222

2. Australian Kayaking Adventures | 0412 940 135

3. Australian Shooting Academy | (07) 5527 5100

4. Bluewater Cruises | 0433 693 422

5. Cheyne Horan Surf School | 1800 227 873

6. 7D Cinema | (07) 5538 8308

7. Draculas Haunted House | (07) 5592 5534

8. Go Ride a Wave | 1300 132 441

9. Jet Boat extreme | (07) 5538 8890

10. Jet Flight Simulator | 1800 JET FLIGHT

11. infinity Attraction | (07) 5526 8935

12. King Tutts Putt Putt | (07) 5570 2277

13. Lantern Ghost Tours | 1300 390 119

14. Old Time Photos | (07) 5539 0019

15. Planet Chill Paradise Resort | 1800 074 111

16. QuackrDuck | (07) 5679 3279

17. Racecentre | (07) 5538 8008

18. Ripleys Believe it or Not | (07) 5592 0040

19. River Cruises | (07) 5538 2988

20. SkyPoint Climb | (07) 5582 2700

21. SkyPoint Observation Deck | (07) 5582 2700

22. Sling Shot & vomatron | (07) 5570 2700

23. Strike Bowling | (07) 5676 8600

24. Superduck Adventure Tours | (07) 5526 2644

25. Surfers Paradise Tenpin Bowling | (07) 5538 5222

26. The Wax Museum | (07) 5538 3975

27. Ticketmates | (07) 5592 2233

28. Timezone | (07) 5539 9500

29. Whales in Paradise/Dolphins in Paradise | (07) 5538 2111

30. Wyndham Cruises | (07) 5539 9299


Draculas Haunted House is the

biggest house of horror in

Surfers Paradise, with five

stories of thrilltertainment that

intensifies at every level. explore

your way through mysterious

hallways of optical illusions,

horror displays and mind-wrap-

ping special effects designed

to get your heart racing!

Are you brave enough to open

one of the Dare Doors? Or will

you be trapped by the Giant

Spider Web? Maybe - if you

manage to slip by the Circus

Carnival of the Underworld!

This is a side to Surfers Paradise

you have never seen before.

draculas.com.au

/haunted-house

(07) 5592 5534

The Slingshot is exactly how it

sounds. This 100-metre high

vertical amusement ride, right

in the centre of paradise, utilis-

es 720 spring mechanisms and

massive power to slingshot

riders skyward at 160km/h,

where they reach a fleeting

moment of weightlessness and

quiet, before falling down again.

Did we mention the capsule

reaches 150 metres high?

The slingshot has been designed

for maximum safety and

comfort, with an overhead,

padded lap bar to strap you in

for the speed, and a video

camera above head to capture

all of the action. So if dad said

he isnt scared of heights, well

see who has the last laugh!

hellogoldcoast.com.au

/attractions

(07) 5570 2700

immersed in a world of cloud,

270 metres up and over the

shimmering Pacific Ocean and

white sands that stretch for

miles beneath you. This is the

spectacular view from the Sky-

Point Climb from the top of the

Gold Coasts most iconic build-

ing, the Q1 in Surfers Paradise.

Absorb 360-degree, uninter-

rupted views for 90 minutes,

starting from the Level 77 Ob-

servation Deck and then em-

barking on the 298 external

stairs that take climbers to

their summit!

skypoint.com.au

(07) 5680 7700

Kylie, is that you? The Wax

Museum is the closest thing to

meeting the rich and famous,

and heroes and kings from the

past. Stand next to Crocodile

Dundee, get a snap with John

Howard, or say hello to Captain

Cook himself.

The World in Wax exhibition

presents heroes, scientists,

movie stars, singers, royalty,

artists and Prime Ministers, while

the spooky Chamber of Horrors

is for those looking for a fright.

You can also check out a shrunk-

en head and real historic docu-

ments, including Hitlers Will and

the Death Warrant of King

Charles i.

waxmuseum.com.au

(07) 5538 3975

the slingshot

skyPoint ClimB

draCulas haunted

house

Wax museum


ngaiire

Gold Coast locals and visitors, start to

picture Surfers Paradise Live, the FREE

inaugural live music event rocking into

Surfers Paradise on 8 10 May, with ARiA

award winning, smash hit duo Sneaky Sound

System headlining! Along with a great set of Aus-

tralian and international music groups in an elec-

tric setting, this event will have the entire Gold

Coast appreciating live music, beachside.

Surfers Paradise is a powerhouse of music and

performance events throughout the year, and

Surfers Paradise Live is about to turn up the

volume on the citys musical majesty. Based over

three days in a range of venues throughout the

precinct, Surfers Paradise Live will celebrate the

collective power of live music in one of the coun-

trys most scenic and vibrant cities.

Performances will take place on three stages

Surfers Paradise Beach, Cavill Mall and a dedicat-

ed Acoustic Stage to allow music-lovers to pick

their day, session and spot, and listen to the tunes

they love the most. Surfers Paradise Live will also

promote DJ and live music performances across

music venues over the weekend.

Turn your headphones down and listen up for the

latest news about Surfers Paradise Live, including

set times, sideshows and details on the entire

three days.

sneaky sound systemThis dangerous duo of modern dance tunes and

sexy vocals have made their way around the world

in a whirlwind of recognition. Their 2006 self-titled

debut album charted Top 5 soon after release,

received three Platinum certifications and, during

its early days, featured four tracks in the Top 40.

At the end of that year, Sneaky Sound System

walked up on-stage to receive two glistening ARiA

Awards for Best Dance Release and Best Break-

through Artist. Since then, the duo have cruised

from strength to strike with major hits including

UFO, Kansas City, Hip Hip Horray and Pictures.

From what began as a Sunday Sessions gig in

Sydney, erupted into a global music team that

carved its name across international music tours

and events, as well as big Australian musical fes-

tivals such as Big Day Out, Homebake, Good vi-

brations Festival, Splendour in The Grass, Ste-

reosonic and more.

To watch the multi-layered dexterity of Black

Angus McDonald and the soaring vocals of Connie

Mitchell as they take control of Surfers Paradise

will be nothing short of a live music phenomenon.

phil jamiesonYou know the words of Chemical Heart? Then

you know the silky, rock and roll vocals of Phil

Jamieson, the face and voice behind one of Aus-

tralias most popular bands, Grinspoon. Though

indefinitely disbanded, Phil continues as an ac-

complished singer, songwriter and guitarist with

years worth of unique, conceptual lyrics and

onstage prowess.

bonjahThis lively four-piece rock group from the chilly

thermals of New Zealand have toured with some

of the biggest music names around the world,

including The Who, G Love & Special Sauce, The

Beautiful Girls, The Black Seeds and eskimo Joe.

Their blues roots element has entwined with a

soulful rock approach to deliver an addictive

hearty, raw rock sound.

timberWolfin the real meaning of one-man wolf pack, Chris

Panousakis heads the powerful and soulful blues

and rock piece Timberwolf, who broke through

the Australian music scene with his first single,


SURFERS pARAdISE LIVE Sneaky Sound SyStem once Said, ive got lotS of pictureS in my head youd better not Save them all for later!

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kite machine

bonjah

Visit surfersparadise.com to keep yourself

posted on Surfers Paradise LIVE news and

information about this awesome free event!

Garden, reaching Number One on the Triple J

Unearthed Roots Chart in 2013.

ngaiireRenowned for her electric performances, stunning

vocals and striking costumes and headdresses

exploding in colour and symbols, this creative

performer from Papua New Guinea seeks to inspire

audiences with her raw and earthy emotions and

soulful tracks.

sun cityPerth duo Sun City is an ideal act for a festival in

the city of sun and surf. This streamlined balanc-

ing act of instruments, synths, electronic drums

and guitar, as well as their voices, forms the base

of some beautifully layered indie electro-pop

music that flew Tobias and Dan to Triple J Un-

earthed greatness and into the support spot for

popular acts including The Aston Shuffle.

kite machineAnother diamond in the Triple J Unearthed rough,

Kite Machine is the groovy funk-rock band from

Geelong. These three uniquely skilful musicians

are channelling the sensuous sounds of The Black

Keys and the heat of Rage Against The Machine

to bring an explosion of punchy riffs and memo-

rable lyrics.

mason rack bandBorn entertainer Mason Rack is a passionate per-

former, drummer and guitarist and the lead man

of Australian rock band Mason Rack Band. His

sexy, succinct and powerful vocals have been

likened to those of Tom Waits and Jimmy Page,

while when combined with his drummer and bass

guitarist, is given credit for forming a sound very

much his own.


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Friday 10 July to Sunday 19 July 2015

ForeShore, SurFerS ParadiSe

(07) 5584 3700 cHEcK surfErsPArAdisE.coM

for dEtAils.



tribute artists

THE kInG RETURnS ViVa SurferS ParadiSe 2015

So you know those bellbottoms you just

couldnt throw out? And we know that hair

gel is still hiding in the bathroom cupboard.

Well its time to get the gear out gents, and

ladies, practice your swooning; the King is about

to return to the beach. By popular demand, re-

nowned elvis Presley tribute artists Chris Connor

and Bill Cherry will be bringing their electrifying

elvis renditions to viva Surfers Paradise 2015, the

Gold Coasts loudest and proudest tribute to music

from the fifties and sixties.

Presented by Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers

Paradise, this free week-long event is a rock and

rollin time for die-hard music fans and families

alike, featuring a number of live tribute shows,

dancing sessions and lessons, Rock n Roll quiz

night, vintage market stalls, retro fashion parades

and the popular elvis Tribute Artist Contest.

The stakes for the contest are high with the winner

securing a spot in the Memphis Ultimate elvis

Tribute Artist Contest. elvis loved Las vegas, but

his heart and home was Memphis.

viva Surfers Paradise is all about celebrating the

life and music of legends from the not-so-distant

past, whose influence and musical revolution can

still be heard half a century on. Dont miss out!

Chris Connor Chris Connor from the UK is set to return and

bring his electrifying on-stage performance to the

2015 festival.

Chris is known as one of the worlds best elvis

tribute artists. His mannerisms, voice and style

are uncanny, and allow him to transport his fans

back to the real world elvis.

His performances across the world have been

described as not only inspiring and one of the

most authentic of this genre, but it has also been

dubbed as a heart-warming and touching expe-

rience for the fans who loved the King so much.

Chris is also renowned for his natural physical

resemblance to elvis, which combined with his

velvety voice and smooth rural southern accent,

allows Chris to bring the King back to life before

peoples eyes.

Bill CherryBill Cherry is joining us from the USA and has been

labelled the cream of the crop when it comes to

elvis tribute artists. His extensive musical passion,

which began as a child, and his love for elvis and

desire to perform, renders his show a flaming per-

formance of legendary talent.

Bill has been paying homage to the King since 1987

in his singing, dancing and unmistakable Presley

mannerisms. And if that wasnt enough, Bill drives

the same car as elvis once did - a Stutz Blackhawk.

He has reached a level of stardom and experience

that has landed him performances alongside some

of the bands that supported elvis back in the day,

including The Jordaniers, The Sweet inspirations,

DJ Fontana and members of J.D. Sumner and the

Stamps Quartet.

His realistic renditions have earned Bill many awards

and accolades, including winning the Memphis Ul-

timate elvis Tribute Artist Contest and the Ultimate

elvis Preliminaries in Tupelo, Mississippi.

if ambition is a dream with a v8 engine, then the

Gold Coast knows all about it. Those pants, the

hair gel; its time to put them on. And while youre

there, grab your blue suede shoes, because viva

Surfers Paradise is about to be graced by two Kings.

This is a FRee event, however for the diehard fans,

LiMiTeD PReMiUM ReSeRveD SeATiNG iS AvAiL-

ABLe at some shows. Check surfersparadise.com

for details.


NOW AT

Blinky Bill & friends now call Currumbin home!

Featuring in two shows and making two daily appearances, Blinky and his friends provide plenty

of fun and smiles to kids of all ages.

ADULTS @ KIDS PRICES!Use coupon code BLINKYBILL2015 at www.cws.org.au on General Admission Adult Tickets to receive this discount.

All guests $35, save $14!www.cws.org.au | 1300 886 511 | [email protected]

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