BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES - The 80s Pub Rock Experience

Venue

Mermaid Waters Hotel

Mermaid Waters, Gold Coast

Tickets

$45

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Date & Time

Fri, 11 Dec

8:00pm

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About this event

Best Years Of Our Lives – Celebrating ’80s Oz Pub RockTurn back the clock to the golden era of Australian pub rock! Best Years Of Our Lives brings the sounds of the early ’80s roaring back to life with the music of Australian Crawl, Richard Clapton, Men at Work, The Models, The Sports, Flowers, Machinations and many more.Presented by DREAMS and featuring guitarist and vocalist Wayne Daniels, this is a high-energy celebration of the songs, bands and unforgettable pub-rock culture that defined a generation.Friday, December 11Mermaid Waters Hotel – Mermaid Waters, Gold CoastGet ready to sing, dance and relive the soundtrack to some of the best years of our lives!

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Set Times

Starts 8:00pm

Best Years of our Lives ★ TBA

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The show at Mermaid Waters Hotel is listed to start at 8:00pm on Friday, 11 December 2026. Set times for Best Years of our Lives haven't been announced, and a listed start is often when doors open. Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

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Finish times for Best Years of our Lives at Mermaid Waters Hotel haven't been announced. Check with the venue or ticket provider closer to 11 December 2026. Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

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Where is Mermaid Waters Hotel located?

Mermaid Waters Hotel is located at Cnr Markeri & Sunshine Blvd, Mermaid Waters, QLD.

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Location

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