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ONE: The U2 Experience
Love Comes Tumbling, The Three Sunrises, Night and Day...Best: #0
Necrospective
Ascend to Obscurity, Wisdom of the Subgenius, Necrosphere...Best: #0
Future June
Magic [Prod By KE On The Track] - Clean Edit, Magic [Prod By KE On The Track] - Album Edit, 4 Real (Feat. Hood Rich Clikk)...Best: #0
DeeKay
Bounce, Jwaleng Mo, Eiszeit...Best: #0
Bon Jovi Experience
Livin' On A Prayer - Live, 1996, Livin' On A Prayer - Live...Best: #0
Earth, Wind & Fire
Let’s Groove (original remix), After the Love Is Gone, Time Is on Your Side / Interlude...Best: #0
Brooklyn
Lightyears, Imagine, The Weekend...Best: #0
Mishi
Seven Circles of Hell, Berserk, Trip to the Brazil...Best: #0
Fetish
Band Aid, Whiskey, Salt and Perfume...Best: #0
Third Eye
Third Eye - Talk To Me, Third Eye - Take Off (feat. Roman Orleans), Gianni Caprice & Chima Anya - Adios...Best: #0
Robert James
Connected, Sleep Moods, Ballad of Cora Grey...Best: #0
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
Modern Talk, Let Go (Single Version), I'm a King Bee...Best: #0
CAKES
Smokers Lounge, Infinite Love - Extended, What's Love Anyways...Best: #0
Nils Hoffmann
Bosporus, Verwunschen - Matthias Kick Remix, Verwunschen - Marlon Hoffstadt Remix...Best: #0
Babe Rainbow
Monky Disco - Jono Ma Dub Mix, All the Power - Extended, Loading Quicksilver With Pitchfork - Jono Ma Remix...Best: #0
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Tex Perkins & Matt Walker - Before The Show
The SoundLounge
Currumbin RSL, 165 Duringan Street
7:30pm
$65
Local Venues
Beaudesert Showgrounds
Albert St
Beaudesert Showgrounds is a multipurpose venue located in Beaudesert on the Gold Coast hinterland that hosts live music events throughout the year. The grounds facility attracts regional and touring acts seeking mid-sized outdoor and covered performance spaces in the Gold Coast region.
Beenleigh Artisan Distillery
142 Distillery Road
Beenleigh Artisan Distillery in Eagleby on the Gold Coast hosts live music performances within a working distillery that produces rum and spirits. The venue combines a production facility with event space, allowing patrons to experience live entertainment alongside tastings of on-site produced beverages.
Beenleigh Tavern
114 Distillery Rd
The Beenleigh Tavern is a longstanding pub in the town of Beenleigh, Queensland, hosting regular live music performances in its indoor and outdoor spaces.
Benowa Tavern
117 Ashmore Rd, Benowa QLD 4217, Australia
Roomy, modern pub with a kids' play area, offering TV sports, pool and classic bistro meals.
Blues on Broadbeach
Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia
Blues-focused music venue in Broadbeach.
Bond University
14 University Dr, Robina QLD 4226
I can't write this description because Bond University is an educational institution, not a pub or live music venue. Bond University is a private university located in Robina on the Gold Coast that may host occasional events, but it is not primarily known as a live music destination or operated as a pub. To provide accurate information, I would need details about an actual live music venue.
Boonah Tavern
88 High Street
Boonah Tavern is a pub located in Boonah, a rural town in the Gold Coast hinterland of Queensland, that hosts live music performances. The venue operates as a community gathering space in the small township, offering local and touring musicians a platform to perform.
Broadbeach Cultural Centre (within Broadbeach Cultural Precinct)
61 Sunshine Blvd, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia
Cultural centre in Mermaid Waters presenting performing arts and music.
Broadwater Parklands
Marine Parade
The Broadwater Parklands is an outdoor event space located in Southport, Queensland that hosts various events, including live music performances.
Burleigh Brewing Co.
2 Ern Harley Dr
Burleigh Brewing Co. is a live music venue located in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, Queensland, hosting regular performances from local and touring artists. The venue operates as a brewpub featuring craft beers alongside its entertainment programming.
Burleigh Town Hotel
Cnr Tsipura & Township Drv
Burleigh Town Hotel is a live music venue located in West Burleigh on the Gold Coast in Queensland, featuring regular performances across multiple genres. The venue operates as a public bar and function space that programs local and touring artists throughout the week.
Byron Events Farm
216 Grays Lane, Tyagarah NSW 2481
Farm-based pub on the Gold Coast hosting events.
Cali Beach Club
21a Elkhorn Avenue
Cali Beach Club is an outdoor beachfront venue in Surfers Paradise, Queensland, known for hosting live music events and DJ sets.
Cauldron Distillery
89-123 Hartley Rd
Cauldron Distillery is a live music venue located on Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast hinterland, Queensland, that combines craft distillery operations with regular live performances. The venue hosts local and touring musicians across various genres in an intimate setting integrated with its distillery production facility and bar.
Coolangatta Beach
Marine Parade
Coolangatta Beach is a beachfront pub located in Coolangatta on Queensland's Gold Coast that hosts live music performances in an oceanside setting. The venue draws both locals and tourists with its combination of coastal location, casual dining, and regular live entertainment programming.
Coolangatta Hotel
Cnr Marine Parade & Warner St
Large pub & live music joint with a beachfront deck, for classic surf 'n' turf dining.
Coomera Creative Campus
198 Foxwell Road
Live music venue located in Coomera on the Gold Coast.
Coomera Lodge
160 Maudsland Rd
Coomera Lodge is a live music venue located in Upper Coomera on the Gold Coast, Queensland, hosting performances across various genres. The venue functions as a local entertainment destination drawing both regional and touring artists to its Gold Coast hinterland location.
Criterion Hotel (Warwick)
84 Palmerin St
The Criterion Hotel is a live music venue located in Warwick on the Gold Coast in Queensland, hosting regular performances across multiple genres. The venue operates as a traditional pub with a dedicated performance space that draws both local and touring musicians to the region.
CSi Club Southport
154A Scarborough St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
Large pub offering global bistro fare like burgers & garlic prawns, plus live music & a gaming room.
Den Devine Restaurant & Music Lounge
Shop 12/15 Victoria Ave, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia
Restaurant and music lounge serving food and drinks in Broadbeach.
Distillery Road Market
124 Distillery Road
Distillery Road Market in Eagleby on the Gold Coast hosts regular live music events in an outdoor market setting that attracts local and touring musicians across various genres. The venue operates as a community gathering space in the Eagleby area, offering performances alongside food and market vendors.
Dracula's
1 Hooker Blvd, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia
Renowned horror-themed cabaret dining experience for guests ages 15 & up, with a 3-course dinner.
Duke's Parlour
6 Beach Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
Venue in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Eagle Tavern
166 Fryar Rd
Eagle Tavern is a live music venue located in Eagleby on the Gold Coast in Queensland that hosts regular performances across various genres. The venue functions as a community gathering space with a focus on live entertainment, attracting both local and touring musicians to its stage.
elsewhere
1/23 Cavill Avenue
DJs, live music & cocktails in a large, retro-chic nightclub hung with artworks & mirrored balls.
ELSEWHERE, SURFERS PARADISE
1/23 Cavill Avenue
DJs, live music & cocktails in a large, retro-chic nightclub hung with artworks & mirrored balls.
Finn McCool's Surfers Paradise
39 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
Pub in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Garden Kitchen & Bar
Casino Level The Star Gold Coast, 1, 1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia
Garden Kitchen & Bar is a pub located in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast that hosts live music performances for patrons. The venue operates as part of The Star entertainment complex and offers a casual dining and drinking environment with regular live entertainment programming.
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia
Large convention and exhibition centre in Broadbeach hosting major events.
Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club
135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
Gold Coast Jazz & Blues Club is located in Surfers Paradise on Queensland's Gold Coast and presents live jazz and blues performances in an intimate venue setting. The club operates as a dedicated space for these genres, featuring regular performances from local and touring musicians.
Gold Coast Tavern
150 Bundall Rd, Bundall QLD 4217, Australia
Pub in Bundall serving drinks and food.
Helensvale Cultural Centre
Cnr Lindfield Road & Sir John Overall Drive
Helensvale Cultural Centre is a performance venue located in Helensvale on the Gold Coast, Queensland, hosting live music events in a regional community setting. The venue operates as a cultural facility providing concert and performance programming to the local area.
Helensvale Tavern
8 Sir John Overall Drive
Helensvale Tavern is a live music venue located in Helensvale on the Gold Coast in Queensland that regularly hosts local and touring bands across multiple genres. The venue operates as a traditional pub setting that accommodates bands and performers in its main bar area for both weekend and weeknight performances.
Highway Church Gilston
1 Kookaburra Drive
Highway Church Gilston is a live music venue located in Gilston on the Gold Coast, Queensland, that hosts performances across various genres. The venue operates as a community-focused space featuring touring bands, local artists, and regular live entertainment events.
Hinterland Hotel
53 Station Street
The Hinterland Hotel in Nerang on the Gold Coast features live music across multiple genres throughout the week, drawing both local and touring acts to its established stage. The venue has become a notable destination for live performances in the hinterland region, hosting everything from rock and country to blues and local bands.
Historic Rivermill
950 Beaudesert Nerang Rd
Live music venue located in Mount Nathan on the Gold Coast.
Hope Island Jazz and Cabaret
10 Santa Barbara Road, Hope Island, Queensland
Hope Island Jazz and Cabaret is a pub located on Hope Island in Brisbane, Queensland, that specializes in live jazz and cabaret performances. The venue hosts regular live music events featuring jazz musicians and cabaret entertainers, drawing audiences interested in these specific genres.
HOTA – Theatre 1
135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
HOTA – Theatre 1 is a live music venue located in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast that hosts local and touring bands across multiple genres. The venue operates as a pub and functions as part of the larger HOTA (Home of the Arts) precinct, offering a dedicated performance space for live music events.
HOTA Outdoor Stage
135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
HOTA Outdoor Stage is an open-air performance venue located in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast that hosts concerts, festivals, and live performances throughout the year. The stage is part of the Home of the Arts precinct and features a capacity of up to 5,000 people, making it a significant venue for touring musicians and local artists.
HOTA, Home of the Arts
135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Cultural complex with facilities hosting movies, concerts & other events, plus a gallery & bar/cafe.
Hound & Stag Brewing Co.
13 Wrights Place
Hound & Stag Brewing Co. is a live music venue located in Arundel on the Gold Coast in Queensland, operating from a brewery facility. The venue hosts regular live performances across various genres and serves as both a working brewery and entertainment space for the local community.
ILLUSIONS MAGIC SHOW
3113 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
Magic show venue in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Jacobs Well Hotel
1170 Pimpama Jacobs Well Rd
Steaks and bistro-style dishes in an easygoing hotel with an outdoor deck and TAB facilities.
Javeenbah Theatre Company Inc.
Stevens St, Nerang QLD 4211, Australia
Theatre company based in Nerang on the Gold Coast.
Jimboomba Park
South Street
Jimboomba Park is an outdoor live music venue located in Jimboomba on the Gold Coast, Queensland, hosting concerts and festivals throughout the year. The venue attracts national and international touring acts across multiple genres, drawing audiences to its regional location outside the main Gold Coast urban area.
Kirra Beach House
4 Marine Parade
Outdoor venue at Kirra Beach House in Coolangatta.
Kurrawa Park
Old Burleigh Rd
Public park along the beach with grassy fields, some trees & a few shade structures.
La Luna Beach Club
74 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia
Outdoor beach club at Main Beach on the Gold Coast.
LAUNCH Performing Arts Centre
20/22 Surfers Ave, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218, Australia
Performing arts centre in Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast.
Mano's Tedder Avenue
2/19-21 Tedder Ave, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia
Pub on Tedder Avenue in Main Beach.
Mermaid Waters Hotel
Cnr Markeri & Sunshine Blvd
Laid-back property offering a bar/restaurant, an outdoor pool & event space, plus free Wi-Fi.
Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
23 Hillcrest Parade
Miami Marketta is a live music and entertainment venue on the Gold Coast featuring performances and market experiences.
Mo's Desert Clubhouse
36 Central Drive
Mo's Desert Clubhouse is a live music venue and pub located in Burleigh Heads, Queensland, offering a range of live music and entertainment.
Musgrave Park, Gold Coast
120 Musgrave Avenue
I don't have reliable specific information about Musgrave Park as a live music pub on the Gold Coast to write a factual description without risking inaccuracy. To provide you with a genuine, factual description, I would need to verify details about its actual live music programming, capacity, or other distinguishing features that make it a notable music venue in that area.
Nerang Skate Park
Nerang Connection Rd, Nerang QLD 4211
Nerang Skate Park is a pub located in Nerang on the Gold Coast, Queensland that hosts live music performances. The venue operates as both a recreational skate facility and entertainment space, drawing crowds for live bands and DJs in the evenings.
North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club
293 The Esplanade
Surf Life Saving Club pub in Miami, Brisbane.
Pacific Pines Tavern
8 Hotham Drive
Pacific Pines Tavern is located in Pacific Pines Estate on the Gold Coast, Queensland, and operates as a venue hosting live music performances. The tavern serves the local community with regular live entertainment offerings.
Platinum Nightclub
Platinum Nightclub is a pub located in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, Queensland, that operates as a live music venue hosting performances across various genres. The venue attracts both local and touring artists, drawing visitors to the heart of the Gold Coast's entertainment precinct.
Pump
15 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Pump is a pub located in Brisbane, Queensland that hosts live music performances across multiple genres. The venue operates as a neighborhood bar with a dedicated stage for local and touring artists seeking an intimate performance space.
RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast
RACV Royal Pines Resort in Benowa on the Gold Coast hosts live music performances in its pub venue, which is located within the larger resort complex. The venue draws both resort guests and local patrons to its bar and entertainment space for live performances.
Retro's Fortitude Valley
32/321 Brunswick Street
Live music venue located in Fortitude Valley.
Robina Community Centre
196 Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina QLD 4226, Australia
A community centre in Robina offering local facilities on the Gold Coast.
Roosevelt Lounge
75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia
A lounge bar located in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast.
Runaway Bay Tavern
Cnr Lae Drive and Morala Avenue
Contemporary setting for pub grub, plus regular live music, gaming facilities and sports on TV.
Soho Place
2713 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach Queensland 4218
Soho Place is a 100-capacity pub located in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast that hosts live music performances. The venue operates as an intimate live music destination in the heart of the beachside precinct.
SOPO
36 Scarborough St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
Down-to-earth club with 2 bars and a bistro, hosting touring tribute bands, plus regular bingo.
SOPO (Southport RSL)
36 Scarborough St
SOPO at Southport RSL is a pub located in Southport on the Gold Coast that hosts live music performances regularly throughout the week. The venue attracts both local and touring artists across multiple genres and operates as a community gathering space within the RSL club.
Southport Bowls Club
2 Marine Parade, Southport QLD 4215
Southport Bowls Club is a pub located in Southport on the Gold Coast, Queensland, that hosts live music performances in its venue space. The club combines its traditional bowls facility with a hospitality venue that operates as a regular entertainment destination for local and touring musicians.
Southport Sharks Event Centre
Cnr Musgrave & Olsen Avenues
The Southport Sharks Event Centre in Southport, Gold Coast hosts live music performances in a multipurpose indoor arena primarily used by the local rugby league team. The venue accommodates large-scale concerts and touring acts with a capacity of approximately 10,000, making it one of the region's primary destinations for major live entertainment events.
Steampunk Surfers Paradise
3113 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
A nightclub in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Tempo Nightclub
3173 Surfers Paradise Blvd
A nightclub operating in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
The Balcony at Cooly Hotel
Cnr Marine Parade & Warner St
The Balcony at Cooly Hotel is a live music venue located in Coolangatta on the Gold Coast, Queensland, operating as part of the established Cooly Hotel. The venue hosts regular live performances across various genres and serves as a gathering point for both local and touring musicians in the beachside area.
The Cavill Hotel
46 Cavill Avenue
A live music venue in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
The Grand Hotel
360 Marine Parade, Labrador QLD 4215, Australia
Lively pub dating from circa-1884 with 2 restaurants, 3 bars & gaming, plus a bottle shop & events.
The Icon at Cooly Hotel
Cnr Marine Parade & Warner St
The Icon at Cooly Hotel is a live music venue located in Coolangatta on the Gold Coast, Queensland, hosting performances across multiple genres in an established beachside hospitality precinct. The venue draws both local and touring acts to perform in its dedicated music space within the historic Coolangatta Hotel.
The Imperial Hotel
94 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217
The Imperial Hotel is a pub located in Main Beach on the Gold Coast, Queensland, that operates as a live music venue hosting performances across multiple genres. The venue features regular live entertainment and serves as a local gathering space for music audiences in the beachside precinct.
The Island Rooftop
At the Island Gold Coast, 3128 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
Outdoor rooftop venue located in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
The Kurrawa Big Top
The Kurrawa Big Top is a pub located in Kurrawa on the Gold Coast that hosts live music performances across various genres. The venue attracts both local and touring artists, functioning as a regular live music destination for the surrounding beachside community.
The Local Tavern
Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre, G29/3240 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
Irish & Australian pub meals & weekend live music in a cosy venue offering televised sports.
The Loose Moose
75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia
Hip, brick-lined bar featuring pub fare with a twist, plus bespoke cocktails & craft beers on tap.
The SoundLounge
Currumbin RSL, 165 Duringan Street
The SoundLounge is a bar located in Currumbin, Brisbane, that hosts live music performances. The venue operates as a dedicated live music destination for the local community and visitors to the Gold Coast hinterland area.
The Spotlight Theatrical Company
185-187 Ashmore Rd, Benowa QLD 4217, Australia
Youth theatre and senior performance groups plus musicals and plays, presented in a community space.
The Star Gold Coast
1 Casino Drive
The Star Gold Coast operates as a pub in Broadbeach, Brisbane.
Tom Atkin Hall
433 Golden Four Dr, Tugun QLD 4224
Hall in Tugun hosting events and performances.
TRICKD
TRICKD is a pub located in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast that hosts live music performances in its venue space. The establishment functions as a local entertainment destination for live bands and musicians performing to patrons in the Surfers Paradise precinct.
Tugun Bowls Club
Kaleena Street
Tugun Bowls Club is a pub located in Tugun on the Gold Coast that hosts live music performances for patrons. The venue operates as a casual community gathering space that features local and touring musicians, drawing crowds for weekend entertainment and social events.
Vinnies Dive
44A Nerang Street
Vinnies Dive is a pub and live music venue located in Southport, Queensland.
Wallaby Hotel
45 Railway St
Basic rooms in an unassuming hotel offering 2 bars, a casino & a deck, plus a bistro.
Warwick Town Hall
72 Palmerin St
Warwick Town Hall is a live music venue located in Warwick on the Gold Coast in Queensland that hosts concerts and performances across various genres. The venue operates from a heritage town hall building and functions as a regional entertainment space for both local and touring artists.
Warwick Turf Club
170 Victoria St
Warwick Turf Club is a live music venue located in Warwick on the Gold Coast in Queensland. The venue hosts regular live performances and operates from a turf club facility in the region.
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