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MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND THE JUGGERNAUTS

By Benjamen Judd The Midnight Juggernauts are one of those bands that we have managed to keep up with despite our own impending ageing crisis. And we like that we have been able to do so, because it makes us feel like we’re still edgy like that.   Anyway, this month the Midnight Juggernauts are [...]

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Polo by the Sea – Saturday 1st June

From the producers of the acclaimed ‘Polo in the City’ series comes ‘Polo by the Sea’, to be staged for the very first time on the Gold Coast’s picturesque Doug Jennings Park on Saturday 1st June 2013. Do it in style with luxury designer accommodation at QT Gold Coast, two glasses of Veuve on arrival, [...]

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SHADES OF BLUE

By Benjamen Judd To quote one of our favourite movies of all time, Empire Records, music is the glue that holds the world together. It’s the one art form that can unite people from all walks of life, can soothe the savage beast and inspire the hearts of men and so on and so on. [...]

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Evangelion

April 17 – May 5, 2013 The Arts Centre to host Evangelion Art Exhibition as part of 2013 QPOW! Gallery hours Mon  – Fri: 10.00am – 5.00pm Sat , Sun and public holidays: 11.00am – 5.00pm Calling all anime lovers! Queensland Pop Culture Week exploded on the Gold Coast in April 2013. QPOW! is an initiative of the Gold Coast [...]

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Fun at Dreamworld

At Dreamworld, adventure can be discovered at every turn with endless fun for both the young and young at heart and millions of memories to be made from the moment you walk through the gates. White-knuckle thrill seekers will get their fix of heart-racing speed, impossible doom drops and intense G-forces on any one of [...]

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Soothing sounds of April

This month we are all about chilling out. Here are some tunes to get you in the mood to do sweet nothing. Bon Iver – Skinny love Zero 7 – Destiny Nitin Sawhney – Sunset Coldplay – Strawberry Swing Jack Johnson – Better Together  

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I’m with you!

We’re still high on BDO chilli P here at QT and we’d like to make special mention of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers latest album ‘I’m With You’. Their tenth studio album, ‘I’m With You’ is the bands first album with feature guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, following the departure of John Frusciante in 2009. The album [...]

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Ten ways to spend a rainy day on the Gold Coast (lifesaver!)

When the ‘Sunshine State’ turns into the ‘Saturated State’, how does one spend their days? Well, on the contrary to popular belief, a world of fun does exist beyond the Gold Coast’s beach culture. Here are our top 10 tips for a rainy day on the GC: 1. Indoor Rock Climbing Whether you’re a novice [...]

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Staff spotlight on Chris Barnes!

Chris Barnes – Front Office Supervisor Best thing about your job I do love the people I work with, but I most enjoy the excitement of the things the QT is involved in. More and more we are having conferences, events, and people come through the hotel that are really fun to show what being part of the QT is [...]

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The Lumineers

In the wake of the recent redux of roots music, American outfit The Lumineers has put its own spin on the genre, creating an honest and rustic collection of tunes. In each of the band’s songs, lyrical narratives are organically intertwined with melodies that experiment with the limits of the banjo, cello, mandolin and piano [...]

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Gold Coast Film Festival

The Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) presented by Pacific Fair Shopping Centre has ‘unmasked’ its 2013 Program showcasing 28 feature films from a diverse selection of local and international filmmakers including a host of award-winning films. Now in its 11th year, the GCFF will be held over 10 days from April 18 – April 28 [...]

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Bring back Baywatch

We’re feeling a bit nostalgic this week and reminiscing of our favourite childhood TV shows. How could you forget this one – Baywatch? The catchy opening song “I’ll beee thheeeerrre, I’ll be theeere”, the L.A beach scene, the red swimmers, the Hoff, Pam…hours of viewing pleasure. From 1989 to 1999, we were graced with this [...]

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Champagne Supanova

Mischeif, magic, mayhem and a little madness are set to wash the streets of the Gold Coast for the annual Supanova Expo. Supanova Pop Culture Expo is where the adoring public comes face to face with Supa-Star celebrtities and the creative talent that inspire their imaginary worlds under one big roof. Gathered from and surrounded [...]

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