21 August 2025
KEN DONE: NO RULES - OPENING DAY PROGRAMS
Photography by Daniel BoudJoin us on Saturday 13 September, the opening day of new HOTA Gallery exhibition Ken Done: No Rules, for exciting talks and workshops.
11am – 12pm | In Conversation with Ken Done
This is an exclusive opportunity to dine within the walls of Ken Done's vibrant exhibition, Ken Done: No Rules. Set amongst animations of Done's vivid paintings, the event will celebrate all things Australian over five incredible courses, with Ken overseeing proceedings as guest of honour.
2pm – 3pm | In Conversation with Romance Was Born
Executive Chef Dayan Hartill-Law, together with HOTA's Senior Curator Julie McLaren, will lead a Q&A with Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales of the Australian fashion label Romance Was Born, discussing their creative practice and 2022 collaboration Done Zone.
10.30am, 12pm, 2pm | ArtLab with Clicking Bricks – Sun, Sand and Sea
Pack your sunglasses and sunscreen for your next LEGO adventure! To celebrate the new HOTA Gallery exhibition, Ken Done: No Rules, we’re inviting LEGO builders to create their own bold and colourful beach inspired masterpiece. Andrew and Damian from LEGO Masters will guide you on your creative journey.
PALETTE HAS A SECRET TO SHARE
This is the perfect opportunity to try some back vintages and hidden treasures at a limited-offer price. Wednesdays & Thursdays during August are our ‘Secret Wine’ days. Prestigious pours, pleasantly priced (better wine, for a better price!). Head to the website to book and you’ll automatically be in on the secret.
*‘Secret Wine’ available during lunch & dinner services every Wednesday & Thursdays during August 2025 at Palette Restaurant. Reservations Required.
THAT'S A WRAP ON BLEACH*2025
That's a wrap on BLEACH* festival 2025!
The Gold Coast welcomed more than 79,000 visitors across the 11-day BLEACH* program of events as the city came alive with art, music, performance, and community.
The spectacle was made possible through the vision of Michael Zavros and the amazing work of the team at HOTA, Home of the Arts.
From sunrise ceremonies and powerful beachfront performances to thought-provoking installations, the festival captured the heart and soul of our city.
And what better way to close out this incredible program than with a grand finale at Kurrawa Beach with Cavalcade, a moving crescendo celebration that lit up the sand in true BLEACH* style.
Thank you to the artists, collaborators, crews, and especially our community - your energy, creativity and support made this festival unforgettable.
BLEACH* continues to push boundaries and reflects the unique arts and culture spirit of the Gold Coast. We’re proud to have experienced it, and even prouder to help share it with the world.
The 2025 festival was proudly delivered with the support of our Sponsor Family: Gold Coast Airport, The Star Gold Coast, RedeMont, YRACA, Gold Coast Bulletin and Griffith University.
VIEW THE 7 AUG 2025 ARTS & CULTURE UPDATE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.