24 July 2025
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN FINE ARTS MEETS FAST FOOD?
Miccy Zee's is popping up at the Exhibitionist Bar at HOTA for the duration of the BLEACH* Festival! This is Michael Zavros’ deliciously irreverent tribute to Greek heritage and fast-food culture in the most audacious way. Ancient flavours flirt with Fine Art in a culinary art installation you can actually eat. Think, traditional Greek food with a cheeky remix, that might just make you shout opa! —all unapologetically smothered in tzatziki. It’s art, it’s food, it’s cheeky as hell. Only at Miccy Zee’s.
Opening Thursday, 31 July – Sunday, 10 August Don’t miss this unforgettable experience—exclusively at HOTA’s Exhibitionist Bar. This is a one-time event that won’t be repeated!
For Bookings: PH: (07) 5588 7001 or The Exhibitionist Bar – HOTA
BLEACH* FESTIVAL LANDS IN 1 WEEK!
The countdown is on as BLEACH* Festival officially opens in one week with over 20 events, exhibitions and experiences across 11 days.
Under the fresh artistic direction of Michael Zavros, the festival kicks off on Thursday 31 July with Skywhales at RACV Royal Pines Resort, the world’s most influential international artist Jeff Koons In Conversation at HOTA, and the opening of the boldly feminist Ladies Lounge at the HOTA Gallery.
The excitement continues with a lineup of superb music with artists such as virtuoso pianist Paul Grabowsy AO, Radiohead for Piano by Josh Cohen, and Aria Nominated artist Veronique Serret. You can also catch the world premiere of Breaking into Heaven by Selve, backed by a 33-piece orchestra; and BLEACH* Festival’s ode to Nirvana where 22 Drummers will take on the music that defined a generation with Drum As You Are.
Other experiences include Life Drawing at the Statue of David in Emerald Lakes, the live podcast performance of Three Food Memories featuring Alex Perry. Closing out the program is BLEACH* Festival’s signature event Cavalcade, presented by the Star Gold Coast.
There is so much for everyone as this year’s program celebrates local talent and national excellence, with over 20 major works spanning music, visual art, dance and performance, across both free and ticketed events.
DON'T MISS THE ONE-OFF BLEACH* SPECTACLE - CAVALCADE
Prepare to be mesmerised with BLEACH* Festival’s signature performance Cavalcade.
This once-in-a-lifetime performance on the sands of Broadbeach will showcase the remarkable bond between humans and horses, revealing how trust transforms control into connection, and discipline into freedom.
Featuring four of the nation’s finest opera singers, a 16-piece orchestra and the captivating horsemanship of dressage, trick riding and enchanting equestrian performances all live at sunset on the sands of Broadbeach in a purpose-built arena.
Join us for a night where art and nature converge, and experience Cavalcade as a testament to the transformative power of live performance.
Whether you're a longstanding admirer of opera and equestrian arts or discovering them for the first time, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.
Cavalcade is proudly presented by The Star Gold Coast and is the grand finale of BLEACH* Festival 2025.
PREPARE FOR MAYHEM WITH THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
The longest running comedy in London, the smash-hit Olivier and Tony-Award-winning, The Play That Goes Wrong, is coming to the Gold Coast! A hilarious hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes, things go from bad to utterly disastrous when The Cornley Drama Society performs a classic murder mystery.
Complete with an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “a riotous explosion of comedy!” (The Daily Beast) and “tons of fun for all ages!” (HuffPost). The New York times calls The Play That Goes Wrong “a gut-busting hit”, and The New York Post has just one word for you: “go!”.
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary Tour, experience total mayhem and comic hijinks at The Play That Goes Wrong, guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter. Book tickets now – it would be WRONG to wait!
VIEW THE 10 JULY 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.