With less than a month to go, Parklife organisers have decided the Parklands venue is an unviable option and have relocated the event to Brisbane’s Botanical Gardens and Riverstage.

Organiser John Wall says the response to the move has been more positive than expected.

He says although not as many tickets can be sold for the Brisbane event, sales have picked up since the move was announced.

Parklife

Parklife is Australia’s unparalleled electronic/indie music festival and first major festival of the summer, jam-packed with artists who completely define the moment in music. Parklife Queensland celebrates its 10th birthday with a move to the Gold Coast from smaller digs in Brisbane and offers a massive line-up for 2010.
Bloc Party lead singer Kele is bringing his band to dazzle us with new tracks from their solo album. Legendary US indie heroes The Dandy Warhols are joining the Parklife posse along with Missy Elliott and her 27-strong all dancing entourage. Spanish band Delorean are coming down-under for the first time and Parisian-based electronic artist Uffie, who recently teamed up with Pharell to produce SUV, is edgier than ever. Berlin based Jesse Rose, credited with starting the fidget house movement, is returning to Parklife.
Aussie faves Midnight Juggernauts will be hitting the stage and Cut Copy will debut their new live show. The Wombats, Lets dance, Joy Division and Fuzzy faves Soulwax return to the Parklife fold.

Darwin Deez, Ou est le Swimming Pool, Dan Black, Chiddy Bang, Memory Tapes, The Glitch Mob, Wolf Gang and a bunch more are heading our way for the first time.
The full 2010 line-up includes: Groove Armada, Missy Elliott, Soulwax, Holy Ghost!, The Dandy Warhols, Kele, Busy P, Memory Tapes, Cut Copy, Midnight Juggernauts, Uffie Classixx, The Wombats, Dan Black, Jack Beats, Delorean, Darwin Deez, Chiddy Bang, The Glitch Mob, New Young Pony Club, Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, Mix Master Mike, Brodinski, The Swiss, Wolf Gang, Sinden, DJ Mehdi, Jesse Rose, Washington, Bag Raiders, AC Slater, Grum, Gypsy and the cat, Ajax and Yolanda Be Cool vs Dcup.
Tickets go on-sale July 1, 2010 at www.parklife.com.au.

Location
Parklands is the Gold Coast’s most versatile events complex. Set on 116 acres of country suroundings, Parklands Gold Coast is 10 minutes and less than 8km north of Surfers Paradise. The complex is only 45 minutes south of Brisbane (take exit 66 for the Smith Street Motorway).

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With ample parking on-site, our private location makes Parklands Gold Coast the ultimate venue.

For enquiries about bus transport to Parklands, please call Surfside Bus Lines on 131 230

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Not one, Not two… but FOUR new transparent slides will open at Wet’n’Wild this September.

The new ride ‘AquaLoop’ begins when the trap door is released and the rider plummets, accelerating into a massive vertical free fall drop and then up into a transparent looping slide! The slide is gut wrenching, heart-pounding and gravity-defying and takes riders to speeds of up to 60 kilometres per hour!

Wintersun Street Parade of floats, bands and fun on Saturday 12th June starting in North Kirra at 9:45 AM and travelling along Marine Parade to Greenmount, Coolangatta.

Hot Rod, Classic & Custom Car Show in the parks and streets of Coolangatta with about 1500 cars on show all day Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June.

Live entertainment in the parks and streets of Coolangatta with about 80 bands and performers all day Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June.

Hot Rod, Classic & Custom Car cruises on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM cruising the beachfront from North Kirra and travelling along Marine Parade to Greenmount, Coolangatta.

Wintersun 2010 starts on Friday 4th June and ends with the huge Best of Wintersun Concert on Monday 14th June. Wintersun is Australia’s leading annual Retro Nostalgia Festival. Featuring almost 1500 Hot Rods, Custom and Classic Cars, more than 100 bands and performers, dancing, movies, and competitions. The festival is held in the border coastal towns of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads on the New South Wales & Queensland border. Many events are free, some are in the streets while others are in the local clubs and shopping centres.

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The 600 Sounds music festival, to be held in the precinct once the day’s racing is complete, will also attract Empire of the Sun, Sneaky Sound System, the Angels, the Baby Animals and Noiseworks.
The Beach Boys have been named as the headline entertainment act at the Gold Coast 600 motor race in October.

The band’s Mike Love says the Gold Coast gig will be a one-off on this trip but they are planning another visit to Australia in 2012.

“It’s going to be fun – or should I say, Fun Fun Fun,” he joked.

“We sing the songs in their original keys and if you close your eyes it sounds just like the mid ’60’s when we’re singing California Girls, I Get Around, Fun Fun Fun, Help Me Rhonda, Do it Again and all that.

“We’re really obsessed with making those songs come to life like the originals and being true to their original forms.

“The subject matter of The Beach Boys was diverse. It was songs about things we knew from growing up in southern California, not too far from the beach.

“How do you get to the beach? In your car. What kind of car do you have? Well I’d like to have a Corvette, I’d like to have a Thunderbird.

Gold Coast 600 general manager Shane Howard said 600 Sounds would the bands play over three nights on two stages in the Broadwater Parklands precinct.

Tickets would allow entry to both the music festival and the V8 racing.

“The admission for each night of 600 Sounds is included in the same day ticket price, and with a unique racing format during the day followed by the nightly entertainment that ticket is amazing value for money,” he said.

Mr Howard said $49 would pay for a full day’s racing and six bands on the Friday.

Sports Minister Phil Reeves,  said the event would be a “major boost” to the Queensland economy.
“It’s hard to predict what will be bigger, the roar generated from the V8s charging through the streets of the Gold Coast or the one that will greet Rock ‘n’ Roll royalty when the Beach Boys take to the stage,” Mr Reeves said.

DATES

20–23 May 2010
Open 9am to 5pm daily

The annual four-day event is staged at Sanctuary Cove in the tourism region of the Gold Coast, within the state of Queensland in Australia. This marks the 22nd annual event.

Over two decades the Show has been recognised as an essential event for the marine industry’s national and international marketing.

More than 400 exhibitors showcase hundreds of power and sail boats and a wide array of marine products and services.

What sets the Show apart is the quality of international and national buyers and delegations who attend – bringing millions of dollars of business for exhibitors.

International visitors, exhibitors and delegations visit from wide-ranging countries including India, Taiwan, China, Korea, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, the UK, the US, New Zealand, Spain and the Philippines.
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Broadbeach Alliance has announced that Australian legend of the music industry Kate Ceberano will headline the Broadbeach Jazz and Food Festival in August.

The one off free to attend public concert will be held on Saturday the 21st of August as a non-ticketed event.

Ceberano is best known for her continual presence in the Australian Music Industry and performances in shows like Jesus Christ Superstar, Dancing with the Stars, It Takes Two and has also been the recipient of countless awards including a prestigious MO Award for Best Jazz Performer at the end of 1990.

The multi ARIA winner is extremely excited about headlining the 2010 Broadbeach Jazz & Food Festival.

“I’m loving everything that this involves beaches, music and good food! I am so happy to be the siren at the prow of this festival cruiser” said Ms Ceberano.

As a female artist that has been in the Australian music industry for over twenty-five years, Kate Ceberano has defied all the odds and continues to find success in all that she does.

“I know I am privileged to be where I am at in my career. I don’t take anything for granted, I am thrilled to have this opportunity to follow my love of music, but I work hard to be where I am” she says.

Broadbeach Alliance CEO Jan McCormick who is responsible for securing Ceberano for the Festival says having a large headline act will not only gain exposure for the event itself but also offer an incredible experience for those who attend.

“This is a completely free public event where you can stand in the street, dine in the restaurants or stay in accommodation and sit on the balcony and watch Kate Ceberano perform. You don’t even need a ticket which is unique in itself.” said Mrs McCormick.

Ceberano’s performance will be held on a stage situated in Surf Parade, which will be closed to traffic for the weekend.

The Broadbeach Jazz and Food Festival will be held throughout the Broadbeach precinct from the 19th to the 22nd of August 2010 and is set to showcase local and national Jazz artists performing in venues and outdoor stages throughout the area.

The Festival will also present a host of culinary events showcasing the quality of restaurants on offer in Broadbeach and demonstrate why the precinct is considered the dining capital of the City.

Organisers suggest if you are looking at booking accommodation to make sure you book early to ensure you don’t miss out.

V8 Supercars Chairman Tony Cochrane insists that the face of the Gold Coast’s motor racing carnival would undergo a significant change this year, as the organizers are trying to shed the event’s seedy, booze-fueled reputation and lure more families.

As part of the transformation, event organizers have even shortened the track to avoid nearby buildings, where women often bared their breasts during the event.

“We got rid of a lot of the high-rise buildings that didn’t do a very good job of policing the behaviour,” The Australian quoted Cochrane, as saying.

“We are not having any ratbag behaviour. We will have designated alcohol zones and family friendly areas where you can’t take alcohol and we’ll work closer with police and security,” he added.

A three-day SuperCarnivale of entertainment  with the Great Lawn of the Broadwater Parklands hosting the launch of the Gold Coast’s new annual entertainment festival to take place in 2010 over Friday October 22 – Sunday October 24.

Attended by around 400 members of the media, local community, business, Government and sponsors, the re-launch of the event – now managed by Gold Coast based V8 Supercars Australia – included the introduction of Armor All as the major naming rights sponsor, 18 international stars unveiled and the confirmation of three massive nightly concerts at the Broadwater Parklands during the event.
 Major artists performing each night include

 Empire of the Sun, London DJ Ian Carey from the Ministry of Sound, Kid Kenobe and MC Shureshock, Richard Clapton, Hook N Sling, the Baby Animals, Sneaky Sound System, Funkoars, Static Revenger featuring Luciana, James Reyne, Mondo Rock, The Angels, The Potbelleez, Noiseworks and The Only.

They will perform Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights in a massive line-up of Australian and international artists just 600m from the circuit precinct.

The feature international Act will be announced in late May.

People can access the entire weekend including the racing, on-track entertainment and every concert for as little as $136 (full ticket prices listed below).

The Armor All Gold Coast 600 will be the official name of the V8 Supercar Championship Series component as part of the SuperCarnivale which will take in the 18 international drivers and 16 Artists that will play across three big nights at Broadwater Parklands, as well as massively reduced ticket prices compared to last year.

The emphasis on families has meant a total redesign of the circuit, cheaper and more grandstand seat options, with most covered, the clearing out of Macintosh Island Park for all new family and alcohol free zones, new general admission areas and easier access around the circuit.

“Because of the world-wide reputation of V8 Supercars these international drivers want to come to the Gold Coast to co-drive with our home-grown Champions such as Craig Lowndes, Jamie Whincup and Garth Tander – drivers who can mix it with the best in the world,” said Queensland Premier Anna Bligh.

“They will take part in the Armor All Gold Coast 600; however, the Gold Coast Supercarnivale is more than just a car race. There will be a huge range of on and off track activities for families, race goers and spectators at this totally refreshed event.

“Most ticket prices will be substantially reduced with the Gold Coast Bulletin offering coupons to allow free entry for children 12 and under, so long as they are accompanied by a paying adult.

“With a new format and different attractions, the Gold Coast SuperCarnivale will be a huge motor-racing and tourism drawcard for the region.

“In fact, it’s estimated that more than $60 milllion will be injected into the Queensland economy and more than 500 jobs will be created.”

V8 Supercars Chairman Tony Cochrane said he was ecstatic with the launch of the new Armor All Gold Coast 600 which will feature some of the biggest names in the sporting world from 12 different countries.

“A SuperCarnivale of entertainment, the event will be headlined by the Armor All Gold Coast 600 in their third endurance event for the season, pairing with 18 international drivers (one per team) across two 300km races over the three day event,” said Cochrane.

“Combining racing with entertainment, the Rock’n’Race format that has proved so popular at other events such as the Sydney Telstra 500 and the Clipsal 500 will be an integral part of the Gold Coast race, with the Broadwater Parklands precinct to host concerts for up to 35,000 same day event patrons each night of the event.

“Admission to the concerts is free with a same day event ticket, as will be all of the on-track entertainment and plenty of other racing from the best Australian support categories.

“With the new look launched tonight we also welcome Armor All as naming rights sponsors in a four-year extension to their already extensive involvement in our Championship.”