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Creative couple and circus performers from ARC Circus, Robbie and Lizzie, are usually completely in sync. Except in their new work – Court Games – where they play twins battling it out to compete for the crown! 👑

Read more here: https://hota.tv/P0Vn

Continuing our farewells to our ArtKeeper artists, Lisa Smith is next to share her final update.

Lisa’s a theatre maker, director, actor, and writer with over 20 years of experience working locally, nationally, and internationally.

Lisa joined the program to develop a new theatre work inspired by her reflections on love, loss, and remembrance. Keep reading to hear about Lisa’s ArtKeeper experience and the exciting moments still to come.

https://hota.tv/OnTB

Images by ArtKeeper Storyteller in residence Lachlan Woods.

Musicians and classical music lovers! You’re in for a thrilling performance of incredible virtuosity with Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Favourites. From Beethoven to Tchaikovsky, Sibelius to Strauss, this jam-packed concert is a smorgasbord of musical delights, all under the baton of Eduardo Strausser.

Make a night of it and add a two-course dinner in Palette Restaurant or HOTA Cafe to your booking.

📆 Sat 26 Oct
🎫 Book now: https://hota.tv/P5MV

Celebrate Father’s Day with an inspirational story of one of our greatest athletes. At the height of her fame, Winx became known as the ‘people’s horse’—an Australian icon who transcended her sport—joining the realms of fellow legends like Cathy Freeman and Sir Donald Bradman.

FATHER’S DAY ADVANCE SCREENING
📆 Sun 1 Sep
🎫 Book now: https://hota.tv/OxvB

Join The Quizzical Mr Jeff these school holidays at HOTA. Mr. Jeff is an entertainment specialist renowned for his charismatic showmanship, welcoming stage presence and engaging performance style.

This playful fusion of circus and magic is perfect for people of all ages!

Dazzling, charming and astonishing...the enchanted world of The Quizzical Mr. Jeff awaits!

📆 19 Sept
🎫 Get your tickets: https://hota.tv/OuJ8

Next to check out of the ArtKeeper program is Samuel Leighton-Dore.

Samuel embarked on creating Birds of Paradise, an animated short film that reimagines the origin story of the Meter Maids.

Read on to discover Samuel's experiences and insights from his time at HOTA 👉 https://hota.tv/OnRA

Images by ArtKeeper Storyteller in residence Lachlan Woods.

Award winning singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke returns to HOTA! Playing her greatest hits, beloved pop songs and tracks from her original musical, ‘Muriel’s Wedding the Musical’, enjoy Kate’s unique storytelling that transports and transcends.

📆 Fri 6 Sep
🎫 Get your tickets: https://hota.tv/OxuG

You’ve read the book and seen the movie - now it’s time to experience this Dahlicious tale - from the wacky mind of the world’s No. 1 Storyteller - live on stage these school holidays.

Join James and his collection of curious critters on an enchanting, great escape adventure that is bursting with magic, mischief and mayhem.

📆 19- 21 Sept
🎫 Get your tickets: hota.tv/OZCK

LAST CALL to enter The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award! 📣 is one of Australia’s most significant awards for contemporary photographic practice!

Open to all Australian artists working in the broad medium of contemporary photography.

We are thrilled to announce that the Judge for the 2024 Award is Chris Saines CNZM, Director of the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA).

Entries close Friday 30 August 2024, 5pm AEST.
For more information please visit hota.tv/OZ6T or email [email protected]

It's time for our ArtKeeper artists to check out again!

First up is Tal Fitzpatrick, an artist renowned for her creative and academic work in the field of craftivism.

During her residency, Tal focused on developing the latest iteration of her recent body of work, Quietly Seething.

Hear from Tal about her experiences in the ArtKeeper program and the evolution of her work.

Images & video by ArtKeeper Storyteller in residence Lachlan Woods.

https://hota.tv/Oepj

🎉 Thrilling news! Palette Restaurant has won OpenTable Diners' Choice 2024 award! 🌟

Ready for an unforgettable dining experience? Don't miss out—come visit and taste the excellence for yourself!

Any plans for the school holidays? How about exploring an enchanted forest, going on a mysterious quest and creating art all around HOTA?

Join us these school holidays, and let the next generation unleash their imaginations and take charge at Kids Take Over! With a mix of free and ticketed events, this is a perfect day out for kids 3-11 years.

📆 17- 26 Sept
🎫 Explore the full program at hota.tv/kidstakeover

Explore 13-days of lunar inspired events at WONDER 2024 - an arts experience at HOTA centred around a large-scale, life-like sculpture, Museum of the Moon.

See live music under the stars, a street food night market, pub choir, astronomy talks and more.

📆 18-30 October
🎫 Explore the program of free and ticketed events at https://hota.tv/wonder2024

Artist Abdul Abdullah invites you to step into Kingdom of Kindness 🌳

Open now until 6 Oct | Free entry

📍HOTA’s Children’s Gallery

Abdul Abdullah A friendly encounter (detail) 2023, oil on linen, 102 cm x 76 cm. Image courtesy of the artist and Yavuz Gallery

Experience MAUI, the best of contemporary storytelling, as Fresh Movement reawaken Māori and Pacifica stories on stage.

A beautiful blend of hip hop, contemporary dance, music, theatre, spoken word and projected animations bring the stories to life like never before.

🗓️ 23-24 Aug

🎫 Tickets: https://hota.tv/maui

George Calombaris is coming to HOTA!🍴

Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience as renowned chef/restauranteur George Calombaris takes the outdoor stage at HOTA for an intimate masterclass where guests will learn the art of cooking a Greek feast.

PLUS, for one night only, George Calombaris will work with our Executive Chef, Dayan Hartill-Law, to collaborate on a 5-course menu at Palette, and bring his signature souvlaki to The Exhibitionist Bar. This is a culinary delight you won’t want to miss!

📆: Sat 17 Aug - 12PM
🎫 Tickets: https://hota.tv/georgecalombaris

Soar into HOTA!

Join us from August 16-18 for thrilling aviation-themed movies and activities, celebrating the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast.

🎬 Movies:
Top Gun: Fri 16 & Sat 17 Aug, 6pm
Top Gun: Maverick: Fri 16 & Sat 17 Aug, 8:30pm
Paper Planes: Sat 17 Aug, 11am (FREE, booking essential)
Planes: Sun 18 Aug, 11am (FREE, booking essential)
Plus - Paper Plane making: Sat 17 & Sun 18 Aug, 10:15-11am

The View Above: Free craft workshop Sat 17 Aug, 10am-4pm
Fly high with us at HOTA as we celebrate all things aviation.
hota.tv/inflight-entertainment

We’re thrilled to announce our next major exhibition: Here and Now: Gold Coast Triennial, opening 28 Sep in Gallery 1.

This contemporary art exhibition will explore the depth and dynamism of the Gold Coast’s creative community.

Explore seven interconnected spaces featuring works ranging from medium scale installations, video and sculpture to 2D works, created by an exciting snapshot of artists from across the city.

Held every three years at HOTA Gallery, the Gold Coast Triennial is thought-provoking, irreverent and playful, evoking a contemplative atmosphere.

📆 Opens 28 Sep
🎫 Entry is free
https://hota.tv/hereandnow

The Gold Coast Eisteddfod starts this Friday!

Join us for a competition that provides a safe and inclusive platform that encourages young performers to showcase their talent and creativity while fostering personal growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

📆 Fri 9 – Sun 18 Aug

Find out more: https://hota.tv/GCEisteddfod

Your festive season is sorted with Christmas Actually! 🎄

Join Australian cabaret star Libby O'Donovan OAM and a stellar cast as they perform all the beloved hits from the holiday classic, Love Actually.

Enjoy iconic songs by Mariah Carey, Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, Eva Cassidy, Kelly Clarkson, The Beach Boys, and The Beatles. Don’t miss this festive five-star smash!

📆 Fri 20 Dec
🎫 hota.tv/ChristmasActually

✈️ We feel the need, the need for speed...

From 16-18 August, get ready for an action-packed lineup of aviation-themed movies and activities. Enjoy our complimentary programming and celebrate the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast with us!

🔗 Find out more at hota.tv/inflight-entertainment

Winning hearts and scoring stars everywhere on its tour, Fourteen is an unmissable production coming to HOTA on Fri 2 Aug! Perfect for theatre fans, teens and those who remember the 90s, don’t miss this hilarious and poignant performance.

📆 Fri 2 Aug
🎫 hota.tv/fourteen

Australia’s world-renowned entertainer and International Magician of the Year, Cosentino, is returning to perform his new live show ‘Decennium'. This greatest hits production will be one of the must-see shows of 2024!

Join Cosentino as he performs death-defying escapes that will thrill your senses, mind-boggling stage illusions and cutting-edge street magic that twists your view of reality.

📆 Mon 10 Mar 2025
🎫 Tickets on sale Thu 25 Jul, 10am at hota.tv/cosentino

Produced and directed by Winston 'Papa Africa' Ruddle, Cirque Africa is coming to Australia in 2024. This energetic two-hour show features top African talent, including acrobats, dancers, musicians, and contortionists, delivering a vibrant, awe-inspiring spectacle.

Don't miss this extraordinary and captivating performance. Book now!

📆 Mon 9 Sept
🎫 hota.tv/cirque-africa

Kids Take Over is back! Enjoy a Roald Dahl classic on stage.

Get creative these school holidays with live stage shows, exclusive workshops and inspiring adventures. Explore an enchanted forest, imagine life on other planets, discover what happens in the Gallery after dark...and so much more!

Perfect for kids aged 3 to 12 years (and a few options for teens!), Kids Take Over Children’s Festival is the ultimate boredom-buster and creative play festival for kids on the Gold Coast. Stand back and watch the next generation unleash their imaginations as kids take over at HOTA.

📆 17 - 26 Sept
🎫 Explore the program of free and ticketed events at hota.tv/kidstakeover

We're thrilled to welcome George Calombaris to HOTA for two exclusive events on Sat 17 Aug! Tickets are limited so get in quick.

GEORGE CALOMBARIS MASTERCLASS
Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience as George Calombaris takes the Outdoor Stage at HOTA for an intimate masterclass where you'll learn the art of cooking a Greek feast.
🎫 hota.tv/george-calombaris-masterclass

PALETTE X GEORGE CALOMBARIS
Prepare to be amazed by a curated menu that blends flavours from the Mediterranean, paired with fine wines and impeccable service.
🎫 hota.tv/palette-george-calombaris

THE EXHIBITIONIST BAR TAKEOVER
And while he's at HOTA, George Calombaris takes over The Exhibitionist Bar for one day only bringing his signature souvlaki to the venue. He'll be popping in and out all day so be sure to come and say hi.
🔗 hota.tv/george-calombaris-takeover

Don’t miss your chance to have your say on the next major piece in the evolution of HOTA - a new state-of-the art Lyric Theatre set to bring blockbuster international and national performances and shows to the Gold Coast.

The new HOTA Lyric Theatre will bring around 200 performances and shows each year, including international and national touring musicals, ballet, opera, comedy and live music.

The City has opened consultation now and is seeking feedback on the shows and experiences you would like to see in the HOTA Lyric Theatre. Have your say before 15 July.

🔗 https://gchaveyoursay.com.au/hotalyric

What do you get when you take your best jokes from over the last 30 years, lovingly refine and remaster each one, jam them into a single hour, and finally, sprinkle in some brand-new material with a hint of improv? You get the best of Arj Barker. Also known as Power Hour.

Australia’s funniest adopted Californian has come to understand our culture perhaps even better than we do ourselves. He bloody well better, mate!

📆 Sat 7 Sept
🎫 hota.tv/arj-barker

Kate Miller-Heidke is an award-winning singer-songwriter who traverses the worlds of folk, pop, opera and musical theatre. She’s performed on stages as varied as Coachella, the New York Metropolitan Opera, the Eurovision Song Contest, and the Sydney Opera House.

Don't miss this unique chance to see Kate in an intimate, stripped-back setting, accompanied by her long-time collaborator Keir Nuttall on guitar.

📆 Fri 6 Sept
🎫 hota.tv/kate-miller-heidke