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Sounds Like Gold

By Gold Coast Music Network

Presented by Experience Gold Coast through the EGC Arts Fund

Sun 1 Jun
Sounds Like Gold

Celebrating the Gold Coast artists soundtracking our City

Sounds Like Gold is an all-ages music festival celebrating the brightest homegrown talent soundtracking our City. Held on the iconic HOTA Outdoor Stage during WONDER Festival, this family-friendly event features a standout lineup of Gold Coast Music Award winners from the past decade.

Experience the best of the Gold Coast’s thriving music scene with live performances from Hollow Coves, JK-47, Girl and Girl, Beckah Amani, Emily Grace Taylor, Parker, and more. From indie-folk to hip-hop, alternative rock to soulful R&B, this inclusive live music celebration brings together a handpicked selection of artists that define our City. 

For 10 years, the Gold Coast Music Awards have been shining a spotlight on the region’s top talent—now, Sounds Like Gold brings that celebration to the main stage. Get ready for a night of live music, interactive fun, and surprises that’ll keep the whole crew entertained. Oh, and did we mention it’s FREE? 

Bring your friends, your fam, and your festival spirit—this is the Gold Coast music scene, loud and proud. 

This event is in Chill Out Mode.

This is a Free Ticketed Event. All attendees must have a valid ticket. 

To ensure equal access to this free event for as many people as possible, tickets are limited to 4 per transaction. 

Please only take what you intend to use, and if you no longer require your tickets, please return your tickets by contacting contact boxoffice@experiencegoldcoast.com, so others can gain access. 

Dates
Sun 1 Jun
Where
Outdoor Stage
Duration
5 hrs 30 mins
Tickets
Free, tickets required
A $4 transaction fee will apply for e ticket delivery purchases (excluding free events + donations).For Hold at Box Office ticket delivery purchases, a $6 fee will apply.Please view full Terms and Conditions prior to purchasing your tickets.
Times
Sun 01 June - 3:00pm

Emily Grace Taylor

Girl and Girl

Hollow Coves

JK-47

Parker


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