1 October - 11 October, 2026
Presented by HOTA
Presented by HOTA
Over 18 artists are taking over the Live Music Stage, performing live and free as part of BLEACH Festival, in the HOTA Lake Precinct.
This open-air pop-up venue will transform the shady, lakeside parklands into a unique musical experience along with food trucks and bars.
We’ll kick off with a bang on stage with the opening of BEACON, embark on a live musical journey blending the sounds of NOMAD and the Silk Road Project, and get you up on your feet with a dance along party, Step by Step.
Enjoy live performances during the festival from some of the Gold Coast’s best local musicians.
BLEACH Opening night with special guest Super Massive – Thu 1 Oct, from 5.30pm
Jerome Wiliams – Sun 4 Oct, 12pm
Alisha Todd & Band – Sun 4 Oct, 1pm
Ella Fence – Sun 4 Oct, 2.45pm
Silk Road Project: NOMAD – Sun 4 Oct, 4.30pm
Step by Step - Sun 4 Oct, 6pm
DJ Swingabilly Ray – Sun 4 Oct, 7pm
Karl S. Williams – Mon 5 Oct, 12pm
Laurel Hill – Mon 5 Oct, 2.45pm
Benny D Williams – Mon 5 Oct, 4:10pm
Birren – Thu 8 Oct, 5pm
DJ VICES – Thu 8 Oct, 6pm
Blind Corners – Thu 8 Oct, 7pm
DJ Tyrone – Fri 9 Oct, 6:15pm
Tijuana Cartel – Fri 9 Oct, 7pm
Sounds of Brasil – Sat 10 Oct from 2pm
Monique Clare – Sun 11 Oct, 12.30pm
Burger Joint – Sun 11 Oct, 2pm
DJ SHIMMY – Sun 11 Oct, 3:15pm
Sunny Luwe – Sun 11 Oct, 4:45pm
High Tide – Sun 11 Oct, 5.30pm
DJ Pia Pressure - Sun 11 Oct, 6pm
Schedule subject to change
Experience the electrifying energy of Tijuana Cartel as they unleash a thrilling fusion of electronic beats, flamenco guitar, world rhythms, dub and rock. Prepare for an unforgettable dancefloor journey that will keep you moving all night.
It's no secret that Alisha prefers the slow burn. From her humble beginnings being raised on country and 90’s pop in small town Gympie to years of European explorations - getting lost to get found - Alisha’s music too has travelled and evolved in time to be the inspiring nuggets of unconditional encouragement needed while on the endless pursuit of happiness, landing somewhere in the Indie Folk Soul realm.
Widely acknowledged as one of the most talented performers and unique solo looping acts you’ll ever see on a stage, A true multi-instrumentalist, Benny commands a pure essence of high energy performance blended with beautiful harmonies and rhythm.. Psychedelic roots-driven ear candy… Sometimes hilarious, sometimes deep but always groovin’ wildly out there.
Birren an Australia artist from Fingal Head, is blending coastal soul, roots, and modern storytelling into music that feels both grounded and future facing. His music carries coastal sounds and with heartfelt vocals, warm grooves and connection.
Blind Corners are a band that thrives in the space between genres, blending kaleidoscopic soundscapes with infectious grooves, dreamy, nostalgic vocals, and indie-inspired alt rock guitar riffs. With their energetic and charismatic live performances, they’ve quickly earned a reputation as one of the most exciting up-and-coming bands on the East Coast.
G and T-Bone, two motorcycle riding legends of funk and groove mix annoyingly catchy choruses with saucy loops and tasty beats, dripping with cheese. This wall of sound mixes funk bass loops, epic lead guitar with tight fat drums to create a sound that is as fun as it is loud.
Ella Fence is a genre-defying artist known for making bold alternative pop, & indie rock, music with cinematic intensity. With over 5 million Spotify streams and performances from Berlin to Byron Bay, including a recent national tour across Australia supporting SOFIA ISELLA & Sessions Surf Festival w/ Dope Lemon. Ella’s music is visceral, poetic, and deeply connected to her audience.
Some people march to the beat of their own drum. Jerome Williams marches to the beat of his own guitar... When Jerome picks up an acoustic guitar, he makes it do things you’ve never heard before. Expect the unexpected as he switches from percussive guitar beats to spitting bars then suddenly throwing in some insane shredding. Kind of like if Drake and Slash had a mildly deranged lovechild.
Karl S. Williams and his band play hard songs of good times and good songs of hard times inspired by delta blues, gospel and mountain music.
Laurel Hill are a Gold Coast-based surf/indie rock outfit quickly building a reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting emerging acts. Blending sun-soaked melodies with driving rhythms and infectious energy, their sound feels just as at home on coastal festival stages as it does in packed-out venues.
Wielding a cello, powerhouse vocals and magnetic onstage energy, Monique Clare is a multi award-winning songwriter who’s deeply personal storytelling and arresting authenticity has elicited cathartic tears and laughter from audiences around the world. With an innovative style that shatters preconceptions of cello playing, a disarmingly candid stage presence and a smile as wide as the Cheshire cat's, her live show is moving and impactful.
Singer-songwriter. Storyteller. Sunny Luwe’s (say loo) music invites you to laugh, feel and bewildly yourself. She’s optimistic, sunshiney and will blow you away with her world class vocals.A 4x QLD Music Award finalist Sunny has released two albums, written, recorded and played withARIA Winners and Grammy nominee and played line ups with Emily Wurramurra, Nai Palm, Lime Cordiale, Death by Denim and more. Sunny is a proud First Nations (Wayilwan) woman who is also of Dutch and English ancestry, and carbon offsets her music via Gondwana Rainforest Trust as her way of caring for Country.
Standing at the crossroads between dance and rock music, alternative pop and electro innovators Super Massive seamlessly blend pop, rock, electro, dance, disco and funk to craft exhilarating and playful pop songs woven in poetic lyrics and multi-layered soundscapes that are as deeply felt as they are irresistibly danceable.
A Gold Coast favourite known for her infectious energy and crowd-pleasing sets, PIA PRESSURE has performed everywhere from Surfers Paradise New Year's Eve celebrations, entertaining crowds of 50,000, to closing the iconic Groundwater Country Music Festival. Blending singalong classics with fresh hits, she creates the perfect party atmosphere wherever she plays. She's ready to keep the dance floor moving.
SHIMMY is the alter ego of professional surfer Dimity Stoyle. Raised by the ocean and travelling the world chasing waves, she grew a passion for DJing and starting the party just as fast. She loves to push the boundaries of electronic dance music, her selection a wild mix of house, techno, UKG and exotic disco. Shimmy's unique style and personality is what steals the show, and her contagious energy translates through every performance.
Swing-A-Billy Ray Keepence has been keeping dance floors moving for over 30 years. A DJ, emcee, swing dancer and vintage music aficionado, Ray spins an irresistible mix of swing, blues, rhythm & blues, rockabilly and retro gems, bringing warmth, energy and old-school style to every dance floor.
With a career spanning over two decades, DJ Tyrone (aka Tyrone Noonan) has been a dynamic force in Brisbane’s music scene since the 1990s. His DJ journey began after a formative stint in Europe, where he developed a passion for trip hop and nu-jazz. Beyond the decks, Tyrone is also an ARIA Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling artist, recognised nationally for his work as a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Whether he's DJing, performing on stage, composing soundtracks, or producing in the studio, Tyrone brings a rare versatility and creative passion that sets him apart.
Vices is a Gold Coast DJ with more than a decade behind the decks and an unnecessarily large music library to show for it. His genre-spanning sets move freely through pop, disco, house, hip-hop, R&B and throwbacks, guided by a sharp read of the crowd and a simple philosophy: play the right song at the right time.
Live Music is supported by the EGC Arts Fund
135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217
