1 October - 11 October, 2026
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.
Set Times
BLEACH Opening night with special guest Super Massive – Thu 1 Oct, 5.30pm
BEACON Choir – Fri 2 Oct, 5.45pm
Elle Fence – Sun 4 Oct, 2.45pm
Silk Road Project: NOMAD – Sun 4 Oct, 4.30pm
BEACON Choir – Sun 4 Oct, 5.45pm
Step by Step - Sun 4 Oct, 6pm
Karl S. Williams – Mon 5 Oct, 12pm
Laurel Hill – Mon 5 Oct, 2.45pm
BEACON Choir – Thu 8 Oct, 5.45pm
Blind Corners – Thu 8 Oct, 7pm
BEACON Choir – Fri 9 Oct, 5.45pm
Tijuana Cartel – Fri 9 Oct, 7pm
Sounds of Brasil – Sat 10 Oct, from 2pm
Burger Joint – Sun 11 Oct, 2pm
High Tide – Sun 11 Oct, from 5pm
Schedule subject to change
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Live Music is supported by the EGC Arts Fund
135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217
