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Your Event Line Up
Some say we like to see ourselves as the main event, but really, we do it all for you! High-energy stage show sound good? How about beach cinema or symphony under the stars? If sport's more your thing, why not check out a NRL or AFL game? Or for lovers of low-key, get into one of the many grassroots arts and food festivals. Check out the latest events on Gold Coast below.
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05 Feb 2026
The Making of 'Journey Home, David Gulpilil'
A powerful record of grief, community and ceremony in which the renowned Indigenous actor, David Gulpilil is laid to rest on his Homeland of Gupulul in Arnhem Land, NT. Narrated by Hugh Jackman and cultural storyteller Baker Boy, Journey Home, David Gulpilil had unprecedented access to rarely witnessed, ancient Yolngu ceremonies in honour of one of Australia’s most culturally significant individuals. In this conversation co-directors Maggie Miles and Tricia Morton-Thomas and producers Rachel Clements and Jida Gulpilil share their experience of making a feature film that involved months of huge technical, logistical and seasonal challenges, as well as cultural consultations. Their experience tells an incredible story and demonstrates their unwavering commitment to honour the man, his family and the ceremony.
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05 Feb 2026
Games Unpacked
In a rapidly expanding cross-platform space, the opportunities for commercial pathways are also growing. Join leading practitioners as they examine how screen IP can cross over into games and vice versa, why it’s good to think about it early, and what opportunities exist for Australian creators. Head of Games at Screen Australia Joey Egger will share key data on the games industry’s usage trends and economic impact. Following this, a panel of experts will delve into real-world examples of IP crossover, offering insights into creative strategies, commercial pathways, and lessons learned.
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05 Feb 2026
International Sales & Presales
Haven’t You Done Well Productions’ Georgia Mappin, Maslow Entertainment’s founder Marc Woolridge and Screen Australia’s Head of Market and Audience Rakel Tansley join to share valuable insight into finding the right marketplace partner to strategically connect your project to both local and global audiences. Join them as they explore who is currently buying Australian content and the marketplace trends that are driving demand across genres, territories and platforms. Gain the skills to determine the optimal timing for attaching sales agents and marketplace partners, weighing the advantages, potential risks, and how feedback can influence a project’s marketability or creative direction, and build the knowledge to develop strategies for diversifying content IP to extend audience reach through engaging new demographics across streaming, social, and broadcast, and expanding IP into short form, digital, podcast, merchandise, or interactive extensions.
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05 Feb 2026
We Interrupt This Broadcast
We Interrupt This Broadcast is your must-listen podcast for the Australian screen industry, featuring weekly interviews with key industry figures, and a monthly round-up of news and opportunities.Over the past year, hosts Kirsty Stark and Julie Eckersley have asked every guest the same question: If you could pitch one big idea to change the screen industry for the better, what would it be?Now they're bringing together some of the boldest, smartest and most inspiring ideas that could shape the future of the Australian screen industry, in a live format at AACTA Festival 2026.Come along, contribute your vision, and help turn the industry’s best ideas into reality.
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05 Feb 2026
Meet the Nominees: Film Producers
This is your chance to meet the some of the producers nominated in the feature film categories for the 2026 AACTA Awards. At this intimate event, some of Australia’s leading producers will share their personal insights into some of your favourite films from the year. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to hear from these acclaimed AACTA nominees.
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05 Feb 2026
The Great Entertainer - Special Screening
Presented by BingeExperience the life and career of TV icon Brian Walsh, told by those who knew him best and presented on the big screen as part of AACTA Festival.Join Foxtel from 5.30pm for drinks before we head into the screening at 6.15pm.The Great Entertainer, a Foxtel Original feature documentary, pays tribute to Brian Walsh, the Foxtel executive whose three decades at the network helped shape the careers of Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Guy Pearce and many more.Featuring interviews with actors, performers, and colleagues including Danielle Cormack, Patrick Brammall, Harriet Dyer, Leah Purcell, Deborah Hutton, Marcia Hines, and Wayne Pearce.Celebrating Walsh’s influence on talent, storytelling, and Australian television, the screening offers audiences a chance to reflect on the impact of one of the industry’s most remarkable figures and hear from those who knew him best.
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05 Feb 2026
Film Financing Q&A with Jack Christian
Filmmakers rarely get genuine access to ask financiers absolutely anything. This session flips the format: an all-Q&A, open-mic session led by AACTA Chair and Filmology Finance CEO Jack Christian, joined by financing industry guests. Come with the questions you need answered. Whether it’s clarifying offsets, incentives and rebates; MGs, DGs, gap and bridging; cash-flow lender expectations, security, and what “collateral” actually means.Where the questions lead, we’ll follow - unpacking deal-brokering and packaging, aligning MGs, pre-sales and debt, reading the market, and negotiating terms that keep projects bankable as conditions shift. No decks, no speeches - just clear, practical answers. You’ll leave with sharper tactics and clearer strategies to package, broker and close.
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05 Feb 2026
Industry Keynote with Wayne Garvie
Wayne Garvie, President of International Production at Sony Pictures Television Worldwide, will deliver a keynote on the future of the global screen industry. With extensive experience leading international productions and shaping strategy across markets, Garvie will share his perspective on television and streaming, the changing expectations of global audiences, and the creative and commercial forces reshaping screen storytelling today.
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05 Feb 2026
Meet the Nominees: Writers
A staple of the AACTA Festival program each year, this is your chance to meet some of the writers nominated for the 2026 AACTA Awards. At this intimate event, some of Australia’s leading screenwriters will share their personal insights into drafting and writing this year's nominated films and television shows. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to hear from these acclaimed AACTA nominated writers.
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05 Feb 2026
Tomorrow’s Screen Workforce
Leading screen companies are investing in their workforce to strengthen creative and technical expertise, build inclusive teams, and support mid-career professionals stepping into leadership roles.Representatives from leading streamers and production companies share how partnerships with educators, screen agencies and community organisations are helping them meet production and recruitment challenges. From neuro-inclusive VFX programs to regional training pathways and leadership development for experienced crew, these collaborations are building stronger teams and more resilient production ecosystems across the country.This discussion highlights how strategic partnerships are shaping a skilled, adaptable workforce and the opportunities emerging through the Location Offset Training Requirement.
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05 Feb 2026
Meet the Nominees: Music Supervisors
In this deep-dive event, leading music supervisors unpack the delicate art of selecting music for film and TV, balancing budget, rights, and emotional impact. Through case studies we’ll explore how music choices shape tone, influence audience perception, and even change a scene’s meaning entirely. How would that moment hit without the music we now associate with it? What tracks almost made the cut and why didn’t they? Whether you’re a filmmaker, music lover or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes of your favourite shows and films, this session will tune your ears to the storytelling power of sound.
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05 Feb 2026
Industry Update 2026
Showrunner, screenwriter, director, and 6-time AACTA Award winner Tony Ayres (The Home Song Stories, Clickbait, The Survivors) joins us for a discussion reflecting on over 33 years of storytelling in the ever-evolving landscape of Australian screen. Ayres will shares his experience working across film and television in a wide range of genres.Unpacking how he’s kept pace with a rapidly evolving industry and ever-changing audience tastes, to jumping head first into the streaming era to tell stories that consistently connect with local and global audiences. This is a unique opportunity to hear from one of Australia’s most influential storytellers about the art and craft of screen storytelling today.
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05 Feb 2026
Meet the Streamers
Streaming has upended how audiences watch content and how stories are made. In this session, senior executives from Australia’s top streaming platforms step onto the stage to discuss what’s driving the next chapter of digital entertainment.From changing viewing habits to the new opportunities for Australian creators, the panel will explore the forces shaping the industry right now and what’s on the horizon.Whether you’re a fan, a filmmaker, or just curious about where the screen sector is heading, this is a chance to hear directly from the people defining the streaming era. Panelists will be announced shortly.
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05 Feb 2026
Queensland on Screen: Iconic Locations, Iconic Stories
As vast as they are versatile, Queensland’s landscapes - from vibrant cityscapes to pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and rugged outback - are not just backdrops, they are active storytellers. See the sunshine state through expert eyes as our panellists unpack why Queensland's natural beauty, cultural significance and unique urban environments make for such desirable production destinations, adept at doubling as well as delivering authentic main character energy.Panellists to be announced.
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05 Feb 2026
DAN KING, The LIVE SOULGASM TOUR (Gold Coast)
SOULGASM: The LIVE! Experience - Gold Coast Opening NightCONNECT WITH SPIRIT AND SELF.Note: This event has been updated to the new February tour schedule due to overwhelming demand. All previously purchased tickets remain valid for this rescheduled date.After selling out events across Canada, Spiritual Conduit & Medium Dan King brings his globally acclaimed experience to Australia for the first time ever, SOULGASM: The LIVE! Experience, INtimate with the INfinite.Known as the Rated-R Avatar for his raw, real, and revolutionary delivery, Dan’s work merges inspiration, enlightenment, and entertainment in an unapologetically modern way. His sessions are emotional, humorous, confronting, and profoundly healing, a night that shakes your soul and awakens your truth.ALL IN ATTENDANCE RECEIVE A PERSONAL READINGIn this all-readings, all-night, for all in attendance format, no one leaves unseen.You can ask Spirit a specific question about anything in your life, or simply receive the message you most need to hear in this moment.Every message is unique, powerful, and deeply personal, and you’ll often discover even more through the readings of others.THE EXPERIENCE: PANEZSKI ARTISAN DISTILLERY, GOLD COASTThe Gold Coast show will be hosted at the exquisite Panezski Artisan Distillery in Upper Coomera, an intimate, premium venue opening its doors exclusively for this event.Guests are invited to arrive early, settle in, and enjoy a relaxed dining experience before the show begins.Panezski’s handcrafted cocktails, award-winning spirits, and delicious modern menu will be available for purchase throughout the evening.This is not just an event, it’s an evening to savour.Come early, dine, connect, and let your energy align before stepping into an unforgettable night with Dan King.Expect laughter, tears, breakthroughs, and undeniable connection in a uniquely up-close setting that will stay with you long after the night ends.You won’t walk out the same person you walked in as.WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYINGFrom laughter to tears to life-changing clarity, here’s what audiences around the world have said after a night with Dan King:“If a spiritual advisor like Dan were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.”- Jenna B.“After an event that awesome, I think I need a cigarette… and I don’t even smoke!”- Andrea O.“Listening to Dan speak has without a doubt changed who I am for the rest of my life.”- Janessa R.“I leave feeling truly seen and heard by this incredibly soulful man.”- Wendy W.“Authentic, funny, engaging and gifted - Dan is the real deal!”- Alisia G.“Dan King has the ability to get right to the heart of the issues holding you back in your life.”- Justin E.COME ONE. COME ALL. COME… BACK TO YOU.Presented by Pask MediaA transformational live experience awakening souls across Australia.
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05 Feb 2026
Love Songs Singalong // Hops & Harmony // Tamborine Mountain
💖🎶 Tamborine Mountain’s Ultimate Love Songs Singalong! 🎤✨ Join us at Fortitude Brewing Co for a night overflowing with big feels, guilty-pleasure love anthems, and all the songs that make your heart sing. 🥂💕We’ll teach you one iconic love song in 3-part harmony (H&H style) — then belt out a hit-list of romantic bangers you know and love… from power ballads to break-up bops and swoon-worthy classics. 🎶😍No microphones. No pressure. Just big voices, electric energy, and that magical feeling of singing your heart out with a room full of legends.✨ Dress to impress. 💃💕 Bring your partner, your besties, or your situationship.🎤 Sing like no one’s watching.Whether you’re loved-up, single, or gloriously heartbroken — this one’s for you.💛 WHAT IS HOPS & HARMONY?Our bar choir is an opportunity for everyone to get together in a relaxed environment to sing, sip and smile! No previous experience is required, no need to read music and there’s nothing to prepare. You’ll be taught everything on the night, just bring a willingness to get involved and have fun!WHAT IF I CAN’T SING?Sure you can! Shower singers welcome. Bring an open mind and you'll find a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. And if you completely suck, don’t worry, nobody is going to hear you anyway.MEET YOUR CONDUCTORJamie Lee Wilson (aka JVMIE) is a Billboard & Aria charting singer/songwriter and artist and proud graduate of the QLD Conservatorium of Music. She's performed around the world, taught singing, and led choirs and vocal groups. “I’m passionate about uniting communities through the power of music! There’s nothing more magical than watching a room full of strangers come together as friends, singing together in 3 part harmony”This event may be filmed, if you have any issue with this, please contact the organiservia: www.facebook.com/hopsandharmonyKitchen open 5:00pmMusic from 6:00pmH&H from 7:00pmFinish at 9:00pm📣 SING YOUR HEART OUT WITH FRIENDS AND STRANGERS 💖
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Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.