SUN 11 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | ART & ARCHITECTURE | $11

ART & ARCHITECTURE IN CONVERSATION A Dialogue Between Art & Architecture is a conversation between architects and artists that explores the common ground between public art, sculpture and architecture. The conversation will be hosted by: Anita Holtsclaw – Public Arts Officer, City of Gold Coast, and ArtistAnita will be joined by:Daniel Templeman – Artist Hooman

SUN 11 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | SLIP’S & THE F.W.’S | $28

SLIP’S & THE F.W.’S LIVE AT SWELL Join Slips and the F.W.’s live for an evening of Early Blues, New Orleans Jazz, Ragtime and Original tunes as they take you back in time delving into the wonderful music of the 1900’s to 1930’s. When | Sunday 11th September Time | 5.30pm – 8.00pm (5.30pm arrival for a

MON 12 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | PUBLIC LECTURE – Sea Changes: Finding new fish in the warming waters of South East Queensland | FREE

Sea Changes: Finding new fish in the warming waters of South East Queensland Public Lecture hosted by Climate Action Beacon, Griffith University.    Presentation by world leading Marine Ecologist, Professor Gretta Pecl (University of Tasmania), will focus on our marine environment and climate changed futures, followed by an in conversation with local experts and community leaders. This event explores coastal

THU 15 SEP | SWELL MASTERCLASSES | HANDBUILT PINCH MUGS | $85

HANDBUILT PINCH MUGS WITH CLAUDIA DE SALVO During this workshop participants will be guided through the process of making a hand-built ceramic mug using traditional pinching and coiling techniques. Ceramic artist and teacher, Claudia De Salvo, likes to facilitate a relaxed and creative setting in her workshops, allowing each individual the opportunity to develop their

WED 14 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | CIGANY WEAVER | FREE

CIGANY WEAVER – GYPSY JAZZ BAND Fusing the passion of folk music, the precision of classical, and the spontaneity of jazz, Cigány Weaver create a rich and vibrant atmosphere for both the heart and mind. Front woman, Jo Davie’s soaring vocals and enchanting gentle demeanour combine with the fiery violin, dynamic guitars and driving rhythm

THURS 15 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | PECHA KUCHA | FREE

PECHA KUCHA Join Pecha Kucha Gold Coast and SWELL for a fast paced night of ideas from some of your favourite artists, curators, builders and volunteers. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of ‘chit chat’, PechaKucha rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images x

SWELL KIDS ELEMENTS – GOLD COAST FILM FESTIVAL MOVIE NIGHT | FREE

SWELL KIDS ELEMENTS – GOLD COAST FILM FESTIVAL MOVIE NIGHT THE WISHMAS TREE A young Ringtail Possum’s misguided wish for a white Wishmas at the magical Wishmas Tree not only freezes her entire hometown of Sanctuary City, but also threatens the lives of all who live there. Bring your own picnic rug and snacks. Watch

FRI 16 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | PHAMEON FT. TESSA FLEUR | FREE

PHAMEON LIVE A night not to be missed! Free live music with phameon ft. Tessa Fleur – electronic, acoustic and experimental. When | Friday 16th September Time | 5.30pm – 8.00pm  Where | Fringe Pavilion, Wallace Nicoll Park, Currumbin Beach No booking required Bar & food trucks open from 4pm More about Phameon Patrick Hameon is

SWELL SMALLS GALLERY AT DUST TEMPLE | BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

SWELL SMALLS GALLERY AT DUST TEMPLE The 2020 SWELL Smalls Gallery at Dust Temple will exhibit over 40 smaller sculptures over two weeks throughout the festival. Just a short drive from Currumbin Beach, visit Dust Temple to experience this eclectic space and enhance your art collection by taking home an original work of art. The

easterlySWELL – FEATURING CHRISTOPHER TROTTER | FREE

CHRISTOPHER TROTTER AT easterlySWELL Trotter’s professional art practice began in 1990 exhibiting in galleries along the east coast of Australia. However by 1994 he found himself focusing on the creation of multi scaled public artworks. Using his architectural training and knowledge, Trotter has produced works that are innovative and engaging. Not only does he create