THU 12 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Create your own greeting cards with Kannitha Ly

Create your own greeting cards with Artist Kannitha Ly Unleash your creativity and craft a unique set of greeting cards for your loved ones in this vibrant  hands-on workshop! Guided by artist Kannitha Ly, you’ll dive into the world of drypoint etching to practice exciting mark-making techniques. Bring your cards to life by combining monoprints,
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SAT 14 SEP | SWELL WORKSHOP | Lino Printing with Bianca Alice

Lino Printing Masterclass with Bianca Alice Participants will learn skills on how to carve and create a linoleum relief print. They will learn the basic carving techniques, what tools to use and how to create, transfer, carve and print a design using linoleum silk cut. Each participant will take home their own printed design on
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FRI 6 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | Bronte Eve & Friends | FREE

Bronte Eve & Friends Bronte Eve & Friends featuring DJ Acid Joe Kick off SWELL 2024 with a soulful and eclectic performance by Bronte Eve Trio.  Featuring DJ Eyeaam (Meanjin/Brisbane) and her unique blend of classic 90s tunes combined with house and afro beats, to lead the night into. boogie, Bronte Eve trio will invite us into soul and
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SAT 7 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | Gold Coast Open House presents Environmental Art Panel

Gold Coast Open House presents Environmental Art Panel Join SWELL and Gold Coast Open House for a discussion about Land art, Urban art, the role of architecture and landscape architecture has in integrating art in making places and creating spirit of place. When | Saturday 7th September Time | 12.00pm – 1.30pm  Where | Fringe Pavilion, Wallace Nicoll Park, Currumbin
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SAT 7 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | SWELL Sounds featuring Coral Reef & Freddie Fresh | FREE

SWELL Sounds featuring Coral Reef & Freddie Fresh Experience the sounds of Coral Reef, a retro inspired surf instrumentals band led by local guitarist Matthew Armitage.  You can hear the Influence of the early sounds of surf rock music but also the sea side culture of the Gold Coast and Byron Bay.  This band enjoys the
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SUN 8 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | An Evening of Jazz presented by Mal Wood Quartet | Free

An Evening of Jazz presented by Mal Wood Quartet Step into a world of musical wonder as the Mal Wood Quartet brings you an unforgettable afternoon of Jazz, Blues, and World Music. Join us in celebrating the arts with the melodic mastery of the Mal Wood Quartet. Delight in a blend of swinging jazz rhythms,
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MON 9 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | SWELL Singalong

SWELL Singalong Are you an experienced singer or a complete beginner? No matter your skill level, don’t miss this unique opportunity to join The Blenders Chorus for an evening of musical magic! Learn and perform a song in stunning four-part a cappella harmony. In just one session, you’ll be taught a beautiful song, and along
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WED 11 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | Altered Tides: Diving hidden worlds | FREE

Altered Tides: Diving hidden worlds Dive in to hidden worlds with us at SWELL in 2024. Be immersed in underwater worlds, and inspired by stories of creativity, cooperation, and courage from the Great Barrier Reef and local aquatic wonders. Altered Tides hosts creative conversations in a climate changing world, with this year’s theme “Diving hidden
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THU 12 SEP | SWELL Fringe | Drag Queen Trivia

Drag Queen Trivia Get ready to test your knowledge on all things art, enjoy the spectacle of wearable art creations, and be entertained by the charming and witty drag queens. Whether you’re an art aficionado or just looking for a great time, this event promises laughter, learning, and loads of entertainment. Don your best art-inspired
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FRI 13 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | Badlands Vinyl presents… Straight Outta Tweed | Free

Badlands Vinyl presents… Straight Outta Tweed An evening of Hip Hop Curated by Tweed’s Favourite Vinyl Store. Come see what’s what as we bring along a cast of Tweed Heads Rap Royalty. DJ ZED Williams will spin classic hip hop hits on Vinyl between sets from Pure MC and DJ Alex Tyrell and then a
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