DAILY | SWELL KIDS | Storyfest Beach Library | FREE

Stroyfest Beach Library At Storyfest’s Beach Library, families are invited to pause by the shore, discover new worlds and take stories home with them. Through the simple act of reading and sharing books, this unique beachside space fosters connection, sparks imagination and helps to share stories and build better lives. When | DailyTime | 9.00am – 3.00pm Where |
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SAT 19 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | Sunset Jazz with Ingrid James Quintet | FREE

Sunset Jazz with Ingrid James Quintet JAZZ @ SUNSET with INGRID JAMES QUINTET plus UNDER THE STARS JAZZ SINGERS JAM SESSION At sunset, with a killer line-up, Paul Henderson (guitar); Martha Baartz (sax); OJ Newcomb (bass); & Dave Sanders (drums), award-winning Queensland jazz vocalist, Ingrid James, presents a wide-range of vocal jazz, including the cool
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WED 16 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | PechaKucha | FREE

PechaKucha PechaKucha Gold Coast and SWELL present an evening of inspiring stories from artists, designers and creatives exploring the theme Bigger Than Us. Through personal projects, collaborations and creative practice, speakers will share how their work connects to communities, causes and ideas beyond themselves. Expect a diverse mix of perspectives that are emotional, playful, provocative
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SUN 13 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | Sunday Sessions with Badlands Vinyl | FREE

Sunday Sessions with Badlands Vinyl Badlands Vinyl Presents Quality Used Cars Tweed Heads is the place where everyday feels like a Sunday, so when Tweed’s favourite record shop steps up for a Sunday Session it’s safe to say they know what’s up. This September they are bringing you Naarm’s greatest Australian wordsmiths “Quality Used Cars”
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SUN 13 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | Hammer & Thongs | FREE

Hammer & Thongs Hammer and Thongs are proud to share their latest crop of iconic home grown tunes and catchy originals, built on raw acoustic guitars, harmonies and a passion for the environment. Songs to be shared will likely remind you of those “Chilled Sunday Sessions” on the back-deck, or that “Road Trip down the
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SUN 13 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | Retro Dance Divas | FREE

Retro Dance Divas Sing, clap and dance along with The Retro Dance Divas as they move and groove amongst the Sculptures. Experience the joy. When | Sunday 13th SeptemberTime | 12.00pm – 3.00pmWhere | Currumbin BeachCost | FREE  BACK TO WHAT’S ON See all SWELL Fringe Programs More about Retro Dance Divas A fun & friendly
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SAT 12 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | Altered Tides: The Gold Coast Is Your Oyster

Altered Tides: The Gold Coast Is Your Oyster Join us at dusk for stories, art and creative conversations about living and playing in our waterways and bay and the futures we can imagine together. This one-off event starts with a short immersive walk among SWELL sculptures, we then return to the Smalls Gallery for conversations
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SAT 12 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | SWELL Vinyl Swings the Fringe | FREE

SWELL Vinyl Swings the Fringe Get ready to move as DJ Swing A Billy Ray brings his signature vintage sound to Swell Swings the Fringe at the SWELL Sculpture Festival. A festival favourite, Ray spins an irresistible mix of Swing, jump blues, rhythm and soul, and mid-century jive. With decades as a professional dancer and
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SAT 12 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | Treble in Paradise Choir at SWELL | FREE

Treble in Paradise Choir at SWELL Come down and hear one of the premier community choirs from our local area perform some exquisite harmonies and spread some vocal love here at the festival. Always joyous and super fun; ‘Treble in Paradise’ will have you wanting to sing too! When | Saturday 12th SeptemberTime | 3.00pm
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FRI 11 SEP | SWELL FRINGE | Acid Joe Live at SWELL | FREE

Acid Joe Live at SWELL Collector and boss selector Acid Joe delivers a colourful slice of soul, funk, disco and tropical sounds. Digging Afro, Latin and psych infused delights. From Currumbin Valley (via Melbourne) Joe can be found flipping discs in venues and parties up and down the East Coast for over a decade. When
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