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Are you a fan of both blues music and motion pictures? You should attend the 2023 Gold Coast Film Festival and Blues on Broadbeach. It is advisable to make arrangements and reservations early for festivals like these. Make contact with your loved ones or pals before their calendars fill up. Plan your trip as well as your family-friendly accommodation Gold Coast right away.

Viscount on the Beach is the ideal holiday accommodation in the heart of the Gold Coast, halfway between Broadbeach and the renowned Surfers Paradise.

Our fully self-contained two and three-bedroom Broadbeach beachfront apartments promise an exceptional holiday experience with everything you need to relax, complemented by breathtaking ocean views and upscale onsite facilities for the ideal start or end to your day. They are just steps from the sun-kissed sand of both Kurrawa Beach and Surfers Paradise Beach. More importantly, travelling to Gold Coast Film Festival and Blues on Broadbeach will be easy.

The 2023 Gold Coast Film Festival will be in Surfers Paradise’s HOTA, Home of the Arts, while Blues on Broadbeach will be all across the Broadbeach neighbourhood. Here’s what you need to know.

2023 Gold Coast Film Festival

April 19 – 30

While bringing movies to life for locals and visitors, the Gold Coast Film Festival supports Queensland’s screen economy. Every year in April, the Gold Coast Film Festival takes place. The festival lasts 12 days and includes over 100 movies, conferences, events, pop-up theatres, and unique activities.

Everyone can enjoy the 2023 Gold Coast Film Festival program! 

Australian Showcase: These films display diversity and remarkable filmmaking talent by showcasing unique tales and compelling characters. Cath the following films.

  • April 22: The Giants
  • April 23 & 30: Monolith
  • April 23 & 24: The Survival Of Kindness
  • April 27: Sweet As

World Cinema: View the outstanding films produced all across the world. This program features original, unusual stories, including festival favourites, prize winners, beloved by critics, attention-grabbing movies, and a few feel-good movies.

  • April 20, 25 & 28: Bank of Dave
  • April 22, 24 & 27: Cairo Conspiracy
  • April 23 & 26: EO
  • April 23 & 29: Feminist Riposte
  • April 20 & 28: Holy Spider
  • April 20 & 29: I Like Movies
  • April 21 & 26: Maybe I Do
  • April 22 & 24: Olga

L’Amour: Family, Friends and Lovers: With these French films about family, friends, and lovers, you may enjoy the bright, enjoyable side of cinema. 

  • April 21, 25 & 27: Champagne!
  • April 21 & 27: This One Summer

Making Waves: Discover the ocean’s big waves of stories with these films.

  • April 25 & 27: Big Vs Small
  • April 28 & 30: Big Wave Guardians
  • April 20 & 25: Birth Of The Endless Summer
  • April 28 & 30: The Road To Patagonia

Additionally, you may enjoy and support regional feature films shot on the Gold Coast and starring budding and talented directors, actors, producers, and artists. Attend important industry events to enhance your career, grow your network of contacts, and gain a deeper grasp of the film business. 

2023 Blues on Broadbeach

May 18 – 21

Blues on Broadbeach offers four fantastic days of live rhythm and blues music. The Blues on Broadbeach 2023 highlights more than 50 renowned national and international performers appearing in various outdoor and indoor locations. With 20 additional bands to an already remarkable roster, the 2023 festival offers an incredible musical experience.

Catch The Kevin Borich Express, Tommy Emmanuel, Don Walker, Emma Donovan and the Putbacks, and more outstanding performers, including:

  • Melbourne Ska Orchestra
  • Chris Cheney
  • The Kevin Borich Express
  • Marcus Scott & The Bo-keys (USA)
  • Tommy Mclain Featuring C.c. Adcock (USA)
  • Blue Shaddy
  • The Turner Brown Band (USA/AUS)
  • Steph Strings
  • The Mason Rack Band
  • Jazzparty
  • Little Georgia
  • Albi & The Wolves (NZ)
  • 8 Ball Aitken
  • Julian James And The Moonshine State
  • Ian Collard
  • Frank Sultana Blues Band
  • Darren Jack Band
  • The Lecia Louise Band
  • Kee’ahn
  • Chris Finnen Band
  • This Way North
  • Mike Elrington
  • Heavy Wax
  • The Long Johns
  • Lightnin Jack
  • Aaron West’s Blues Guitar Junket
  • Transvaal Diamond Syndicate
  • Bb Factory
  • Lily & King
  • Simon Kinny-lewis
  • C.J. Lee
  • The Walters
  • Diamonds And The Blues
  • Adam Hole Band
  • Ben Westphal Trio
  • Jb’s Blues Breakers
  • Hemi
  • Just Be

Make a reservation for your accommodation to guarantee that you enjoy these Gold Coast festivals. Book your family accommodation Gold Coast with Viscount on the Beach.

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