Daniel Miller

Banding Together

Your favourite band has just announced their Australia-wide tour.

You’re pumped, but then you realise the Gold Coast has been left off the muso’s map.

Just why is it that touring bands tend to bypass the Gold Coast and head straight to Brisbane?

The Gold Coast is the second largest city in Queensland and one of the biggest tourist destinations in Australia, yet it is still left out of the touring circuit.

The Gold Coast Convention Centre admits to a less than spectacular start with their entertainment lineup, and the Gold Coast Music Industry Association is worried about the scene.

This feature explores the Gold Coast music scene and attempts to find answers to the exodus of touring bands.