1–11 OctWONDER 11 DAYS OF ART IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Music by Dan Jones. Gaia has been created in partnership with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot and The UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres. With supporting partners Culture Liverpool and Liverpool Cathedral.

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Sat 10 Oct, 7pm RETURN TO EARTHIn this glorious evening of contemporary dance, music and circus you’ll be swept away by the beauty of movement as our performers, directed by Gavin Webber of The Farm, respond to the awe-inspiring Gaia installation and explore our connection to the earth Performers include The Farm and The Farm’s GreenHouse Youth Ensemble, classical Indian dancer Aarti Bajaj, HOTA Choir, Tibetan/Australian musician Tenzin Choegyal, dancers Kayah and Maitreyah Guenther, Taree Sansbury, Caleena Sansbury and Thomas E.S. Kelly, and Circa Zoo and QUT Dance Performance in a creation by Elise May.

Tickets A Reserve Square $90 B Reserve Square $80 C Reserve Square $70(2–4 people per square)

This program is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

This program is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

1–11 Oct, FREE GAIABY LUKE JERRAM

Experience the wonder of Gaia, a stunning self-rotating replica of Earth, as it suspends from the Outdoor Stage against the backdrop of the Gold Coast skyline, with a specially made composition by BAFTA Award-winning composer Dan Jones.

Stop by during the day and see the sculpture floating atop a makeshift lake, basking in the sunlight. Or visit in the early evening as the Earth glows, rest on the lawn under the stars and take a moment for reflection.

OPENING TIMES

MON–FRI 10am–8pm

SAT 3 & 10 OCT 10am–12pm

SUN 4 OCT 8am–8pm

SUN 11 OCT 8am–2pm

Sat 3 Oct, 6.30pm SOUNDS OF WANDERLUSTA musical romp around the globe with some of Queensland’s finest musicians. Directed by Guitar virtuosa Karin Schaupp.

Bring the family and a picnic rug, and prepare to be captivated by the incredible opera star Jose Carbo, swoon with the Orava String Quartet, let Griffith Brass take you to Broadway, celebrate the Hungarian cello virtuoso Gyorgy Deri’s Australian debut, honour our home with the Yugambeh Youth Choir and be electrified by Ba Da Boom percussion.

Tickets A Reserve Square $90 B Reserve Square $80 C Reserve Square $70(2–4 people per square)

Sun 11 Oct, 4pmMZAZATHE BIRTH AND DEATH OF STARS

World music favourites Mzaza bring you their brand-new show, The Birth and Death of Stars, playing live underneath Luke Jerram’s GAIA. Drawing inspiration from history’s philosophers and astronomers, this multi award-winning group of talented musicians will mesmerize you with inspired performances on accordion, violin, shah kaman, percussion, double-bass and guitar Exotic rhythms and melodies that tap into the beating heart of humankind. And with a bite to eat and a cheeky drink in hand – what better way to finish off weekend.

Tickets $30 per square (2–4 people per square)

9–11 Oct See website for session times

HEAR, HEREUncover hidden stories of the parklands armed with a basket radio and map during an audio-led tour created specifically for listening at HOTA.

On Oct 11, kick your shoes off, put your feet in the sand, tune in and listen from the shore of the HOTA lake, as we bring you a live radio session, broadcast from the middle of Evandale Lake.

Plus, upgrade your picnic basket with some tasty treats for your adventure – choose between our Cheese and Crackers ($20) or Baguette and Brownie option ($30), to round out your journey.

Tickets $10–$15 per radio

GET IN TOUCH Contact 07 5588 4000 hello@hota.com.au 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217

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Box Office Mon–Sat 9am–9pm Sun 10am–8pm

Gallery at HOTA is now closed as we prepare to open the new HOTA Gallery in early 2021.

30 Sept–2 Oct, 10am–2pm KIDS TAKE OVERSTORY WONDERLANDOur mini fest for kids returns!

These school holidays kids can step into a land of stories, dream big, and get creative as learn to write and illustrate their own books, solve mysteries, dance the Haka, sing along with Play School presenter Lucas Proudfoot, enjoy craft workshops, film screenings, and more.

Stay up to date by tuning in to our mini reporters who will be reporting for Kids Take Over I The Waves – news for kids, by kids.

Sun 4 & 11 Oct, 8.30am FREE YOGA ON THE LAWNWONDERFree, bliss-filled yoga, under Luke Jerram’s spectacular GAIA installation with Ian Cariaga.

Fri 2 & 9 Oct, 4.30pm FREE FRIDAYS ON THE LAWNWONDERKick off your weekend with free live music backdropped by the GAIA installation, as the sun sets beneath the Surfers Paradise skyline. H O T A . C O M . A U

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