We are about to go over everything we know about music in Gold Coast which is obviously a broad subject but we will do our best to share as much info as quickly as we can.
Diving head first into the best musical instrument stores in your area seems like a logical place to start. We will even include different lists for where to buy guitars and the top drum shops in town and while some may quibble about which store should go in which list you will get the info you need either way.
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Where to get a broken instrument repaired will follow that up. There are many repair companies that can tune a piano, repair a guitar, or work on all varieties of band instruments.
Once all the instrument talk is out of the way we will pivot to local music classes and lessons for kids or adults before moving on to stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records. You can find numerous places to enjoy live entertainment at the best concert halls and music venues near you.
Bars and restaurants with live music will get a shout out as well. A discussion about the Gold Coast music calendar wouldn’t be complete without mentioning some great festivals and events either.
At the end we will share a map to help you find these stores or venues, and you are all welcome to click this link to read more about the scene in some other towns around the country.
Musical Instrument Stores In Gold Coast
When you want to go to one of the best musical instrument stores in Gold Coast head to:
- Vivace Music at 36 Compton Rd
- Ozwinds at 2/25 Alicia St
- Gold Coast Music at 53 Nerang St
- Motorcycle Music at 87 Griffith St
- The Music Spot at 129 Browns Plains Rd
Vivace Music sells instruments and equipment for traditional, classical, and Rock’n’Roll lovers. Ozwinds is dedicated and committed to providing the very best advice, products, and after sales service.
The Music Spot is a good place to buy guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, studio gear, live sound, and folk instruments. Since 1993 they have been trying to satisfy all of the music needs near you be it instruments, accessories, print, service, repairs, or advice.
Where To Buy Guitars
If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories check out:
- Guitar World at 1/22 New St
- Miami Sound at 4b/14 Newcastle St
- Threeworlds at 20 James St
- Guitar Market in the Arcade, 23/60 Railway St
- Kids Guitars at 9/80 Township Dr
Guitar World sells amplifiers, recording equipment, guitars, keyboards, pianos, orchestral, drums, and second hand equipment. Miami Sound is building a community for new and used guitar sales, singing and performance lessons, guitar repairs, PA hires, and accessories.
Other places to buy guitars are Vivace Music, Gold Coast Music and The Music Spot.
Drum Shops Near You
And for the best drum shops in your area:
- Just Percussion at 34 Campbell St
- The Drum Cartel at 8 Stone St
We mentioned Vivace Music, Gold Coast Music, Threeworlds and The Music Spot in the local music stores list but they are also great places to buy drums.
Instrument Repair
You can get quality instrument repairs at:
- Ralph White Music at 1152 Gold Coast Hwy
- Mick Gentry Guitar Repairs at 6/38 Jade Dr
- Guitar Tech at 6b/13/17 Upton St
- The Guitar Pro at 249 Bayview St
Mick Gentry Guitar Repairs performs professional repairs on guitars, basses, mandolins, and banjos. They can professionally repair or restore your instrument whether you are a teacher, student, professional artist, or you just play for the love of it.
Guitar Tech offers a full range of guitar repairs and services in your area from routine setups to full restorations.
Another great place for instrument repair is Vivace Music who we mentioned earlier.
Music Lessons
You will probably improve your skills by taking music lessons at:
- Singing Lessons at Ghilgai Rd
- Gold Coast Piano Lessons at 7 Van Diemen Pl
- Skylah Jones School of Music at 7 Barrine Dr
- Rising Stars Studio at he Cove Cres
At Singing Lessons their ethos is to assist students in developing excellent singing technique and musicianship while developing their appreciation of music. They provide professional singing lessons that can motivate.
Gold Coast Piano Lessons would love to take all students including beginners but due to capacity they are only taking intermediate and advanced students who are looking to learn the nuances of piano performance. Students will learn unique ways to quickly pickup complex pieces and become a beautiful pianist.
Skylah Jones is a vocal specialist and piano tutor who can help you learn all aspects of singing, performing, writing, and playing piano under the same roof. Rising Stars Studio is a fully registered Victorian music specialist. They have classroom and special education teachers at all levels and with qualifications across the spectrum.
CD & Record Stores
Some of our favorite local stores for music lovers with lots of vintage CD’s and records are:
- Rare Groove Records at 2241B Gold Coast Hwy
- Beatniks Records at Niecon Plaza
- Butter Beats at 1/21 Davenport St
- Atlantis Music at 9/20 Bailey Cres
- Rockaway Records at Westfield Carindale Shopping Centre
Butter Beats is home to many rare and collectible records while selling a wide range of records, books, figurines, posters, and associated music and pop culture memorabilia. Rockaway Records is an independent music, collectible and pop culture store that excels at import, rare, promo, deleted, and collectable vinyl LP’s and 45’s as well as CD’s, rock memorabilia, band, movie, and game merchandise.
Beatniks is an independent music store that sells new and pre-owned vinyl and record players near you.
Gold Coast Live Music Venues
These Gold Coast live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:
- Soundlounge at 165 Duringan St
- Burleigh Underground Drummers at Rudman Parade
Restaurants With Live Music
These restaurants with live music in your area can be a lot of fun:
- Cafe Catalina at Broadwater Parklands
- Garden Kitchen & Bar at The Star Gold Coast
- Stingray Lounge at 7 Staghorn Ave
- Black Angus Bar & Grill at 2893 Gold Coast Hwy
- The Scottish Prince Palm Beach at shop 27/1176 Gold Coast Hwy
- Swannie’s Bar & Restaurant at 34 Nerang St
Cafe Catalina is a full-service restaurant and outdoor bar where you can enjoy stunning waterfront views while you party the night away listening to local live music.
Garden Kitchen & Bar is the ultimate venue for any occasion whether you’re catching up with friends for drinks in the lounge or enjoying a delicious meal. Black Angus Bar & Grill specializes in certified black angus grain and grass fed beef that is aged to perfection, fresh seafood delivered daily, and a comprehensive wine list.
The Scottish Prince has been serving up delicious dinner and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere since opening in 2017. Swannie’s Bar & Restaurant prides itself on its delicious tapas and cuisine served in a relaxed yet elegant environment. The menu is filled with bursting flavor and accompanied by an impressive international beer and wine list and you can often be serenaded by live music as you dine.
Bars With Live Music
Plus there are bars that play live music too:
- The Cambus Wallace at 4/2237 Gold Coast Hwy
- House of Brews at 17 Orchid Ave
- The Avenue at 3-15 Orchid Ave
- Soho House Bar at 4/2713 Gold Coast Hwy
Soho Bar is a boutique bar based on the original London Soho style underground. They cater to a large variety of music styles and on particular days their house DJ’s keep the afternoons and nights alive.
House of Brews is one of the hottest taphouses and dining venues in the heart of Surfers Paradise.
Music Festivals In Your Area
And finally for the top music festivals near you:
- The Grass Is Greener Festival in October
- Groundwater Country Music Festival in October
- Gold Coast Dance Festival in November
- Festival X in November/December
- Spilt Milk Festival in December
- Queensland Music Festival
The Queensland Music Festival develops and delivers year-round community engagement, artist development, and music education programs.
You may also be interested in these posts on:
- Where To Buy CD’s & Records In Brisbane
- Where To Buy CD’s & Records In Sydney
- Where To Buy CD’s & Records In Melbourne
- Where To Buy CD’s & Records In Perth
Enjoy The Gold Coast Local Music Scene
Well guys, we tried cover as much as we possibly could. You read about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, where to go for lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues like bars and restaurants, plus the best festivals near you.
Anyone that is still here probably knows bit about the local music scene themselves. If so feel free to tell us if we got anything incorrect, if we left any cool spots out, or just share your own thoughts in the comments at the end of the post. Now go have fun enjoying the music in Gold Coast.