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BLEACH* 2025 unveils new vision under guest artistic director Michael Zavros

Gold Coast’s contemporary arts festival BLEACH* announces world premieres, national artists and new venues.

20 May 2025 10:31

David Burton

Under Michael Zavros' curatorial eye, BLEACH* Festival arrives at the Gold Coast later this year. Three people and a horse stand on a Gold Coast beach, smiling at the camera.

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Under Michael Zavros’ curatorial eye, BLEACH* Festival returns to the Gold Coast later this year. Image: supplied.

BLEACH* Festival will return to the Gold Coast from 31 July to 10 August 2025 with a refreshed direction under guest Artistic Director Michael Zavros (ArtsHub reported about his appointment in October 2024) and more than 100 events across 11 days.

Zavros, a visual artist known for his detailed photorealistic work, is curating the festival for the first time. The 2025 program includes three world premieres, five Queensland premieres and a mix of live music, visual art, dance, installation and participatory works.

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David Burton

David Burton is a writer from Meanjin, Brisbane. David also works as a playwright, director and author. He is the playwright of over 30 professionally produced plays. He holds a Doctorate in the Creative Industries.