Bobby Alu is back with not one, but two exciting tours to soundtrack both sunrises and sunsets across Australia!

After the massive success of last year’s Breakfast Tour, which saw cafes buzzing and his album Keep It Tropical hitting #1 on AIR’s Independent Label Albums chart, Bobby returns with 42 free morning shows nationwide. This time, he’s bringing even more brekky vibes, with support from macamilk, Harris Farm Markets, and Sanremo Coffee Machines.

But that’s not all – 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of his beloved track My Style, and to celebrate, Bobby will switch things up with the My Style Tour, delivering intimate, full-band evening shows in nine cities. Before heading off for an international run across North America and Europe, this is the perfect chance to catch him live, whether you’re sipping a piccolo or a margarita!

How long have you been a Gold Coast local?
I was born at the Southport Hospital. I went to Coomera Primary School, Trinity Lutheran College and Griffith university. I live in the Northern Rivers these days however I still spend a lot of time with friends and fam on the GC.

What do you love the most about the Gold Coast?
For me it’s the land – the beach meeting the hinterland. So many different pockets and beautiful places. It’s so different from Coomera to Cooly. Even though it’s growing so quickly it still feels so small compared to the likes of LA, Berlin, London or Montreal, which I like.

Tell us a bit about yourself.
I like to cruise. I like to appreciate what’s happening in the present moment. Even though sometimes it might not be a great moment, I trust that it’s a stepping stone to something amazing. I like adventure, I like discovering new places and people, which almost always has a role in me appreciating the friends and family I have and the place I live.

Tell us about the Breakfast Tour.
I’ve always wanted to play music in the morning, it’s a whole different experience. People are just waking, still in a dream state. Life is busy, so playing chill music for people in the morning feels like I’m setting them up for a good day. I developed the idea of doing a tour with my friend Mark who has a business called Breakfast Shirts. We love breakfast culture in Australia so a cafe tour seems perfect.

Performing 42 free morning shows is an impressive feat! What’s the wildest or most memorable breakfast gig you’ve played so far?
Honestly they are all pretty memorable. It’s fresh and new and I’m constantly surprised at what happens. We’ve had people dancing in the street at 9am in the morning on a Wednesday. We took the breakfast tour to Europe last year. Playing in Amsterdam, Berlin, Hamburg and Zurich have been definite highlights.

You’re used to playing in both intimate cafes and larger evening venues—how does your approach to performing change between the two settings?
They are completely different. I believe that if you choose music you choose all the types of gigs. I’ve played to 20,000 and I’ve played to 20 and honestly there is beauty in both. Breakfast shows are wayyyy more chill. It helps me connect at the most basic of levels. Don’t get me wrong, I love the rocking venue shows too. It’s just different and I really like both.

Your tours are backed by some delicious sponsors like macamilk. and Harris Farm Markets—what’s your ultimate breakfast spread before a show?
I like to try things while visiting all the cafes on the breakfast tour, but right now my go to is pretty simple. Avo on sourdough, lemon, salt and pepper with a drizzle of olive oil. A piccolo with macamilk of course, and a glass of coconut water. I also love a good toasty.

Your music has such a laid-back, feel-good vibe. Who are your biggest influences?
I like music with mood. Music that makes you feel. Bob Marley, Bill Withers and Fat Freddy’s Drop influenced my music however these days I’m listening to Cleo Soul, Yussef Dayes and Thee Sacred Souls. So much good music out there.

For fans coming to your Gold Coast show at Whyld Coffee – what can they expect from the experience?
I seriously think all you need is some good food, good coffee and good music to brighten your mood. That’s exactly what we are offering.

What are your Gold Coast Favourites:
Favourite café: Whyld Coffee of course, also Lovestreet Cafe
Favourite restaurant: Franc Jrs Famous Pizzeria in Cooly
Favourite bar: Precinct Brewing Co, Burleigh
Favourite beach: Rainbow Bay

How do you choose to spend your days off?
Morning coffee and breakfast out. A rainforest walk. An arvo nap. A sunset swim, drinks and dinner with my favourite people.

Kirra Smith, is a commercial, branding, and product photographer based on the Gold Coast, passionate about storytelling and capturing moments that connect with people. With a love for light, nature and the ocean, she brings creativity and authenticity to every project.

Starting her career in PR, Kirra worked with brands like FIJI Water and Green & Blacks, before transitioning to photography while working at Inside Gold Coast.

Over the past five years, she’s worked with major clients from Tourism Australia to Suncorp, and many more, telling powerful stories through her lens. Her focus is always on creating images that evoke emotion and build meaningful connections.

Kirra is still a much-loved part of the Inside Gold Coast team and you’ll find many examples of her creativity sprinkled throughout our site.

How long have you been a Gold Coast local?
I’ve been a Gold Coast local for 14 years, I moved here from Sydney to do a Masters of Journalism at Griffith and fell in love.

What do you love the most about the Gold Coast?
I love how naturally beautiful the Coast is, the mix of stunning beaches and mountains can’t be beaten but besides that I love out creative culture. People who aren’t immersed in it often think it doesn’t exist but over the past eight or so years particularly we’ve grown so much in terms of cultural events, people doing amazing things in the arts and culinary spaces and everyone in those areas is so supportive of one another, I don’t think you get that very often.

Tell us a little bit about yourself (both personally and professionally).
I grew up in Tamworth in NSW and moved to Wollongong for University in 2004. I’ve always been such a beach girl but going home to the country and those big open spaces is always so soothing. After Uni I worked in PR in Sydney and once I moved to the Coast I worked in a few different media roles, including print magazines which I loved so much. Now I live in Palm Beach with my Staffy Jagger. I love art and fashion, good food and travelling and I live a pretty relaxed life that I adore and feel so lucky to have created.

What initially sparked your passion for photography?
I’ve always loved taking photos and often had a camera by my side but it wasn’t until I started as a writer for Inside Gold Coast and had to go out to restaurants to take photos of food that I fell in love with it (and with food). I think it was about the challenge of learning something I had no idea about and also the ways you can create stories through images and just make really weird concepts look cool with a camera. I love that there’s always something new to learn or try.

What were some of the biggest lessons you learned in those early days
There have been so many lessons! I think early on it was about not letting people take advantage of me and being brave enough to charge enough money for my work. Starting and maintaining a photography business has been the biggest challenge I’ve ever experienced, the learning curves have been steep but it’s also been incredible to see it grow. These days the lessons revolve more around boundaries, being respectful of my own time allowing myself to be proud of what I’ve built instead of always wanting more.

How would you describe your photography style?
I think I have quite an editorial style of photography, that storytelling element coming through, which maybe comes from being a writer first. People often say they like that my photos look natural and not overly edited which is absolutely what I want to put out there. I like deep colours but to keep things looking realistic.

What’s been the most memorable photoshoot of your career so far?
There have been so many, I’ve been really lucky but one that I absolutely loved was shooting in Noosa with a company who offer curated tours with a well-known local guide. We travelled around Noosa with Matt Golinski visiting eco-friendly farms, wineries and restaurants and learning about local produce. Had a helicopter ride over the coastline at sunset. It was a pinch-me moment for three days! I shot some images for i love linen that went into Real Living magazine a couple of years ago too, that was so exciting.

What advice would you give to aspiring photographers wanting to break into the industry?
I think ask people questions and learn as much as possible. So many more experienced photographers helped me in the early days and it was invaluable. I try to do the same when I can now and I also offer mentoring sessions which I absolutely love. It seems like a saturated market but if you love it enough, find your style and what you love to shoot and practice as much as you can. Working for free if you want to get your portfolio built and start reaching out to people. Everyone had to start somewhere and people are happy to help more often than not.

What’s next for you—any exciting projects or goals in the works?
I’m talking with a big Australian business about a shoot at the moment which will be the biggest one I’ve done so far so that’s super exciting! I’ve got a few resources in the works for people who want to start a photography business and then some non-photography related goals around writing and creating a product based business. I always have so many things I want to do but I really need to learn to focus on one thing at a time.

What are your Gold Coast favourites?
Favourite café: Jeffersons at Palm Beach is my fave for coffee and a little breaky snack
Favourite restaurant: Hanks at Kirra
Favourite bar: Paloma in Burleigh
Favourite beach: Rainbow Bay

How do you choose to spend your days off?
I walk my dog in the morning, go to the gym and then usually to Talle Creek for a swim. Read a book or catch up with a girlfriend and walk my dog again in the afternoon. Less is more for me on days off!

Born and raised on the glittering shores of our beloved city, Bronte Langbroek’s journey has come full circle as she now co-hosts the lively 90.9 Sea FM breakfast show, Bronte & Lakey for Breakfast. With her infectious energy and unwavering passion for her hometown, Bronte spills the beans on her love affair with the Gold Coast, her career highlights, and what makes mornings with Bronte & Lakey an absolute blast.

How long have you been a Gold Coast local?
I am a born and bred Gold Coaster – this is my hometown. I was born at the former Allamanda Hospital in Southport and spent the first 18 years of my life here, going to primary school at St Vincent’s in Clear Island Waters and high school at Somerset College in Mudgeeraba. I returned after university in 2017 and now again to be part of the 90.9 Sea FM breakfast show, Bronte & Lakey for Breakfast!

What do you love the most about the Gold Coast?
I love the familiarity of the coast, while also enjoying the fantastic progress it has made to make it an entertainment and holiday destination. There are the establishments I know and love that my family has visited for years, but also so many new and exciting businesses opening each week to experience and enjoy.

Tell us a little bit about yourself.
Surprisingly, I am naturally quite introverted and a homebody, saving a lot of my energy and outgoingness for work. I try to stay up to date with the latest news, celebrity stories and TikTok trends (which I tell myself is for work). I enjoy walking, working out and reformer pilates, plus I’ve taken up running for the first time this year and i’m loving it. I’m extremely competitive and driven, which bleeds between both my professional and personal life… I’m terrible to play a board game with!

What’s your proudest career moment?
Definitely taking the post of 90.9 Sea FM’s Breakfast radio show. This is the biggest full circle moment of my life; being the radio station I grew up listening to, worked for previously and always dreamed of being part of. It is a huge honour that I take very seriously and one that has left me filled with endless gratitude that I have been trusted to help wake up the people of my hometown which I love so much.

What’s the best thing about working on the radio?
The comradery! I love sharing stories about my life and then having people relate to it. It’s such a personal media; we are 100% authentically ourselves, which at times can be intimidating when you’re sharing personal thoughts, feelings and experiences. But when we give people the platform to relate to their own stories and they DO, there is no better feeling.

What can listeners expect from Bronte & Lakey for Breakfast?
From the moment we found out we were teamed up for 2024, Lakey and I agreed that we wanted to lead each show with the F word… FUN, and we have stuck to that. Whether it’s making fun of each other, having fun at the expense of ourselves, or bringing a fun story, trend or game to the show, we want people to start their day smiling. With so many other platforms filled with negativity and bad news, we want our show to be an escape for listeners – laugh with us or at us, as long as you’re having fun that’s all that matters.

What are your Gold Coast favourites?
Favourite café: Two Birds One Stone café at Q Super Centre, Mermaid Waters
Favourite restaurant: Georges at Sorrento
Favourite bar: Edgewater at Isle of Capri
Favourite beach: Kingscliff

How do you choose to spend your days off?
Before I met my partner Dylan, the energizer bunny, my days off were much lazier. I’ve had to convince him to embrace ‘no alarm days’ on weekends so I can catch up on sleep after five days of 4am starts! So, I start by enjoying a sleep in followed by either a workout or a leisurely walk. Breakfast is my favourite meal to enjoy out so we often café crawl and drink copious amounts of coffee. I love online shopping and watching trashy reality television while vegging out at home. Then a perfect Saturday night would include early drinks and dinner with friends or maybe going to watch some live sport but still be home by 10pm because of my weak body clock!