Gold Coast Cabaret bar by Aerial Angel Sue Porrett and Tony Rigas

Get your first look at the “next-level” Gold Coast venue which is taking over the former site of one of the city’s most famous nightclubs.

THIS is the first render showing what a nightclub supremo and performance art promoter have dreamt up for a “next-level” Gold Coast venue.

Nightclub veteran Tony Rigas and Aerial Angels Australia founder Sue Porrett, who have joined forces to create Pink Flamingo, a Las Vegas-style cabaret bar for Broadbeach, will give the first taste of their plans today.

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Some of the booths.

The pair, who have signed a 10-year lease for the space previously occupied by East nightclub — as revealed in last month’s Bulletin — aim to breathe new life into the Surf Parade corner.

They were being tight-lipped ahead of their official launch this morning when the venue name, more detailed renderings and a 3D model are unveiled.

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But the pair are promising to transform the site into a “world-class theatre and entertainment destination”.

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Nightclub supremo Tony Rigas and entertainment promoter Sue Porrett hope to launch their new venue in Broadbeach mid-year. Picture Glenn Hampson

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The venue is on track for opening in the middle of the year and an international hunt for performers is underway.

Ms Porrett, based in Burleigh, founded the globetrotting Aerial Angels and has a background in aerial performance and circus-style entertainment.

Near the stage.

“Think of the fully produced theatre shows you would expect to see in cities such as New York, Las Vegas, Paris and Berlin – this calibre of entertainment has been missing on the Gold Coast,” she said.

There’s flamingoes everywhere.

“The Gold Coast is world-renowned as a holiday and entertainment destination and yet, there are very few live shows available on a regular basis.

“The Pink Flamingo will become the city’s premier playground for the young-at-heart - from 18 to 108 we will entertain.

Booths and seating at the bar.

“Our annual shows will have a universal thread that is sure to amuse and entertain flocks from all walks of the world and life.”

Mr Rigas, a Glitter Strip identity, was formerly involved with East nightclub before James Tweddell took over as sole owner.

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Mr Rigas has a long list of nightclub operations he has had a hand in including Shooters, Quest Lounge Bar which became East, Mybar, Opium and Oriental Whiskey.

He was also a consultant to Love Nightlife before it was sold last year.

Back in February, Mr Rigas said his new venue with Ms Porrett would “be an eclectic playground bringing entertainment with Las Vegas flair to Broadbeach”.