Gold Coast Book Launch | Before It Was Called Science

Join us for the Gold Coast launch of Before It Was Called Science, authored by Corey Tutt OAM and illustrated by Jaelyn Biumaiwai. This is the only QLD book launch with both Corey and Jaelyn present!

Event Details

📅 Saturday 24th October 2026
🕚 4:30pm - 6:45pm (please see agenda below)
📍 Astra Lumina (located in Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary) - 28 Tomewin St, Currumbin QLD 4223

🎟 SPECIAL EVENT DISCOUNT - 50% OFF ASTRA LUMINA ENTRY PRICE!! Plus exclusive early access to Astra Lumina

Q & A and Meet and Greet

🗣 We will have both Corey and Jaelyn present! Take your opportunity to ask them any questions you may have about Before It Was Called Science. From the creative process, to the research, to what it was like collaborating, this is your chance to ask!

Book Sales and Signing

📚 Limited copies of Before It Was Called Science will be available for purchase at the launch, with book signing opportunities. CASH & CARD payments accepted.

Prefer to have your copy already? Please visit the link to preorder - https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Corey-Tutt,-illustrated-by-Jaelyn-Biumaiwai-Before-It-Was-Called-Science-9781761181511

Enjoy Astra Lumina, post launch

✨ After the conclusion of the book launch, enjoy the Gold Coast's #1 after-dark experience Astra Lumina.

Made for all ages and produced by global entertainment creators, Moment Factory, this world-class light show is unlike anything else you’ve seen before. Explore the 1.5km trail at your own pace, watch nature come to life and enjoy a seriously unforgettable night where nature meets with the stars. While everything else goes to sleep after dark on the Gold Coast… Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary lights up! Go on an epic starlit journey through beautiful nature, where you get to explore captivating light displays and soundscapes.

ADMISSION IS INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOK LAUNCH TICKET!

Please purchase tickets!

🎟 This is a ticketed event. Please purchase tickets using this link, to ensure you are on the book launch guest list for exclusive early access to Astra Lumina. If you or the booking person's name is not on the list, you wont be let in.

Gold Coast Book Launch | Before It Was Called Science + Astra Lumina Experience!

Choose your tickets

General Admission - Adults (18+) ticket

General Admission - Youth (3-17 yo) ticket

General Admission - Bubs (0-2 yo) ticket

Test ticket