WATCH: Reece Mastin Warms Up Crowds Ahead Of Surfers Paradise LIVE

Aussie rocker Reece Mastin has been spotted performing impromptu gigs around the Gold Coast ahead of the annual Surfers Paradise LIVE.

The former X-Factor winner is playing the free music festival on Friday, and performed an acoustic rendition of his hit 'Keep On Walking' on the beach on Wednesday morning.

The festival kicks off on Thursday night with the Gold Coast Music Awards, which will include a free concert at the stage at the end of Cavill Mall.

While Australian music legends Jimmy Barnes and Daryl Braithwaite headline the event on Saturday night, which has also attracted the likes of Kate Ceberano, Jon Stevens and Justice Crew.