Archive for December, 2023
The Sunshine Coast hip-hop community has pulled together for the family of Robert Holden who was killed in the Boxing Day storm. Robert’s daughter Maddison Holden, AKA “Maya Mercy”, is a well-known Brisbane hip-hop artist. Cooper Harlum, “Harlum”, is putting on a show at Nambour’s The Presynct on Friday, to raise funds for the family.
Usher in the new year with a kaleidoscope of colour at The Lord Mayorâs New Yearâs Eve Fireworks on Sunday, December 31. The evening will showcase two free spectacular fireworks shows at South Bank Parklands for families at 8.30pm, and one at midnight for the late-night revellers. The best viewing locations at South Bank include
Get ready to celebrate the end of 2023 with City of Gold Coastâs free New Yearâs Eve fireworks displays and family-friendly events across the city. The night skies will be lit up at Coomera, Broadwater Parklands, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Coolangatta to ring in the new year on Sunday, 31 December. Broadwater Parklands and Coomera
A perennial in the Australian festival calendar for 36 years, the iconic Woodford Folk Festival has announced another massive programme. As always, the schedule is staggering in its diversity, quality and expression of the cultural zeitgeist. The Woodford Folk Festival is a week-long celebration of incredible creative depth and cultural diversity. Itâs a place where lawyer, academic and
Sunshine Coast Council is again hosting New Year’s Eve free fireworks displays across the Coast. The Mooloolaba event will be held from 5pm, with a range of entertainment for all. There will also be fun-filled, community-run programs at Caloundra and Coolum. In the family zone on Mooloolaba Esplanade there will be live music, childrenâs entertainment, face painters,
A “sparrow lifestyle” and a lack of public transport are the reasons the Sunshine Coast’s night-time economy is struggling, a UniSC study shows. UniSC lead researcher Dr Lenny Vance has surveyed 10 local representatives including venue owners, musicians, and peak-body members, saying the findings paint a “trying picture”. Dr Vance says the cost of living
Musicians across South-East Queensland have paid tributes to two Fortitude Valley live music venues after they announced they would be shutting up shop. King Lear’s Throne owner Ken Parry posted the sad news on social media, saying his adjacent live music venue, Bad Luck Bar, was also going. The venue joins Gold Coast’s Burleigh Bazaar,
On a beautiful warm night underneath the City’s skyscrapers, I headed deep into Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens to get ready to photograph Irish singer/songwriter Dermot Kennedy, known for his popular songs, “Outnumbered”, “Power Over Me” and “Giants”. And I also happen to be a huge fan – squee! The night’s entertainment kicked off with Sydney-based openers,
*Screenshot! Youâre welcome đ Yo Brizzy! Fortitude Music Hall and The Tivoli have some gems such as Foals, The Streets and Ben Howard on the horizon. Check out our âno regrets gig guideâ to see what the big guns of Brisbane live music have coming up. YOLO! Main picture: Foals, supplied.
Hey Goldie! A new year with regrets is no happy new year at all. Check out what our big guns of Gold Coast live music have coming up. Miami Marketta has absolutely loads including Russell Crowe and The Cat Empire, what! HOTA welcomes Missy Higgins, while Carrara Stadium will host Pink, and Robina Stadium opens
