Noosa musician and Ampersand keys player Jarrod Tutbury says alcohol is dominating the music industry. In his investigative report, Jarrod explores how alcohol is impacting younger industry members. If you have any concerns about alcohol in your own life phone Lifeline (13 11 14) and/or the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (1300 858 584). Alcohol is
Photos: Maddie O’Brien With huge energy and great crowd engagement, Le Shiv were a spectacular support act. Some of their transitions and breakdowns gave me Radiohead vibes… albeit a very energetic version that made me dance instead of cry! Their drummer stood out for his snare technique. He was in the pocket and driving every
Jarrod Tutbury is a 20-something musician who has been managing and playing in a band for three years. He started where many young up-and-comings begin: busking on the streets and building up an audience the grassroots way. Now he’s scoring major gigs, such as Caloundra Music Festival, and is a pro at writing government grants.
Sunshine Coast musicians are vibrant, diverse and experienced, with many established veterans with decades of gigs and industry experience under their guitar straps. But alongside this old guard of talent comes a new generation of young fledgling musos, carving out their own place in the music community. These under 20-somethings are independent, driven, gigging every
With the highest density of working musicians in Australia it’s no wonder the Sunshine Coast is spoilt for choice when it comes to cosy recording spaces for musicians away from the rat race. As a booming tourist region, the Coast naturally attracts a diverse range of talented original artists and it seems there’s plenty of
Noosa pianoman, band manager, and freelance journalist (wow what a mouthful of talent!), Jarrod Tutbury, gives us his favourite Noosa night spots when Hastings Street comes alive with music by dark. The Sunshine Coast’s most famous main strip Hastings Street is a microcosm of European-style, wining, dining, shopping and gelato-ing. With its air of elegance