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Main picture via Facebook: Mr Drifter’s open mic night was shut down following noise complaints from neighbours. The Sunshine Coast live music community is standing firm against residents raising concerns about noise, with a “peaceful public protest” planned for Noosa Junction on October 13. The protest follows action taken against two Noosa venues after complaints
Noosa Junction live music debate reignites as venues pause entertainment Photo: Business owner Antony Crowther has paused live music at his Noosa Junction venue. Supplied. A long-running debate over noise complaints in Noosa Junction has reignited with two venues pausing their live music programs following increased scrutiny from authorities. Restaurants New York Minute and Mr
Bailey Walker AKA baileydrummer is the Sunshine Coast’s podcast king. He recently wrapped up his fourth season of Ask A Muso, a podcast which tells the stories of musicians globally. In a world where artists are taking their promotion into their own hands to diversify their incomes, Bailey wants to help. If you’ve ever thought
Listen up goth heads. Fans of Linkin Park, Evanescence, Paramore and Muse will love the debut single from Sunshine Coast nu-metal band VERATIE. “Ashes” unveils an otherworldly beauty from frontwoman Sarah, whose dark and dreamy vocals dissect the fragility of the human experience. With every soul-splitting riff, the track’s resurrection metaphor asks the listener to
You might not have heard from him in a while but Rick Price is showing no signs of slowing down. And with almost a million monthly Spotify listeners it seems Rick’s audience isn’t going anywhere either. The Aussie singer/songwriter has just released his 12th studio album and has a national tour, which includes a pit
Most musicians are drawn to the allure of the stage. They dream of bathing in the spotlight, their fans fawning for just a glimmer of their attention. Jay Bishoff prefers to sit with them on the grass. Pictured with friend and event supporter Anita Sweeney, Jay is the founder of Peregian Originals. A much-loved and
Truck crash survivor Boi Crompton has returned to the music scene with a new single after a forced 22-year hiatus. Boi was hit by a truck as a pedestrian in 2002. It forced him to drop his performing career as one half of Sunshine Coast indie-pop act boi&eSKae. While Boi and his partner Eskae continued
Patricia McInerney (pictured) can turn even the most unusual music venues into a stage for Sunshine Coast musicians. She runs artist-led production company, Basket Of Hammers, which puts the spotlight on the vibrant world of experimental music. A vocalist herself, Patricia performs as Diaspora The Explorer. She will bring her hauntingly-beautiful sounds and dark-doom gaze
Rock and hip-hop have combined for a new song from local legends Pricey and Wigs. They officially release their genre-bending song, “Smile”, at Morts Brewery, Nambour, on Saturday night. Have a listen to “Smile” and tell us what you think! Long-haired rocker Josh Price, AKA Pricey, is a founding member and the former lead guitarist
Sunshine Coast musician and Ampersand keys player Jarrod Tutbury says alcohol dominates the Australian music industry, and he has seen too many negative effects. In this investigative report, Jarrod explores how alcohol is impacting younger musicians. If you have any concerns about alcohol in your own life phone Lifeline (13 11 14) and/or the Alcohol
