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The Singer-Songwriters Session brings four top Sunshine Coast acts to Norton Music Factory on September 28. Matty Rogers Band, JC & The Tree, David Flower Band and Nicky Convine will all perform at the all-ages event. Renowned for his soulful and electrifying performances, Matty Rogers captivates with a unique blend of soul, rock and blues.
Third-release tickets to the Sunshine Coast’s juciest music event of the year, the Big Pineapple Festival, have sold out. Some of Australia’s biggest artists are set to take over Woombye’s famous Pineapple Fields on October 19 including; The Amity Affliction, Bliss N Eco, Golden Features, Peking Duo, Tones and I and Vera Blue. Local acts Betty Taylor, Raw Ordio,
The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is set to infuse a “modern Australia” into its graduation process. Students previously graduated to the tune of classical Danish music as part of the ceremony’s academic procession. The music will now be swapped for an Indigenous representation by UniSC Honorary and Adjunct Uncle Kevin Starkey. He uses
Australia’s most remote music festival Big Red Bash has been cancelled next year as organisers take a break to “recharge”. The Birdsville event, in western Queensland, has been running non-stop since 2013, with a break in 2020. The announcement was made on Thursday via the festival’s social media, saying it’s been a “massive undertaking”. It
The internet is in a twist amid claims Dave Grohl’s new baby daughter could be a Brisbane-ite. Nine months ago the Foo Fighters frontman – still known then as the “nicest guy in rock” – took a break from touring to feed the homeless in Sydney (pictured). His band was about to play their biggest
If it hasn’t been a “green day” it will be now with international punk superstars Green Day announcing they will tour Australian in 2025. The band from San Fransisco will bring their global stadium Saviors tour to the Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne in March. Named after the band’s 14th studio album – released in
Dave Grohl has divided fans worldwide with news that he is expecting a baby with a woman outside of his marriage. In a statement on Instagram the 55-year-old Foo Fighters frontman says: “I’ve recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage. “I plan to be a loving and supportive
Hilltop Hoods (pictured), Xavier Rudd, John Butler and The Cat Empire will all appear at the final Bluesfest in 2025. They join Crowded House, Vance Joy, Ocean Alley and Tones And I in celebrating the major music festival’s 36th and final year. Organisers today announced the event’s second round of performers, including Kasey Chambers, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, C.W.
Australian folk-rock band Little Quirks will be at Norton Music Factory on October 12 as part of their national tour. Little Quirks have just completed a successful tour across Europe and the UK, supporting soul legends The Teskey Brothers. The Central Coast five-piece family band are also celebrating the release of their self-titled debut album. Composed of siblings and cousins,
Sydney-based PR and entertainment guru Jai Evans has died at the age of 43, the Daily Mail reports. Jai was found in his luxury Darlinghurst apartment on Sunday and his death is not suspicious, according to the report. Jai had more than two decades of experience in the public relations industry, founding Evans Media in 2005,
