Sunshine Coast
The countdown is on for the Sunshine Coast’s biggest and juiciest live music event of the year, the Big Pineapple Festival! Some of Australia’s biggest artists including The Amity Affliction, Tones & I and Peking Duk are set to take over Woombye’s famous Pineapple Fields on October 19. There will be exotic foods, fancy-dress competitions,
Sydney artist Todd Fuller is $25,000 richer after winning the Sunshine Coast National Art Prize. His compelling digital piece, titled “No use crying over ripped lace”, explores gay hate crimes. And it also delves into the role of drag queens as protectors of the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s the first time a digital piece has won,
DJ Crockey (main picture) is one of several acts who will bring a rainbow of colour to the Sunshine Coast Queer Ball on Friday. The event, to be held at Aussie World’s Banana Bender Pub, is a massive celebration of LGBTQIA+ style, culture and community. Hostess Miss Lady Saint Diva will lead the night with
The iconic 112-year-old Imperial Hotel Eumundi on the Sunshine Coast has unveiled its recently renovated spaces. The new look includes an elegant front bar, gaming room and TAB, now open to the public. The opening of the three sections signifies the completion of the first phase of the hotel’s comprehensive rebuild. Stage two of the
A decade’s long furore over noise complaints in Noosa Junction has been reignited with two restaurants shutting down their nighttime entertainment. New York Minute and Mr Drifter have temporarily paused their popular live music nights after a crack down on noise levels by liquor licensing authorities. Business owner Antony Crowther (pictured) took to social media
Dance darlings Two Door Cinema Club and critically-acclaimed artist Declan McKenna are coming to The Station, on the Sunshine Coast, this December. Special guests indie outfit Soft Launch will join them for their first-ever co-headline tour of Australia. Catch Two Door Cinema Club and Declan McKenna at The Station, Birtinya, on December 12. Presented by
Photo by Rachel Younger via Facebook Australian dance trio PNAU, known for their chart-topping remix of Elton John’s “Cold Heart”, will head to The Station for an all-ages gig this December. They will also be heading to the Gold Coast’s Miami Marketta as part of a nation-wide tour. Off the back of their recently released
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,
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,
