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The Songwriters Roundtable is a monthly workshop for artists at Nambour. Now in its fifth year, the workshops take a deep dive into the art of the singer-songwriter in a warm and welcoming space at community hub Dance Art, Etc. Host Mira Chorik says the sessions help songwriters discover who they are as artists and
Brisbane live music venues The Triffid and The Fortitude Music Hall have announced they will go cashless on May 1. Local music punter Jules Walker isn’t happy with the move saying, “cash is legal tender”. “It should never be refused. “We should have the choice. It costs more to use a card with surcharges so
A Gold Coast live music venue has released its monthly gig guide with a word to local media to get more ticket sales or there will be no more live music industry. Mo’s Desert Clubhouse venue director Kimbo Slice made the heartfelt plea in her monthly email, saying times have been tough for the music
Australian folk singer/songwriter Kim Churchill has a new song which offers up a sincere dose of encouragement. Showcasing Kim’s gentle and heartfelt songwriting, “Hobbies” is a grounding track, cutting through the noise of society’s expectations. With a landscape of soft acoustics and sweeping strings, it liberaes with lines such as, “you don’t have to be
Young artists, musicians, and creatives will take to the stage at Norton Music Factory for NextGen YouthFest. Wave Raiders (pictured) will headline the youth live music gig, with performances from Ampersand, Ella Joy (main picture), Hugo and The Hive, Ben Lunt, Harriette and Tatum, Hati, and the winner of Aura YouthFest. If you haven’t yet
The Rowe Sisters are taking the Sunshine Coast music scene by storm and will feature at UniSC’s Variety Fest on Wednesday. Abbey, 17, and Ruby, 14, who bring rich and powerful harmonies to the stage, will join Katie Daniels, Ted Watson and Band, and The Wave Raiders for the semesterly event. The girls scored the
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
It’s time to put the hairbrushes down and step out of the bedroom. Songwriters from across the Sunshine Coast are being encouraged to perform at The Stone House Sessions. The first one kicks off at Cooroy next month and will feature emerging original artists. Organiser Sienna Bishoff says songwriters have been pouring their hearts out
On the eve of their biggest show yet, we spoke to Chamber Lane frontman Connor Hanson ahead of their gig opening for The Smith Street Band (pictured with doggo). Connor shares some great tips for younger bands wanting to get out there and make music. Yelo: Where did Chamber Lane all start? Connor: We started
Golden Guitar winners Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham and Casey Barnes will headline this year’s Gympie Music Muster. Joining them are rock legends Joe Camilleri, The Black Sorrows, and Dragon. The lineup doesn’t stop there. The Whitlams Black Stump, Tori Forsyth, Chad Morgan, Melanie Dyer, and The Bushwackers are also set to grace the Muster
