Music News
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 (pictured) prefers to sit with them on the grass. He’s the founder and creator of Peregian Originals: the Sunshine Coast’s much-loved and sorely missed, free open-air
Indie-pop act boi&eSKae have returned to the music scene with a new single after a forced 22-year hiatus. The local duo had to drop their performing careers when lead singer and songwriter Boi Crompton was hit by a truck as a pedestrian in 2002. While they continued working in touring production roles with some of
Patricia McInerney (pictured) is bringing out-of-the-ordinary music venues to the Sunshine Coast’s musical underbelly. She runs artist-led production company, Basket Of Hammers, which puts the spotlight on the vibrant and often overlooked world of alternative and experimental music. A vocalist herself, Patricia performs as Diaspora The Explorer, and will bring her hauntingly-beautiful sounds and dark-doom
If you’ve been dreaming of spending New Year’s Eve at magical Woodfordia it’s time to get cracking. Early bird tickets to Woodford Folk Festival 23/24 are on sale from today. The wonderful land of Woodfordia, just an hour outside of Brisbane, comes alive every year after Christmas to celebrate creativity, culture, community and connection. Over
Maleny country music legend Col Finley is searching for the next big star in country music. He launched the Country Stars Awards this year, which coincides with the Maleny Show, and will see 19 semi-finalists vying to share in more than $20,000 in cash and prizes. With two categories, Junior (12-17 years) and Senior (18
Lovers of music, food, fashion, art and culture can look forward to a series of creative events made possible by a new Sunshine Coast Council initiative. The “Emerging Events” category was added to the Major Events Sponsorship Program to allow a more diverse range of events. The first events to be funded in this tier include
Groovin The Moo might be cancelled but it hasn’t stopped King Stingray from hitting the road this July and August for a regional tour. The Australian surf rock favourites and descendants of Yothu Yindi will play a host of shows in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Canberra and Northern Territory. King Stingray will perform at
Hidden deep in Noosa’s picturesque hinterland, Dragon Forest is set to come alive with the sounds of folk and psychedelic country on Sunday from 4pm. The Heard: The Art and Heart of Sound is the first in a series of heart-thumping house concerts at Doonan, celebrating original music. The event brings together Sunshine Coast artists
Noosa funk-fusion favourites Ampersand will celebrate the release of their debut EP, “Entry Level”, on June 9. Youth acts Henry Catania (pictured), Hati, Ella Joy, Harriette & Tatum and Moneyshot, will join them in the festivities, from 4-8pm. Held at Land & Sea Brewery, it’s free entry thanks to Noosa Council’s RADF Grant program. Tickets:
Sunshine Coast highschool teacher Drew Wilson has released his first cover of John Waite’s 1984 hit song, “Missing You”. It’s familiar, yet new. Equal parts yearning and loss. And every bit as memorable as the original. Drew says while the song holds significant sentimental value, he never expected to release a cover song. “It was
