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After months of petitioning to save iconic Brisbane live music venue The Zoo, word has it a former venue is stepping in to save it. Crowbar closed its doors in 2020 after eight years of serving punters and giving 7000 bands a place on its stage, after falling victim to Covid restrictions. The Zoo, in
Main picture: All Strings Attached will perform at this year’s Maleny Music Festival The Maleny Music Festival runs from November 8-10. It offers a melting pot of folk, Irish, blues and Americana music, from some exceptional local talent. We have everything you need to know for a fun weekend away. With major music festivals being
Main picture via Facebook: Mr Drifter’s popular open mic night is no longer after neighbours complained about its noise The Sunshine Coast live music community is standing strong against residents who complain about their noise. They will take to the streets for a “peaceful public protest” at Noosa Junction on October 13. It comes as
Main picture: via Facebook A man in his 20s has tragically died at the sold-out Knockout Outdoor music festival in Sydney overnight. It comes as two men died of suspected drug overdoses after attending last year’s event. However, in this case the man is not suspected to have taken drugs. Emergency services were called to
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
It’s time to dig through your bedroom drawers for your fave Aussie music tee because Ausmusic T-Shirt Day is returning on November 28. The initiative is all about supporting the music industry, with funds from the day going towards those in crisis. To support Ausmusic T-Shirt Day you can buy an Ausmusic t-shirt from the
Frances Bean Cobain and husband Riley Hawk – son of pro-skateboarder Tony Hawk – have welcomed a baby boy. The daughter of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and 60-year-old American singer Courtney Love made the announcement via Instagram on Saturday (local time). Born on September 17, the couple have named him Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk.
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
