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A Sunshine Coast brewery which hosted the sold-out The Big Weekend has announced a new festival in Coolum with 90s pop-punksters Bodyjar to headline. Something Cool also brings a host of local acts including Fake News, Dad Fight, The Yeah Nahs and The Wolston Butchers to Blackflag Brewing on November 23. At the height of
John “JC” Collins has been appointed as Queensland’s first Night-Life Economy Commissioner. The former Powderfinger bass player is co-owner and venue director of Fortitude Valley Music Hall and The Triffid. And he’s also Vice President of QMusic. As board member of Brisbane Economic Development Agency, he’s hoping to make the state’s nightlife vibrant once more.
Noosa Junction live music debate reignites as venues pause entertainment Photo: Business owner Antony Crowther has paused live music at his Noosa Junction venue. Supplied. A long-running debate over noise complaints in Noosa Junction has reignited with two venues pausing their live music programs following increased scrutiny from authorities. Restaurants New York Minute and Mr
Bailey Walker AKA baileydrummer is the Sunshine Coast’s podcast king. He recently wrapped up his fourth season of Ask A Muso, a podcast which tells the stories of musicians globally. In a world where artists are taking their promotion into their own hands to diversify their incomes, Bailey wants to help. If you’ve ever thought
Words and photos: Dameeka Middleton Aussie ratbags Dune Rats and LA-garage rockers FIDLAR delivered a memorable night for the last leg of their tour at Birtinya’s finest, The Station. Touring for nearly a decade together, punters were exposed to the pure punk roots of these inter-continental best mates, despite the dousing weather. I arrived a
The Superjesus frontwoman Sarah McLeod has thrown her support behind the Sunshine Coast’s smallest punk rockers. Wave Raiders, whose members are aged just 12 and 14, caught the eye of the singer when they performed at the Airlie Beach Festival of Music. The punk rock trio will release their debut single, “Fun”, at Solbar on
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.
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
Grammy Award-winning pop powerhouse Dua Lipa has announced a global tour in 2025, including two Australian shows. The Radical Optimism Tour will see the UK superstar perform more than 40 shows across the world including New Zealand, North America, Europe, the UK, and South America. Dua is promoting her third studio album, “Radical Optimism”, which she released in
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
