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Some news hits harder than others. They all say they saw it coming but it was still a sad day for the Sunshine Coast after Council yesterday confirmed we are losing yet another beloved music event, the Caloundra Music Festival. But do you think it’s time we accept that these festivals are a luxury of
It’s official: the Caloundra Music Festival will not be returning next year. Sunshine Coast Council today announced the festival will no longer be funded by taxpayers, citing rising costs. The annual community festival debuted in 2007 and evolved every year. It supported thousands of local musicians and brought millions of revenue to nearby businesses. In
I came across the all-encompassing sounds of Sunshine Coast singer/songwriter Phil Barlow at an open mic night in downtown Nambour. After chatting to a few of the musicians, Phil invited me to do a review of his upcoming house concert. In the idyllic, rural hinterland locality of Eerwah Vale? Yes please! I’d seen Phil’s face
The Grogans played at Kings Beach Tavern last week to a sold-out crowd. Their message of hope was nothing short of inspirational. Words and photos by Dameeka Middleton Despite a cold and rainy Sunny Coast night, punters filled the Kings Beach Tavern early last Saturday to catch surf rockstars The Grogans before they began their
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 prefers to sit with them on the grass. Pictured with friend and event supporter Anita Sweeney, Jay is the founder of Peregian Originals. A much-loved and
Truck crash survivor Boi Crompton has returned to the music scene with a new single after a forced 22-year hiatus. Boi was hit by a truck as a pedestrian in 2002. It forced him to drop his performing career as one half of Sunshine Coast indie-pop act boi&eSKae. While Boi and his partner Eskae continued
Patricia McInerney (pictured) can turn even the most unusual music venues into a stage for Sunshine Coast musicians. She runs artist-led production company, Basket Of Hammers, which puts the spotlight on the vibrant world of experimental music. A vocalist herself, Patricia performs as Diaspora The Explorer. She will bring her hauntingly-beautiful sounds and dark-doom gaze
Yelo photographer and occasional word slinger Dameeka Middleton got intimate with JET at The Station on Saturday night. Just when you think your favourite 2000s rock bands are done JET start a national tour – and they still rock! The favourite Aussie rockstars gave revellers the revival they didn’t know they needed at The Station
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
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:
