
Nights here tend to centre around the performance itself, while the social side spills outside between sets. It is one of Caloundra’s key live music rooms and a regular stop for Sunshine Coast gig-goers chasing rock, punk, alternative and touring band lineups.

Fake News performs at popular Sunshine Coast live music venue Norton Music Factory in Caloundra West. Photo: Matt Warren.
Address: 13 Bronwyn St, Caloundra West QLD 4551
Website: nortonmusicfactory.com.au
Instagram: @nortonmusicfactory
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This venue attracts a strong community crowd. Its open-air setup and marquee-covered outdoor areas let people spread out between sets, before the room pulls everyone back in when the music kicks off again.
Compared with pub venues, Norton Music Factory usually feels more like a dedicated gig crowd than a passing audience. It suits bands, heavier bills, touring shows and local supports that need a room where the music is the main event.
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Get out of the house, you little couch goblin. Find a gig, pick a room and go stand near some speakers.
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