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Sunshine Coast live music venue

Norton Music Factory feels purpose-built for live bands, with touring acts, heavier lineups and local supports moving through a room that feels more like a real gig stop than a casual pub corner.

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.

A photo of Fake News at Norton Music Factory.

Fake News performs at popular Sunshine Coast live music venue Norton Music Factory in Caloundra West. Photo: Matt Warren.

Venue info

Norton Music Factory

  • Location: Caloundra West, Sunshine Coast
  • Type: Dedicated live music venue
  • Typical shows: Touring bands, rock and alternative lineups, local supports
  • All ages: Varies by event
Contact & links

Find the venue

Address: 13 Bronwyn St, Caloundra West QLD 4551
Website: nortonmusicfactory.com.au
Instagram: @nortonmusicfactory
Official What’s On: Norton Music Factory events

What it’s like

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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