All posts tagged in grassroots gigs
A local musician says Sunshine Coast Council is destroying its grassroots music scene. It comes after a popular Currimundi cafe was forced to shut down its live music program due to noise complaints. Clive Carter, from alt-country rock band Bohemian Rogue, says it’s “disappointing” for emerging artists to lose another venue. It’s the second time
A Noosa ukulele group left without a regular practice spot after being removed from Noosa Marina has found a new home at Royal Mail Tewantin. The Parkbench Ukulele Players will start playing again at Royal Mail Tewantin, after several weeks without a home. The group was recently removed from Noosa Marina, where members had gathered
The Noosa Park Bench Ukulele group is looking for a new place to rehearse after being kicked off their usual meet-up spot. The group was banned from privately-owned Noosa Marina where they had been playing for six years. Noosa Shire Council denies any involvement in the group’s removal. Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie said Council had
Eudlo: A music and arts event with “roving huggers” and a sweet local line up – including Day of Embers, Lydia Fairhall and Emma Beau – is set to highlight the profound link between mental health and the creative arts at Eudlo Hall on Saturday night. With almost half of us experiencing a run in
Eddie Ray – Silence of the Jams is an epic independent film with an entirely original soundtrack made by an all-star Sunshine Coast cast. Equal parts movie and live music performances, Eddie and his Band of Legends, perform the soundtrack live alongside the screening. Award-winning artist Eddie Ray has created a comic film exploring a visual
A man performs at an open mic at Mr Drifter in Noosa. Photo: Facebook. Some of the Sunshine Coast’s best-known musicians started out the same way: in local open mic rooms, testing songs in front of small but loyal crowds. Sunshine Coast artists including Ziggy Alberts, The Chats, The Jensens, Andrea Kirwin and Taylor Moss
Sunshine Coast Council has been accused of “completely obliterating” and “sabotaging” the local live music scene. It comes as Council is being blamed for shutting down the Crystal Waters Music Club. The Conondale club is the latest victim in a series of forced closures of local music venues, events and festivals. Council is also being
Eudlo: This sounds so cosy @theinadequatesband and @thosefolk will play at Eudlo Hall on September 15.
