Sippy Downs: It didn’t take the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) long to move from a ‘dry’ campus to a ‘sticky’ one, with a Variety Festival set for Wednesday, September 13. Rumours that alcohol might soon become a permanent menu item at the uni had been circulating the student and staff population for months,
Verrierdale: Hidden in thick rainforest, under a story-book-like full moon, and at the back of an old community hall is one of the most high-vibe events on the Sunshine Coast. As it fills with a crowd of top-class music lovers – from industry professionals mingling after work to everyday music lovers, and a sprinkling of
Eumundi: Layla Barnett and her band will showcase her incredible talent at this year’s Sunshine Sounds Festival from September 2-3. The local First Nations singer songwriter, who is just 14-years-old, has collaborated with ARIA and National Jazz Award-winning composer and saxophonist Zac Hurren for her debut album, “Beneath the Surface”, to be released at the
Nambour: “Glambour” is the launch party for two exhibitions Unapologetically Dressed and Nonsensual at The Old Ambulance Station on Saturday, from 6pm. The event forms part of Sunshine Coast Council’s leading contemporary multi-arts festival Horizon Fest, which runs from Friday until September 4. Expect a night of glamour, drag, music, costumes and a lip sync battle.
Gympie: A panel of music experts will add to the sparkle of the Gympie Music Muster events this week, offering emerging artists a deeper peek into the music-verse. Industry professionals, artists, and community leaders will discuss everything from behind-the-scenes marketing and business strategies to taking centre stage with confidence. “From Business to the Stage” promises
Conondale: “Sunshine Coast Cancel” is the new nickname angry music punters have coined Council after it allegedly shut down the Crystal Waters’s Eco Village Music Club last week. The music club is the latest victim in a string of other cancelled events by Council including Ocean Street World Festival, Big Pineapple Festival and Buskers by
Conondale: Henry Catania might only be knee-high to a grasshopper, but he’s quickly winning hearts of Sunny Coast locals and has his eyes set on the big stage. The 13-year-old, who plays the Gympie Music Muster this week, is a popular performer at Maleny’s Front Up Club, where he started performing at age 10, and
Sunshine Coast music legends Ziggy Alberts, The Chats, The Jensens, Andrea Kirwin, and Taylor Moss might have all reached a new level of stardom, but they each have one thing in common: they all started their music careers doing their time in the dusty, vibrant traps of local open mics. It’s where the magical journey
Gympie: The Gympie Music Muster, which officially kicks off this weekend from August 24-27, has celebrated with a Pre-Muster party for its four-day ticket holders. Revellers gathered on Sunday from 2pm to see Indigo, Midwest Molly, Bud Rokesky and Natalie Pearson. Headliners this year include; Wolfmother, Kasey Chambers, Morgan Evans, Troy Cassar-Daley, Taylor Moss, and
Chevallum: We love a bit of Strawbfest action! Pull up a bale of hay, indulge in a fresh strawberry 🍓 daiquiri 🍸 and listen to the fun-loving sounds of Steve Hargreaves 🎶 This fun family event which attracts thousands each year, will see live music acts across three stages, and also rides, face painting, crystal digging,