Maleny country music legend Col Finley is searching for the next big star in country music. He launched the Country Stars Awards this year, which coincides with the Maleny Show, and will see 19 semi-finalists vying to share in more than $20,000 in cash and prizes. With two categories, Junior (12-17 years) and Senior (18
Sunshine Coast musicians are vibrant, diverse and experienced, with many established veterans with decades of gigs and industry experience under their guitar straps. But alongside this old guard of talent comes a new generation of young fledgling musos, carving out their own place in the music community. These under 20-somethings are independent, driven, gigging every