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An artists impression of the future Caloundra Town Square, which is part of the broader Caloundra Community and Creative Hub precinct. Image: Supplied. Early works are underway on a future Sunshine Coast Community and Creative Hub. Council has appointed Hutchinson Builders to begin preparing the Bulcock Street site at Caloundra for a new town square.
The Sunshine Coast’s award-winning arts festival – Horizon Festival – returns from May 2-11, bringing 10 days of art, music, performance to our region. Visitors and locals can enjoy a vibrant program of 50 events across 10 locations. Since its inception in 2017, Horizon has contributed $16 million to the local economy, employing 6798 creatives and
Caloundra Music Festival (CMF) has joined the growing list of cancelled Australian music festivals this year. Sunshine Coast Council blames rising living and operating costs, but says the event will be back next year. CMF has seen major headliners such as Powderfinger, Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, John Butler Trio, Jimmy Barnes, Empire of the Sun,
Sunshine Coast Council is being accused of monopolising the region’s events sector after announcing its annual Christmas carols event would be held the day before a major surf lifesaving fundraiser. Kawana Carols by the Beach, which is scheduled for December 17, raises much-needed money for the Kawana Surf Life Saving and Kawana Nippers programs. However,
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
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
Nambour: Sunshine Coast Council’s free community event Nambour Forecourt Live celebrates two years on Friday. The chilled family-friendly event has that feel-good sunset vibes, as it takes flight with live music from 4pm. There will be a licensed bar for the ‘after-workers’ and frazzled parents, food trucks to keep the kids happy, and a special
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
