Sunshine Coast hinterland projects are set to benefit from $14 million in funding for a mix of diverse projects. It’s all thanks to Councilās 2024-25 Budget, which also sees the Nambour Administration Precinct receive $1.8 million. That money will be put towards transforming Council’s former administration building into a community-focused building. Changes to the Eddie
Lovers of music, food, fashion, art and culture can look forward to a series of creative events made possible by a new Sunshine Coast Council initiative. The “Emerging Events” category was added to the Major Events Sponsorship ProgramĀ to allow a more diverse range of events. The first events to be funded in this tier include
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,
Eumundi School of Music – owned by Australian singing songstress Katie Noonan – has shared in a combined $90,000 of community funding. Anywhere Festival and The Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival were also successful in the Sunshine Coast Councilās Creative Industries Investment Program. It follows a rigorous application process and the community groups are supported
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
Caloundra: Attention singer/songwriters! š¤ Caloundra Live & Local is a free series of music events by Sunshine Coast Council, kicking off with a Singer Songwriter Competition, which will see talented local artists take to the stage on September 1. Don’t miss seeing our incredible musos, with their vibrant beats and soulful melodies, battle it out at this