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For 10 days, immerse yourself in soul-stirring music and thought-provoking productions as Noosa comes Alive! Get ready to dive into a world of theatre, music, performance, food, film and thought — all unfolding in spectacular Noosa. Returning for its 23rd year, from 18 to 27 July the festival will once again transform Noosa into a cultural playground of theatre, music, ballet and world-class performance. “We will ignite […]
Get ready for the ultimate country playlist on Spotify! As a family, we have a weekly tradition of sitting down for dinner and discussing life, school, and music. The other week, while enjoying some of my home-cooked BBQ, Diezel asked, “What was the most country song I’ve ever written?” This question got us thinking because, […]
The Chevallum State School Parents & Citizens Association (P&C) is delighted to announce the highly anticipated return of StrawbFest 2025! This iconic community celebration will light up the Sunshine Coast on Friday, 12th September 2025, from 5:00pm until late, right in the heart of Chevallum. A much-loved tradition for over 30 years, StrawbFest brings together […]
Gympie gets ready for two nights of bold and diverse music experiences this June The team behind the Space Girls Festival is turning up the volume this June with not one, but two electrifying nights of music, creativity, and connection. Following the success of last year’s OUTER SPACE, the 2025 edition will launch into a double feature: […]
The much-anticipated Country Stars 2025 Showcase, held on May 30th and 31st, proved to be a resounding success despite challenging weather conditions. The event brought together 20 of Australia’s best country music contestants for an inspiring weekend of talent and celebration. The semi-finals kicked off on Friday, May 30th, where our talented semi-finalists took the […]
Dash is forging new and stronger connections in Country Music. M2M Directing Manager Col Finley sees the incredibly talented singer-songwriter “DASH” as someone who opens his heart and pursues his lifelong dream, inspiring the industry to embrace all those who share their stories through song regardless of Genre or Gender.. Meet Dash, the dynamic Sydney-based […]
First-ever Mooloolaba Beach Tallo Billa performance – Saturday 7 June (free) Mooloolaba is set to cement its reputation as a premier destination for whale experiences with the staging of a unique light and sound exhibition at Mooloolaba Beach fusing the mesmerising soundscapes of humpback whale songs with digital imagery and Indigenous cultural interpretation. The free […]
Ziggy Alberts, Betty Taylor and Yama-Nui Recording Studio are some of the big names who have taken home top gongs – or should we say ‘golden pineapples’ – at the inaugural Sunshine Coast Music Awards (SCMAs) on Sunday night (June 1). The SCMAs, in its first year, saw local industry legends come together at Birtinya […]
When Superman and Batman debuted in the late 1930s, steam trains ruled the rails. The superheroes may have changed since then, but the Mary Valley Rattler is still steaming along and is calling on the young-at-heart from Gympie, the Sunshine Coast and beyond to embrace their inner hero, dress up in their favourite costume and […]
A KICK ARSE CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND RESILIENCE After 16 incredible years of working hard, raising a family and staying true to their shared love of country music, “The Finley’s” are excited to announce the release of their debut single, “Give Ya That Country Song.” This engaging country banger is the perfect fun-filled introduction to The Finley’s […]
