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Aug 10
From PNG to Prime Time: Sunshine Coast’s Chris Cobb Steps Onto The Voice Stage

Papua New Guinean singer and Sunshine Coast local Chris “Sese”Cobb has taken a bold leap onto one of the world’s most iconic stages—auditioning for Season 14 of TheVoice Australia, which premiered last night on Channel 7. Born in Rabaul, Chris began carving his musical pathway from humble beginnings at his local golf club inBulolo, eventually […]

Aug 03
Dojo Rise “Run, Baby Run” Single Release Launch

Dojo Rise are bringing their infectious energy to The Presynct on Friday August 29, for a night of soul-stirring grooves and unstoppable rhythm. The band will debut their brand-new single “Run, Baby Run” (Release Date: August 15), the first taste of their highly anticipated upcoming EP. With a reputation for dynamic, feel-good live shows, Dojo […]

Jul 29
Welcome to the Loop: The Woombye Pub Joins the Locals in the Loop Family

We’re thrilled to welcome The Woombye Pub onboard as an official Locals in the Loop partner! Recently crowned Queensland’s Best Regional Hotel at the 2025 Queensland Hotel Awards, this Sunshine Coast gem is a must-visit. Locals, if you haven’t already popped in for a meal and a cold one, now’s the time. We’ll be heading […]

Jul 29
Festuri Defies the Odds – 26 Years of Free Culture, Connection and Community

As free entry festivals across Australia continue to vanish – overwhelmed by rising costs, red tape and shrinking funding – one Sunshine Coast celebration refuses to fade quietly into the background. Festuri Festival returns to Buderim Village Park on 9th August, marking 26 years of multicultural music, dance, food and connection. It stands as one […]

Jul 28
Jodi Martin Announces: 2025 Never Say Die! Tour 

Celebrated Australian Singer-Songwriter Hits the Road for a Landmark Year  Beloved Australian singer-songwriter Jodi Martin will kick off her highly anticipated Never Say Die! Tour in  2025, celebrating 25 years of storytelling through song. The tour will follow the release of her brand-new  radio single, Tommy the Toyota, a heartfelt song inspired by a legendary […]

Jul 25
The Finleys: A Rocking Country Love Story Takes Centre Stage

It has been told through song, and with every release, you will grow to love and understand the power of trust, belief, and respect that both Col and Nellie Finley have for each other and their Kids Levi & Diezel and the music they both passionately strive to release This emotional tale, inspired by real-life […]

Jul 24
Sunshine Coast launches starry, starry nights astronomy tours as region plans Dark Sky Reserve

Sunshine Coast tour operator, Mystic Mountain Tours, is offering a chance to explore the celestial heavens from a unique – and very hospitable – vantage point. While most astro-tourism experiences are offered in outback areas, where you need to rough it to enjoy the night sky, Mystic Mountains Tours enables stargazers to explore the wonders of […]

Jul 24
From the Nullarbor to the Stage: JC and the Tree’s New Single Fuses Folk, Rock, and the Earthy Pulse of Didgeridoo

Australian folk rock act JC and the Tree are set to unveil their boldest musical journey yet on the 25th July 2025. Recorded at Lovestreet studios with producer Scott French and mastered by Trent Dobson, the track marks an adventurous new chapter for the pair, fusing progressive rock with their signature folk sound and for […]

Jul 23
Sunshine Coast’s Wave Raiders Drop “My Way,” Announce All-Ages Launch Party

Introducing Wave Raiders, a trio of alternative rock disruptors from the Sunshine Coast. They aren’t here to blend in – they’re here to smash cliches and carve out their own identity as they produce their style of Neo-Surf Rock Psychedelia, taking from the last 25 years of Australian rock music.  Dropping their new single ‘My Way’ on Thursday 24 July via […]

Jul 23
Pity Vincent Unleashes “Rake,” Igniting the Grunge Revival

Prepare for a sonic onslaught as Sunshine Coast’s own Pity Vincent drops their ferocious new single, “Rake,” available now on Spotify. This powerhouse trio is shaking up the Australian music scene, bringing a much-needed jolt of raw, unadulterated grunge rock back to the forefront. Pity Vincent, with their unmistakable mullets and take-no-prisoners attitude, channels the […]