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The Sunshine Coast’s leading music industry event, Turn Up, returns for its twelfth year on Thursday 23 October 2025 at The Presynct, Nambour. Presented by Turn Up Event and Oztix, the conference is where the region’s musicians, music industry workers, and music lovers come together to connect, celebrate, share knowledge and swap stories. This year’s […]
A new venture by a local business owner is helping locals and tourists experience nature and forest bathing immersions in Sunshine Coast National Parks. “I want everyone to feel held – like they truly belong – whenever they’re outside” said business owner Jay Ridgewell of Held Outside Nature Connection Experiences, who is set to expand […]
There are some songs that feel like a burst of sunlight, lifting moods and shifting the whole day in an instant. ‘Thought of You’, the debut single from 2025 Australian Idol winner Marshall Hamburger, arrives Friday, September 26, and does just that. Since winning Australian Idol in 2025, Marshall Hamburger has quickly become one of the country’s most magnetic new voices. […]
Sunshine Coast, QLD – Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of live music as Hugo And The Hive, Jemzel, and Karma Police hit the stage for an all-ages show at Solbar, Sunday 28 September at 2pm during the September school holidays. Whether you’re a die-hard live music fan or just looking for something epic to do during the break, this is the perfect […]
VERATIE (pronounced veh-ruh-tee) are an alt-rock / nu-metal band, based in Southeast Queensland. Formed in 2021 by lead singer-songwriter Sarah and guitarist-beatmaker Connor & since joined by drummer Patrick, VERATIE overlays evocative melodic and rap vocals over an intricate soundscape of synth, heavy guitars and relentless rhythm. They have already supported names such as The […]
Hard rockers RUINATION from Maryborough in Queensland are releasing their brand new beautiful Melodic Track titled Fading Grey out on Friday 19 September 2025 through Golden Robot Records on all online streaming platforms. The Melancholic, and openly Vulnerable Fading Grey from RUINATION is sure to have you thinking of missed opportunities, lost love, personal boundaries, vulnerabilities, while maintaining a strong positive outlook on all of the above. […]
Rising from the ashes of Gay Day 2025, brand new Sunny Coast Feminist girl gang LATTES FOR MILFS, have released their debut single, suitably entitled ‘Feminpissed’. This 3 piece riot band, consisting of two girls and token bitch boy, have taken the Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Brisvegas, and quite frankly every hot female over 30 asses, […]
Queensland alt-rock risers The Phosphenes are back with their brand-new single Telephone, dropping October 3rd, 2025. Recorded at Airlock Studios with engineer James See and mastered by Paul Blakey, Telephone finds the band sharpening their edge with a track that’s equal parts nervy, loud, and instantly relatable. Lyrically, the song leans into that universal moment […]
The Sunshine Coast loves to celebrate its own, and when a local gem shines on a bigger stage, it’s a win for everyone. The Woombye Pub, a beloved hinterland institution, is at the heart of this pride after recently winning Best Regional Restaurant at the Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) Awards. This award is more than […]
Ten Sunshine Coast charities will share more than $153,000 in funding to deliver impactful, community focused initiatives, thanks to the latest Regional Community Fund grant round managed by Queensland Gives. Established in 1997, the Sunshine Coast Regional Community Foundation is a dedicated fund to provide ongoing support for charitable organisations on the Sunshine Coast, with […]