Category: Arts and Culture
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 […]
Some of the best young musos on the Sunshine Coast have been brought together through the Eumundi School of Music and are now rehearsing hard as they prepare to take to the stage at a Mini Festival event on Saturday 13 September at the Eumundi School of Arts. ESOM founder and esteemed songbird Katie Noonan […]
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 […]
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 […]
I was blown away by Hannah Macklin’s live performance. “Thank you for bringing this new experience to my ears!” I told her after the show. Meanjin (Brisbane)- based artist Hannah Macklin (vocals, bass and keys) was joined by her band members, Brandon Mamata (guitar) and Sam Mitchell (drums). These sensational, respected musicians performed at The […]
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 […]
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 […]
While the travel world may be going increasingly digital, no AI, bot or Insta post can replace a recommendation from a real ‘live’ local expert – and that’s why Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) has been celebrating its true ambassadors during National Volunteers Week. And where better to celebrate the stellar contribution of its volunteers? Of course, […]
Pilates is considered a ‘Silver Bullet’ to good health, so wellness lovers are urged to get on board the Mary Valley Rattler’s Silver Bullet for a unique Pilates experience. ‘Pilates in Motion’ will blend the magic of rail travel with the invigorating benefits of Pilates in the heart of Queensland’s Mary Valley. Departing at 7.30am on Thursday 12 […]
The Mary Valley Rattler is staging its inaugural International Women’s Day High Tea on Tuesday, 4 March, combining inspirational speakers with an indulgent high tea to recognise the contribution of women and raise funds for Wishlist. The event will be held at Historic Gympie Station between 10am – 12noon, with attendees invited to immerse themselves in insightful discussions led by […]
