Category: Music and Festivals
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hannah Macklin returns to the touring circuit with a bold new body of work — a glimpse into what’s to come from her next studio release, following her 2023 LP, Mu. As a special gift to her live audiences, Hannah will offer a free exclusive download of her “Scarab Beetle” mantra — a carefully researched […]
‘Crystal Dust ‘is the third single of christians upcoming acoustic Ep. “Crystal Dust explores the erosion of human creativity, spiritual clarity, and human connection in an age dominated by distractions. It paints a surreal landscape where past regrets and distant hopes collide. Phoebe Rose’s haunting harmonies thread through Patey’s sparse, atmospheric production, creating a soundscape […]
“The song’s empowering lyrics are enriched by a stirring piano line that introduces ‘Kalkurr’ with Topology’s Christa Powell adding elegant strings, the emotion already overflowing as Dean’s mesmerising vocals hypnotise, Jungaji harmonising beautifully with his son, their Gugu Yalanji language deepening the song’s soaring mood, proving again music is the universal language.” – Scenestr Queensland Music […]
