Holy Ship, the comedic cruise ship cabaret
Holy Ship, the comedic cruise ship cabaret, returns to the Sunshine Coast before setting sail to tour New South Wales. Brother and sister duo Riley and Imogen Cope know a thing or two about living and entertaining on the high seas. The siblings from the Sunshine Coast have worked for the world’s largest cruise lines, Carnival and Royal Caribbean. Despite their sibling rivalry and working for opposing cruise lines, the two have joined forces, along with six professional performers, to present Holy Ship.
When: Saturday, August 28, 1.30pm and 7.30pm.
Where: Buderim Wall Memorial Hall, 1 Main Street, Buderim.
Tickets: General admission $39.50 via copecreative.com.au/shows.
MittonCo Espresso’s Picnic in the Park
MittonCo Espresso Bar sets itself apart by reviving customer service and providing top-of-the-range products created by some of Sunshine Coast’s most passionate professionals. With a park on its doorstep, it has the opportunity for hosting open-air events, with a larger capacity of people. The picnic will host the musical talents of local acts such as Dom Francis, Katie Milae and Naomii. Food will be on sale and activities will be held for the kids.
When: Sunday, September 5, 8.30am.
Where: MittonCo Espresso, 9 Lomandra Drive, Currimundi.
Tickets: Entry is free. No registration required. Phone: 0473 594 447.
Secret Garden
The Sculpture Garden plays host to performances by local and touring artists, on the first Sunday of every month at Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden. From folky tunes and gritty blues to reggae vibes and sweet pop sounds, you’ll discover something different at each event. Bring a picnic rug, your favourite snacks and relax with friends and family in this unique and beautiful setting.
When: Sunday, September 5, and the first Sunday of every month, 2.30pm.
Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, 51 Palm Creek Road, Tanawha.
Tickets: Kids, $5, adults $15 via troubadourwagons.com/events.
Italian Language Conversation
Join a small fortnightly group to practise everyday Italian. If you’ve been learning Italian by yourself and are looking for people to converse with, or you’re trying to re-train old skills, this is the perfect group for you. You’ll help each other with stress and pronunciation, by having casual conversation in Italian. Beginners are welcome. Order a coffee and join Isabella at the table reserved for the group.
When: Thursday, September 2 and Thursday, September 16, 10.30am.
Where: Fine Espresso and Spa, Shop 6, 239 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.
Tickets: For bookings visit italydreaming.com.au or email isabella@italydreaming.com.au.
Mamma Mia! The Musical
In less than two months, the smash hit and ultimate feel-good musical Mamma Mia! opens at The Events Centre for a strictly limited season. Featuring hits such as Dancing Queen, Take A Chance On Me and Mamma Mia, this is a heart-warming tale. Louise Kelly, who has appeared in the Australian tours of Fiddler on the Roof and Billy Elliot, is mother-of-the-bride, Donna Sheridan. Noosa’s Jo Hendrie is Tanya and rounding out the trio, in the role of Rosie, is Alexandra Headland’s Melanie Evans.
When: October 21 to 24.
Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.
Tickets: $69.90 via theeventscentre.com.au. Phone: 5491 4240.
Beatles Rooftop Concert performed by the Honey Sliders
On a freezing mid-winter’s day in London, 1969, The Beatles gave their last live performance on the rooftop of their business headquarters on Saville Row in downtown London. With a makeshift rooftop stage, portable recording equipment and a bewildered crowd, The Beatles’ Rooftop Concert became one of the most iconic live performances of all time. Brisbane band The Honey Sliders will be bringing this well-documented performance back to life in 2021, performing each of the songs The Beatles’ played on that day, plus a long set of tunes they have selected from the extensive Fab Four repertoire.
When: Friday, September 17, 6pm.
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue, Birtinya.
Tickets: $50.75 via tix.nightquarter.com.au/events. Phone: 1300 264 448.
The Big Bike Film Night
The Big Bike Film Night shares the best cycling short films from around the world, showcasing the 2021 collection that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly designed and devised for the two-wheel devotee. These short films are a great reminder as to why people love riding bikes, with captivating stories that make you think and, most importantly, help inspire people to get out and ride. Go and celebrate the fun, adventure and joy that cycling brings.
When: Monday, September 6, 7pm.
Where: Majestic Cinemas, Centenary Square, Currie Street, Nambour.
Tickets: Under 12s $12.50, under 17s $17.50, adults $24 via majesticcinemas.com.au. Phone: 5441 2954
Murder On The Rattler Express
With lockdown lifted, Mary Valley Rattler’s first-ever Murder on the Rattler Express is back on track for its debut. The fun event will provide a great opportunity for passengers to dress to the nines in 1920s glamour and glitter. Each passenger will become a character in the drama. Upon booking, everyone will receive a special name for the journey, along with event money to bribe or blackmail, and an “accusation form” that they can use to smoke out the murderer.
When: Saturday, September 11, 6pm
Where: Historic Gympie Station, Tozer Street, Gympie
Tickets: Are $195, via maryvalleyrattler.com.au. Phone: 5348 9606.
Frightfully good fundraiser
In a bid not to be haunted by the unplanned cancellation of so many events due to COVID-19, the Australian Wearable Art Festival (AWAF) is determined to bring a little fun and fright to the Coast with a Halloween fundraiser event in October at Terella Brewing. Festival curator Wendy Roe says the fundraiser is the ideal event for the current landscape – encouraging people to embrace costuming and mask wearing, while supporting local artists who have been doing it tough. All funds raised on the night will go towards supporting the much-anticipated AWAF Gala to be held in May, 2022. “The Halloween Fundraiser will be AWAF’s first-ever event fundraiser ahead of the gala to be held in May 2022 and provides an exciting opportunity to get a sneak peak of new work from wearable artists, raise dollars for our arts community and have a trick-or-treat party at the same time,” Ms Roe says. Every ticket includes a drink on arrival, entertainment with local band Raw Audio, who will bring the dance floor alive, prizes for the best-dressed, live auction and a range of fun fundraising activities facilitated by Mix FM’s radio announcers Todd Widdicombe and Sami Muirhead. A range of up-market food trucks will be available to purchase food and Terella Brewing’s bars will be open until 10.30pm, offering a range of beers, ciders, ginger beer and a hard lemonade.
When: Saturday, October 30.
Where: Terella Brewing, 196 Bunya Road, North Arm.
Tickets: This is an 18+ event. Tickets are $65 from australianwearableart.com.au.
