If you can’t make it to the region’s most popular beachside music festival this year, it might just come to you.
Selected Caloundra Music Festival artists will be performing out in the community as part of the new CMF Spotlight program.
The CMF Spotlight will roll out before the three-day music festival opens on September 30.
It’s a new initiative designed to extend the reach of CMF deeper into the Sunshine Coast community in the lead-up to the annual event.
Sunshine Coast Council economy portfolio councillor Terry Landsberg said it was great to see CMF vibes shared across the region.
The event was also collaborating with Buskers by the Lake, with the winners of the Battle of the Bands to perform at the Caloundra Music Festival.
“‘Lamkin Lane’ winners from the “Surge” High School Rock Spectacular will also perform at CMF this year, thanks to Beerwah State High School in conjunction with Lions Australia and council,” he said.
CMF Spotlight events
CMF Spotlight is running until September 24 and is followed by three days of music and entertainment at Kings Beach Amphitheatre for the 15th Caloundra Music Festival from September 30 to October 2.
Mason Hope
Sunshine Plaza will host award-winning artist and songwriter Mason Hope on September 10 at 1pm – ground floor, opposite the Cinnabon kiosk. This local star has a striking voice and talent that has already been acknowledged, winning the Gympie Music Muster Talent search, and Trans Tasman Entertainer of the year. Mason has shown success with his original songs, making the APRA song of the year list Top 5 AMRAP charts, iTunes and Apple Music playlists, his latest video debuting on Foxtel.
JC and the Tree
Take a trip to Eumundi Square on September 21 and give your ears a luscious feast with JC and the Tree as you wander the Eumundi Markets. Remembered for their heartfelt and captivating performances, this Sunshine Coast born and bred indie folk duo will serenade you with beautiful original indie folk tunes. They also like to push boundaries and take you on a journey through genres where you’ll hear gypsy/Spanish violin pieces, folk/metal rock songs, funky wah-wah violin grooves and of course soulful piano ballads.
Darcy Kate
Nambour Forecourt Live! on Friday September 16 is a free event, known for showcasing local artists and Darcy Kate will be no exception. A local singer-songwriter whose angelic voice tells her stories about love, connection and change, Darcy will perform from 4pm.
JaZZela
To entertain Saturday shoppers, one of Australia’s most exciting up and coming singer/songwriter JaZZella will perform at the Sunshine Plaza (ground floor, opposite the Cinnabon kiosk) from 1pm on September 24. The vivacious 24-year-old Sunshine Coast musician has a voice that shines with individuality and attitude. When only three-years-old, JaZZella’s appeared in the newspaper under the headline ‘This Star Was Born To Sing’. Twenty years on, JaZZella has performed thousands of shows worldwide.
The Caloundra Music Festival is an event initiative of Sunshine Coast Council and supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland.
