Kawana community carols
Kawana Carols by the Beach is the Kawana Nippers’ major fundraiser of the year. Proceeds go straight back into the Kawana Nippers program and Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Club. Kawana Carols by the Beach is a community-filled event which brings friends and families together for a fantastic afternoon and evening of free live entertainment.
When: Sunday, December 17, 3pm to 8pm.
Where: On the grass at Kawana Waters Surf Club, Pacific Boulevard, Buddina.
Tickets: Free entry. See Sunshine Coast Events.
ABBA and Bee Gees Tribute Show
The Banana Bender Pub is presenting a unique dinner show featuring the music of ABBA and The Bee Gees, performed by the renowned tribute bands ABBA Re-Bjorn and The Ultimate Bee Gees, A Night To Remember kicks off with a sumptuous buffet-style dinner at 6pm. Savour delicious dishes as you mingle with fellow fans and get ready for an unforgettable show.
When: Friday, December 15, 6pm.
Where: Banana Bender Pub, 70 Frizzo Road, Palmview.
Tickets: $88.59 via Moshtix.
Festive on the Green
Sunshine Coast Council invites you to head to the Sunshine Coast Stadium to enjoy the free Festive on the Green event for 2023. There’ll be local maker market stalls, street food, interactive activities and giveaways, as well as on-stage and roving performances.
When: Saturday, December 16, 3.30pm to 8.30pm.
Where: Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.
Tickets: Free via Humanitix.
Country Witches Association
Pick up your brooms and set your witchy intentions with comedian Mandy Nolan and singer/songwriter Áine Tyrrell from the Country Witches Association. This is a satirical and inspired work of Nolan and Tyrrell who call in a super-charged gathering: from the rabble rousers to the tree-hugging activists, the wild women, the wise women, the boundary breakers and the menopausal cranky pants. This is a show for women who feel unheard, who are angry and who want to see change. This is a show for women who are going to make trouble.
When: Saturday, December 16, 7.30pm.
Where: The Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 1 Etheridge Street, Eumundi.
Tickets: $45 via Oztix.
Bushland Festive Craft Day
Celebrate the festive season and get creative in the bushland with free eco activities for children aged four years and over. Learn to craft instruments and special decorations from natural materials or make a self-watering garden bed gift . Dream up a wish for the new year at the Giving Tree and join in nature games with new friends.
When: Saturday, December 16, 10am-1pm.
Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Palm Creek Road, Tanawha.
Tickets: Free event. Register via Eventbrite.
Skunkhour
Australian alt-funk group Skunkhour is back. Hot off the trails of the 2022 EP release, this unique group is bringing potent rhythms and timeless songs to venues up and down the east coast. Skunkhour’s live impact and musical legacy continue to be felt. Expect all the killer music from the past, as well as the new tracks including the upcoming single “Rain On Me”.
When: Sunday, December 17, 5pm.
Where: Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 1 Etheridge Street, Eumundi.
Tickets: $45 via Imperial Hotel Eumundi.
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Sunshine Coast Phoenix is hosting the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Super Program in 2023 and invites female club members from Suncoast Clippers, Caloundra Heat and Noosa Cyclones to attend. Kicking off the morning will be a fun, high-energy skill and development program, led by Keith Bragg, followed by a female session talk and ending with a round-robin tournament. Morning tea and lunch provided.
When: Wednesday, December 20, 9am to 3pm.
Where: Maroochydore Stadium, 22 Elizabeth Daniels Way, Buderim.
Tickets: $50 via TryBooking.
Weekend gig guide
Friday, December 15
- ABBA + Bee Gees tribute, Banana Bender Pub, 6pm
- The Golden Gaytimes, Solbar, 7.30pm
- AQAA, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- Tony Casely, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
- Redwood Scoundrel, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm
- DJ Dollypop, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm
- DJ JD7, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm.
Saturday, December 16
- The Slick Chix, Palmwoods Bowls Club, 7pm
- Pricey, Norton Music Factory, 6pm
- Laura Doolan Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- Bill Martin, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
- Steve Graham, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm
- Copyryte, Palmwoods, 8.30pm
- M7, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm.
Sunday, December 17
- Sons of Garcia, Montville Village Hall
- Taylor Swift tribute, Kings Beach Tavern, 7pm
- Skunkhour, Eumundi Brewery, 5pm
- Beddy Rays + The Terrys, Kings Beach Tavern, 2pm
- Poco Loco Duo, Maroochy RSL, 6pm
- Steve Hargreaves, Alex Surf Club, 1pm
- Nathan Williams, Mooloolaba Surf Club, 2pm.
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