There’s loads to explore and plenty to do on the Coast. Pop these fun events into your diary so you don’t miss out.
The Amity Affliction: Off the back of their sold-out capital city tour of Australia, the Amity Affliction have announced they will hitting the regional circuit of Australia for the first time in four years. The world-renowned metalcore act will be playing 16 shows throughout Australia with an amazing line-up of Australian-grown talent. Alpha Wolf, Terminal Sleep and Run will join all shows. This is a rare chance to see some of Australia’s best heavy talent in intimate venues throughout the country. When: Sunday, January 7, 6.30pm. Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina. Entry: $65 via Humanitix.
Jesse Morris Band: The Jesse Morris Band is made up of roots and reggae troubadours based on Bundjalung lands in regional NSW. You’ll hear a collection of rebel folk songs, woven into Caribbean grooves, laced with salty psychedelic-dub and delivered via an ensemble that offers up flavours of afrobeat, soul, funk and dancehall. When: Friday, January 5, 6pm to 9pm. Where: Maleny Lane, 38 Maple Street, Maleny. Entry: $15 via TryBooking.
Dreams: Fleetwoood Mac Tribute: Dreams will take you back to relive one of the legendary bands and performers of the ’70s and ’80s: Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. The show features a talented group of musicians dedicated to bringing this era and sound to the stage for all to enjoy. Bring your wild heart, gypsy spirit and all the twirls, and Dreams will bring the songs, outfits, stories, big guitar leads and harmonies. When: Saturday, January 13, 7.30pm. Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra. Entry: $55 via The Events Centre.
Secrets to Vitality and Energy: Join Cluzie Clinic for the keys to accessing your personal vitality roadmap and the secrets to everlasting energy and revolutionary frequency medicine. When: Thursday, January 11, 10am to noon. Where: Buderim (address provided once registered). Entry: $10 via Eventbrite.
Production House Comedy Club January: The Comedy Club is kicking off 2024 with a massive opener, starring the uniquely hilarious Bart Freebairn, a globe-trotting stand-up savant who spins comedy gold from everything he touches. Bart sells out shows at the Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals, he’s entertained the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, and cleans up on the cruise ships. Hosted by the Sunshine Coast’s own Mick Neven and with support from ‘the next big thing’ in comedy Anisa Nandaula, this will be a night to remember. When: Wednesday, January 24, 6pm (show starts 7pm) Where: Moffat Beach Brewing Co Production House, 51 Caloundra Road, Caloundra. Entry: $35 (or cheaper if buying group tickets) via Eventbrite.
Weekend gig guide
Friday, January 5
- Cosmic Psychos, Solbar, 7pm
- Jesse Morris Band, Maleny Lane, 6pm
- DJ Bill Beattie, Alex Surf Club, 4pm
- Chi Chi, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
Saturday, January 6
- 8 Ball Aitken, Maleny RSL, 6pm
- Metallica Tribute Show, Kings Beach Tavern, 8pm
- Jesse Morris Band, The Presynct Nambour, 8pm
- Redwood Scoundrel, Solbar, 4pm
- Mars Madex, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm
- Chilli Padi Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
Sunday, January 7
- The Amity Affliction, Venue 114, 6.30pm
- The Agentz, Alex Surf Club, 4pm
- Romio and Juliette, Maroochy RSL, 6pm
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