Add a dash of Lime Cordiale
Mark a note in your diary, for April. It will be time for a night of some Lime Cordiale-flavoured fun as one of Australia’s hottest bands makes a unique visit to Venue 114. Featuring all the hits from their repertoire, plus new songs and a few surprises, this is one of the few chances for you to see this red-hot group in a headline appearance in Australia in 2023. Lime Cordiale is an Australian pop rock group with a distinctive sound that’s catchy and upbeat with a psychedelic shimmer and a retro edge. Renowned for their infectious performances and quirky nature, they have been one of the nation’s buzziest acts over the past couple of years. They have been touring both nationally and internationally with hit singles such as Robbery and Money.
When: Saturday, April 8, 7pm to 10.45pm.
Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.
Entry: $69.90 plus booking fee, $75 at the door, via venue114.com.au.
A Path to the Water’s Edge
Local artist Farley Cameron is artist in residence at the Arts and Ecology Centre in the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden during February. She will open her studio doors to the public on the designated days and times listed. During the three-week residency, Cameron aims to explore the fragility of the flora, creekside rainforest and lagoon in the context of the urban sprawl that the region faces, and celebrate the resilience of our native flora.
When: Thursday, February 9, to Saturday, February 25, 10am to 2pm.
Where: 51 Palm Creek Road, Tanawha.
Tickets: Free event. More information via Sunshine Coast Events.
Brisbane Tango Orchestra
The Brisbane Tango Orchestra joins forces with Australian-born/Buenos Aires-based composer and bandoneon soloist Owen Salome to bring an exciting concert of new tango music specially commissioned for this concert series. Don’t miss this unprecedented opportunity to hear a concert of entirely new tango music by an Australian composer performed by a solo bandoneónist and specialist tango orchestra.
When: Friday, February 10, 7pm to 9pm.
Where: 23 Maple Street, Maleny.
Tickets: $30 via Humanitix.
History of Witta
Learn about the formation of the Witta community: the story of the settlement by predominantly Germanic immigrants and their influence on the future of Maleny. Presented by Dale Jacobsen, co-author of Teutoburg to Witta.
When: Friday, February 3, 10am.
Where: Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains.
Tickets: Free event. More info via Sunshine Coast Council – Heritage.
Secret Garden
Once a month, Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden plays host to performances by local and touring artists with folky tunes and gritty blues to reggae vibes and sweet pop sounds. This month features Manoa and Demi Casha.
When: Sunday, February 5, 2.30pm.
Where: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden , 51 Palm Creek Road, Tanawha.
Tickets: Kids $5, adults $15 via Tourbaduor Wagons.
A Summer To Love ’23
Three Australian music legends in one massive show, A Summer To Love ’23 brings together much-loved sounds of the Australian rock scene. Featuring 1927, Dragon and Jason Singh (Taxiride), this stellar line-up of music royalty has stood the test of time.
When: Saturday, February 4, 6pm.
Where: The Events Centre Caloundra, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra.
Tickets: From $65 via The Events Centre.
Death of Guitar Pop
The hottest new ska band in the UK, Death of Guitar Pop is touring Oz for the first time. It’s just off the back of a massive UK festival tour and new hit album Be Lucky. The 10-piece award-winning skanksters Sunny Coast Rude Boys will open the show, with further special guest artists and DJs yet to be announced.
When: Sunday, February 5, 5pm.
Where: Solbar, 10/12-20 Ocean Street, Maroochydore.
Tickets: $35 via Oztix.
Fundraising film screening
Coast2bay Housing Group is building short-term accommodation for women and children impacted by domestic violence (RISE 2). After receiving initial funding to begin RISE 2, it now needs to raise an extra $250,000 in capital to complete the project. To help achieve this, the group is hosting a Gold Class fundraising film screening of the movie What’s Love Got To Do With It. Tickets include a glass of wine, beer or bubbles.
When: Monday, February 13, 6pm.
Where: Event Cinemas Kawana, 119 Point Cartwright Drive, Buddina.
Tickets: $36.31 via Eventbrite.
Olivia Newton-John Tribute
Join the talented Laura Doolan and celebrate the hits of Australia’s sweetheart Olivia Newton-John. This entertaining tribute showcases the late great’s most-loved signature songs. From her sweet country melodies to her 80s hits, this singer, songwriter, actress and entrepreneur is one of the best-selling, most-loved music artists. Enjoy this fun musical trip down memory lane that’ll make your heart sing.
When: Saturday, February 11, 6pm.
Where: Maroochy RSL Events Centre, 105 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore.
Tickets: $60 via Eventbrite.
Exhibitions at Noosa
Noosa Regional Gallery is excited to kick off the new year with two new exhibitions that focus on local artists of the Sunshine Coast and their relationship with the natural environment. In an ambitiously scaled installation across the main gallery space, curator and Noosa Regional Gallery director Michael Brennan explores a unique perspective of ‘natural’ Noosa in More Than The Sum Of Its Parts, a group exhibition by Sunshine Coast artists. Meanwhile, Travis Purvis takes visitors on a journey into the natural world with Australian Siena.
When: Exhibitions’ opening on Friday, February 3. Exhibitions from Saturday, February 4, to Wednesday, April 5. See Noosa Regional Gallery for opening hours.
Where: Noosa Regional Gallery, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin.
Entry: Free to exhibition openings, reserve tickets via Noosa Regional Gallery. Free to exhibitions.
Urban Fantasy
Sara Hope’s Urban Fantasy is the first exhibition of the year for Talented Friends Gallery, which features and promotes incredible local artists of the Sunshine Coast. Sara is a magical realism artist, who uses a vivid imagination and predominantly oils. A delight for the senses, all Urban Fantasy artworks are available for purchase.
When: Opening event on Friday, February 17, 5.30pm to 7pm. Exhibition runs from Thursday, February 16, to Thursday, March 16, on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays 9am to 1pm.
Where: Talented Friends Gallery, 4/8 Ormuz Avenue (in the village walkway), Caloundra.
Entry: Free.
Judith Nijland Jazz Quartet: A Jazz Tribute to ABBA
International Jazz superstar Judith Nijland is coming from the Netherlands for an Australian tour, with one show on the Sunshine Coast. The show will feature songs from her album A Jazz Tribute to ABBA. She has produced some absolutely stunning arrangements of ABBA songs, reinventing them for a new audience.
When: Thursday, February 23, 7pm.
Where: The Duporth Tavern (1911 room), 52 Duporth Ave, Maroochydore.
Entry: $25 via StickyTickets.
Friday, February 3
- City Council, Solbar, 7pm.
- Dog Trumpet, Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 7.30pm.
- Bandaluzia, Eumundi School Of Arts, 7pm.
- Laura Doolan, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm.
- Kerri O’Keefe, Cooroy RSL, 6pm.
- DJ Indie Andy, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm.
- DJ Mr Sparkle, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm.
Saturday, February 4
- Sons of the East, Solbar, 7pm.
- Stevenson St Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm.
- Whiskey Highway, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm.
- Bad Habits, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm.
- Kenny Slide, Beerwah Hotel, 7.30pm.
Sunday, February 5
- Death of Guitar Pop, Solbar, 5pm.
- Floorburners, Maroochy RSL, 6pm.
- Treva Scobie, Alex Surf Club, 1pm.
- Ingrid James Quintet, Millwell Road Community Centre, 1pm.
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