Kasey Chambers and Busby Marou
One of the best things we have in life are friendships. True connections produce moments that inspire and shape us. Getting together to share stories and a laugh is one of the most special things we can all experience and when you’re Kasey Chambers, Tom Busby and Jeremy Marou, those get-togethers inevitably involve a beach campfire, some fishing, a few guitars and some great songs.
When: Sunday, June 12, 4pm to 10pm.
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue, Birtinya.
Tickets: $69.90 for adults, $49.40 for under 15s via Oztix.
Sunshine Coast Mardi Gras
Celebrating the LGBTQI+ community, this vibrant festival will be family friendly from 5pm to 8.30pm and adults only from 8.30pm to midnight. Hosted by Miss Lady Saint Diva, Miss Synthetique, Shanny T-Bone and Paul Wheeler, the acts range from drag queens and singers to a police marching band, to promote diversity and inclusion.
When: Saturday, June 18, 5pm.
Where: Banana Bender Pub, 73 Frizzo Road, Palmview.
Tickets: From $10 via Banana Bender Pub.
David Strassman – The Chocolate Diet
From London to New York, David Strassman’s comic genius has shocked and surprised. Now, it’s your turn to experience this uproarious comedy with those infamous favourites, the loveable Ted E Bare and the evil Chuck Wood. David Strassman is a master of his art and once again, in this show, he delivers the ultimate night out. This performance is rated MA and recommended for children 15 years and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Saturday, June 11, 7pm to 8.30pm.
Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.
Tickets: $59.90 via Venue 114.
Gaiungan Gallery – NAIDOC Exhibition Opening Night
In a twist on this year’s NAIDOC Week theme Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!, local storyteller and Indigenous artist Peter Mulcahy has pieced together his NAIDOC week exhibition Got Up! Stood Up! Showed Up! in conjunction with a trio of well-known local indigenous artists, including Jandamarra Cadd and Torres Strait Island musician Alister Bartholomew.
When: Tuesday, June 24, 6.30pm.
Where: Gaiungan Gallery, Shop 11b/113 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin.
Tickets: Free entry.
Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows (Dinner and Show)
The Black Sorrows are one of Australia’s most prolific and enduringly popular bands renowned for their high-energy live shows, musicianship and infectious, roots-soaked blues rock. They’ve sold more than two million albums to date and won an ARIA Award for Best Group. Joe Camilleri has been at the forefront of Australian music for decades as the leader of Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and The Black Sorrows, and as writer of radio anthems “Hit & Run”, “Shape I’m In”, “Chained To The Wheel”, “Harley & Rose” and “Never Let Me Go’.
When: Wednesday, June 15, 5pm to 10pm.
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue, Birtinya.
Tickets: $61.20 via Moshtix.
Fresh Country Festival
Chugg Music, Spotify and 92.7 MIX FM present Fresh Country, the latest country music festival featuring some of Australia’s hottest country pop and country rock artists. The jam-packed event will be headlined by the Queensland and Gold Coast Music Awards Country Artist of the Year for 2022 Casey Barnes, performing hits from his best-selling new album Light It Up and more. Joining him will be The Buckleys, Josh Setterfield and Liam Brew. Natalie Pearson will kick off the NightQuarter electric stage with her anthemic country-pop and powerhouse vocals.
When: Saturday, June 18, 4pm.
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue, Birtinya.
Tickets: $45.90 for under 18s, $72.42 for 18-plus via Moshtix.
Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show
Is it the show bags, the show jumping or side show alley? Is it the smell of the dagwood dogs, the daredevils on motorbikes or the prize dairy cattle? All of your show-time favourites and more will be back to tempt and entertain you when the 2022 Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show rolls into town. The 116th annual show will showcase a fantastic mix of tradition and new age entertainment for show-goers at great value for money.
When: Friday, June 10, Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, from 9am to 10pm.
Where: Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Avenue, Nambour.
Tickets: $20 adults, $16 students, children under 5 free (early bird discounts and family packages via Sunshine Coast Show).
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