Ocean Roar IRB Premiership Series
Competitors from clubs around the state will fight it out for surf rescue supremacy at this high-octane inflatable rescue boat (IRB) event. Aside from the thrills of the competition, Round 2 of the SHARKSKIN Ocean Roar IRB Premiership Series will be a real reinforcement of lifesaving skills. It’s all about simulating rescue situations and testing the abilities of drivers and crew as they’re transferred to a competitive setting. The fourth and final round will also be at Mooloolaba, on June 17-18.
When: Saturday, May 20, 8am to 3.30pm, and Sunday, May 21, 8am to 1pm.
Where: Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club, Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba.
Entry: Free to watch. More info via Surf Life Saving Queensland.
Sydney Hotshots
Look out ladies, the hunks from Sydney Hotshots are back to sizzle for one night only with a brand-new killer show. The two-hour production is a visual feast, choreographed and developed by Australia’s leading professionals. A hand-picked selection of dreamy guys will have the ladies up from their chairs, screaming for more, night after night. With a totally interactive production, the Secret Fantasies Tour is the perfect night out with the girls.
When: Friday, May 26, 7pm.
Where: Caloundra Power Boat Club, 2 Lamerough Parade, Golden Beach.
Entry: From $65 via Eventbrite.
Spotlight on Bruckner
Brisbane Symphony Orchestra presents Bruckner’s 7th Symphony, which he wrote as a tribute to Wagner. Chief conductor Paul Dean will lead the orchestra through this epic work, as well as joining violist friend and fellow Ensemble Q member Imants Larsen to perform Bruch’s Double Concerto for Clarinet and Viola.
When: Sunday, May 28, 3pm.
Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.
Entry: From $35 via Venue 114.
Live the Life You Please
This inspiring new documentary film is about palliative care, but in contrast to what you might think, it is uplifting and positive. As one of the participants in Live the Life You Please says, “by openly acknowledging the reality of death, we’re better equipped to engage with life”. Check out the documentary with a special screening and Q&A.
When: Wednesday, May 24, 6pm.
Where: BCC Cinemas Maroochydore.
Entry: For details click here.
Sarah McLeod’s new show
In 2021, Sarah McLeod was teaching herself piano. She felt it best to learn on the job so she hired herself as a piano player to be the support act for herself as the guitar player. The combination of her voice with the piano proved to be a winner. By the end of the tour, the piano player had become the headline act. In 2023, McLeod performs broken-down versions of her solo and Superjesus back catalogue, plus special covers, joined by Hellhound Brown.
When: Thursday, June 1, 7.30pm.
Where: Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 1 Etheridge Street, Eumundi.
Entry: From $30 via The Imperial Hotel.
Immanuel Arts Festival
The Immanuel Arts Festival is a celebration of fine and contemporary art and is the largest of its kind on the Sunshine Coast. It has showcased the artistic talents of our region for more than 40 years and draws more artist entries and visitors each year. The festival proudly promotes visual, creative and performance art within the community.
When: Thursday, May 25, to Sunday, May 28.
Where: Immanuel Lutheran College, 126-142 Wises Rd, Buderim.
Entry: More info via Immanuel Arts Festival.
Winemakers Master Class
The 2023 Travis Schultz Winemakers Master Class, backed by NAB for SunnyKids, returns for a 360-plus guest luncheon to support our Sunshine Coast community’s most vulnerable families. The event includes some of Australia’s favourite winemakers, a four-course degustation lunch and an afternoon of entertainment, all to raise much-needed funds for local charity SunnyKids.
When: Friday, May 19.
Where: Maroochy RSL Events Centre.
Reverence Art Studio
With a deep respect and admiration towards people, institutions, traditions, cultures, nature and even abstract concept, Reverence Art Studio showcases amazing tribal art pieces that honour their inspirations. Witness a rare collection of authentic oceanic tribal art and décor for four weekends only.
When: Saturday, May 27, 5pm to 9pm.
Where: 47-51 Lysaght Street, Coolum Beach.
Entry: More info via Reverence Art Studio or call 0407 565 900.
Kenilworth Tasting Festival
Celebrate the best of the culinary scene at the Kenilworth Tasting Festival. With 4000 attendees expected and three stages of entertainment, including guest cooking segments, live music and Kenilworth Dairies producers’ cooking demonstrations, this event is sure to be a highlight of the foodie calendar. Best of all, your ticket purchase supports the State Emergency Services through donations.
When: Saturday, May 20, 9am to 4pm.
Where: Kenilworth Dairies, 45 Charles Street, Kenilworth.
Entry: Free but donations are welcome via Eventbrite.
Weekend gig guide
Friday, May 19
- Don Walker, Eumundi Brewery, 8pm
- Chocolate Strings, Maleny Lane, 6.30pm
- Chocolate Starfish, The Events Centre Caloundra, 7.30pm
- Luke Morris and the Heavy Hitters, Solbar, 7pm
- Spectrum Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- DJ Bucket, Alex Surf Club, 4pm
- Reverend Billy, Cooroy RSL, 6pm
- David Lee, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm
Saturday, May 20
- The Floating Bridges, Solbar, 7pm
- The Poor, Norton Music Factory, 6pm
- Klusterfunck, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- Shane Wilkinson, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm
Sunday, May 21
- Thornhill, Solbar, 6pm
- Kelly Brouhaha, Peace Run Records, 6pm
- Hot Pursuit, Maroochy RSL, 6pm
- Paul Vercoe, Alex Surf Club, 1pm
- The Agentz, Alex Surf Club, 4pm
- Ricky the Rockstar, Mooloolaba Surf, 2pm
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