It’s Time to Tango – Bella Strong’s single release party
Local artist Bella Strong is officially announcing her release party for her highly anticipated single Two to Tango. Eighteen-year-old Strong made her debut in 2020 with pop/rock single Fall, making a splash in the industry with her powerful vocals and soulful lyrics. She is now announcing her return in the New Year with a fresh sound. With two surprise local opening acts, this show is everything you want for a perfect Friday night. Good food, good company, and awesome live music.
When: Friday April 23, 7:30pm.
Where: Whispers Cocktail Bar, 25 Bulcock Street Caloundra.
Tickets: Entry is free.
Sunshine Coast Strength Novice Powerlifting Event
If you want to compete in a powerlifting competition but aren’t sure if you want to join a federation then this is the perfect way for you to dip your toes in the water. No special equipment required. No weight classes either. Come and learn all about this muscle sport.
When: Saturday April 24, 9am-5pm.
Where: Sunshine Coast Strength, 3/106 Sugar Road Maroochydore.
Tickets: $50 via forms.gle/JY529fPcGX5fm9zDA
Beach Clean: Sea Shepherd Marine Debris Campaign
The Sunshine Coast Marine Debris Campaign team will be showing some love to Twin Waters at the North Shore dog beach this April. If you love the beach or the ocean, join their team and help #StemtheTide of plastic pollution in our oceans. BYO gloves are compulsory.
When: Saturday April 24, 7:15am.
Where: North Shore Dog Beach Mudjimba.
Tickets: Free event, register at the beach from 7:15am
Mary Valley Rattler ANZAC Express
Gympie Station will relive its direct association with Australia’s war efforts by staging a dedicated ANZAC Express Train on Sunday 25 April. The ANZAC Express service will include lunch at historic Gympie Station, followed by a special train service aboard the Mary Valley Rattler to Amamoor. Passengers can get off at Amamoor Station and watch as the train is turned around on the revolving platform for the return journey to Gympie Station. The current Gympie Station opened in December 1913, just prior to World War 1 and was the send-off and return point for Diggers fighting in both World Wars. Hundreds of residents from the Gympie region volunteered for the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force in World War 1.
When: Sunday 25 April. Lunch starts 11.45am, with the train departing at 1pm and returning at 4pm.
Tickets: for the return journey and two course lunch are available for $125 an adult and $60 a child (2 – 12). A special holiday express journey will also operate on the public holiday, Monday 26 April.
Bookings are essential and can be made via www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au or (07) 5482 2750.
Hops & Horses Twilight Races
The Sunshine Coast Turf Club is planning for a bumper crowd to welcome in the Labour Day long weekend at this year’s Hops & Horses Friday Twilight Races. There will be a mix of Friday twilight racing, local craft brewers, food trucks along with fantastic live music from from Boom Crash Opera’s Dale Ryder and Taxiride’s Jason Singh performing after the last race.
When: Friday 30 April. Gates Open 3pm with first race at 4.17pm
Where: Sunshine Coast Turf Club
Price: General Admission is just $20 adults. Children U18 Free. Hops & Horses Premium Pass $30 pp and includes admission, a craft beer, and a burger.
Information: visit www.sctc.com.au or phone 5491 6788 during office hours.
Vera Blue Live featuring special guest Jarryd James
Australia’s Celia Pavey, better known as Vera Blue, is a lyrical singer/songwriter who combines her love of folk music with moody electronica. Pavey initially garnered attention after she finished in second place on The Voice Australia in 2013 and released her Top 20 ARIA-charting debut This Music.
Reimagining herself as Vera Blue, she returned with Perennial which included the double-platinum single Regular Touch. The electro pop powerhouse and her band will play fan favourites and latest release Lie To Me which was voted #68 in this year’s triple j Hottest 100 countdown.
When: Friday April 30, 5pm.
Where: NightQuarter, 8 The Avenue Birtinya.
Tickets: $74.90, via tix.nightquarter.com.au
‘Estampa’ Gypsy Jazz
Estampa is a World Folk Jazz quartet based in Brisbane which combines a unique blend of violin, voice, piano accordion, guitar and double bass. Evoking visions of Parisian laneways, South American sensuality, and the unbridled joy of European folk-music, Estampa delivers an energetic, internationally-inspired performance. The group features Rebecca Karlen on violin and vocals, Paul Henderson on guitar and John Reeves on piano accordion and Samuel Vincent on double bass.
When: May 2. Doors open at 1.00. Show starts at 1.30 – 4.00pm
Where: Millwell Road Community Centre 11 Millwell Road East, Maroochydore.
Tickets: $25.00 Seniors $23.00 at http://www.ticketebo.com.au/jazz-blues-collective/
You are welcome to bring food or nibbles, BYO (no glass for drinking please) and a Coffee Crew Van will be on site from 12.30pm.
Sunshine Coast Colour Frenzy
What better way to have fun with the family then adding lots of colour and laughter while doing a fun run (or walk). The goal is to raise money for animal rescues that do an incredible job at finding forever homes for lots of dogs, cats and all types of animals. The day aims to raise $5000 for local rescues and a combined $100,000 Australia wide. Help them by coming along and getting colourful.
When: Sunday May 2, 8:30am-12noon.
Where: Lake Kawana Sunshine Coast Stadium.
Tickets: Children (under 12) $15. Adults $35, via colourfrenzy.com.au/sunshinecoast/.
