Neil Andison Exhibition
For the last eight years Neil Andison has been capturing amazing photographs of the abundant wildlife in the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland areas. His passion is primarily for photographing the incredible population of platypus that live in Maleny’s Obi Obi Creek. That being said, Neil cannot forego the opportunity to photograph many of the myriad other creatures.
When: Wednesday 1 September 1 to Monday 30 September from 9am-5pm
Where: Maleny Library
Tickets: Free, no registration required. More information here.
Old Woman Ocean Paddle
Old Woman Island has long been an iconic land mark of the Sunshine Coast with many local legends. The Old Woman Ocean Paddle will challenge ocean ski paddlers as well as SUP and prone board paddlers throughout an 18 kilometre journey from Mooloolaba Spit, along the coast line around the Island and back.
When: Saturday 4 September 4 at 10am
Where: Parkyn Parade Mooloolaba
Tickets: Prices vary per event, see website for details via theoldwoman.com.au or call 0403 188 050
Ziggy Alberts
Home grown music sensation Ziggy Alberts is heading home. Searching for freedom is the fifth full-length record from the independent singer-songwriter, following his 2018 ARIA Gold Accredited album Laps Around The Sun. Searching for freedom is an exploration into some of humanity’s most heartfelt and complex emotions, translated into beautiful simplicity by Alberts’ capable hands. In his own words, the album is “an expression of an adventure that I’ve realised will last a lifetime”.
When: Friday 10 September at 5pm
Where: NightQuarter
Tickets: $89.90 via tix.nightquarter.com.au/Events/Ziggy-Alberts-Concert/Fri-Sep-10-2021-16-00
Boutique Cinema Screenings
The Imperial Hotel Eumundi is thrilled to invite patrons to their Friday night Boutique Cinema screenings. “We’re excited to be able to offer a seated, socially distanced cinema space,” says manager Paul Thomas. “It’s a boutique cinema in comfy retro lounge chairs with bar snacks on offer from the Imperial kitchen and drinks available to enjoy throughout the movie. With strictly limited seats available, we recommend movie-lovers get in quick to secure seats.”
When: Friday 10, 17 & 24 September
Films: Searching For Sugar Man (10th) , School of Rock (17th), Nomadland (24th)
Where: Imperial Hotel Eumundi
Tickets: $15 via imperialhoteleumundi.com.au/whats-on
Peter Helliar and Tom Gleeson Live
The stage is set for a great night out with two of Australian comedy’s best. Peter Helliar is the creator and star of Network Ten’s How To Stay Married and brings the laughs to The Project four days a week. Pete has performed stand-up for more than 20 years and makes the difficult business of being funny look dead easy. Tom Gleeson has performed at every major comedy festival in the world and is a true master of the craft. When he’s not hosting hit ABC TV show Hard Quiz, the Gold Logie winner is busy being one of the best comedians in the country. Tom is a sure fire, killer stand-up at the top of his game.
When: Saturday 18 September at 7pm
Where: The Events Centre Caloundra
Tickets: $64.90 via theeventscentre.com.au/product/peter-helliar-tom-gleeson-live/
Let it Be Live
Following two sold-out tours of The Beatles’ Abbey Road Live in 2019 and 2020, ARC is returning in 2021 to present the final Beatles album in all its glory. ARC, Antipodean Rock Collective, comprising Kram, Darren Middleton, Mark Wilson and Davey Lane, are self-confessed Beatles tragics. As they did with Abbey Road Live, the band will once again walk the tightrope to faithfully and lovingly bring another brilliant Beatles creation to life on stage followed by a second set playing a selection of favourites spanning the breadth of The Beatles’ catalogue.
When: Wednesday 22 September at 7:30pm
Where: The Events centre Caloundra
Tickets: $72 via, theeventscentre.com.au/product/let-it-be-50th-anniversary-tour/
Sunny Coast Rude Boys
The Sunny Coast Rude Boys is a 10-piece soundwave sensation, playing uplifting ska and reggae and drawing on musical influences that have shaped this genre from the Jamaican movement through to UK Two Tone. The Rudies demonstrate a unique vision with the exuberance and freewheeling colour of contemporary ska and have crafted their sound with unexpected arrangements and seductive harmonies, powerful horns and foot-stomping drums. Don’t miss this awesome night of tunes.
When: Saturday 25 September at 7:30pm
Where: The Imperial Hotel Eumundi
Tickets: $28.60 via bit.ly/3yCRGLG
Oktoberfest
Frau and Frauleins — strap on your lederhosen and start practicing your yodelling, Oktoberfest is coming to NightQuarter. Make a night of it with German food, bier, fun and fröhlich as you celebrate everything there is to love about Germany and beer. Braid your hair and dust off your dirndl, prizes will be given out to the best dressed between the stein cheering and German dancing. It’s not an Oktoberfest party without authentic German sausages and giant pretzels, so be sure to grab one to enjoy with your bier.
When: Friday 1 October at 4pm
Where: NightQuarter
Tickets: Included with NightQuarter entry via bit.ly/3xARqvh
