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Fun-filled school holiday program entertains all

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DeepBlueSunshine Coast Council presents a fun-filled and affordable holiday program to entertain the whole family at Lake Kawana Community Centre and Nambour Civic Centre these July school holidays.

Nambour Civic Centre will kick off the fun by screening the classic Disney hit The Lion King from June 30 to July 8 in the Nambour Arthouse Cinema with tickets just $9 and each child will receive free popcorn. Revisit an old favourite and see this Disney Classic once again on the big screen.

Click your heels together and get ready to follow a yellow brick road full of fun, adventure and wacky characters when the Wizard of Oz show hits the Nambour Civic Centre stage on Tuesday, July 8. Kids can rap with the Tinman, roar like a Lion, wake up sleepy Shakey the Scarecrow and dance with Dorothy in this interactive, new adaptation of America’s best loved fairy tale.

Or if your child is a musician, join DeepBlue for their Sunshine Coast Winter Workshops and for a chance to perform in the DeepBlue stage show Who Are You. From Thursday, July 10 to Saturday, July 12 DeepBlue will work with young local musicians during the school holidays, playing a huge array of instruments.

A day of fun returns to Lake Kawana Community centre with the return of Laughin’ at the Lake on Tuesday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 8 themed with pirates, fairies, mermaids and more. For just $10 an hour, children receive unlimited jumps on themed jumping castles and other fantastic games and activities.

Early bookings are encouraged to avoid disappointment by visiting council’s performance venues website www.scvenuesandevents.com.au or by contacting Nambour Civic Centre on 5475 7777, or Lake Kawana Community Centre on 5413 1400.

If parents would like to be kept informed of upcoming programs and events make sure you subscribe to the performance venues’ e-Newsletter today.

Johnny Cash show coming to the Events Centre

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Dave Reynolds presents Johnny Cash

Dave Reynolds presents Johnny Cash

Multi award winning singer / songwriter / guitarist Dave Reynolds and his highly professional six-piece Rockabilly Show Band will take you on a thoroughly enjoyable recollection of this legendary performer.

His band will also feature songs and music from The Johnny Cash Show era from such great artists as Credence Clearwater, Patsy Cline, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, The Shadows and Roy Orbison.

Many entertainers will come and go during your lifetime but only a very few will stay in your memory as will Dave Reynolds singing Johnny Cash. His deep baritone voice has had people commenting that “We have seen many Johnny Cash shows but his is by far the best.” See what you think!

The show receives rave reviews and attracts full houses wherever it appears so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. For more personal enjoyment, Dave will also perform your requests.

VENUE: The Events Centre, Caloundra
DATE: Saturday 15 March
TIME: 7.30pm Show | 5.30pm Bar
TICKETS: Full Price $49.00, Concession & Groups 10+ $45.00, Children U12 $12.00 Pre-show dining also available.

BOOKINGS: Call 07 5491 4240 or visit www.theeventscentre.com.au

Looking back with Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd

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Glenn and Brian Promo Image 2013 TourAfter 40 years of friendship, music and laughter Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd are finally reuniting on stage for a limited Australian tour timetable through late 2013-2014. Joined by Axiom members Chris Stockley and drummer Doug Lavery, and featuring Sam See and Glyn Mason.

This is a show full of comedy and laughs – looking back at what Brian & Glenn see as ‘the best of times’ and forward with humour at ‘growing older’……for both themselves and the audience!!

Performing timeless smash hits from the 60’s to the 80’s harvested from their past supergroups The Twilights, The Groop, The Bootleg Family, Axiom and Little River Band to name a few:

  • Little Ray of Sunshine
  • Reminiscing
  • Ginger Man
  • Arkansas Grass
  • Cool Change
  • Help is on its Way
  • Don’t You Know its MagicTake a journey over the past 5 decades with Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd, two of Australia’s most successful and internationally renowned music legends. 

Venue: The Events Centre, Caloundra 
Date: Friday 7th March 2014
Time: 8.00pm Show
Tickets: Full Price: $69.00 / Concession & Groups 10+: $52.00

Here’s a couple of You tube links:

A Little Ray of Sunshine

Ginger Man

Grease Premieres on Sunday

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The multimillion dollar new Australian production of GREASE has its Australian Premiere this coming Sunday, August 25, at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC.

Everyone’s favourite Number 1 Party Musical stars musical theatre favourite Rob Mills as Danny and rising star Gretel Scarlett as Sandy, alongside Bert Newton as veteran disc jockey Vince Fontaine, Todd McKenney as Teen Angel, Anthony Callea as Johnny Casino, Val Lehman as Miss Lynch, Lucy Maunder as Rizzo and Stephen Mahy as Kenickie.

The cast also features Francine Cain (Frenchy), Eli Cooper (Eugene), Chris Durling (Doody), Antoniette Iesue (Patty), Sam Ludeman (Sonny), Duane McGregor (Roger), Laura Murphy (Jan), Karla Tonkich (Marty) and Andrea Arena (Cha Cha). Ensemble roles are played by Jared Bryan, Elisha Chin, Stefanie De Castro, Euan Doidge, Heath Keating, Mitchell Mahony, Natasha Marconi, Scott Morris, Shannon O’Shea, Daniel Raso, Stephanie Silcock and Jessica White.

Theatre producer John Frost is thrilled with his new production of GREASE. “We have assembled an extraordinarily talented cast, and I think audiences will be blown away by the energy and excitement they’re going to see on stage. The dancing is sensational, and all our favourite GREASE songs are performed brilliantly. There’s some hilarious pre-show entertainment for audience members from the minute the theatre doors open, and a sing-a-long at the end of the show.

“Ticket sales are booming, showing how popular GREASE still is 40 years after the first Australian production. And I’m very excited that people can take home a cast album featuring the new Australian cast. GREASE – The Australian Cast Recording features all the unforgettable GREASE favourites, including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more, sung by Rob, Gretel, Anthony, Todd and our stunning cast. So rush to buy your tickets before we sell out.”

The Premiere season of GREASE at Brisbane’s Lyric Theatre runs until October 6, followed by seasons at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from October 13, and at her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne from January 2, 2014.

So dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as “bad boy” Danny and “the girl next door” Sandy fall in love all over again.

Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Brisbane
Opening Night: Sunday 25 August
Season: To October 6
Performance Times: Tues–Sat 7.30pm, Matinees Wed 1.30pm, Sat 1.30pm & Sun 3pm
Special Family performances Sun 11am on September 1 and 8
Bookings: qpac.com.au or phone 136 246

www.greaseistheword.com.au

Immanuel’s production of Disney classic Beauty and the Beast approaches

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Join Immanuel Lutheran College in a tale of love and enchantment as 150 talented actors, singers, dancers and orchestra perform Disney’s famous musical, Beauty and the Beast.

Based on the book by Linda Woolverton and with lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, this classic but vibrant production boasts players from Years 1 – 12 who will sing and dance their way through a spectacular show at the Nambour Civic Centre from 26-27 July.

Beauty and the Beast tells the story of Belle, an intelligent young woman who must rescue her father after he is captured by the Beast, a once handsome prince transformed into a monster by an evil curse. The Beast agrees to release Belle’s father if she agrees to stay with him forever. The Beast’s servants – a clock, teapot and candlestick – see Belle as their salvation; if the Beast and a woman fall in love before the last petal falls from the enchanted rose, he will be free of the curse forever.

“Beauty and the Beast is a classic tale, loved by both young and old,” said Principal David Bliss.

“Our students have been rehearsing since late last year and are eager to perform for their friends, family and the greater Sunshine Coast community,” said Mr Bliss.

Tickets can be purchased from the Nambour Civic Centre on Dial n Charge T: 5475 7777 or www.scvenuesandevents.com.au

What: Disney’s musical Beauty and the Beast
Where: Nambour Civic Centre
When: Friday 26 July, 7pm
Saturday 27 July, 2pm & 7pm
Who: 150 cast and crew in Years 1-12 from Immanuel Lutheran College
Cost: Adult $30 / Concession $20 / Family of 4 $80

Beauty and the Beast is proudly supported by Immanuel’s P&F Association and Express Print & Mail.

More acts announced for Caloundra Music Festival

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Caloundra Music Festival 2013List No 2 for the 2013 Caloundra Music Festival is ready to roll – and confirms CMF as a true family event for a wide range of ages and musical tastes.

Alternative rock styles have a huge following – and Western Australia clearly knows what they’re all about – because two of the genre’s best bands,Eskimo Joe and Jebediah, hail from Fremantle in that big, wide state – and are headed for Caloundra for the October 4-7 event.

German rockabilly sensations The Baseballs will give two exclusive Australian performances at CMF. They have become European superstars  doing their 50s and 60s-style rock cover versions of modern hits such as Umbrella by Rihanna, Crazy in Love by Beyonce Knowles, Hot n Cold by Katy Perry and Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen.

California’s 80s/90s superstar Toni Childs will also be appearing in this year’s line-up – as will Sydney singer-songwriter Alex Lloyd.

Some acts are just so well-received that you have to ask them back – so Mama Kin will be encoring her 2012 appearance in 2013.

And short of absolute madness, there’s only one Aussie band which can express the sound of ska in its true exuberance and perfection – yep, Nicky Bomba’s incredibly popular Melbourne Ska Orchestra will turbocharge CMF audiences all over again. Nicky will also bring his Bustamento act back to CMF by popular acclaim.

Going overseas again – and going for reggae – Enrique ‘Quique’ Neira Leiva is a Chilean reggae composer and singer. Check out “Pensando En Ti Letra” on u-tube – then buy the ticket.

Rocky rock duo Busby Marou is heading into town for CMF, while yet another WA visitor, blues/roots band Blue Shaddy will feature.

Who loves Aretha? We do! And what’s the next best thing? New York soul sensation Lisa Hunt,  a CMF favourite.

Nine-piece Melbourne soul band Saskwatch is also creating a frenzy across the nation, headed up by the incomparable singer Nkechi Anele – don’t miss!

Closer to home, Brisbane indie band Sheppard will perform its unique sound, while Sydney-based soul/funk/reggae band the Leisure Banditscompletes this round of performer announcements.

“We think we have a really well rounded and interesting line-up,” festival director Richie Eyles said.

“Some big name Aussie acts, along with some quality internationals offering plenty of diversity and good times for all.”

Caloundra Music Festival is being held from Friday October 4 to Monday October 7, over the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Fruehlings Quest to showcase local talent

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Sophie Smith - 11 year-old international award-winning ballerina from Buderim

Sophie Smith – 11 year-old international award-winning ballerina from Buderim

The largest ever search for young local talent on the Sunshine Coast is on, set to take the stage on Saturday 10 August 2013 to showcase the high standard of budding musicians, performers, dancers and singers residing on the Coast.

The talent quest, called FruehlingsQuest, is part of the annual Fruehlingsfest festival and offers major cash prizes for youth aged 5-12 years and 13-18 years across all areas of performing arts, as individuals or groups.

FruehlingsQuest organiser, Ms Kim Sly, said the talent quest is open to anyone from the Sunshine Coast or surrounds, and has already attracted registrations from an elite field of local performers.

“We have award-winning ballerinas, superb singers and musicians destined to ‘go big’,” Ms Sly said.

“The Sunshine Coast is home to so many talented youth, we are excited to be able to offer cash prizes and a stage on which to perform in front of an appreciative and enthusiastic audience,” she said.

The FruehlingsQuest search for talent is an initiative of Immanuel Lutheran College in response to large numbers of students excelling in performing arts from within the College and wider community.
School Principal, Mr David Bliss, said the event sends an important message to youth about setting goals, working hard and not being afraid to express yourself.

“As educators, parents and community members we need to help youth achieve confidence and success across a broad spectrum of areas, including artistic expression and public performance,” Mr Bliss said.

“Education is not just about desks and textbooks; it is about identifying individual strengths and encouraging our youth to showcase their talents in a supportive forum,” he said.

“As a teacher and a Principal I am fortunate to witness the incredible talents of students every day. FruehlingsQuest gives the Sunshine Coast community an opportunity to do the same.

“I encourage anyone who loves to sing, dance, play music or perform to enter. We want to give talented young locals a confidence boost and financial reward to potentially make a real difference in their life and career aspirations,” Mr Bliss said.

Prizes are up for grabs in both categories, with the first-place winners collecting $400 each and the runners-up receiving $250 each.

FruehlingsQuest registrations close on 30 June 2013. Enter online at www.fruehlingsfest.com.au. Heats will be held in July, with finals staged on Saturday 10 August 2013 at the Fruehlingsfest spring fair, Immanuel Lutheran College, Buderim.

Caloundra Music Festival first artist announcement

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Caloundra Music Festival 2013

The Caloundra Music Festival team has released its first artist announcement for this year’s Festival, being held on October 4 to 7.

And it’s a very cool list featuring some of the very best Australian music and a soulful sampling of music from around the globe.

Five-piece Australian folk-rock outfit Boy and Bear top the list, to play on Friday, while Dave Gleeson’s The Screaming Jets will rock the amphitheatre on Sunday night.

Melbourne band The Basics will also feature this year; while the band may be new to you their Facebook site describes them as “Gotye and two pretty cool guys” … go figure! The Basics hit the stage on Sunday, while fellow Melbourne urban roots legends Blue King Brown will perform on Friday night.

From their humble beginnings in West African refugee camps Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and matured into one of Africa’s top touring and recording bands. The band is a potent example of the redeeming power of music and the ability of the human spirit to persevere through unimaginable hardship and emerge with optimism intact. The All Stars will give three exclusive Australian performances at CMF across the weekend.

No Caloundra Music Festival would ever be complete without some input from New Orleans – and this year is no different. In fact, CMF will be honoured this year by the presence of Ivan Neville and his superb band Dumpstaphunk. Ivan is the son of Aaron Neville and nephew to the Neville Brothers, and has featured in their music. Dumpstafunk will play on Friday and Saturday.

Sticking with the US of A for a moment: if blues lights your fuse, you won’t want to miss visitors The Holmes Brothers’ rootsy R&B, gospel, blues and country. The New York Times described their sound as “Timeless, deeply soulful and uplifting gospel-drenched …”

Winging their way from under the Long White Cloud for a special performance, reggae act Katchafire will be appearing on Friday.

CMF is a family festival, so it goes without saying that iconic acts will always be a major part of the show, too – so cast your mind back to when you were going “hmm-maow-m’maow-maow” in that most excellent year of music-to-land-on-the-moon-by: 1969. Yep, Russell Morris is back – on the charts in 2013, and on Saturday at CMF.

And on Monday – CMF’s new fourth day! – some of the best-known Aussie headline performers will be appearing together under the name of Time of Our Lives. Joe Camilleri, James Reyne, Ross Wilson and Daryl Braithwaite have formed this band and are wowing crowds across the breadth of this wide brown land – as they will no doubt do right here on October 7.

Add to that impressive line-up the likes of Xavier Rudd, Donavon Frankenreiter, and Nahko and the Medicine People and you’ve got every reason to visit www.caloundramusicfestival.com and get your early-bird ticket.

But wait – there’s more, of course, as more acts and seriously brilliant CMF features are due to be announced on Thursday June 20.

“We will be announcing further acts in due course, but as you can see, it’s already a fantastic line-up for 2013,” festival director Richie Eyles said.

“But as a huge supporter of local music CMF always as a large representation of home-grown talent, so in 2013 the first three to be announced are Kindread, Soula and The Floating Bridges.”

Economic Development (major events) portfolio councillor Jason O’Pray said the Caloundra Music Festival would be preceded by a number of major events in the winter on the Coast – with many located in Caloundra.

“In August alone the Caloundra area will play host to the National Angling Championships and Convention, Tough Mudder, taking place on Caloundra South land, and the 2013 Special Olympics Queensland Spring Festival and State Games,” he said.

Divisional councillor Tim Dwyer said the addition of a fourth day into the festival was a great bonus for additional tourism into Caloundra and the Coast generally.

“Many people come a long way to the Caloundra Music Festival, and a fourth day gives them even better value for money in making the journey,” he said.

“We are also gearing up for the second Caloundra Fringe Festival, which will take the concept much further this year.”

For Youtube footage of bands go to www.caloundramusicfestival.com/artists/2013

 

Brass at Braeside

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John Coulton, together with pianist, Briely Cutting

John Coulton, together with pianist, Briely Cutting

Internationally recognised Australian trumpet player, John Coulton, together with pianist, Briely Cutting, will bring “Sounds of Splendour’ to the venue at Braeside on Sunday 16th. June, commencing 3pm.

John started his career in Townsville, and was at one time a student of Braeside host, Elizabeth Smith.

Elizabeth has followed john’s career with interest and reccommends his performance of Haydn’s trumpet concerto as something not to be missed. It will be part of the programme on the day,as well as items from baroque to jazz, classical to latin-american rhythms.

At Braeside, the ambience, acoustics and panoramic views of our familiar Glasshouse Mountains, combined with the legendary Braeside afternoon teas, will give the audience an experience to savour.

John has performed around the world, but a standout has been his works, together with organist, David Dunnett, recorded on CD at Norwich Cathedral in the UK,under the title of ‘Sounds of Grandeur’.

The event is presented by Braeside to promote the Maleny Arts Council, whose mission it is to supprt and promote the arts to a professional level in the Maleny area.

 

DETAILS:

WHAT: TRUMPET and PIANO DUO – Featuring John Coulton and Brieley Cutting

WHEN: 3 pm on SUNDAY,16 June, 2013

WHERE: Braeside B&B – 305 Maleny Stanley River Road

TICKETS NOW on SALE

HOW MUCH: $30 adults, $25 members, $10 music students at Maleny Bookshop (5494 3666) & Braeside (5494 3542)

Presented by Braeside to promote Maleny Arts Council.

Radical urban circus heading for the Sunshine Coast

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360 BW image360 ALLSTARS, a radical urban circus, will leave the audience dizzy with excitement when it hits Sunshine Coast Council’s Lake Kawana Community Centre for one performance only on Tuesday 16 July at 7pm.

As part of Sunshine Coast Venues 2013 Theatre Season and boasting a stellar cast, including world champion athletes, world class dancers and world renowned musicians, the production connects the street with the elite to deliver a radical urban circus.

360 ALLSTARS reinvents the traditional circus and presents contemporary performance styles instead of conventional circus acts.

Replace acrobats with break dancers, substitute a basketball freestyler in place of a juggler, swap the unicyclist for a BMX flatlander and throw in a Roue Cyr artist. This is what 360 ALLSTARS is all about. This exciting line up makes for an exhilarating circus performance, like nothing you have seen before.

With live music from master musician and national drumming champion, Gene Peterson, 360 ALLSTARS is as aurally exciting as it is visually astounding.

Showcasing some of Australia’s best performers, alongside celebrated international artists, including the two-time BMX Flatlander World Champion, Peter Sore (Hungary), World Champion break dancer, B-boy Physicx (Korea), Australasian B-boy Champion, B-boy Simonster (Australia), Roue Cyr Wheel spin king Rhys Miller (UK), Beatboxing whizz kid Sam Perry (Australia) and the internationally acclaimed b-ball freestyler, Basketball Man (USA).

Don’t miss the opportunity to attend a BMX flatlanding or breakdancing workshop. Bookings essential and spaces are strictly limited so get in early and contact the venue.

Cost to attend is just $30 for adults, $26 concessions, $25 for subscribers, $20 for young people under 26 years of age or for a group of four with a minimum of two children $85.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.scvenuesandevents.com.au, by calling the venue on 5413 1400 or direct from the Lake Kawana Community Centre Box Office located at 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina.

Ocean Street Festival to attract thousands Easter Sunday

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Ocean World Festival LogoMaroochydore’s Ocean Street will lighten spirits this Easter Sunday with a free family fun filled event that will be jam packed with three stages filled with live World music, amazing artwork and stunning food from local cafés and restaurants.

The second annual Ocean Street World Festival is a not for profit event undertaken by the Maroochydore Revitalisation Association with the assistance of SolBar.

With over 8,000 people enjoying the festival last year, event organizers are expecting well over 10,000 people to soak up an array of activities including an art exhibition, fine food and live music from a diverse range of musicians including the internationally renowned music troupe Watussi.

Watussi are a well-traveled troupe of Latino-tinged rockers that have shared the stage with Santana, recorded with legendary New Orleans blues pianist Jon Cleary and recently played a double bill show with Cuban master percussionist Pedro Martinez.  Watussi rose to fame after their debut album was nominated for an ARIA in 2008. With the jiving rhythms of horns and shaking base lines, Watussi will be one of the many highlights of the festival.

Maroochydore Revitalisation Association spokesperson Joe Riba said the event would appeal to the whole family with a range of great musicians, food stalls, artisans and children’s activities.

“The event has attracted many talented artists and it is very rare to have so much diversity and talent in the one location here on the Sunshine Coast.

“The festival will include a range of traditional world music styles from Greece and Cyprian folk from The Icons, The Pacific Island Dance Group, New Zealand’s and the Cheap Fake’s very own Jess Harlen, African drumming, and Afro Cuban styles from Samoko, and the Flumes.

“All of the major local restaurants and cafes as well as the revamped Duporth Tavern will be open and we have some great food stalls including Michael Torchia from Arnica who will again be producing his home made Italian sausages which were a huge hit last year,” he said.

Westpac, the Sunshine Coast Council, Duporth Tavern, Hot 91, SolBar and the Reed Property Group’s Big Top shopping centre are proud sponsors the Ocean Street World Festival 2013.

Noosa Long Weekend Festival tickets go on sale

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Bobby Fox Photo-courtesy of Jersey Boys Australia

Bobby Fox – Photo-courtesy of Jersey Boys Australia

The Noosa Long Weekend Festival (14-23 June, 2013) is so popular that this year, for the first time in the event’s 12 year history, ticket sales have been segmented into two release dates to help the organisers’ manage demand.  The annual 10 day cultural celebration will have a total of more than 85 events, with tickets for 22 of the events, including the opening night act, Bobby Fox’s ‘4 seasons in 1 night’, going on sale from 9.00am today (Friday 22 March, 2013).

Bobby Fox

Bobby Fox – Photo credit Kurt Sneddon

Hot off the stage from his critically acclaimed, national performance as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys Australia, Irish born singer, dancer, actor and television star, Bobby Fox will head to Noosa, Queensland in June 2013 for the Queensland premiere of his brand new show, ‘4 Seasons in 1 Night’.

Bobby will open the 10 day Noosa Long Weekend Festival at the J Theatre on Friday 14 June at 7.30pm and then return for a second show onSaturday 15 June at 7.30pm.  Bobby will be accompanied by a four piece band and two backup singers.

Details of all early release events can be found on the festival’s website www.noosalongweekend.com

Early birds and culture vultures will be swooping in on the first round of tickets making sure they are able to secure a spot at their favourite events; the remaining events will be released for sale on Friday 3 May, 2013.

The annual 10 day cultural celebration is well known as one of Australia’s leading regional arts festivals and is further enhanced by being staged in one of Australia’s most desirable resort locations.

tall-macquarie-noosa-long-weekend-logoTrue to the festival’s reputation as a multi-arts genre event, early release events encompass a wide range of entertainment options including music, theatre, cabaret, drama, dance, forums, literature, food, film, supper clubs, workshops and even a Viennese Ball.
Festival Director, Ian Mackellar said that the two-stage ticket release was designed to assist patrons with advance planning their festival experience as well as easing the historical “ticket sale traffic jam” when the full program is released.
“Based on previous festivals, many of our events sell out within hours.  This year we’ve decided to extend the ticket sale period to provide more of our patrons with the opportunity to secure tickets to their chosen events, Ian said.

“The vast majority of our early release events take place at ‘Festival HQ’, also known as The J Theatre, Noosa. Due to the size of the venue there are only a few hundred tickets available for each performance.   I would remind audiences of the old adage of ‘you snooze, you lose’.  History dictates that all events will be sell outs.
Ian reiterated the festival’s ongoing commitment to “making the arts affordable and accessible to all,” as evidenced by ticket prices starting at just $15 with a series of free events also scheduled in the festival program.

“As well as the amazing events just announced, we have plenty more surprises up our sleeves for the full program release on May 3. I am quite sure that there are not going to be too many people getting too much sleep during those 10 days in June”, Ian laughed.

To purchase early release event tickets visit www.noosalongweekend.com or visit The J Box Office (in person, by phone (07) 5455 4455 or online atwww.thej.com.au.

Noosa Long Weekend Festival fast facts:

  • The 12th Noosa Long Weekend Festival takes place from Friday 14 – Sunday 23 June 2013.
  • Tickets can be purchased at www.noosalongweekend.com or from The J Theatre box office Noosa (in person, by phone 07- 5455 4455 or online at www.thej.com.au)
  • The festival comprises 10 days (and nights) of music, theatre, dance, literature, forums, film, food, visual arts, supper clubs and workshops staged at various venues in and around Noosa Heads, Queensland.
  • A selection of events will be released for early sale on Friday 22 March, 2013.
  • The full festival program will be revealed and released for sale on Friday 3 May, 2013.
  • Over 85 ticketed and free events will be on offer and in excess of 12,000 tickets will be on sale.
  • Over 250 local, national and international artists, authors and guest speakers will participate in the 2013 Festival.
  • Special festival accommodation packages are available. See the www.noosalongweekend.com for details.
  • Follow the festival on Facebook or Twitter.