Bookings essential for mountain climb Stellar lineup for Sunshine Sounds

time ARIA-award-winning local songstress Katie Noonan said she cannot wait to bring this special community festival back for its third year.

“One of the absolute highlights of the program is the inclusion of the Eumundi School of Music, our mentorship program for young musos from 8 to 17 years.

What’s On

What: Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival

When: Sunday 13 August from 7 am to 3 pm

Where: 314 Cooroy Mountain Rd, Cooroy Mountain

Tickets: cooroymountainspringfestival.com.au

THE once-a-year opportunity to climb Mount Cooroy is almost here.

The Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival is being held on 13 August and this year only a limited number of people will be able to climb Mount Cooroy.

Festival organiser, the Rotary Club of Cooroy, said due to Queensland Parks & Wildlife restrictions, only 700 people are able to climb the mountain at this year’s festival.

“Therefore, it is essential that you book online early to secure your opportunity to climb the mountain.

“If you miss out on a ticket to climb the mountain, don’t despair as there is plenty more on offer at the festival to keep you entertained and give you a fantastic family day out.”

McDermott Aviation will be offering helicopter rides and other activities include live music, entertainment fireside, a rainforest walk observation trail with a spot-the-animal activity, tractor hayrides, a kids’ activity centre, community displays and stalls, Rotary barbeque, Dhom’s Kitchen, ice cream and coffee.

“At 1 pm, there will be the helicopter tennis ball drop raffle, where 1,000 balls are dropped from the air and the closest balls to the spot are the prize winners.”

The event is a fundraiser, with the major beneficiary being Sunshine Butterflies.

EUMUNDI’S all-ages, family-friendly music festival, Sunshine Sounds, is back on for 2023 as part of the Horizon Festival.

Tickets are now on sale for the two-day festival at the Eumundi School of Arts hall on September 2 and 3. A stellar home-grown lineup includes Frente, Elixir with Michael Leunig, Katie Noonan and string quartet, Abby Dobson (Leonardo’s Bride), Deline Briscoe, Clea, Eliott, Sue Ray, Cigány Weaver, Jungaji, Fred Leone, Louise King, Sugarbag Blonde, Mark Moroney, Frank and Louis, Layla Barnett, and more.

Festival director and five-

Jazz festival set to swing

What’s On

What: Noosa Jazz Festival

When: 27 Aug to 3 Sep

Where: Noosa Shire Tickets: noosajazzclub. com

EVERY year, the Noosa Jazz Festival brings together leading Australian traditional jazz musicians.

Over a week, there are performances, concerts, luncheons and dinners featuring some of Australia’s best individual jazz musicians in bands and ensembles. Starting on Sunday 27 August, members of Melbourne band The Syncopators will play

What’s On

What: Sunshine Sounds

When: Sat 2 Sep from 12 noon to 10 pm and Sun 3 Sepr from 12 noon to 8 pm

Brisbane Photographer and Digital Artist

Jane Long

Until August 19

Jane combines photography and photo manipulation to create slightly surreal images that straddle the line between reality and fantasy.

“The program will also include a performance by the Sunshine Sounds Community Choir, giving festival-goers the opportunity to join a group sing-song for all ages and abilities. Pre-festival choir rehearsals will be held in the Eumundi CWA Hall on Tuesdays 18 July, 15 August and 29 August from 7 to 8 at Noosa Jazz Club’s home for its monthly concerts, The Majestic Theatre Pomona – one of the best live music venues around.

On Tuesday, bands on board the Riverboat Shuffle Sunset Cruise ferries are departing the Noosa Marina between 4:30 and 5 pm to entertain passengers who, after disembarking, will then be ushered to The Noosa Italian Restaurant for dinner and a jazz concert with the combined bands from both cruises. Following an exciting program of improvised traditional jazz at Miss Moneypenny’s and Café

Where: Eumundi School of Arts hall, 63 Memorial Dr, Eumundi Info: sunshinesounds festival.com pm for those keen to get involved.”

Daily and full weekend tickets are available for youth and adults (18+) for purchase via Oztix. Kids under seven are free with numbers strictly limited.

Le Monde, Noosa Springs Resort and Lucio’s Marina, the festival’s centrepiece event will be held at The J Theatre at 5 pm on Thursday 31 August and Saturday 2 September, with an afternoon matinee on Friday 1 September starting at 1 pm. The festival wraps up on Sunday 3 September, with an exciting free jazz concert at the Riverstage, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, for visitors and families celebrating Father’s Day. Take advantage of early bird discounts for ticketed concert events at The J and The Majestic.