Eumundi Voice Issue 115, 17 April 2025

WHAT’S ON?

Jazz at The Majestic

Join The Session Band with special guest vocalist Leena Salim on 24 April at The Majestic Theatre in Pomona for an afternoon of jazz.

The Session Band comprises Peter Uppman on trumpet and vocals, Russell Bayne on guitar, Jo Bloomfield on piano and Pat Robbins on drums and vocals. Leena was born in Singapore and is now based in Brisbane. Tickets: themajestictheatre.com.au.

Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival

The program is out for the 2025 Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival from 6–8 June.

Each event reimagines chamber music in a contemporary context. Events include Flavours of Spain with Karin Schaupp and Alex Raineri –The Events Centre in Caloundra; a celebration of Kabi Kabi Country – Buderim Village Park; Long Table Lunch with Melissa Weston and The Moxie Crew – Maleny; and Sunset Salon –Maroochydore. Visit: sccmf.com.au.

GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival

The GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival opens on 1 May with a month of foodie events. The festival highlights the food bowl found in the Mary Valley.

Festival day takes place on 10 May at the Imbil Town Square and Rail Park from 9am–3pm. Hosted by Sunshine Coast foodie Martin Duncan, there will be cooking demonstrations led by bush tucker chef Peter Wolfe, a Mary Valley Baking Competition, a Sausage Roll Relay and the Mary Valley Kids Veggie Sculpture Competition. Festival Day is just one of many events throughout the month. Visit: gourmaymaryvalley.com.au.