Eumundi Voice Issue 120, 26 June 2025

WHAT’S ON?

Eumundi School of Music Mini Festival

Music enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The Eumundi School of Music Mini Festival is set to dazzle audiences on 13 September from 4-10pm at the Eumundi School of Arts Hall. This event will feature performances by young rockers who have earned scholarships to the Eumundi School of Music (ESOM) this year, alongside alumni band Karma Police and 3-time ARIA winners, The Superjesus.

ESOM founder and 5-time ARIA award-winning artist Katie Noonan expressed pride in the program's growth and the opportunities it has provided for young musicians. "Our students have shared the stage with stellar musicians like Tim Rogers, Frente and Clare Bowditch," said Kate. This year, Sarah McLeod and The Superjesus will mentor and perform, promising an unforgettable night.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite: $49 adults, $39 concession, and $20 children. Early bird discounts are available until 31 July. Visit: eumundischoolofmusic.com.

Life Drawing group

A newly established Life Drawing group is looking for interested drawing enthusiasts. This friendly, encouraging group meets weekly, to sketch and enjoy an immersive life drawing session with an ‘unclothed’ model. Long-Pose sessions are relaxed and slow-paced, where participants work with a model, usually

over several weeks, holding the same pose for the entire afternoon. Time is allowed for several breaks for both the model and participants, where artists can look around and share their work. A longer afternoon tea break is for swapping ideas or to just have a chat. All levels are welcome with each 10-week term corresponding with the Qld School term dates. Participants are required to bring their own paper and pencils. For more details email: info@ sylviecarterartist.com.

Acrobatics classes

Acrobatics Plus has opened its doors in Eumundi, offering exciting classes to children from 2yo. Based at The Pavillion, 79 Memorial Dr, the classes cover everything acrobatic from head stands, cartwheels and contortion, through to advanced tumbling skills.

There are classes for all ages and abilities with brand new mats, air tracks, silks, ropes, strap lines and a whole lot more. There are a number of holiday workshops running if you wish to come and trial a class. Class numbers are small, and spaces are limited to make sure everyone develops their skills most efficiently. So, if you are interested in your child improving motor skills, coordination, strength, social skills and general fitness then email Beth and Jess at info@ acrobaticsplus.com.

Mary Valley Art Festival

Entries close on 7 July for the Mary Valley Art Festival held at the Imbil Public Hall from 2427 July. Awards include the RJR Property Best-in-Show Award of $2,000, and $1,500 for the open winner from Gympie’s Bendigo Bank. There are 10 sections in the show and entries are limited to 2 per person. The gala awards presentation will be held on 25 July. Visit: maryvalleyartslink. com.au.

Qld Garden Show

The Qld Garden Show returns to the Nambour Showgrounds from 11-13 July. Attracting over 40,000 visitors each year, the show offers a wealth of information for home gardeners and professionals. Over 360 exhibitors will showcase their wares and skills, including 55 nurseries. Gain insights from well-known Australian gardening personalities, including Costa Georgiadis, Sophie Thomson, Jerry ColebyWilliams and Phil Dudman. Returning favourites include the Giant Kitchen Garden, where visitors can learn how to create a fully planted, sustainable garden at home, the Living Backyard zone offering advice on how to attract wildlife to your garden and the Cook’s Garden Stage. Entry is free for children under 15yo. Visit: qldgardenexpo.com.au.

High Ground

Noosa First Nations Allies present a special screening of High Ground (2020) at The Majestic Theatre Pomona on 6 July for NAIDOC Week. This Australian film was based on true events in Arnhem Land shortly after WWI. It tells the story of Gutjuk, a young Aboriginal man who partners with ex-soldier Travis to track down his uncle Baywara – a feared warrior resisting colonial oppression. The film stars Jacob Junior Nayinggul, Simon Baker and Jack Thompson. Doors open at 1pm with the film screening at 2pm. Bookings: themajestictheatre.com.au.

Tales from the Tiny Mountains

Tales from the Tiny Mountains is an opportunity to see the latest from Noosa’s storytellers. It showcases filmmakers, musicians and performers who have produced ‘tiny films’ under 4mins, about life’s happenings. Watch them at The Majestic Theatre in Pomona on 12 July from 4-9pm. Doors open at 3pm. Tickets: themajestictheatre.com.au.

Sunshine Coast Vinyl Record Fair

Wax Espresso presents the Sunshine Coast Vinyl Record Fair on 13 July at Brouhaha Baringa, Edison Cres, Bells Creek from 10am-3pm. There will be approximately 20,000 vinyl records for sale along with CDs and cassettes from as little as $1 each. Enjoy entertainment from a vinyl DJ, along with a variety of food trucks and drinks from Brouhaha’s Brewery and tap house. The venue is pet-friendly and accessible. Entry is a gold coin donation to Support Act – the music industry’s charity. Visit: FB Brouhaha Baringa.

La Bohème

Opera Australia and Opera Qld perform La Bohème at The Events Centre in Caloundra on 2 August. When Mimi meets Rodolfo, it’s love at first touch. Puccini’s score is renowned for capturing first love.

Award-winning director Dean Bryant brings his trademark wit and vivacity to this new staging with Simon Bruckard as conductor. Tickets: theeventscentre.com.au.

Caloundra lighthouse tours

The Friends of Caloundra Lighthouses provide tours of the lighthouse and its buildings on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 9am-3pm by appointment. Visit: lighthouses1896@gmail.com or phone 0403 107 654 to make an appointment.

Mary River Festival

Kandanga comes alive on 12 July with the Mary River Festival from 9am-4pm. With live music, local markets, festival parade, venomous snake show, kids’ activities and great food – this is an event to support the community and showcase the Mary River catchment area. Tickets: maryriverfestival.org.au.

Winter School of Visual Arts

Register now for the Buderim Craft Cottage Winter School of Visual Arts from 5-13 July. Choose from a variety of 14 different 2 or 3-day workshops, each led by a tutor who will help refine your skills, whether you are a beginner or experienced artist. Workshops cover painting and drawing, jewellery art and calligraphy. An evening artist talk by art therapist Ali Gillett on 11 July will explore the subconscious in creativity. Visit: buderimcraftcottage.com.au.

The Freddys

Local band The Freddys has a line-up of gigs over July. Catch them at the Pomona Bowls Club on 4 July from 6-8pm, The Apollonian Hotel, Boreen Point on 13 July from 12-3pm, or at Mrs Brown’s Diner, Belli Park on 27 July from 1-4pm. They also play at The Jetty Cafe Noosaville every Thursday from 10am-2pm. The Freddys play vintage rock and encourage dancing. Visit FB The Freddys.

Sam Buckingham in concert

Sam Buckingham is touring Australia and will perform at the Cooroy Memorial Hall on 27 July at 7pm. Sam is a singer/songwriter and acoustic guitar player who will perform 2 sets. The first is focussed on her older and unreleased catalogue, and the second features songs from her new EP Quiet Revolution. Sam has performed at Woodford, Wild Village and Queenscliff Music Festivals and toured with Paul Kelly, Katie Noonan, Tim Freedman, The Whitlams and Kasey Chambers. Tickets: sambuckingham.com.

Gympie Muster tickets on sale

The Gympie Muster recently launched its 2025 festival program and tickets are now on sale. CEO Greg Cavanagh described the festival as a bucket-list event for music lovers across Australia. Amongst the 140 artists, the 2025 Muster will debut an Indigenous Showcase featuring performances from Emma Donovan, Troy Cassar-Daley, Buddy Knox, Kevin Bennett and more. The Muster runs from 28-31 August. Visit: muster.com.au.