WHAT'S ON

Hot Mess Parade

The Rangebow Festival returns in 2025, continuing its tradition in the hinterland. However, this year the festival will be launched with the Hot Mess Parade and After Party at the Kings Beach Amphitheatre on 27 September, from 11am-4pm. March alongside surf lifesavers, First Nations Mob, disability groups, drag queens, Scouts, musicians, the Rural Fire Service and more. Stay on for music, food trucks and entertainment.

The festival itself will then open with an exceptional event – Glasshouse Dawn – a rare and breath-taking performance of chamber orchestra music at first light on 9 October. This will be followed by a feast of events from 9-12 October across various locations in Nambour, Maleny and Montville. Visit: therangebowfestival. org.

Countdown to Gympie Muster

The countdown has begun for the 2025 Gympie Music Muster taking place from 28-31 August. Lucky holders of 4-day festival passes can enjoy pre-muster entertainment from 23-27 August. A dedicated muster shuttle bus will run on a daily loop, connecting campers with a variety of entertainment options.

This year’s pre-muster line-up includes Taylor Moss, Josh Setterfeld, Austin Mackay, Sue Ray, Dean Perrett, Cassie Leopold and more. Single day passes are still available for the main festival. Visit: muster.com.au.

Imagine Festival rescheduled

Mark a new date in your diary of 13 September for the Imagine Festival and Noosa Stars Alive! The 26 July event was postponed due to anticipated wet weather.

The free community event sponsored by Bendigo Bank in honour of its 21st anniversary in Noosa, is hosted in association with Noosa Alive! The river foreshore along Gympie Tce will be transformed with rides, stalls, music, dance and magic. The finalists for Noosa Stars Alive! will take place at the Riverstage from 11.30am4.30pm, headlined by Australian Idol winner Marshall Hamburger. Visit: noosaalive.com.au.

Save energy, save money

Dr Saul Griffith – founder of Rewiring Australia – will be at Sunshine Beach SLSC, Duke St on 11 August at 6pm to launch his new book Plug In: The Electrification Handbook. He will share ways for Australian households and businesses to save by switching to electric. This event is for everyone interested in reducing energy bills. Tickets are free, but bookings are essential. Visit: rewiringaustralia.org/events.

Pacific Chamber Players

Join the Pacific Chamber Players for an afternoon of romantic music on 10 August at the Cooroy Memorial Hall from 2.30pm. The popular ensemble presents Rhapsodies and Romances by international composers like Edward Elgar, Max Bruch, George Gershwin and Charles Martin Loeffler and Australian composer Noel Fidge. The group were established in 2001 to present high quality public performances of classical chamber music on the Sunshine Coast. Tickets: pacificchamberplayers.com.