WHAT’S ON | JUNE 2026
Eugene Onegin –
Metropolitan Opera
1 Jun | 1PM
Following her acclaimed Madama Butterfly debut, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the love-struck heroine in Pushkin’s opera.
British Dames Show
– Morning Melodies
18 Jun | 11aM
Petula Clark, Sandie Shaw, Lulu, Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, and Shirley Bassey. Taking you on a magic carpet ride, recalling classic pop hits of the 60’s through to the 80’s.
5 Walker Street, Maryborough 4122 6060
Box O ice Open Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 4pm
Pevan & Sarah in Concert
3 Jun | 10.30AM
Get ready to rock as Australia’s favourite edutainment duo hits the stage for their biggest tour yet! Pevan & Sarah are bringing their high-energy musical extravaganza.
Echoes of Pink Floyd
20 Jun | 8PM
Echoes of Pink Floyd will take audiences on a mesmerizing journey through six decades of Pink Floyd's unparalleled musical legacy.
Michael Jackson HIStory Show
4 Jun | 7PM
Garth Field is electrifying in his role as Jackson, accompanied by a live band, dancers, authentic costumes, state-ofthe-art sound and theatrical lighting, vision and e ects.
The Understudy
23 Jun | 2.30PM
The music of John Paul Young and Stevie Wright is roaring back! Performed by the AllStar Band — the very musicians who powered their live shows for almost half a century.
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COVER IMAGE: Located on Wharf Street, Maryborough the Bond Store is one of Maryborough’s treasured heritage buildings. Step inside and explore its stories as you move through the space.
NT Live – The Audience
7 Jun | 3PM
Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award®-winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry.
Masters of Pop
23 Jun | 8PM
A Countdown Supergroup in a hit-packed night for the Countdown generation — the songs you grew up with, the choruses you’ll sing without thinking, and the feeling of being right back there again.
Normie Rowe – The Story So Far
11 Jun | 2PM & 7PM
The Story So Far…will provide a soundtrack and insights into an ever-cheerful life filled with exhilarating highs and shattering lows.
NT Live – The Playboy of the Western World
25 Jun | 1PM & 27 Jun | 7PM
This darkly funny Irish classic features Nicola Coughlan and Siobhán McSweeney in a riveting story of youth and self-discovery.
Charmaine Wilson – The Australian Medium
14 Jun | 2PM
Charmaine’s sole purpose of connecting with those who have passed over in order to give messages of peace and love to the living.
Cirque Nouvelle
30 Jun | 6PM
This multitalented line up of circus performers, each world class in their own right, have combined their acrobatic, juggling, aerial and balancing talents together to create a show like no other.
166 Old Maryborough Rd, Hervey Bay 4197 4206
Open Tuesday to Friday: 10am - 4pm Weekends: 10am - 2pm. FREE ENTRY
Exhibiting until 16 August
Finding Eliza
Revisting the story of Eliza Fraser, not to retell her account, but to examine how her version of events was elevated, amplified, and mythologised within colonial culture.
Tracks
Showcasing traditional and contemporary artforms, alongside interactive activites for all ages, ‘Tracks’ invites every member of the community to deepen their connection to Country.
Exhibiting until 2027
National Insterests: Australian Art in the 20th Century
Events and Programs
Teen Zine
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
3.30PM – 4.30PM
Express yourself at HBRG’s Teen Zine club!
Scribbley-Doodah Kids
Free fun all year round for the whole family at HBRG’s dedicated creative zone in the foyer.
Images (from top le ): Fiona Foley, ‘Out of the Sea Like Cloud’ (video still), 2019; Zartisha Davis, ‘Shell Middens’, 2024, paper sculpture installation.
Exhibiting 6 June – 18 July
WHAT’S ON | JUNE 2026
311 Kent St, Maryborough 4190 5818
Open Tuesday to Friday: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Weekends: 9.30am - 2pm. FREE ENTRY
Workshops & Programs
Open Studio
Sat 20 Jun | 10AM – 1PM
Two day Collagraph & Beyond Workshop
Wed 24 | Thur 25 Jun
10AM – 2PM
Artist in Conversation
Fri 26 Jun | 5.30PM – 7PM
Drypoint Printmaking Workshop
Sat 27 Jun | 10AM – 2PM
Mary Poppins Festival
Sun 5 Jul | 9AM – 3PM
Calling Local Artisans!
Studio showcase
A Sweet Spot: Pat Wheeler
30 May – 27 June
Showcasing the history of Maryborough’s sugar cane industry through the intricate lens of textiles.
‘Leaves
Local artisans and makers are invited to express their interest in hosting an artisan stall at this year’s Mary Poppins Festival on Sunday, 5 July 2026. For further details scan the QR Code above.
79th Annual Art
Competition
Maryborough Regional Art Society
6 Jun – 18 Jul
Opening Sat 6 Jun | 11 AM
2025
Artist in Residence
Kay Watanabe 23 – 27 June
Brisbane visual artist Kay Watanabe joins us in the studio as part of our Artist in Residence Program, working across her passion of printmaking.
Open Section winner MRAS competition ‘8:47PM’ by Allan Watson.
in the Breeze 2/3’, Pat Wheeler.
Kent & Richmond Sts, Maryborough 4123 7221
Open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm Weekends 9.30am - 2pm. Entry fee applies
Sensory Friendly Sessions
Tuesdays
9.30AM - 11.30AM
Maryborough Story Trail exhibition
Included in admission
Daily Cra Activities
Included in admission
Join us for an evolving selection of arts and cra to keep minds actively creating.
Celebrating the creative process behind the Maryborough Story Trail.
in the birthplace of her author PL Travers
Explore the heritage listed former bank as you interact with displays featuring the life of P.L. Travers and her enchanting stories of the practically perfect nanny. Featuring two levels of interactive displays, pocket park and retail shop.
Fraser Coast Scene is distributed free as a marketing and engagement initiative of Fraser Coast Regional Council. It’s about promoting Council’s programs and services by sharing stories of our arts and cultural community and their connection to Council’s spaces.
STAY INSPIRED!
This guide shares a taste of Council’s arts, culture and heritage program and was correct at time of printing. To keep up to date with the latest information visit our website.
We welcome contributions from our creative community. For more information email ArtsCulture@frasercoast.qld.gov.au
Wharf Street, Maryborough 4190 5722
Open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm Weekends 9.30am - 2pm. FREE ENTRY
Tastings and Treasures
By Appointment
Enjoy a selection of premium liqueurs as our storyteller shares tales inspired by objects from our collection.
The Spirits Collected Sat 6 Jun | 11 AM & 12.15PM
An interactive theatre experience serving up ghost stories with a twist. See website for details
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Explore the Bond Store and let this beautiful, heritage-listed building share its stories as you wander through the space.
Add to your experience with tantalizing tales and fantastic flavours. Enjoy a selection of premium quality ports and liqueurs as our storytellers share tales inspired by objects from our collection.
Take home a taste of the region with delicious delicacies or curious keepsakes.
Fraser Coast Regional Council acknowledges to the east, the Butchulla (Badtjala) and to the west, the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) People, their connection to Country (land, sea and sky) and recognise the many places of cultural, spiritual, social and economic significance in the community. We pay respects to their Elders – past, present and emerging. We also acknowledge other First Nation Aboriginals and the Torres Strait Islander people, who reside in the Fraser Coast region.
For Sienna Edmondstone, performing has always felt like the most natural thing in the world. The young Fraser Coast singer, dancer and actor traces one of her earliest memories back to a family camping trip, when a tour guide invited visitors at a cave to perform on a stage with remarkable acoustics. Sienna got up and sang.
“It’s such a special memory and probably one of the first times I realised how much I loved being in front of an audience,” she recalls.
That early instinct has grown into a serious commitment to a career in the performing arts. Singing came first, with acting following close behind through school musicals. Dance arrived in Grade 9 and quickly became, in her words, the moment she fell in love with performing as a whole.
“That was when I really fell in love with performing as a whole, especially musical theatre, and started to seriously consider it as a career,” she says.
The turning point came in Year 10, when Sienna performed as Ariel in Macabre Theatre Company’s production of The Little Mermaid.
“Being part of that production and stepping into a role like that completely solidified my passion, and I knew this was what I wanted my future to look like.”
A graduate of Hervey Bay Performing Arts College, Sienna juggled Year 12 studies with dance training, aerials instructing at Physipole Hervey Bay, and performances with Macabre Theatre Company. Most recently, she appeared in their production of The Rocky Horror Show at the Brolga Theatre.
She’s now in a gap year before heading to university to study musical theatre, with modelling and professional auditions also on the horizon.
Her advice to other young performers on the Fraser Coast? “Just keep going and trust your journey. Take every opportunity you can, keep training, and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. Most importantly, remember why you started. If you genuinely love what you do, that passion will carry you through the challenges.”
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Story: Lizzie Macaulay
Photo: Cody Fox