WHAT’S ON be entertained January - July 2015
Sunshine Coast Venues www.scvenuesandevents.com.au Nambour Civic Centre Lake Kawana Community Centre Sunshine Coast Stadium
Message from the Mayor It is with great pleasure that I introduce a year of performances, entertainment and events coming to the coast in 2015. Over the past couple of years we have delivered some of the best live theatre, music, dance, comedy, sport and recreational events as well as activities and shows for children at Nambour Civic Centre, Lake Kawana Community Centre and the Sunshine Coast Stadium. The 2015 program promises an exciting year of entertainment at our Sunshine Coast Venues. Queensland Theatre Company will present Boston Marriage starring Amanda Muggleton, and shake & stir theatre company are back with Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes. Circa and Andy Griffiths 26-Storey Treehouse promise to thrill. Fans can enjoy a range of live music including artists like Vance Joy, ACO2 and much more. If you enjoy sports and outdoor activities, there will be lots on offer at Sunshine Coast Stadium and across the whole Kawana Sports Precinct. Sunshine Coast Council has an ongoing commitment to supporting the he community in cultural engagement and creative and active participation. I encourage courage you to take up a SCvip membership bership available at the venues and enjoy the benefits and experiences on offer.
Cr Mark Jamieson Mayor
Calendar of events Theatre and Entertainment The Amity Affliction 19 Jan Vance Joy 7 Mar Boston Marriage (QTC) 24-25 Mar The Fabulous Singlettes 2 Apr French Film Festival 1-3 May ACO2 Australian Chamber Orchestra 22 May Fly In Fly Out 5 Jun Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd 3 Jul Sydney Comedy Festival 24 Jul
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Family Entertainment The Listies 13 Jan Cinderella 10-11 and 17-18 Jan Little Seed 12-17 Jan Carnival of Animals 13-14 Apr I am Jack 19 May 26-Story Treehouse 9 Jul
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Sport and Leisure AOCRA Sprint Titles 30 Jan-1 Feb Oztag Junior State Cup 30 Jan-1 Feb Oztag Senior State Cup 20-22 Mar QDBF State Titles 28-29 Mar Oztag Australia State of Origin 2-3 May Sanitarium WeetBix Kids Tryathlon 24 May
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Venues Nambour Civic Centre Located in the heart of Nambour, and one of the largest performing arts venues on the Sunshine Coast. Nambour Civic Centre presents a diverse program of performances and events, and is home to the Arthouse Cinema Nambour. The venue has two performance spaces, a large foyer equipped with a licenced bar, cafe and commercial kitchen.
Lake Kawana Community Centre A modern three level multi–purpose facility located on the banks of Lake Kawana in Bokarina. Presenting theatre, live music and children’s entertainment, the venue also hosts expos, meetings, classes and celebrations. With a large hall that can be reconfigured into 2 or 3 separate halls, Lake Kawana Community Centre has the flexibility to create the right space for any event. There are also 10 smaller spaces, a commercial kitchen, courtyard and kiosk.
Sunshine Coast Stadium The premier facility for sport, recreation and events on the Sunshine Coast and located within the Kawana Sports Precinct, the facility hosts regional, national and international level games. The facility is perfect for large scale events boasting 10 full sized fields, Lake Kawana and foreshore, a 2km rowing course and a 1050 seat grandstand with outdoor capacity of more than 15,000. 4
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How to book Tickets can be purchased online at
www.scvenuesandevents.com.au by phone or in person at one of the venues. Box office hours Monday-Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm and one hour prior to a performance or event
Nambour Civic Centre Centenary Square, 52–64 Currie Street, Nambour namcc@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au T 07 5475 7777
Lake Kawana Community Centre 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina lkcc@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au T 07 5413 1400
Sunshine Coast Stadium 31 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina scstadium@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au T 07 5437 7666
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Get in quick and save Early Bird discounts are available on selected shows, just look for the Early Bird tag.
For full Early Bird discount ticket information or to book your Early Bird tickets just visit
www.scvenuesandevents.com.au Early Bird discounts are available for a limited time only so don't delay, book your tickets early and save.
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2015 SCvip Membership Program
Sunshine Coast Venues has a membership program for our annual performance and events program at Nambour Civic Centre, Lake Kawana Community Centre and Sunshine Coast Stadium. Become a member of the Sunshine Coast Venues VIP (SCvip) program and gain access to a range of exclusive benefits, offers and reduced ticket prices that will enhance your cultural, entertainment and sporting experiences at our venues. SCvip member shows are highlighted in this guide with the SCvip tag.
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Benefits of SCvip Membership •
$20 per calendar year to join
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Save up to $10 per ticket at Sunshine Coast Venues presented events
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Save up to 10% per ticket on performances for kids and families (family passes excluded)
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Purchase up to 4 tickets per show at member discounted prices for friends and family
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Receive regular Member offers and benefits
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Free beverage per SCvip ticket purchased except for family shows (conditions apply).
Inside information Be the first to hear exclusive news, updates and special offers. Receive updated copies of our What’s On guide in your letterbox.
How to join Visit www.scvenuesandevents.com.au and purchase your membership online. Your membership key tag will be mailed to you or you can collect in person at Sunshine Coast Venues’ box offices. If you prefer to purchase a membership in person, Nambour Civic Centre, Sunshine Coast Stadium and Lake Kawana Community Centre are open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm. 9
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Queensland hardcore band The Amity Affliction will be embarking on their first regional tour since 2011 with their 'The Weigh Downunder' Tour. The band will be playing regional and suburban towns in Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia, Tasmania, and the country’s East Coast. Joining them on the tour will be In Hearts Wake, Confession and Antagonist AD. The Amity Affliction released their acclaimed fourth studio album Let The Ocean Take Me (via Roadrunner Records) in June, announcing a worldwide headline tour in support of the album. They sold all 25,000 tickets to their five date Australian tour, and have already sold out shows in Los Angeles, San Diego, New York, Toronto and more as part of their 30 date North American headline tour. In November the tour will take them throughout the UK and Europe, where their 800-capacity London show has already sold out.
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Let The Ocean Take Me is The Amity Affliction’s second consecutive #1 charting album in Australia, and their third consecutive album to be certified Gold after the success of Youngbloods (2010) and Chasing Ghosts (2012). Genre: Metalcore
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2014 has been a big year for Vance Joy, and things aren’t slowing down for the Melbourne musician. His debut album Dream Your Life Away hit #1 locally, #2 in Canada, #17 in the US and #20 in the UK. Performing across the Northern Hemisphere in 2014, including two shows in London and across North America all sold out. Hand-picked by Taylor Swift to be her main support artist on her recently announced North American summer tour in 2015. The tour will span the continent and be seen by well over a million people. Vance Joy’s Australian tour has already sold out shows in Melbourne and Perth. Second shows have now been added to meet demand. His single ‘Mess Is Mine’, from Dream Your Life Away has just been certified gold locally, with the album not far behind. Joining him on tour will be #1 Dads and Airling Genre: Live Music
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A Queensland Theatre Company production. The erudite Anna and Claire dwell together on the fringes of the Boston elite, but to keep themselves in the lifestyle to which they have become accustomed, Anna has been accepting expensive presents from a wealthy married man who’s become besotted by her. Claire, meanwhile, is aging disgracefully and is set on seducing a much younger woman, and wants not only Anna’s blessing but her help. David Mamet (Speed the Plow, Heist) brings his trademark tart dialogue and impeccable plotting, spiced with Wildean wit, to this wickedly funny comedy that chips away at the pretensions of high society while exploring the compromise needed to keep a marriage alive. Starring award winning actor Amanda Muggleton, Rachel Gordon (Home and Away, ABC’s The Moody’s) and Helen Cassidy. Directed by Andrea Moor (Venus in Fur) 2013 Gold Matilda Award winner. Established in 1970, Queensland Theatre Company is the state’s flagship professional theatre company producing work that excites, amuses, challenges and mesmerises audiences around the country. 14 Theatre and Entertainment
One of Mamet’s most satisfying and accomplished plays, and one of the funniest American comedies in years. New York Post
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Nambour Civic Centre
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Tuesday 24 March 7.30pm Wednesday 25 March 10.30am SCvip Members $34 | Adults $42 | Concession $36 Under 26 years $30 | Groups 8+ $36 Genre: Comedy/Drama. Duration: 120 mins with interval Warning: some coarse language, adult themes
This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts.
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Sheer Joy!... Tackily elegant. Gloriously Talented! The Age, Melbourne
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The Fabulous Singlettes A glorious tongue-in-cheek tribute to the legendary girl groups of the 60’s. The Fabulous Singlettes sing up a storm. Their dance moves are to die for with frocks galore and beehives that are a triumph of hairspray over gravity. But it's the impeccable harmonies and sly, camp humour that have made this mega-girl group a hit all over the world: from Sydney to London, Hong Kong to Berlin, and Vienna to Verona. The girls celebrate the 60’s with immaculate covers of the Girl Group era including The Ronettes, The Supremes, The Chiffons, The Shangri-Las and Dusty Springfield. Singing hits like Lady Marmalade, My Guy, Leader of the Pack and Do Wah Diddy, sending up the fashions and attitudes of a glorious era that had most of America's women performers staggering under the weight of hairdo's and lashings of mascara. They swap the beehives of the 60s to the Farrah Fawcett flicks of the 70s in a blistering finale. Though the songs and the attitude may have changed - from pre-feminist beehives and bobby-sox to bra-burning and beyond - the girls still pack'em in and leave 'em cheering for more wherever they perform. Genre: Live Music. Duration: 90 mins plus interval
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Thursday 2 April 7.30pm SCvip Members $30 | Adults $39 | Concession $35 Under 26 years $25 | Groups 8+ $35 Theatre and Entertainment
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Also coming in 2015 Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts Shake & stir theatre company Nambour Civic Centre 9 September
Flipside Circus School holiday entertainment Lake Kawana Community Centre 23-25 September
Adam Harvey The Family Life Tour with special guests The Sunny Cowgirls and Chelsea Basham Nambour Civic Centre 24 October
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Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) presents
Around the world with Benjamin Schmid and ACO2 Presented by Virgin Australia
The ACO is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. The ACO is supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW. This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts.
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ACO2 the ACO’s critically acclaimed string ensemble, returns to Queensland with a stunning performance not to be missed, led by ACO2 Guest Director and Lead Violinist, Benjamin Schmid. Around the World is performed by ACO2 and stars international director and acclaimed violinist Benjamin Schmid. ACO2 brings together musicians from the ACO with the rising stars of Australian music. Embracing much-loved works in the string repertoire, Around the World takes the audience on a journey through America, Russia and Germany, culminating in a voyage through Salzburg, Barcelona, Paris and Maputo with Berger’s Metropoles Suite for violin and strings. Benjamin Schmid, is a recipient of the German Record Prize, the Echo Klassik Prize, the Gramophone Editor’s Choice and the Strad Selection and has appeared with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra (London), the St. Petersburg Philharmonic and the Concertgebouw Amsterdam. JS BACH Concerto for Violin in E major, BWV1042 TCHAIKOVSKY ‘Souvenir de Florence’ for string orchestra op.70 BARBER Adagio for Strings HERBERT BERGER Metropoles Suite for violin and strings Genre: Classical Live Music Duration: 100 mins
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Friday 22 May 7.30pm SCvip Members $35 | Adult $45 | Concession $37 Under 25 $37 | Groups 8+ $35 | School Groups $20 Theatre and Entertainment
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Fly In Fly Out A funny and gritty play about growing up in a mining town, dealing with change and serving fried chicken. Jenny lives in a small Queensland mining town: she’s almost finished Grade Ten and is struggling to balance school, her part-time jobs, her wayward sister, her relationships, and everyone’s expectations. When the charismatic Seb flies into town, Jenny’s balancing act is thrown into chaos and her world threatens to collapse around her. Fly In Fly Out looks at how families and communities deal with upheaval and how we strive to adapt. The play examines universal themes through the prism of the mining boom and the influx of fly-in fly-out workers into a small community. Developed in consultation with communities and young people throughout Central Queensland, the show is a must see for audiences of all ages and begins the conversation about what communities can do to develop resilience in the face of change. Genre: Comedy/Drama. Duration: 75 mins no interval
Nambour Civic Centre Friday 5 June 7.30pm SCvip Members $32 | Adults $36 Under 26 Years $25 Warning: some coarse language and adult themes, recommended for ages 14+
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After 40 years of friendship, music and laughter, Australian musical legends Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd are reuniting on stage for a limited Australian Tour. Performing timeless smash hits from the 60’s to the 80’s harvested from their past supergroups The Twilights, The Groop, The Bootleg Family, Axiom and Little River Band such as: Little Ray of Sunshine, Reminiscing, Ginger Man, Arkansas Grass, Cool Change, Help is on its Way, Don’t You Know its Magic. Genre: Live Music
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The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase will be tearing up the freeways of Australia for the 3rd year in a row, featuring the crème de la crème of the 2015 Festival right on your doorstep! Boasting a line-up of the best local and international comics and showcasing some of the funniest and freshest emerging talents, you will be left sore from belly laughs due to this jam packed night of pure entertainment! So call your pals, book the babysitter and grab your tickets to the funniest night of entertainment you will see all year! Genre: Comedy. Duration: 120 mins with interval Warning: Coarse language and adult themes
Nambour Civic Centre Friday 24 July 8pm Adults $35 | Concession $30
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Featuring alien attacks, toilet paper guns, spew, the rudest word in the world and the most disgusting pair of undies you have ever seen in your entire life. The Listies Make You LOL! is raucous, unruly and guaranteed to have the whole family (even dads) LOLing, and ROFLing (Rolling On the Floor Laughing).
A few years ago Rich and Matt decided to shake up the world of kid’s comedy, and The Listies were born. Since then they have become Australia’s most sought after family comedians. Hilarious, messy and decidedly insane The Listies sold out shows all over Australia, NZ and the UK, delighting audiences and critics alike. Don’t miss it! This show is rated S for Stupid. Perfect holiday entertainment for kids aged 6-12 years and their families. Genre: Comedy for kids and their adults. Duration: 60 mins
Lake Kawana Community Centre Tuesday 13 January 10am and 1pm SCvip Members $15 | General admission $18
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Cinderella There are many pantomimes of Cinderella. This version is written by Peter Denyer for the British pantomime industry. Peter’s pantomimes are hailed as the best in the field and he is one of the most produced writers in England. It is the traditional fairytale of Cinderella, complete with handsome prince, ugly step sisters and Buttons, Cinderella’s friend. Join in the fun with lots of singing and dancing. Genre: Pantomime. Duration: 100 mins with interval
Lake Kawana Community Centre Saturday 10 January 10am and 4pm Sunday 11 January 10am and 4pm Saturday 17 January 10am and 4pm Sunday 18 January 10am and 4pm General admission $14 28
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Little Seed
Holiday drama workshop and pantomime A week long intensive workshop offering drama training leading to the opportunity for students to act in two full Pantomime performances at the Nambour Civic Centre on Saturday 17 January. Join us for an amazing theatre experience. Ask us about the Little Seeds Term based drama workshops!
Nambour Civic Centre Five day workshop Monday 12 January to Friday 16 January 8.30am to 3pm Fee $200 Pantomime Saturday 17 January 10am and 2pm General admission $10 Family Entertainment
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Carnival of The Animals
Created by Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa Ensemble A production by Circa and QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival
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Internationally acclaimed circus company Circa bring the Carnival to town with whimsical tales of creatures of land, sea and sky, who tumble, fly, leap and spin their way through the many wondrous worlds of the animal kingdom. Our zebras juggle and flip... Our kangaroos skip and somersault... We’ve elephants with street-cred and rhythm... And even our dinosaur bones shake, clatter and roll to the music. Carnival of the Animals whisks you away on a thrilling circus escapade inspired by the musical suite of the same name by the French Romantic composer Camille Saint-SaÍns. Featuring large scale digital animations, the stage is transformed into a series of amazing animal habitats, while Circa acrobats bring this classical music suite to life for a whole new generation of circus, music and animal lovers. Genre: Circus / Multimedia. Duration: 50 mins
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Monday 13 April 6pm Tuesday 14 April 11am and 1pm SCvip Members $16.50 | General admission $19 Group 4 (min 2 children) $66
Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland
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A Monkey Baa Theatre Company Production
I am Jack Based on the book by Susanne Gervay Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Tim McGarry and Sandra Eldridge
Based on Susanne Gervay’s inspiring novel, I am Jack explores the journey of a smart, funny, 11 year old boy. Jack is being bullied at school and it is not long before the emotional pressure begins to build inside him. What starts as an off the cuff joke during a handball competition soon turns into a set of circumstances whereby Jack is no longer safe in the school playground. This one man show explores the often overlooked insidious taunting and teasing that bullies are so adept at inflicting on their victims and the roles that family and schools can play in responding. Jack takes us on a touching and sometimes comical journey as he moves from victim to victor. Suitable for 8-14 years old. From the award winning company that brought you, Pete the Sheep, The Bugalugs Bum Thief, Milli Jack and the Dancing Cat and Emily Eyefinger. Directed By Sandra Eldridge. Genre: Family show. Duration: 55 mins
Lake Kawana Community Centre Tuesday 19 May 10am and 12.30pm SCvip Members $16.50 | General admission $18 Group 4 (min 2 children) $65 FROM $15
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We think that this show was absolutely AMAZING! This play sends a wonderful message about bullying and how to overcome it. Teacher, Somerset College, Mudgeeraba
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
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Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! THEY’RE BACK! Yes, that’s right. Andy and Terry had such a ball with their crash-landing entry into the world of theatre with The 13-Storey Treehouse, they’re back for more. 13 storeys more, in fact. AND YOU’RE INVITED! You know what 13 more storeys means. More INVENTIONS – like the 78 flavour ice-cream-dispensing robot and the brain bamboozling Maze of Doom and more things to go WRONG – not least of which is the very real possibility that the entire show is a complete and utter disaster. Will Andy and Terry push their friend Jill to her absolute limits? And who is this shady Hector Houtkop, with a really bad pirate accent? And what about ALL THOSE PIRATES? Adapted by award-winning playwright and author Richard Tulloch (The Book of Everything, Bananas in Pyjamas), The 26-Storey Treehouse is brought to you by the same cracker team that delivered the smash-hit stage version of The 13-Storey Treehouse. Suitable for children 6-12 years and their adults. Genre: Family show. Duration: 60 mins
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Thursday 9 July 10am and 12.30pm SCvip Members $16.50 | General admission $19 Group 4 (min 2 children) $66
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Sunshine Coast Brick Event The Sunshine Coast Brick Event is a fan event, showcasing Lego creations and sets from Lego history. All the displays are from QLUG (Queensland Lego User Group) members' own imaginations and their private collections.
Lake Kawana Community Centre Saturday 7 March 9am to 4.30pm Sunday 8 March 9am to 3.30pm Adults $10 | Children (3-15 years) $5 Family (2 Adults and 4 children) $33 Tickets available at the door. 36
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Five-O-Five Club Friday afternoon drinks Finish work at 5pm? Drop into the Five-O-Five Club at the Nambour Civic Centre Foyer for after work drinks. Free canapĂŠs, great music and an opportunity to network with like-minded business people and professionals.
First Friday of the month 5.05pm till 7pm Free entry
Nambour Civic Centre Upper level, Centenary Square, 52–64 Currie Street, Nambour www.scvenuesandevents.com.au namcc@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au T 07 5475 7777
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AOCRA National Sprint Titles The AOCRA National Sprint Titles is a national flat water outrigger canoe racing regatta held for outrigger canoe paddlers from all states of Australia. The pinnacle event in the Australian Outrigging calendar, the National Sprint Titles hosts hundreds of competitors and encourages paddlers to compete in all disciplines over three action packed days. For more information please visit www.sunshinecoaststadium.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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Queensland Oztag Junior State Cup The Queensland Oztag Junior State Cup return to Sunshine Coast Stadium in 2015, with over 4,000 participants and spectators taking part in the competition each day in 2014. Oztag is one of Australia’s fastest growing sports, and the Junior State Cup is a great opportunity to see some of Queensland’s brightest young talents. For more information please visit sunshinecoaststadium.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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Queensland Oztag Senior State Cup The Queensland Oztag Senior State Cup will be held at Sunshine Coast Stadium again this year with the state’s best Oztag players converging on the Coast for the three day event. Last year’s event attracted thousands with this year looking to be bigger and better. For more information please visit sunshinecoaststadium.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Sunshine Coast Stadium Friday 20 March to Sunday 22 March 8am to 8pm Free entry for spectators
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QDBF State Titles The Queensland Dragon Boat Federation (QDBF) State Titles will be held on Lake Kawana with over 2000 competitors and spectators taking part in the world’s fastest growing team water sport. Continuing on from last year’s QLD and Australian Titles, the 2015 event will be bigger and better than ever. For more information please visit sunshinecoaststadium.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Sunshine Coast Stadium Saturday 28 March to Sunday 29 March 8am to 5pm Free entry for spectators
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Oztag Australia State of Origin The Australian Oztag Sports Association will host the 2015 Oztag Australia State of Origin at Sunshine Coast Stadium with ‘mate taking on mate’ in an epic showdown. Teams from NSW and QLD will compete over nine divisions in the attempt of being crowned 2015 Origin Champions. For more information please visit sunshinecoaststadium.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Sunshine Coast Stadium Saturday 2 May 8am to 5pm Sunday 3 May 8am to 5pm Free entry for spectators
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Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon The Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is designed for kids aged 7-15 years, no matter their sporting abilities or experience. The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon series continues to encourage kids to get healthy and active while building confidence to ‘give it a TRY’ in a fun and rewarding environment. Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a chance to swim in an Olympic sized pool, complete a cycle leg and finish with a run into the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon Village and receive a champions medal. Registration fees and information available at sunshinecoaststadium.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Sunshine Coast Stadium Sunday 24 May 6am to 1pm Sport and Leisure
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Community events and activities Nambour Civic Centre Music2Grow Kindamusik Fun music and movement classes for children 0 to 7 years every Thursdays during term. 9am: Wiggle and Grow (toddlers 1.5 to 3 years) 10am: Laugh and Learn (pre–schoolers 3 to 5 years) 11am: Family Time (families 0 to 7 years) More than just a music class, Kindamusik is a warm and inclusive environment where children develop social, emotional, early language and motor skills. Small group classes encourage learning at each child’s individual pace. Book through Verna Hewitt (Grad Dip Ed, MA) T 0415 482 264 verna.hewitt@gmail.com music2grow.wordpress.com
Lake Kawana Community Centre Lifeline Bookfest Friday 17 April to Sunday 19 April 8.30am to 4pm Loads of titles and genres to choose from including cooking, sports, craft, fiction, non–fiction, travel and more. Over 10,000 donated and pre–loved books. All funds raised help support Lifeline services. 44
Sunshine Coast Stadium Mooloolaba Outrigger Canoe Club Sprint Regatta Saturday 10 January Open to all age groups and experience levels.
Qld Canoeing State Sprints Saturday 24 January and Sunday 25 January These championships are held annually with competitors looking to become State Champions.
GPS Rowing Regattas Saturday 7 February to Saturday 14 March Held on consecutive Saturdays throughout February and March.
QLD Oztag All-schools Championships Saturday 27 June and Sunday 28 June Secondary students from Queensland schools compete in Junior and Senior Girls and Boys championships.
Sunshine Coast Fire Game Days The SC Fire will be competing in the 2015 NPL season bringing the coast the best in football action. Games will be played on selected Sundays throughout the season.
Sunshine Coast Falcons Game Days Coming out of the Melbourne Storm affiliation at the end of last season the SC Falcons are poised to have their biggest season yet. Playing in the 2015 Intrust Super Cup will see the Falcons up against some of Queensland’s best. Saturdays are game days throughout the season. 45
E S U O ARTHINEMUAR C NAMBO Experience the best in arthouse, foreign and classic films at the Arthouse Cinema Nambour. The Arthouse Cinema Nambour is the coast’s premier arthouse cinema, with regular sessions on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays (cheap Tuesday) screening foreign and independent films along with classic films and also school holiday movies.
Special Event ‘Old Skool’ Screenings have started on selected Thursday nights throughout the year and show everything from cult–classics: Rocky Horror Picture Show, Ghostbusters, Star Wars and Pulp Fiction through to niche films and documentaries. The long running Film Club is always open to new members and you can join at any time of the year. Film Club members enjoy movie ticket discounts and other regular benefits.
Ticket prices* Film Club member $9 | Adults $14 Concession and full-time students $11 Child (13 years and under) $9 *Prices listed do not include special or festival screenings
Nambour Civic Centre Upper level, Centenary Square, 52–64 Currie Street, Nambour www.scvenuesandevents.com.au namcc@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au T 07 5475 7777
Caloundra Regional Gallery Home of the prestigious Sunshine Coast Art Prize – one of Queensland’s most significant regional art prizes, attracting the best contemporary artists Australia has to offer. Visit our website to find out about the eclectic range of vibrant and stimulating exhibitions and events waiting to be discovered. Wed to Sun, 10am–4pm | 22 Omrah Ave, Caloundra Qld 4551 gallery@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
www.gallery.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au T 07 5420 8299
Sunshine Coast Libraries Sunshine Coast Libraries house a huge collection of books, movies and music that library members can find online or at their local library. Explore the wide range of free services available by visiting the Sunshine Coast Libraries website. Visit your local library today to be welcomed by the magic of books, inspired by the innovation of technology, and impressed by the extensive range of programs and a activities ctivities o on o offer.
www.library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au T 07 5475 8989
Caloundra Indoor Stadium Netball, basketball, futsal, badminton, events and more Available for hire 7 days a week T 07 5499 6000 indoorstadium@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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Planning a meeting, function or event in Nambour? Nambour Showgrounds is a multi-purpose facility with several outdoor area’s and a range of meeting rooms available for hire day or night. T 07 5476 2948 sportrec@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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