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Flourishing arts careers for regional artists

Meaningful, inclusive arts experiences

A collegial collaborative arts network

Elevating First Nations arts

Leading an innovative, connected and sustainable arts sector in regional Queensland and beyond that provides value for the community, businesses, government and creative professionals.

The Creative Arts Alliance works across South East Queensland North in partnership with six local councils – Gympie, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Somerset & Redlands.

Creative Arts Alliance recognises that we work and create on the lands of the Quandamooka, Yuggera, Turrbal, Jinibara, Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi, Waka Waka and Butchula/Badtjala peoples. We acknowledge them as Traditional Owners, Custodians, First Peoples and the first artists, storytellers, performers and creatives of these lands. We pay our deep respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS ACROSS THE SOUTH EAST

Creative Arts Alliance have been working closely with Live Music Office, QMusic as well as Gympie Re...

LIVE MUSIC PROJECT SET TO BOOST REGIONAL INDUSTRY

Creative Arts Alliance (CAA) presents a new regional live music project in partnership with five SEQ...

Covid impacts on the Regional Arts Sector

The Creative Alliance (CAA) stands in solidarity with the thousands of creatives, arts workers, mana...

Welcome Mandi McIntyre!

CAA welcomes our new RASN Manager – Mandi McIntyre! Originally from Brisbane, Mandi has spent ...

Farewell Katie! With gratitude from the whole region

It is with heavy hearts that we let you know that our RASN Manager – the amazing Katie Edmiston, i...

RASN Outcomes continue to exceed expectation in SEQN

It has been a massive last 6 months of the RASN program in SEQN including the development and delive...

Statement from Chair Phil Smith

CAA Chair Phil Smith recently travelled to Somerset, sitting alongside Kabi Kabi Elder, educator and...

Statement from Director Auntie Debra Bennet

Goorie Woman and direct descendant of the Kullali Peoples of South Western QLD and Wakka Wakka and G...

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Oct 15

Major news: Noosa Live and Local will be boosted by an additional FOUR venues along Hastings Street - Sunday 24 October!

@localenoosa, @rococonoosa, @aromasnoosa & @10hastingsst are the exciting new additions to Noosa’s free Live and Local micro-festival. If you’re up for a big afternoon along Noosa Heads main strip, then save the program, book ahead at venues, and head to our fb event page to hit register your interest.

As well as performance opportunities, Live & Local is connecting all musicians from the region and any interested venues with two days of free, high-quality professional development at The J, delivered in partnership with Queensland’s peak body, QMusic. Come along and invite your music mates so we can continue to grow the local music scene and sustain venue musician relationships. All sessions are open to anyone who wants to know more about the business of music.
Wednesday 20 Oct - Music Foundations
Thursday 21 Oct - The Music Business: Getting Started

Live and Local Noosa is presented by Creative Arts Alliance in partnership with @noosa_council @livemusicoffice, @apraamcos, and is supported by @qmusicnetwork, @artsqueensland and @rasnqld

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Oct 12

GYMPIE LIVE AND LOCAL - FINAL DROP

Saturday 30 October will be a massive day up North in the Gympie region with live sets going down at @littleparliament, @thetwoofusco and @cooloolaberries

Your final artists are:
@garmacleman
Cora Ledwith - @corasingz
Phoebe McLennan - @theofficialgoosebumps
Steve Graham
Kate Airey
Beans
METTA
Nix Grosse - @nixbag
@kevstarkeyofficial

Get over to our facebook event page to get updates and artist info.

Gympie Region Live and Local is presented by Creative Arts Alliance in partnership with Live Music Office, and Gympie Regional Council, and is supported by QMusic, Arts Queensland and Regional Arts Services Network - RASN

#liveandlocal #livemusicSEQ #SEQNliveandlocal #indiemusic #originalmusic #singersongwriter #musictalent #livemusic #liveevents

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Oct 10

GYMPIE LIVE AND LOCAL - THIRD ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT

Sunday 24 October we are back at @soma_soma_gympie from 3-6pm and backing up on Monday at @snapfitnessgympie for a 5.30-7.30pm set

Here’s your artists:
@alicebenfermusic (Sunday)
@joemanmurphy (Sunday)
@lizzylamborn (Sunday)
@dj_ande_ravingcookingboozing (Monday)

More artists to be announced. Head to the event page on facebook for the full program

Gympie Region Live and Local is presented by Creative Arts Alliance in partnership with Live Music Office, and Gympie Regional Council, and is supported by QMusic, Arts Queensland and Regional Arts Services Network - RASN

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#liveandlocal #livemusicSEQ #SEQNliveandlocal #indiemusic #originalmusic #singersongwriter #musictalent #livemusic #liveevents

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Oct 9

GYMPIE LIVE AND LOCAL - SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT

It’s set to be a smashing Saturday 23 October at @alchemysouthside and @thebunkersmokehouse - live music playing from midday into the evening. Don’t forget these are free and family friendly events so bring your friends, your kids, your nan and your neighbour.

In running order:
@pattierneymusic
@ashy_pel
@davebarriemusic
@thekindlyravens
Kelly Cork
The FEBS - @chrisramsjams

More artists to be announced. Head to the fb event page for the full program

Gympie Region Live and Local is presented by Creative Arts Alliance in partnership with Live Music Office, and Gympie Regional Council, and is supported by QMusic, Arts Queensland and Regional Arts Services Network - RASN

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Oct 8

Redlands Coast Music Industry PD sessions will be happening next week on Monday and Tuesday, 11 and 12 October 4-6pm at @redlandperformingartscentre

All are welcome to these free sessions - tickets available on the facebook event page.

On Monday, you'll be learning all about the basics of starting a music business. There's way more to know than just jumping up on stage!
Venues, you can attend this one as well.

Tuesday's session is all about getting gigs and getting paid, approaching venues and other artists for gigs - so all the tools, tips and tricks you will need in a successful performing career.

Facilitated by Dom Miller, presenters include:
Jackson Van Issum - The Beddy Rays
Andrea Smith - Applause Genie
Ben Ely - Regurgitator
Chris Langenberg - Social State
Annie Peterson - Women in Voice

Live and Local is supported by @redlandcouncil , @livemusicoffice,
@apraamcos, @qmusicnetwork, @artsqueensland and @rasnqld

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Oct 7

GYMPIE LIVE AND LOCAL - FIRST ARTISTS!!

Hello GYMPIE!! Not long now and Live and Local will be hitting the region with 5 (that’s right, 5) days of live music.

It’s a long weekend(!) and Friday 22 October will see Rainbow Beach Community Centre come alive in the morning, then we’ll be hitting up local legends Soma Soma in the evening.

Come along to see the following artists:
@nizamiband
@mason_hope99
Andrew Shipp
Brother Phoenix
@lydiafairhall

More artists to be announced. Head to the fb event page for the full program.

Live and Local is presented by Creative Arts Alliance in partnership with @gympieregionalcouncil, the @livemusicoffice and @apraamcos, supported by @artsqueensland , the Regional Arts Services Network - RASN and @qmusicnetwork

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Oct 7

NOOSA LIVE AND LOCAL VENUE LIST 2

If you’re looking to escape to the hills for some R&R on Sunday 24 October, we have you covered. Check out the Sunday hinterland venues below:

Black Ant - 11.30am - 1.30pm
@blackantgourmet
A quaint village cafe restaurant, convenience store & pantry that offers dine in & take away meals including ready-made-meals, condiments, jams, pastries made from local produce. Black Ant Gourmet produces a unique range of condiments, dips and ready-made-meals made on the Sunshine Coast QLD from many local ingredients. This range of products are created and produced by qualified chef Jodie Williams and contain only natural ingredients. Another tempting reason to get down there and get among the entertainment this weekend.

Hinterland Brewery - 1 - 3pm
@noosa_hinterland_brewing_co

Noosa Hinterland Brewing Co. is an independent family-owned brewery and taproom located in Cooran. Escape the rush and head for the hills. It’s time to relax over a cold craft beer brewed onsite.

The brewery is in a heritage listed building that has historical significance to the area, having operated as Alfredson’s joinery, pre-cut house workshop and sawmill complex in its time. It makes a for a unique setting to enjoy a cold one & a few live tunes.

Look for the white lightning bicycle on the roof!

#supportyourlocal #liveandlocal

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Oct 5

Sat, 23 Oct we're travelling North to South through the Noosa region for Noosa Live and Local. Here's the line up of awesome venues to support along the way:

Coffee Tribe Boreen Point 10am-11.45am
Coffee Tribe is a friendly and relaxing little cafe and restaurant. Located right on Boreen Parade, it's a great stop to check out Floating Land while you're there.

@apollonianhotel 11.30am-1.15pm
A little piece of gold rush history at Boreen Point. Aptly named after the Greek god of music, it was previously a music hall hotel for the gold rush miners and one of the last remaining in the country. The Apollonian still lives up to its name, hosting regular live gigs and events.

@zabe_espresso_bar 12-1.45pm
Zabé Espresso Bar only serves up fantastic coffee in Tewantin. They use locally roasted beans from Clandestino Roasters. They host regular beer & pizza nights & are great supporters of live, original music.

@boilingpotbrewingco 5-6.45pm
Inspired by all the incredible craft brew creativity, experimentation and innovation happening globally, Boiling Pot Brewing Co was founded with the intent to develop beers that pair best with our climate.

@landandseabrewery 6.30-8.30pm
Makers of the finest beer, handcrafted using premium ingredients & quality local sunshine. More than a brewery, we create products that are inspired by, celebrate and compliment the area we live in and days well spent; which is why they're a perfect venue for live, original music gigs!

@mrdrifterspicetrade 8-10pm
Mr Drifter is all about the spice trades; specialising in street foods from India to Indonesia. Our cocktail bar is a modern twist on Tiki. Born out of a sense of adventure, Mr Drifter delivers Asian street food with a hint of cocktail culture.

@villagebicyclenoosa 9.30-11.30pm
Village Bicycle Noosa brings to Noosa Junction a new, fun, good vibes local bar. Where the beer's always cold, the food's always tasty & the vibe's always relaxed. Live&Local sure will bring a buzz, adding prime local talent to an already great venue!

@zepickle 10pm-12am
Killer Burgers, 12 Taps Of Craft Beer, Dope Music & Visual Feels
You know you are in good hands for a fab night of rockin’ good times.

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Oct 5

REDLANDS COAST - FINAL ARTIST DROP

Finishing up 3 days of live music in Cleveland by serenading you in store at @binary_music all morning from 9am - 1pm.

Final artist are:
Rose Rogers @roserogersmusic
Paula Boo @paulaboostudio
Clara Durbridge @clara_durbidge
Mama Juju and the Jam Tarts @mamajuju_and_the_jamtarts

Head to the facebook event page for the full program and all the Redlands Coast artist profiles

#liveandlocal #livemusicSEQ #SEQNliveandlocal #indiemusic #originalmusic #gigs

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Oct 1

REDLANDS COAST LIVE AND LOCAL - SECOND ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT

Saturday 23 October is set to be a big one in Cleveland with a full day of live original music 🤩✨

Peppermint Ollie @peppermintollie
Josh Lovegrove @lovegrovemusic
Honey Dukes
Scott Walter @scottwaltermusic
RadiOceans @radioceans_band
Yoyo Tuki @yoyotuki
Adam James @adamjamesmusic
Joe Geia Band @joegeia_music

@fiction_bar, @theanchorbythebay and @twilightmakersmarket are all hosting through the day - head to our facebook event page for the full program and artist profiles in the lead up.

#liveandlocal #livemusicSEQ #SEQNliveandlocal #indiemusic #originalmusic

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Sep 30

REDLANDS COAST LIVE AND LOCAL - FIRST ARTIST DROP

Live and Local will be hitting Cleveland on the Green for Friday 22 October. Consider this permission to knock off work early with acts playing live from 3 - 8pm.

Your Friday artists are:
Jax Swan @jaxswan22
Zac BNJMN @zacbnjmn
Arkism @_arkism_
The FEBS

We will be posting artist profiles on the facebook event page so hit interested or going to get the latest updates there

Live and Local is presented by Creative Arts Alliance in partnership with Redland City Council, the Live Music Office, supported by Arts Queensland, the Regional Arts Services Network and QMusic

#liveandlocal #livemusicSEQ #SEQNliveandlocal #indiemusic #originalmusic

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Sep 30

If you are trying to break into the music industry, start up your music side hustle, or just want to connect with like-minded musicians, then come along to one of our Noosa professional development sessions happening in October.

As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions at @thejnoosa, facilitated by Dom Miller from @qmusicnetwork.

Wednesday 20 October: The Music Business: Getting Started
Thursday 21 October: Music Foundations

No registrations required but let us know if you're interested or going by hitting the button on the facebook event page.

Live and Local is presented by Creative Arts Alliance in partnership with@noosa_council, the @livemusicoffice and @apraamcos, supported by @artsqueensland, @rasnqld and QMusic.

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Sep 28

NOOSA LIVE AND LOCAL - FINAL ARTIST DROP!!

Sunday 24 October has just what you need to recover from Saturday’s lineup. Head to the hinterland for brunch and a beer, set to the soundtrack of these great local artists:

In set time order:
Lucy Gallant - @lucygallant
Jack Raymond - @jackraymond.music
Sari Abbott - @sariabbottmusic
Phil Barlow and the Wolf - @philbarlowmusic

Family friendly and free!

You can read more about the artists at the fb event page

#liveandlocal #livemusicSEQ #SEQNliveandlocal #originalmusic

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Sep 24

NOOSA LIVE AND LOCAL - 2ND ARTIST DROP!!

Saturday 23 October is set to be a big one in Noosa with another eight artists being added to the lineup to take you up to midnight!

In set time order:
Mayah @mayahsong
Pat Tierney @pattierneymusic Those Folk @thosefolk
Small Quartet @smallquartet
Karlou @iamkarlou
Bobby Longstaff
Zac Gunthorpe @zacgunthorpe
Solua Band @solua.worldmusic

You can read more about the artists at the fb event page.

Live and Local is presented in partnership with Noosa Council the Live Music Office and APRA AMCOS, supported by RASN, and QMusic.

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Sep 24

NOOSA LIVE AND LOCAL - FIRST ARTIST DROP 🤩

The Noosa region is set to play host to Live and Local on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 October! There are 20 artists playing over the weekend with a big day on Saturday heading into the late night, and some easy-listening recovery on the Sunday.

Your first artists are:
Vyn @vynmusic
Van Larkins @vanlarkins
Georgie Germano
Anna and Jordan @annaandjordanmusic
Phoebe McLennan
Sierah
Dave Barrie @davebarriemusic
JC and The Tree @jcandthetree

You can read more about the artists at the fb event page

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Sep 23

Wow! What a fantastic couple of weekends we have enjoyed for Sunshine Coast Live and Local!

Thank you to our partners
Sunshine Coast Council @sunshinecoastcouncil, Live Music Office @livemusicoffice, HORIZON @horizonartfest and QMusic @qmusicnetwork .

Thank you to our Sunshine Coast curator Andrea Kirwin @andreakirwin for putting together such a great lineup of artists and venues.

Thank you to our Sunshine Coast venues: Mill Street Kitchen @millstkitchen, The Village Pickle @thevillagepickle, Sunshine Coast Pinball Parlour @sunshinecoastpinball, Eumundi Coffee @eumundicoffee, Eumundi Pavilion @eumundi_pavilion_markets, Imperial Hotel @imperialhoteleumundi, Homegrown Cafe @homegrownpalmwoods, Rosebed and Finch @rosebedandfinch , Bucking Seahorse @buckingseahorse, The Wharf Mooloolaba @thewharfmooloolaba and The Met @mccmetropolitan

And a big thank you to our artists - make sure to check them out on socials and streaming to show your support!

Andrea Kirwin, Bobby Longstaff, @annaandjordanmusic, @joemanmurphy, @haydenhack.music, Karen Law Trio, @peruvianflashback, @shenpanthers, @forrest.run_, Kim Kirkman, @damodrums,
@dangeroussong, @asher.beau, @atduskmusic, @solua.worldmusic, @jazzellamusic, @phillbarlowmusic, @thefinsmusic , @pattierneymusic, @willcliftmusic, @thedawnlight_music, @joshcurtismusic82, @darcykatemusic, @adamjamesmusic, @phin_music, @vynmusic, @lydiafairhall, @solar3005, @mason_hope99, @jcandthetree, @demicasha, @oskar.campbell, @iamkarlou, @nanaspieband, @thelyrical, and @thesunzabeaches

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Sep 18

This Sunday 19 September we are heading to Mooloolaba for Live and Local! We'd love for you to join us at these great venues showcasing a full day of good vibes and great music - make sure you support your Local!

@buckingseahorse
Sunday is always better when you spend it with local live music, in a creative little nook in the heart of Mooloolaba. Come to connect, recharge, taste and enjoy - Coffee, Tea, Pies, Sandwiches, Cakes, Cheese platters, Cocktails, Beer and Wines … and the tasty live tunes from some of the Sunshine Coast’s best performers.

@thewharfmooloolaba
The Heart of Mooloolaba
A landmark at the heart of one of Queensland’s most beautiful locations. The Wharf Mooloolaba is a unique location that’s quintessentially Australian. With the picturesque Mooloolah River and Marina as its backdrop and a variety of entertainment and dining experiences available, it is the perfect setting for you to connect, create and celebrate life’s simple pleasures.

#liveandlocal #liveandlocalsunshinecoast #supportyourlocal

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Sep 17

This Saturday 18 September we are heading to Palmwoods & Eudlo for Live and Local! You can find us at these great venues showcasing a full day of great music - make sure you support your Local!

@homegrownpalmwoods
This quaint garden cottage style venue is the perfect stop over for an afternoon treat. Serving locally sourced produce & small batch in-house roasted coffee. Delightful garden seating for relaxing and serving a seasonal dinner first Saturday of the month. This gig is going to be superb.

@rosebedandfinch
We couldn’t think of a sweeter place to meet with friends & enjoy some local music than the sweetest of sweet Rosebed & Finch. They create the most beautiful, delicious + natural cakes on the Sunshine Coast, and expanding into a savoury and charcuterie range.
All products are vegan, contain no gluten or refined sugars (keto options available), though do contain nuts.

Open as a cafe Tuesday-Thursday 9-4, their certified gluten free and always plant based food is amazing... they also do catering and creative workshops held within the garden space. Their continuous support for local small businesses and farmers sourcing the most amazing organic produce in our region to showcase, is paramount.

We love that they believe that anybody should be able to feel good whilst enjoying the sweeter things in life.

#liveandlocal #liveandlocalsunshinecoast #supportyourlocal

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Sep 16

LIVE AND LOCAL SUNSHINE COAST - FINAL ARTIST DROP!

We are rounding out the Sunshine Coast Live and Local micro-festival with an awesome Sunday at Mooloolaba. Catch your final artists below and stay tuned for our next Live and Local Locations!

SoLar @solar3005
Mason Hope @mason_hope99
JC and the Tree @jcandthetree
Demi Casha @demicasha
Oskar Campbell @oskar.campbell
Karlou @iamkarlou
Nana’s Pie Band @nanaspieband
The Lyrical @thelyrical
Sunza Beaches @thesunzabeaches

Full program on the facebook event page

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Sep 15

LIVE AND LOCAL SUNSHINE COAST - THIRD ARTIST DROP!

We had a fantastic time at Nambour and Eumundi on the weekend but we are back again on Saturday 18 September at Eudlo and Palmwoods with this stellar bill ✨:

Pat Tierney @pattierneymusic
Will Clift @willcliftmusic
The Dawn Light @thedawnlight_music
Joshua Curtis @joshcurtismusic82
Darcy Kate @darcykatemusic
Adam James @adamjamesmusic
Phin @phin_music
VYN @vynmusic
Lydia Fairhall @lydiafairhall

Jump over to our fb event page for the program and more info on our Live and Local artists!

#liveandlocal #livemusicSEQ #SEQNliveandlocal

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Sep 14

If you're working in the music and events industry on the Sunshine Coast, you'll be kicking yourself if you miss tonight's Live and Local Professional Development session.

Get down to @mccmetropolitan for 2 hours with Dom Miller from 6pm. No need to register, just join in!

Presented in partnership with QMusic and Live Music Office

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Sep 11

Such a pleasure to hear those beautiful melodies from @annaandjordanmusic and joyful storytelling from Bobby Longstaff playing #liveandlocal at @millstkitchen today.

catch us this afternoon at @thevillagepickle and tonight at @sunshinecoastpinball

Tomorrow you can find us at Eumundi!

Amazing lineup curated by @andreakirwin for two full weekends of live gigs! #supportyourlocal

#seqnmusic #creativeartsalliance #originalmusic #visitsunshinecoast

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Sep 10

This Sunday 12 September we are heading to Eumundi for Live and Local! You can find us at these great venues showcasing a full day of great music - make sure you support your Local!

Eumundi Coffee @eumundicoffee
Welcome to the Original Eumundi Coffee ☕️ What a perfect place to see some live music.
Eumundi Coffee has been a favourite for caffeinating locals and visitors to the famous Eumundi Markets since 2011. Come see us Wednesday or Saturday from 6am, the coffee is the best you will find and the smiles are real, if you really love their coffee, you can order online and they deliver it to your door.

Eumundi Pavilion @eumundi_pavilion_markets
We hope you’re ready to get down & groove, cause this location has an incredible vibe! 💃🏼🕺
On the high side of Eumundi, on the Joe’s Waterhole side of the street, you’ll find a lane leading up to a pavilion. Look for the big blue sign with the palm trees. Follow the sloping walk, stopping along the way to check out the stall holders along the side of the lane. You’ll find great produce, interesting products and you may even stop for a psychic reading.

Imperial Hotel Eumundi @imperialhoteleumundi
With so many little nooks & cranny’s to explore, this place has it all 👏🏽
Located in the charming hinterland town of Eumundi (home to the world-famous Eumundi Markets), the iconic Imperial Hotel is renowned for its creative decor, fabulous food, live entertainment and the Eumundi Brewery.

The menu features fresh, seasonal produce from the region with classic pub favourites and a selection of modern dishes. Seriously good food. The Imperial's beautiful beer garden is a favourite with locals and tourists alike - the perfect place to soak up live music grooves. Friday and Saturday nights see some of the best bands and comedians in the business play ticketed shows in 'The Bunker' and 'The Brewery'.

#liveandlocal #supportyourlocal

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Sep 10

LIVE & LOCAL SUNSHINE COAST - SECOND ARTIST DROP!

Sunday 12 September we are heading to Eumundi with this stunner line up:

Kim Kirkman
Damien Campbell
Dangerous Song
Asher Beau - @asherbeaumusic
At Dusk - @atduskmusicband
Solua - @soluaworldmusic
JaZZella Trio - @jaZZellamusic
Phil Barlow and the Wolf - @philbarlowofficial
The Fins - @thefinsmusic

Switch over to our Facebook for artist profiles and the full Sunshine Coast program

#liveandlocal #livemusicSEQ #SEQNliveandlocal #indiemusic #originalmusic #singersongwriter #musictalent #livemusic #liveevents #seequeensland #itslive #Musiceverywhere #musicanywhere #soundsofSEQ #thisisqueensland #regionalarts #discoverSEQ #itsliveinqueensland #experienceSEQ #talentshowcase #artsengagement #celebratingstories #seqn #rasn #artsqld #welovemusic

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Sep 9

Here’s an introduction to some of our live music friendly venues on the coast – make sure you show them some love & head down to the gigs at these locations on the 11th September 👏🏽

@millstkitchen contribute in many ways to our local economy & have an incredible ethos. Check this out!
At Mill St they believe eating locally can benefit both the environment and your health. Putting your dollars into supporting the local community and farmers directly you are voting for the kind of world you want to see.
Fresh.Local.Wholesome.

How could we not love @thevillagepickle?

We're Brendan, Jaimi and Ren have a passion for showcasing amazing local, coast produce shows, as well as local craft beers and locally roasted, organic coffee.

Their famous brisket pastrami is smoked fresh. They are open to the public 6 days a week Tuesday-Sunday and are now open Thursday + Friday evenings.

Yep, there’s a Pinball parlour on the coast!
@sunshinecoastpinball hold unique private parties, weekly club events, are open to all ages, skill sets and abilities and have some pretty cool family friendly deals. They've got three refurbished slate tables for everyday use, so you'll always be able to rack up a game, and original classic arcade games that you can't find anywhere else, including Daytona USA, Time Crisis 2, Sega Rally, Big Buck Hunter, Alien Armageddon, Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Street Fighter, plus heaps more PLUS a premium fast track air hockey table delivering first class fun. Everyone loves air hockey.

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Sep 7

LIVE & LOCAL SUNSHINE COAST - FIRST ARTIST DROP!

Live and Local kicks off at Nambour on Saturday 11 September - Here's a look at your first artists:

Lydia Fairhall @lydiafairhallmusic
Bobby Longstaff @roblongstaffmusic
Anna & Jordan @annaandjordan
Joe Man Murphy @joemanmurphy
Hayden Hack
Karen Law Trio @karenlawmusic
Peruvian Flashback @peruvianflashback
Shen Panthers @shenpanthers
Forrest Run @forrestrunofficial

For the full program, jump over to our Facebook page.

Artwork @listentothegraphics

#liveandlocal #livemusicSEQ #SEQNliveandlocal #indiemusic #originalmusic #singersongwriter #musictalent #livemusic #liveevents #seequeensland #itslive #Musiceverywhere #musicanywhere #soundsofSEQ #thisisqueensland #regionalarts #discoverSEQ #itsliveinqueensland #experienceSEQ #talentshowcase #artsengagement #celebratingstories #seqn #rasn #artsqld #welovemusic

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Sep 7

The Live & Local afternoon show on Sept 11 in Nambour will be at @thevillagepickle ! 🍔🌻
Featuring:
2pm - @joemanmurphy
3pm - @haydenhack.music
4pm - Karen Law Trio

You can listen to spotify playlists featuring some of the Live & Local artists on the Peace Run Records Spotify Reposted from @peacerunrecords

Artwork @listentothegraphics

#liveandlocal #livemusicSEQ #SEQNliveandlocal #indiemusic #originalmusic #singer #musictalent #livemusic #liveevents #seequeensland #itslive #Musiceverywhere #musicanywhere #soundsofSEQ #thisisqueensland #regionalarts #discoverSEQ #itsliveinqueensland #experienceSEQ #talentshowcase #artsengagement #celebratingstories #seqn #rasn #artsqld #welovemusic

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Sep 7

Reposted from @peacerunrecords Live & Local day one lunchtime concert in Nambour! 🎵
Saturday September 11 at Mill St. Kitchen & Pantry features:
10am @lydiafairhall
11am Bobby Longstaff
12pm @annaandjordanmusic

You can listen to the day one Live & Local Nambour playlist featuring some of the artists, just search Peace Run Records on Spotify.

Artwork @listentothegraphics

#liveandlocal #livemusicSEQ #SEQNliveandlocal #indiemusic #originalmusic #singer #musictalent #livemusic #liveevents #seequeensland #itslive #Musiceverywhere #musicanywhere #soundsofSEQ #thisisqueensland #regionalarts #discoverSEQ #itsliveinqueensland #experienceSEQ #talentshowcase #artsengagement #celebratingstories #seqn #rasn #artsqld #welovemusic

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Sep 2

SUNSHINE COAST LIVE & LOCAL MICRO-FESTIVAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCED 🎉

Sunshine Coast Live & Local Micro-Festival is employing 71 music makers showcasing in 10 venues across the Sunshine Coast region over 4 jam-packed days. Hit the link in our bio to check out the exciting line up on our vibrant poster from @listentothegraphics

The Live & Local Sunshine Coast Micro-Festival gigs are family friendly, absolutely free and no bookings are required; however there is limited seating so early arrival is recommended.

You can expect to see pop-up gigs across Nambour Saturday September 11, Eumundi Sunday September 12, Palmwoods and Eudlo Saturday September 18, and Mooloolaba on Sunday September 19 featuring 36 different acts from soloists to bands.

Thanks to our partners @rasnqld @artsqueensland @sunshinecoastcouncil @qmusicnetwork @livemusicoffice @apraamcos

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We couldn't be luckier to have this amazing woman onboard as our Curator for the Redlands region Live & Local program 👏🏽

Multi disciplinary artist and proud Quandamooka woman, @nixbag has worked in the music industry for over 15 years as a performing artist, creative coach, singer songwriter, emerging producer/curator, events worker & Co ordinator.

She has had consistent involvement in grass roots artist development, community engagement and community policy development, recently as a change-maker with QYAC artist reference group to develop the arts & culture policies, now currently with Redlands Council continuing this highly valuable work.

Nix has also spent around 6 years running open mics around Wynnum Manly encouraging artists of all ages to develop their stage craft as live performers . Most of these artists are now enjoying the pursuit of a career in music with her enthusiasm and encouragement. Her work as a creative coach spans 6 years doing interpersonal exploration with creatives on breaking through what their barriers are in producing art. She has also worked with the Bayside Trackers program to engage indigenous school children to learn by sharing their traditional songlines and dances and supporting traditional artists in professional development.

In addition to these roles, Nix currently works passionately to support mental health awareness in the arts as a MHFA instructor, drawing on her education and experience as a health professional and lived experience working in the arts and events industries.

Keep your 👀 peeled for our event announcements, coming SOON!

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It’s been a few weeks since the announcement of the resignation of our first employee and Foundation RASN Manager - the amazing Katie Edmiston

But we’d like to officially say ‘farewell’, as she starts the next part of her brilliant career.

Katie contributed more to the Creative Alliance than just her vast passion, intelligence, strategic brilliance, compassion, community genius and sharp insights into our sector. In doing so, she has made a powerful contribution to the growth of the Queensland arts community over the last 3 years and helped turn CA from a startup arts NFP, into an important regional vehicle for arts and cultural partnerships, cutting edge programs and transformative networks.

We’ll be forever grateful for your huge contribution to CA Katie and we wish you well. We look forward to working with you again sometime soon!

The Board and Team - Creative Alliance

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Jul 30

Joining the curator team for Live & Local is the talented and delightful Cara Robinson of @hatfitzandcara 🤩

Cara Robinson has over 30 years experience in the music industry as an artist, writer and producer, 20 years as a booking agent for independent artists. Cara has written music for and collaborated with numerous artists including David Holmes and Corrine Bailey Rae, on top of her own 6 albums and 3 EP’s, all original compositions.

She completed a National Diploma and BA-HONS in Music before moving on to manage various bands, and touring them overseas to the UK and Europe, as well as Japan, USA and Canada. Her main project has been manager, booking agent and member of Australia’s well known act Hat Fitz and Cara for the last 12 years. She was also hired as professional soprano singer for the production of Carnival Messiah which was performed in front of the Queen at the Common Wealth institution in London. She also performed at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin as a singing wall of peace.

Cara has spent years mentoring young artists, working in England for the Bronze project which helped young artists move forward with their creative career in the industry of music. She was also a member of the CED (Community Education Department) in Leeds University for over 4 years and part of The Moving On Music project integrating jazz music into correctional boys facilities and youth detention centres and teacher at the B-Tech National Diploma institute of Music in Ireland. More recently she has been program consultant for the Blues Stage at the Woodford Folk Festival and plays a hands-on role in helping the bands from overseas into Australia and Australian bands to start their journey creating their music overseas.

She believes that the more information young artists have the more tools they have to navigate their way successfully in this world today and to recognise the people that help you on your way up in music is an integral quality as an artist.

Welcome aboard Cara!

#LiveandLocal #LiveMusicSEQ #LocalArtist #OriginalMusic #BluesandRoots #hatfitzandcara #visitqueensland #MusicCommunity

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Expressions of Interest for Live & Local project have been extended until August 8th.

LIVE AND LOCAL IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND FOR THE SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND REGION – A SERIES OF MICRO EVENTS SHOWCASING LIVE, ORIGINAL MUSIC ORGANISED BY THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY, FOR THE GREATER COMMUNITY.

This project will be delivered as part of the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) and Creative Arts Alliance partnership with Arts Queensland encompassing Gympie, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Redland and Moreton Bay City council regions. We are also pleased to announce Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), Live Music Office, APRA/AMCOS and QMusic are also, all presenting partners of the first edition of Live & Local.

These key industry partners have garnered support to fund and run the initiative which aims to support the creative and career development of original music creators and future music venues.

“This project is a natural progression for CAA, following the successful workshops, forums, mentoring and professional development we have hosted over the past three years.” CAA Chair Phil Smith said.

“Live and Local is a national project but we have tailored it to the specific needs of the communities our RASN covers, to bring businesses that are traditional live music venues and those who are interested in investing in live music together, and matching them with musicians from the regions.

“The curators in each region understand the landscape of the local scene and have brought several new businesses on board to deliver live music events through the micro-festivals which we aim to have lasting programming that impacts into the future.

The national partnership with the Live Music Office will enable music industry mapping, policy development and more – which is a vital right for music – one of the industries hit hardest by COVID.”

The inaugural Live and Local Program is a capacity building project being rolled out over 5 regions, which will focus on strengthening and supporting local live music, through the presentation of a series of micro festivals.

Our first priority is to encourage as many local musicians as possible, see the link in our bio for more info ⬆️

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It's such a privilege to have someone as passionate about music as Amy Kate Music on our team for Live & Local - Let's get to know her a little better ✨

Amy Kate is a Brisbane-based acoustic-pop singer and multi-instrumentalist. As well as being a full time musician gigging throughout South East Queensland Amy Kate also spends her time as a music teacher specialising in vocals, guitar, piano and classroom music.

In 2017 AK created Young Mic, an open mic for under 18’s generating opportunities for young musicians to perform in the local community. Four years on and Young Mic has seen over 100 young musicians from the Moreton Bay Region leap out of their shells, gain confidence, perfect their stagecraft and perform for local audiences.

In 2020 AK worked as lead coordinator for Creative Arts Alliance’s, Plug In Music Mentorship. Plug In provided emerging musicians from SEQN access to creative practice and industry development facilitated by leading industry reps, venues, festivals, originations and professional musicians.

Amy Kate loves to balance her own career as a musician and educator whilst also supporting young local talent in the community, knowing that every given opportunity is one step closer to living and breathing a job that you absolutely love, music.

What a gem, glad to have you Amy 👏🏽
#liveandlocal #soundsofSEQ #thisisqueensland #regionalarts #discoverSEQ #itsliveinqueensland #experienceSEQ #talentshowcase #artsengagement #celebratingstories #seqn #rasn #artsqld #welovemusic

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You may be wondering who the legends are behind each micro event for Live & Local, wonder no more 🤩. Welcome Emily Murphy 👏🏽

Music manager and event producer @traipsing_em has years of experience in the music industry across various roles. For the past 10 years, she has managed a number of First Nation singer/songwriters; released music as a publicist; and curated and contributed to professional development across the country and in Canada.
With an entrepreneurial spirit, she has worked for herself since 2005 creating events, working with communities and ensuring a lasting legacy wherever she goes. She has completed contracts as Programmer of @gympiemusicmuster, curator of programs for University of Southern Queensland’s immersive Indigenous program, music and business manager for Shellie Morris as well as CBF and @artsqueensland grant assessor.

Over her career she has managed the careers of other creatives, assisted in the creative and economic development of two festivals in remote Australia (Yirrkala and Kakadu), produced a weekly event in the Queen Street Mall in Brisbane through a contract with @brisbanecitycouncil promoting inclusion and diversity and project managed the development of two community centred albums of diverse peoples. Emily is a passionate go-getter committed to communicating with respect, she actively promotes inclusion, legacy and diversity in all her projects.

#meetthecurators #gympieregion #liveandlocal #livemusicSEQ #gympiemusic

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Are you an emerging performer or band? Do you fancy the opportunity to play a live gig & network with industry professionals? We want to hear from YOU!

EOIs are closing soon for original musicians from Gympie, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and Redlands to take part in a region wide festival of micro events showcasing and celebrating our local talent!

Applications & more info on the SEQN Live and Local can be accessed via the link in our BIO ⬆️

Thanks to our partners and collaborators:@rasnqld, @gympieregionalcouncil, @noosa_council,@sunshinecoastcouncil, @moretonbayregion, @redlandcouncil, @livemusicoffice, @qmusicnetwork

#liveandlocal #livemusicSEQ #SEQNliveandlocal #emergingmusicSEQ #Musiceverywhere #musicanywhere #soundsofSEQ #emergingartist #emergingtalent #thisisqueensland #regionalarts #supportlocalmusicians #discoverSEQ #itsliveinqueensland #experienceSEQ #talentshowcase #artsengagement #celebratingstories #seqn #rasn #artsqld #gympiemusic #noosamusic #sunshinecoastmusic #moretonbaymusic #redlandsmusic #welovemusic

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MEET OUR CREATIVE BUSINESS CHAMPIONS ✨

Katie Woods

I have over twenty years in arts and cultural management roles. I studied music performance and began my career as a professional orchestral musician working in Australia and the UK before moving into arts management. I have worked in roles across the sector for major performing arts and not-for-profit organisations, most recently as an Executive Producer at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

As a Creative Business Champion I am here to assist you with grant writing and fundraising, including developing project plans, budgets and evaluation plans. I can also work with you on developing and managing collaborative partnerships and supporting positive stakeholder relationships. I’m looking forward to working with you!

To get in touch with Katie or find out more, go to the link in our bio

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MEET OUR CREATIVE BUSINESS CHAMPIONS ✨

Elliott Bledsoe

I have been working in arts marketing for more than 10 years, with a focus on opportunities for the arts afforded by digital technologies. There is so much inspiring, innovative and important art across Australia that can benefit from well planned and executed marketing and communications. I want to support artists and arts organisations to understand the value that comes from strategic communications, and to help them make marketing planning part of their practice, rather than an afterthought or an unwanted budget line item.

As a Creative Business Champion, I can help you be strategic, consistent and integrated with your marketing and communications efforts. I can give you advice on a range of marketing activities and channels including web content, media releases, social media, media comment and interview, branding, advertising, establishing metrics, monitoring progress and undertaking ongoing reporting on and evaluation of your marketing. I also have experience with a range of digital technologies including website content management systems (CMS), social media management tools, electronic direct mail (EDM) systems and live streaming platforms.

To meet Elliot or find out more, hit that link in our bio

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What arts and culture policy settings does Australia need for the 21st Century? - free public webinar, Thursday 19 October, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM AEST

Australians are increasingly reporting that arts and culture are a critical and valued part of their life and are looking for policy leadership that recognises this.

We also know that Australia’s arts and culture sector is at a crossroads. We now have a unique opportunity to shape the change being driven by Covid-19 and use strategic investment to transform and embolden our cultural landscape to serve our contemporary public. So how do we do this?

Join Rupert Myer AO, Kate Fielding, Professor John Daley AM and Cara Kirkwood as they explore the enduring foundations of arts and culture policy and practice in Australia, emerging trends accelerated by Covid-19, and priorities for change ahead of the federal election to ensure all Australians have opportunities to participate in and benefit from a vibrant cultural life.

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I'll be performing at Rococo Bistro Noosa on Sunday 24 October at 3pm before SOLUA as part of the Live and Local -Noosa- edition! Check out the great line up over the whole weekend and support our local cafe's, restaurants and musicians! Brought to you by Creative Arts Alliance Live Music Office and programmed by Cara Robinson of Hat Fitz & Cara 🥳👑💫🎶🙌💯 ... See MoreSee Less

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Ill be performing at Rococo Bistro Noosa on Sunday 24 October at 3pm before SOLUA as part of the Live and Local -Noosa- edition! Check out the great line up over the whole weekend and support our local cafes, restaurants and musicians! Brought to you by Creative Arts Alliance Live Music Office and programmed by Cara Robinson of Hat Fitz & Cara 🥳👑💫🎶🙌💯

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Playing some chill tunes next Friday 🌃
and some hectic ones ☄
Cleveland - October 22nd - Friday arvo 🥰
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Come down to Cleveland next Friday afternoon to start your weekend right 😉
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2021 Moreton Bay Region Youth Art Awards - Come and see our next generation of aspiring creatives

Over 200 young artists have been hard at work creating new pieces for exhibition. This year artists are eligible for prizes across 2D and 3D categories, with awards for individual artists and collaborative school entries.

The quality and diversity of artworks on display this year is inspiring and will make judging a very challenging process! Learn what is important to our young people as they share their stories and communities. When you drop in, make sure you cast your vote in our people’s choice award to support our emerging local creatives.

Saturday, 16 - Wednesday, 20 October 2021
Strathpine Community Centre, Unit 7/199 Gympie Road, Strathpine

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Major news: Noosa Live and Local will be boosted by an additional FOUR venues along Hastings Street - Sunday 24 October! 🤯

Locale Noosa, Rococo Noosa, Aromas Noosa & 10 Hastings Street Cafe & Boutique Motel are the exciting new additions to Noosa’s free Live and Local micro-festival. If you’re up for a big afternoon along Noosa Heads main strip, then save the program, book ahead at venues, and head to our event page to hit register your interest:

As well as performance opportunities, Live & Local is connecting all musicians from the region and any interested venues with two days of free, high-quality professional development delivered in partnership with Queensland’s peak body, QMusic. Come along and invite your music mates so we can continue to grow the local music scene and sustain venue musician relationships. All sessions are open to anyone who wants to know more about the business of music. You can register your interest here:
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Major news: Noosa Live and Local will be boosted by an additional FOUR venues along Hastings Street - Sunday 24 October! 🤯

Locale Noosa, Rococo Noosa, Aromas Noosa & 10 Hastings Street Cafe & Boutique Motel are the exciting new additions to Noosa’s free Live and Local micro-festival. If you’re up for a big afternoon along Noosa Heads main strip, then save the program, book ahead at venues, and head to our event page to hit register your interest: https://www.facebook.com/events/89662974125803

As well as performance opportunities, Live & Local is connecting all musicians from the region and any interested venues with two days of free, high-quality professional development delivered in partnership with Queensland’s peak body, QMusic. Come along and invite your music mates so we can continue to grow the local music scene and sustain venue musician relationships. All sessions are open to anyone who wants to know more about the business of music. You can register your interest here:
Wednesday 20 Oct: https://www.facebook.com/events/275357440803956
Thursday 21 Oct: https://www.facebook.com/events/149935860636885

Live and Local Noosa is presented by Creative Arts Alliance in partnership with Noosa Council, Live Music Office, APRA AMCOS and is supported by QMusic, Arts Queensland, and Regional Arts Services Network - RASN

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“Across its first three years of operation, CAA has consistently demonstrated an appetite and ability to champion regional arts practices and enable the creation of new work – with a particular and necessary emphasis on First Nations arts practices. These are invariably of a high quality and continue to be critically and socially engaged.”

Michael Brennan Gallery Director, Noosa Regional Gallery

“Our relationship with Creative Alliance allows us to pursue our shared goals for regional artists and audiences and we look forward to building on this as CAA’s continues its growth and influence in the SEQN region.”

Kris Stewart, Chief Executive, QMusic