Whats On

Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series. Sunday 9th January, 2011

The Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Surf Ironman Series, Ironwoman Series and Legends Series feature the country’s best Surf Life Saving athletes competing in the most gruelling ocean based competition on the planet.
 

GINGER FLOWER & FOOD FESTIVAL  26/1/12 - 29/1/12

Celebrate the tropical scent and spectacular array of ginger flowers bursting into bloom at the Sunshine Coast's Ginger Factory.

The annual Ginger Flower & Food Festival, January 26-29, 2012, is four days of fragrance, flavours and fun over the Australia Day long weekend - and this year's event promises to be bigger and more colourful than before.

Touted as one of Australia's premier events for subtropical gardening, the festival features a full program of guest speakers, entertainment, gardening and cooking advice.

Whether you're a gardener or gourmand, the Ginger Flower & Food Festival is sure to delight.

Flickerfest 2011. Saturday 19th February, 2011

Flickerfest 2011 returns to Noosa by popular demand on Saturday, February 19, showcasing seven of the best short films from Australian filmmakers. Highlights include The Telegram Man, starring Jack Thompson, Gary Sweet and Sigrid Thornton; Bee Sting, starring Brendan Cowell and Matilda Brown; and Glenn Owen Dodds, featuring David Wenham. Tickets cost $15 for adults or $13 for concessions. The bar opens at 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start. The event is rated MA 15+ and is licensed – all under 18s must be accompanied by a guardian. Phone 07 5455 4455 or book online at www.thej.com.au
 

Australian Surf Movie Festival.Saturday 19th February, 2011

Catch the Australian Surf Movie Festival at Noosa Bicentennial Hall, Sunshine Beach, on Saturday, February 19, from 7.30pm - a unique night of surf movies and live Oz music. Band of Frequencies, The Dave Flower Band and Jeremy Donovan will perform.
Films include the new “Who is J.O.B.” and the visually stimulating footage collected by Tim Bonython on the road during 2010.

Influence by David Williamson at Noosa Arts Theatre. Wednesday 20th - Friday 29th April, 2011

Influence by David Williamson at Noosa Arts Theatre from April 20 delves into the world of talk-back radio shock jock Ziggi Blasko whose power rests in his influence. He fills Sydney's airwaves with his appeals to common-sense and his lashings at political correctness. He is courted by the world. But in the private sphere Ziggi's influence is fading away.
Ziggi's second wife is a spoiled princess who spends like an oil baron, his daughter is bipolar, and his father reveals a past which threatens to finish Ziggi's career.
Director Sam Coward has an enviable record in bringing to the coast cutting-edge theatre which thrills audiences – Jesus Christ Superstar, Shout, La Ronde.
 

Dingo Creek Jazz and Blues Festival. Saturday 30th April - Sunday 1st May, 2011.

ow celebrating its 8th year, the 2011 line up for Dingo Creek Jazz and Blues Festival the musical line up for the 2011 event will provide you with the very best of musicians including: Janet Seidel Trio with Janet Seidel, Dave Seidel and Chuck Morgan, John Morrison (the “Mayor of Swing City”), Jacki Cooper, Willy Qua and the new Super Duck, Ian Beddows, Dave Ades, John Whyte, Wil Sarrgison, Dave Sanders, Max Stowers, John Nicol, the Police Band of Blue, Blind Lemon, Jamie Lockhart, The detachment of the Royal Australian Navy Band along with other great artists.

NOOSA TRIATHLON MULTISPORT FESTIVAL

Wednesday 31st Oct - Sunday 4th Nov, 2012

The Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival is an event stepped in rich history and uniqueness not matched anywhere in the world. The festival is brought together with an irresistible mix of sport and entertainment coupled with, sun and surf in one of Australia’s most popular destinations – Noosa.