MUSIC LOVERS CAN EMERGE FROM WINTER HIBERNATION WITH THREE MUSIC FESTIVALS AROUND THE SUNSHINE COAST REGION IN SEPTEMBER.
KickAss Music and Camping Festival
8-9 September
Rock on with Australian rock legends and impressive local acts at the second annual KickAss Music and Camping Festival. Less than an hour away from GemLife Maroochy Quays, this festival features James Reyne, The Beautiful Girls, Kingswood, Ash Grunwald, Dragon, and Choirboys. Head out to the Kenilworth Showgrounds for the day or stay overnight in the nearby camping area. KickAss Music and Camping Festival is an all-ages event.
Location: Kenilworth Showgrounds, Kenilworth
Cost: $75 general admission
More details: www.kickassfestival.com.au
Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Festival
15-18 September
Leave the worries of the city behind at a three-day outdoor music festival featuring more than 150 blues and rock artists entertaining day and night from two stages. Enjoy beautiful surroundings and the acoustics from the naturally formed amphitheatre. Foodies are bound to love the multicultural food festival also on site. Camping is also free. This all-ages event is sure to become a new favourite for music lovers.
Location: Lot 3, Mitchell Creek Road, Upper Kandanga, Mary Valley
Cost: Between $100 – $560
More details: www.mitchellcreekrocknbluesfest.com.au
Caloundra Music Festival
29 September to 1 October
Headliners Arrested Development from the US joins the cream of Australian pop and rock performers at the three-day Caloundra Music Festival. Beautiful Kings Beach will come alive to the sounds of six stages with performers including Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks, Sampa the Great, SPIDERBAIT, The Black Sorrows, The Strides, The Temper Trap, Thirsty Merc, Vera Blue, WILSN, 19-Twenty and 1927.
Location: Kings Beach, Caloundra
Cost: Between $32 – $449
More details: www.caloundramusicfestival.com