BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://redchair.com.au///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T140028UTC-0597twurT5@https://redchair.com.au/ DTSTAMP:20260404T140028Z DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: Mitch Morison\nTO REGISTER FOR UPCOMING SUNSHINE COAST GUITAR ORCHESTRA REHEARSALS PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK\nThe Sunshine Coast Guitar Orchestra (SCGO) draws its repertoire from musical traditions from around the world and across musical genres: world\, folk\, classical \, film and rock. Spearheaded by awarded local composer and guitarist - An drew Veivers – the SCGO home has found a new home at The MET in Maroochydo re City Centre.\nThe SCGO is a community-based orchestra with high musical ambitions. Arrangements are customised by Andrew Veivers to suit the play ing ability of every participant. The orchestra is open to everyone – from beginners to advanced players of any age.\nSee you at our usual rehearsal space\, The MET Maroochydore\, from 6 to 8pm on the below dates.\nRehears als Time: 6pm - 8pmWhen: 2\, 23 February | 16 March | 6\, 27 April | 18 Ma y | 8\, 22 June 2026Where: The MET (Corner First Ave and South Sea Islande r Way\, Maroochydore)Cost: $15 / session\nUpcoming SCGO PerformancesTBA\nA bout Andrew Veivers One of Australia’s finest Spanish Guitarists\, Andrew Veivers has established himself as a musician\, teacher\, director and com poser of the highest calibre - touring\, recording\, composing\, and arran ging extensively for solo projects\, his groups Flamenco Fire\, Kooralbyn\ , Jaleos Flamenco and The Saruzu Quartet as well as for great Australian a rtistic institutions such as The Sydney Theatre Company\, Opera Queensland and the Woodford Folk Festival.\nTravel InfoThe MET is located in the new Maroochydore City Centre. There is ample after-hours parking around the v enue &\; an additional carpark located off Sunshine Coast Parade.Bus Ro ute 614 stops at The MET.\n\nThe Place Activation Grant program is an init iative of the Maroochydore City Centre delivered in partnership between Wa lker Corporation\, SunCentral and Sunshine Coast Council.\n https://redcha ir.com.au/what-s-on/event/595-sunshine-coast-guitar-orchestra DTSTART:20260202T080000Z DTEND:20260622T100000Z LOCATION:The MET (Corner First Ave and South Sea Islander Way\, Maroochydor e ) SUMMARY:Sunshine Coast Guitar Orchestra URL:https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/595-sunshine-coast-guitar-orche stra END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T140028UTC-0606nSLH98@https://redchair.com.au/ DTSTAMP:20260404T140028Z DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: Cooper Brady\n\nMAROOCHYDORE KEEPERS 2026 EXPRESS IONS OF INTEREST ARE NOW OPEN!\n​The Sunshine Coast’s Most Inclusive Publi c Art Project is Back in 2026!\nIn 2026\, The Keeper Project returns to th e bustling streets of Maroochydore and the heart of the Sunshine Coast.\nM ORE INFO / APPLY HERE https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/607-the-keep er-project DTSTART:20250623T005600Z DTEND:20260228T135600Z LOCATION:Caloundra (Caloundra\, QLD 4551) SUMMARY:The Keeper Project URL:https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/607-the-keeper-project END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T140028UTC-0608Cu4hp8@https://redchair.com.au/ DTSTAMP:20260404T140028Z DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: Sam Thomas\nAward-winning Indian-Australian singe r Menaka creates music shaped by her heritage\, blending traditional India n vocal techniques with contemporary influences.\nAfter a period of seriou s health challenges that threatened her vision\, songwriting became a sour ce of strength and focus. Since then\, she has emerged as a distinctive vo ice in Australia’s world-music landscape\, performing at major events and festivals nationwide.\nMenaka received the 2023 Queensland Music Award for Best Song (World) for her collaboration with Brisbane songwriter mou.\nMe naka will be joined by accomplished instrumentalists Tsoof Baras (percussi on and handpan)\, Kelsey Giarola (Vocal and Keyboard) and Darshil Shah (Ba nsuri). Together\,  the musicians craft a rich\, immersive sound that sits at the meeting point of East and West\, music that resonates\, connects a nd stays with you.\n \nTour Dates 2026\n \nCoolum Civic Centre\nSaturday 7 March | Time: 7pm | Location: 2-4 Park St\, Coolum Beach | Tickets: event s.humanitix.com\nMajestic Theatre\nFriday 20 March | Time: 7pm | Location:  3 Factory St\, Pomona | Tickets: themajestictheatre.com.au\nRedland Perfo rming Arts Centre\nSaturday 21 March | Time: 7pm | Location: 2/16 Middle S t\, Cleveland | Tickets: rpac.com.au\nMaleny Community Centre\nFriday 27 M arch | Time: 7pm | Location: 23 Maple St\, Maleny | Tickets: events.humani tix.com\nEudlo Hall\nSunday 29 March | Time: 4pm | Location: 19 Rosebed St \, Eudlo | Tickets: events.humanitix.com\n \nWeaving Worlds - Immersive Wo rld Music Workshop (Coolum Beach) - Thursday 5 March 2026\nWeaving Worlds is an immersive workshop that celebrates the rich tapestry of global music . This is a rare and unique creative learning experience for the whole fam ily\, perfect for music enthusiasts and creatives alike and suitable for a ll ages\, abilities\, musical backgrounds and levels of musical experience .\nThe workshop is a collaboration between Brisbane-based artists Menaka T homas (Indian-Fusion singer)\, Kelsey Giarola\, (vocal coach and songwrite r)\, and Tsoof Baras\, (percussionist and composer) with Sunshine Coast ta lent Yvonne Corstorphin (Director\, Cool Harmonies Community Choir).\nThe workshop will explore and weave together the musical worlds of the artists - from the song traditions of India to the modern and contemporary genres of expression.\nCost: $20\nLight refreshments provided.\nREGISTER HERE\nF or questions and enquiries\, contact Menaka on musicwithmenaka@gmail.com\n  \n\nThis project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Q ueensland. Supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund - a partnership between Queensland Government\, through Arts Queensland\, and Sunshine Co ast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.\n       https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/626-menaka DTSTART:20260307T090000Z DTEND:20260329T080000Z LOCATION:South East Queensland (Brisbane QLD\, Australia) SUMMARY:Menaka URL:https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/626-menaka END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T140028UTC-06176Uu8A1@https://redchair.com.au/ DTSTAMP:20260404T140028Z DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: Samantha De Souza\nWith America deep in “interest ing times\,” Fred Smith and his band guide audiences on a musical safari t hrough the United States of Anxiety\, a show that makes sense of the chaos with humour\, insight and heart.\nSmith is one of the few Australian folk singers to hold both a US merchant mariner’s licence and a US Marine Corp s medal. He has worked on American cruise ships\, travelled the interstate highways\, and lived alongside US soldiers in southern Afghanistan\, expe riences that give his observations unusual depth and perspective.\nDrawing from his US travelogue albums Texas and Great\, the show blends songs wit h stories and sharp\, good-humoured commentary on American politics\, hist ory and culture.\nThis is Fred Smith at his best: weaving music\, story an d images into a nuanced portrait of a complicated nation - insightful\, en gaging and quietly compelling.\nReviews“a wonderful\, quirky and irreveren t look at the United States…a wry and profound understanding of that compl ex society.” - Sydney Morning Herald\n“Smith breezes across country\, folk \, soul and blues to deliver wry observations on American life…” - Sunday Age\n \nTour Dates 2026\n \nMajestic Theatre\nFriday 8 May | Time: 7pm | L ocation: 3 Factory St\, Pomona | Tickets: themajestictheatre.com.au\nCoolu m Civic Centre\nSaturday 9 May | Time: 7pm | Location: 2-4 Park St\, Coolu m Beach | Tickets: events.humanitix.com\nSamford Farmers Hall\nFriday 15 M ay | Time: 7.30pm | Location: 30 Main St\, Samford Village | Tickets: tryb ooking.com\nMaleny Community Centre\nSaturday 16 May | Time: 7pm | Locatio n: 23 Maple St\, Maleny | Tickets: events.humanitix.com\nEudlo Hall\nSunda y 17 May | Time: 4pm | Location: 19 Rosebed St\, Eudlo | Tickets: events.h umanitix.com\n\nThis project is supported by the Queensland Government thr ough Arts Queensland. Supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund - a partnership between Queensland Government\, through Arts Queensland\, and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queen sland.\n       https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/627-america-by-fred -smith DTSTART:20260508T090000Z DTEND:20260517T080000Z LOCATION:South East Queensland (Brisbane QLD\, Australia) SUMMARY:'America' by Fred Smith URL:https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/627-america-by-fred-smith END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T140028UTC-0623zxz2HV@https://redchair.com.au/ DTSTAMP:20260404T140028Z DESCRIPTION:Andrew Veivers photo by David Kelly\nAcclaimed guitarists Karin Schaupp and Andrew Veivers come together for the first time in concert\, presenting an intimate program of Spanish guitar.\nLong-time friends since their university days studying under Karin’s mother and mentor\, Isolde S chaupp\, the pair bring deep musical understanding and complementary style s to the stage.\nKarin Schaupp is one of the world’s most celebrated class ical guitarists. Known for her expressive artistry and luminous tone\, she has performed across Europe\, Asia\, the Americas and Australia as a solo ist and chamber musician. Her recordings for Warner Music International an d ABC Classics have earned international acclaim and inspired new works wr itten especially for her.\nAndrew Veivers is regarded as one of Australia’ s leading Spanish guitarists. His music draws on both classical and flamen co traditions\, shaped by study and performance in London\, Madrid and Ams terdam. He has toured internationally with Flamenco Fire and The Saruzu Qu artet.\nIn this special collaboration\, Karin and Andrew share a program t hat highlights the artistry\, intimacy and expressive power of the Spanish guitar.\n \nTour Dates 2026\n \nTalbot Theatre - Thomas Dixon Centre\nSat urday 6 June | Time: 7pm | Location: 406 Montague Rd\, West End | Tickets: thomasdixoncentre.com.au\nMaleny Community Centre\nFriday 12 June | Time: 7pm | Location: 23 Maple St\, Maleny | Tickets: events.humanitix.com\nCoo lum Civic Centre\nSaturday 13 June | Time: 7pm | Location: 2-4 Park St\, C oolum Beach | Tickets: events.humanitix.com\nRedland Performing Arts Centr e\nFriday 19 June | Time: 7pm | Location: 2/16 Middle St\, Cleveland | Tic kets: rpac.com.au\nMajestic Theatre\nSaturday 20 June | Time: 7pm | Locati on: 3 Factory St\, Pomona | Tickets: themajestictheatre.com.au\nEudlo Hall \nSunday 21 June | Time: 4pm | Location: 19 Rosebed St\, Eudlo | Tickets: events.humanitix.com\n \nThis project is supported by the Queensland Gover nment through Arts Queensland. Supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund - a partnership between Queensland Government\, through Arts Queensla nd\, and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regio nal Queensland.\n       https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/628-karin- schaupp-andrew-veivers DTSTART:20260606T090000Z DTEND:20260621T080000Z LOCATION:South East Queensland (Brisbane QLD\, Australia) SUMMARY:Karin Schaupp & Andrew Veivers URL:https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/628-karin-schaupp-andrew-veiver s END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T140028UTC-0630BGg2Zv@https://redchair.com.au/ DTSTAMP:20260404T140028Z DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: Luke Monsour\nStrings meet reeds. Rules get bent. \nMartin Kay (saxophone and clarinet) joins the Black Square Quartet for a program featuring folk\, jazz and contemporary experimentation. The colla boration reveals conversations\, collisions\, and the occasional raised ey ebrow.\nMartin Kay is a prominent figure in Australian music\, celebrated for his adventurous approach to classical and cross-genre saxophone studie s. His career spans classical\, jazz and experimental work\, with performa nces alongside the Sydney Symphony\, Opera Australia Orchestra\, Malaysian Philharmonic\, Tasmanian Symphony and Auckland Philharmonic. He has been a key member of ensembles including Continuum Saxophone Quartet\, Song Fwa a\, The Fantastic Terrific Munkle and Forage. A Churchill Fellow\, he stud ied in New York and later completed a Doctor of Musical Arts in compositio n at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, focusing on the interaction betw een notation and improvisation.\nFormed in 2018\, the beautifully haunting Black Square Quartet takes its name from Kasimir Malevich’s influential m inimalist painting. The quartet is known for championing new and Australia n works\, having premiered music by Thomas Green\, Cathy Likhuta\, Brenda Gifford and others\, and collaborating with artists such as Trichotomy\, S arah Curro and Steve Newcomb.\nTheir collaboration offers a compelling exp loration of sound\, style and contemporary expression.\n \nTour Dates 2026 \n \nCoolum Civic Centre\nSaturday 11 July | Time: 7pm | Location: 2-4 Par k St\, Coolum Beach | Tickets: events.humanitix.com\nMaleny Community Cent re\nSunday 12 July | Time: 4pm | Location: 23 Maple St\, Maleny | Tickets: events.humanitix.com\nRedland Performing Arts Centre\nFriday 24 July | Ti me: 7pm | Location: 2/16 Middle St\, Cleveland | Tickets: rpac.com.au\nMaj estic Theatre\nSaturday 25 July | Time: 7pm | Location: 3 Factory St\, Pom ona | Tickets: themajestictheatre.com.au\nEudlo Hall\nSunday 26 July | Tim e: 4pm | Location: 19 Rosebed St\, Eudlo | Tickets: events.humanitix.com\n  \nThis project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Que ensland. Supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund - a partnership b etween Queensland Government\, through Arts Queensland\, and Sunshine Coas t Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.\n        https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/629-some-of-our-best-friends-are -jazz-musicians DTSTART:20260711T090000Z DTEND:20260726T080000Z LOCATION:South East Queensland (Brisbane QLD\, Australia) SUMMARY:Some of Our Best Friends Are Jazz Musicians URL:https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/629-some-of-our-best-friends-ar e-jazz-musicians END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T140028UTC-0637j9R2cx@https://redchair.com.au/ DTSTAMP:20260404T140028Z DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: David Kelly\nThe Acoustic Guitar Spectacular retu rns in 2026\, bringing three outstanding Australian guitarists together fo r one night of exceptional acoustic music. Hosted by internationally recog nised guitarist Michael Fix\, the concert highlights the skill\, precision and creativity that have made this series a favourite with Queensland aud iences.\nJoining him are Jason McGregor and Craig Claxton\, two highly res pected musicians with distinct styles. McGregor is a national fingerstyle champion known for his versatile musicianship and soulful vocal work. His performances have taken him across Australia and internationally\, earning industry awards and a strong following. Claxton brings over 50 years of e xperience\, shaped by blues\, rock and jazz influences. He has performed w ith a long list of celebrated Australian artists and remains a sought-afte r guitarist\, educator and session player.\nTogether\, Fix\, McGregor and Claxton present a diverse program that spans multiple styles and influence s. The 2026 Acoustic Guitar Spectacular offers audiences a rare opportunit y to experience three accomplished players share the stage\, each bringing their own voice and musical history to this much-loved annual event.\n \n Tour Dates 2026\n \nMaleny Community Centre\nFriday 21 August | Time: 7pm | Location: 23 Maple St\, Maleny | Tickets: events.humanitix.com\nCoolum C ivic Centre\nSaturday 22 August | Time: 7pm | Location: 2-4 Park St\, Cool um Beach | Tickets: events.humanitix.com\nBrisbane City Hall\nTuesday 25 A ugust | Time: 12pm | Location: 64 Adelaide St\, Brisbane City | Free Event \nThe Events Centre\nThursday 27 August | Time: 7.30pm | Location: 20 Minc hinton St\, Caloundra | Tickets: theeventscentre.com.au\nRedland Performin g Arts Centre\nFriday 28 August | Time: 7pm | Location: 2/16 Middle St\, C leveland | Tickets: rpac.com.au\nMajestic Theatre\nSaturday 29 August | Ti me: 7pm | Location: 3 Factory St\, Pomona | Tickets: TBA\nEudlo Hall\nSund ay 30 August | Time: 4pm | Location: 19 Rosebed St\, Eudlo | Tickets: even ts.humanitix.com\n \nThis project is supported by the Queensland Governmen t through Arts Queensland. Supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund - a partnership between Queensland Government\, through Arts Queensland\, and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.\n       https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/630-acoustic-g uitar-spectacular DTSTART:20260821T090000Z DTEND:20260830T080000Z LOCATION:South East Queensland (Brisbane QLD\, Australia) SUMMARY:Acoustic Guitar Spectacular URL:https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/630-acoustic-guitar-spectacular END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T140028UTC-0643S6p1lP@https://redchair.com.au/ DTSTAMP:20260404T140028Z DESCRIPTION:Ensemble Trivium is a vibrant collective of leading Brisbane mu sicians\, centred around a core of flute\, violin and viola. The ensemble is known for warm\, engaging performances that bring together timeless mas terworks\, contemporary pieces and new commissions\, often uncovering forg otten gems that deserve to be heard.\nIn this special concert series\, Deb ussy’s luminous Sonata for flute\, viola and harp opens the evening with a gentle\, shimmering soundscape that invites calm\, reflection and quiet b eauty.\nJean Françaix’s String Trio follows\, sparkles with wit\, elegance \, and irresistible charm.\nContemporary composer Caroline Shaw offers a m oment of stillness in Limestone &\; Felt\, where time seems suspended. \nThe program concludes with Joseph Jongen’s Concert à cinq for flute\, st ring trio and harp\, a richly layered work that is virtuosic and warmly ex pressive.\nProgram:Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Sonata for flute\, viola &am p\; harpJean Françaix (1912-1997) String Trio Caroline Shaw (*1982) Limest one &\; Felt - viola &\; celloJoseph Jongen (1873- 1953) Concert a c inq op. 71 - flute\, string trio &\; harp\nArtists:Monika Koerner\, flu teAnne Horton\, violinYoko Okayasu\, violaAlison Smith O’Connell\, celloLu cy Reeves\, harp\n \nTour Dates 2026\n \nMaleny Community Centre\nFriday 1 6 October | Time: 7pm | Location: 23 Maple St\, Maleny | Tickets: events.h umanitix.com\nMajestic Theatre\nSaturday 17 October | Time: 7pm | Location : 3 Factory St\, Pomona | Tickets: TBA\nEudlo Hall\nSunday 18 October | Ti me: 4pm | Location: 19 Rosebed St\, Eudlo | Tickets: events.humanitix.com \nRedland Performing Arts Centre\nFriday 23 October | Time: 7pm | Location : 2/16 Middle St\, Cleveland | Tickets: rpac.com.au\nCoolum Civic Centre\n Friday 6 November | Time: 7pm | Location: 2-4 Park St\, Coolum Beach | Tic kets: events.humanitix.com\n \nThis project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Supported by the Regional Arts Develo pment Fund - a partnership between Queensland Government\, through Arts Qu eensland\, and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.\n       https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/631- ensemble-trivium DTSTART:20261016T090000Z DTEND:20261106T110000Z LOCATION:South East Queensland (Brisbane QLD\, Australia) SUMMARY:Ensemble Trivium URL:https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/631-ensemble-trivium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T140028UTC-0649N418dR@https://redchair.com.au/ DTSTAMP:20260404T140028Z DESCRIPTION:After a decade away from the spotlight\, stringmansassy are bac k\, ready to reconnect with audiences and share the music that made them o ne of Australia’s most cherished duos. Guitarist Aaron Hopper and vocalist Kacey Patrick are known for their inventive musicianship\, dynamic interp lay and heartfelt performances.\nForming their partnership in 1996\, they quickly became known as stringmansassy\, touring extensively across Austra lia and internationally from 2000 to 2014. Their unmistakable chemistry\, inventive approach and deep musical intuition captivated audiences whereve r they performed. Now\, after a ten-year hiatus\, the duo return to the st age for a much-anticipated tour\, welcomed by fans eager to experience the ir artistry once again.\nRenowned for their sophisticated musicianship\, A aron and Kacey transcend the traditions of jazz and folk\, crafting music often described as spellbinding\, enthralling and deeply expressive. As cr itic Andrew MacLean noted\, “Even the laws of physics are subject to subtl e manipulation in stringmansassy’s world.”\nTheir four independent release s: Persuasion (2000)\, Beautiful Day (2003)\, Dragonfly (2004) and The Liv e Experience 2000–2008 (2008)\, earned national acclaim\, with Dragonfly r eaching No. 1 on the AIR Jazz Charts and Beautiful Day receiving widesprea d ABC airplay.\n \nTour Dates 2026\n \nThe Events Centre\nThursday 26 Nove mber | Time: 7.30pm | Location: 20 Minchinton St\, Caloundra | Tickets: th eeventscentre.com.au\nMajestic Theatre\nSaturday 28 November | Time: 7pm | Location: 3 Factory St\, Pomona | Tickets: TBA\nEudlo Hall\nSunday 29 Nov ember | Time: 4pm | Location: 19 Rosebed St\, Eudlo | Tickets: events.huma nitix.com\nRedland Performing Arts Centre\nThursday 3 December | Time: 7pm | Location: 2/16 Middle St\, Cleveland | Tickets: rpac.com.au\nMaleny Com munity Centre\nFriday 4 December | Time: 7pm | Location: 23 Maple St\, Mal eny | Tickets: events.humanitix.com\nCoolum Civic Centre\nSaturday 5 Decem ber | Time: 7pm | Location: 2-4 Park St\, Coolum Beach | Tickets: events.h umanitix.com\n \nThis project is supported by the Queensland Government th rough Arts Queensland. Supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund - a partnership between Queensland Government\, through Arts Queensland\, and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Quee nsland.\n       https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/632-stringmansassy DTSTART:20261126T093000Z DTEND:20261205T110000Z LOCATION:South East Queensland (Brisbane QLD\, Australia) SUMMARY:stringmansassy URL:https://redchair.com.au/what-s-on/event/632-stringmansassy END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR