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Pull up your calendar and block out a weekend (or seven) and tune into some unmissable festivals coming to our corner of the world. 

New Year = time to give your mind, body and soul a well-deserved reset.

FISHER's Out 2 Lunch Festival with Vodafone is back, and we have the insider scoop on how to grab up presale tickets. 

If you’ve never planned a trip to the Scenic Rim, we’re here to tell you, you’re most definitely missing out. 

To help you start mapping out your next New South Wales adventure, we’ve rounded up a bunch of the most exciting events to mark in your diaries.

We’ve found our favourite bookshops here on the Sunshine Coast for coffee lovers and avid bookaholics alike. 

For artists like Isaac who are drawn to creating, music is undeniably in their blood, so we've teamed up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to dive a little deeper and uncover the passion for collaboration, live performance and a drive to contribute to the world around him that pump an unmistakable rhythm through his veins. 

We’ve linked up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to take you on a deep dive into Australian artists with music in their blood, and there’s no better place to start than with LK (her dad is Paul Kelly, and if that doesn’t suggest she was born with music flowing through her veins, we don’t know what does.)

From grass-stomping day festivals and one-off intimate gigs to globally-revered performances and three-day camp-outs, you’re spoilt for choice; no matter where you are in Australia, we guarantee these music events are well worth the flight, train or road trip convoy with your crew. 

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live sport and a total foodie nirvana. So where can you find this awesome spot? Perched on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall, boasting a 100-metre frontage opposite the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, is Paradise Centre. Home to over 90 stores, an alfresco dining precinct and a buzzing entertainment hub, gather your crew and make tracks here stat.

When we think of a model, we conjure a standard vision in our minds. You know the one. For decades, model status has remained tall, thin, white, able-bodied and cis-gendered. Not always, but most of the time. 

Autobiographies are a window into the soul and sometimes they are so powerful they can change the reader, so and here are our top picks of the 10 you should read at least once in your life.

It’s time to splurge on popcorn buckets as big as your head, frozen cokes and choc-tops because 20th Century Studios' newest historical drama, The Last Duel is the big-screen experience of your dreams

Here's the best events happening on the Sunshine Coast this October you don't want to miss.

Break out the thongs and put away the winter woollies, because spring is finally here. And just in case you weren’t already excited enough for the return of longer days and warmer weather, we’ve put together the ultimate hit list of things to do on the Sunshine Coast this September.

Isol-Aid Homegrown is a collaboration providing creative and financial support to emerging acts across Australia and New Zealand.

Everyone loves a trip down memory lane. And what better way to get you there than a movie night with some old-school 90s classics. 

To bring in winter and keep those cold day blues at bay, here are the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast this June.

We sit down with Linda Marigliano to dissect the ultimate dinner party.

We sit down with Australian singer-songwriter Thandi Phoenix to uncover what makes a luxe long lunch.

We’ve rounded up 10 of the best board games around, whether you’re playing with two or six, amateurs or pros.

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in April 2021. 

We sit down with Touch Sensitive to chat about the perfect movie night set-up.

Acknowledging homegrown artistry on Gubbi Gubbi Country, the Sunshine Sounds Festival is about to hit the Coast in May and we’re totally hyped.

Your ultimate hit list of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast in March.

It’s true, our love for hip hop runs deep. We’re big fans of the genre’s boundary-breaking, rebellious attitude (perhaps a love that’s been magnified after living through the insanity that was 2020) and it’s the leading part in the revival of '90s streetwear fashion. 

​If you’ve never been into colouring books, puzzles seem far too mundane, you could ever stay consistent with journaling, we think we may have just found your favourite new mindfulness hobby.

From live music and beer yoga to street food festivals, we’re here to fill the gaps in your calendar with all the coolest things to do on the Sunshine Coast this February.

If you’re looking for ways to start 2021 the right way, then check out our list of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast this January. 

Here’s a list of awesome things to do on the Sunshine Coast this weekend.

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in December 2020.

Pedro Pascal is somehow still insanely attractive even while wearing a helmet the entire time.

Your go-to guide to what’s on the rise, and on the slide in culture right now. 

The good news keeps coming in and we’re here to add to the ever-growing pile: in November, the rolling hills of the Mary Valley will become home to the 2020 Yonder Festival.

To make catching a gig even easier, we’ve wrapped up the best live music venues on the Sunshine Coast.

This month, we're adding bedroom pop to our playlists, a genre spawned from artists getting creative in iso. We investigate a new wave of augmented reality e-commerce that's adding a little creativity to practicality, and we take a deep dive on the mega-force of gaming—no longer just a channel for entertainment and escapism, but the final curtain of pop culture. 

It’s time to get your culture on at the epic multi-arts event that is Horizon Festival.

And yes, you should cancel your weekend plans.

We’ve curated a list of our recent sounds you need to check out, from Gaga’s latest bops to a few Aussie favourites.

The multi award-winning musical, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, was initially due to head to our shores in March 2021. But with a little thing called COVID getting in the way, that's on the back burner for now. Fortunately, there's still a chance to see the ground-breaking hip hop musical, and you don’t even need to max out your credit card for it. Hype up, because Hamilton the movie is coming direct to your lounge.

After months of lockdown and restrictions, the first of the Sunshine Coast’s cinemas has re-opened today.

We all knew it was coming and now it's official—Splendour In The Grass has been cancelled for 2020.

Blast away the last of your lockdown blues when a brand new drive-in music festival hits the Sunshine Coast next month.

Adding a modern-day twist to this Sunshine Coast staple, Solbar’s open mic nights are moving into the digital age, bringing awesome tunes and quality company straight to your lounge room via Facebook Live or Zoom (take your pick!).

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d know that the short-form video app, Tik Tok has well and truly taken over the world. 

After growing concerns around public health, several of the Sunshine Coast’s major events have been cancelled. 

Grab an umbrella and keep yourself busy with all the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast when it rains. 

Some people just drip with an effortless kind of cool. And Sunshine Coast DJ, Niki Dé Saint is one of those people.

Consider your app game sorted for 2020.

The line-up for the 2020 Big Pineapple Music Festival has just dropped and so have our jaws. 

Laugh until your cheeks are sore at Guru Dudu’s silent disco walking tour this week on the Sunshine Coast. 

Dust off your thongs, gather up your mates and sink your teeth into a sausage sanga with this cracker lineup of things to do on the Sunshine Coast this Australia Day long weekend.

From music festivals and Christmas carols to yin and gin yoga sessions, these are some of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast this December. 

From film festivals and fashion meets to exclusive dinners, these are the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast this November.

Solo time; you either love it or hate it. But in this world of burnout and constant busy-ness, it’s sometimes necessary for keeping a level head. Here are 15 things to do on the Sunshine Coast the next time you’re flying solo. 

The perfect chance to support Peregian Beach businesses post-bushfires, Village Vibes Festival spans over Friday and Saturday, bringing together a culmination of events that celebrate the local community.

He’s the guy on everyone’s playlists and now he’s heading down under for an exclusive, intimate show. 

For all the music stans out there, listen up. We’re about to dish the dirt on how you can nab backstage tickets at shows, meet your favourite artists, score killer merch and get exclusive VIP treatment at festivals. 

Ever wanted to go to the cinema but were too lazy to get out of your comfy bed? Well, this year you’ll be able to watch a movie under the stars in a giant bed, courtesy of the Mov’in Bed outdoor cinema.

The mammoth line-up has finally dropped so mark your calendars.

It’s screening in Maleny tomorrow night. 

Sorry if you wanted to sleep.

Plus a secret Grammy Award-winning line-up.

Enter 2019, a golden age of fandoms.

Twenty-seven years later and Pennywise is back.

That’s right, you’ve read correctly: Netflix series ‘Mindhunter’ is slated to return for a second season this August and we are beyond excited.

It lands on screens next month.

Cue the excitement.

It includes an exclusive interview with Billy McFarland.

Blessed be the fight.

There is an epic line-up of must-see movies coming to the big screens this May and nothing screams movie night like the colder weather we are welcoming along with the new month. There is a range of genres showing in the new releases, from rom-coms to war-films and everything in between.

As part of Urban List Music Month we're bringing light on the artists that are shaping the music industry from the ground up.

This Barcelona festival is making headlines for its 50/50 talent split including Tame Impala, Miley Cyrus, Charli XCX, Future and Nas.

It’s almost been a whopping four years since her last album, but we’ve finally gotten word that Grimes is coming out with a new LP, so drop everything you’re doing and listen up. A few weeks ago, Grimes took to social media to unveil details about her forthcoming LP titled Miss_Anthropocene, a concept album about the anthropomorphic goddess of climate change.

Dust off your docs and bust out your band tees, because Byron Bay’s iconic Bluesfest is back for its 30th year, and it’s going to be bigger than ever. Held over the entire Easter long weekend, Bluesfest will be bringing good times and good music to the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm. 

Your first look at Timon and Pumbaa.

His close team of songwriters and musicians have worked to finalise the late DJ’s unfinished album.

And it's a wake-up call.

We all know vinyl is back. Which brings us to Record Store Day 2019, a celebration of all that is vinyl. It’s a worldwide event that celebrates the unique culture and community of independent record stores around the globe, in fact there's event popping up on the Sunshine Coast.

This is the moving story behind Beychella.

Bring on April 13.

Cancel Culture is undoubdtedly one of the most powerful digital movements today affecting the music world.

We couldn’t kick off the first week of music month at Urban List without chatting to pop music’s most coveted duo right now. In their first project together, Troye Sivan and Lauv’s I’m So Tired cracked top 10 in the UK—a first for both performers—reached the top 20 on the Billboard charts, has been streamed nearly two million times on Spotify and performed everywhere from Jimmy Kimmel Live to The Late Late Show with James Cordon.

You’ll never look at Zac Efron the same again.

Plus Chance The Rapper, Tame Impala, SZA, Hayden James, Matt Corby and Ziggy Alberts.

An ode to all things friendship, freedom and protecting your own energy.

Tkay Maidza is the ambitious Australian rapper taking up space on everyone’s playlist right now. We caught up with her during recording sessions in Melbourne to dive into her wardrobe and talk creative inspirations, self-discovery, fashion as expression and never (ever) blending in.

The monsters are something else.

From bingo nights and beer festivals, to surf competitions and a bunch of live gigs, here are 16 awesome things to do on the Sunshine Coast this April.

April has a big line-up of must-see movies coming to your screens so book in your date nights or bestie nights and get ready for some seriously good, popcorn fuelled watching.

Whether you're enjoying an old fave or searching for a new flame, here are the best gigs on the Sunshine Coast this April. Get ready to mosh. 

Eyes starting to shrivel up? Might be time to ditch the screens and try something a bit more...analogue. We’ve got some crackerjack new release books in November.

The story of infamous backpacker murderer Ivan Milat.

All the trending games you need to know about right now.

To Westeros.

Time to play God—with Bear Grylls. 

 Your weekend sorted.

It's as fast-paced and vibrant as you imagined it to be.

Today marks International Women’s Day and this year, there are two areas of focus— balance for better and more powerful together. And to celebrate this day—where we campaign for a gender-balanced world—we’ve put together a list of films that highlight women’s stories.

The tea has been spilt. 

What’s good Westeros?

Debuted at sacai’s Fall/Winter 2019 runway show in Paris, we now have a release date for the Japanese brands collaboration with Beats by Dre. 

No doubt you’ve devoured every juicy bit of the manipulative and deceitful relationship between John Meehan and Debra Newell.

She’s the eclectic pop slash hip-hop sound in everyone’s ears right now and considering she’s just 20, that’s a pretty huge feat.

Consider our interest peaked.

 Come again?

Book yourself in for a date night, or an after-work stress reliever and catch one of the great flicks coming out this month.

Firstly, she's 25-years-old.

Despite much controversy, the 91st Academy Awards went ahead sans presenter.

The new series will be based on the 1898 horror book The Turn Of The Screw.

It's made over half a billion dollars at the box office in its first-week release.

Cliff top oasis and Bali beach club Ulu Ciffhouse has been redefining beachside nightlife since it opened its doors in 2017. With direct access to the beautiful beaches of Uluwatu, this beach club boasts a 25-metre infinity pool, resort, music recording studio, art space, world class food and drinks, and an oceanside deck that hangs above the waves.

It’s called “Leaving Neverland”.

It’s 17 years after a global catastrophe and things are looking hectic.

The EDM duo remember their years DJ-ing at Kit & Kaboodle and now they’ve dropped their first album, there’s no turning back.

Females dominated the Album Of The Year nominations and the award ceremony made firsts in the world of hip hop. 

Behold, the rise and rise of Billie Eilish.

Brainwashing, blackmail, alien abduction and death threats.

The world’s biggest live virtual reality festival brought together 10 million attendees.

February is about to get hot, hot, hot, so we’re suggesting cooling off with an ice-cold cola, chocolate dipped ice-cream, and relaxing in a breezy air-conned cinema.