Celebrating twenty exciting years curating arts and cultural performances in Noosa, NOOSA alive! invites you to dive into the 10 day Festival from 21-31 July.
Noosa alive! is returning in July to light up Noosa in a way you’ve never seen before.
President Andrew Stafford is welcoming you to “join us in July.”
Andrew said, “Our volunteers and I are especially proud to lead NOOSA alive! into its 20th year by celebrating with some big acts such as Paul Kelly, James Morrison, Paris Underground, a Multicultural Comedy Gala and a return of popular Food with Film in conjunction with Slow Food Noosa.”
“The highly sought after ticket to the two day Seaside Vibes music festival graces our sands, capitalising on stunning Noosa Main Beach with names such as Tijuana Cartel, C.C. McKenzie, Dear Doonan, Shag Rock and more, performing on Noosa’s Main Beach.
“The Beanies will entertain the children on Main Beach with 2 shows while Moonlight Serenade entices an operatic feast, sand under foot and a jazz extravaganza on Sunday 31 July will be a fitting close to the Festival.
“We also have literary events, Noosa Regional Art Gallery exhibitions showcasing first nations artists Michael Cook and Fiona Foley, a Noosa Hinterland offering and our special Long Lunch on Hastings St with curated performances igniting the Hastings St precinct.
“There could be more surprises and you will have to keep a close eye on our social media and websites for announcements.”
Ian Mackellar returns as Festival Director steering the 20 year anniversary celebrations.
Long standing patrons, sponsors, friends and supporters of NOOSA alive! have shaped and built Noosa’s arts and cultural scene on the back of the iconic, internationally recognised 10 day Festival started in 2002 by David Williamson AO, his beautiful wife Kristin Williamson along with some close friends.
Festival Director Ian Mackellar said, “Over the past two decades NOOSA alive! has presented the crème of local, national and international talent.” “One of those highlights was two exclusive Australian performances with nine principal soloists from the San Francisco Ballet Company to great public acclaim.
“NOOSA alive! has presented in excess of 2000 performances and varied events within an excess of 3500 performers including special guests appearing at our annual 10 day July Festival.”
NOOSA alive!’s historic creative partnerships have included local Noosa Arts Theatre, Noosa Regional Arts Gallery, Noosa Film Society, Noosa Slow Food, Noosa Chorale Music Society.
Major collaboration with Queensland Theatre and Queensland Opera, Ensemble Theatre Company, Opera Australia, Noosa Arts Theatre and Queensland Ballet.
Mr Stafford said, “There is nothing like experiencing a live performance. Whether you like classical music, soulful singers or something to get up and dance to, the four day beach program incorporating Seaside Vibes has got it all surrounded by the picturesque sunsets of Main Beach.”
“Seaside Vibes under the Evie Networks Marquee on Day 1 offers Shag Rock, C.C. McKenzie, Dear Doonan, Anna & Jordan while Saturday will take a turn with Tijuana Cartel headlining Raw Ordio & DJ Stevie G.
“With the Opera on 28th and the Jazz n’ Blues finale on 31st, eats by Ohana Dining, Beer by Boiling Pot Brewing Co and Laurent Perrier Champagne from Gathered Wines, we know you are in for a good time,” Mr Stafford said.
Ian Mackellar said, “Paris Underground is a crazy, sexy, cool show not to be missed.”
“More literary events provide an opportunity to hear from two authors in conversation at The J with Geraldine Brooks AO about Horse and Lisa Millar sharing her novel Daring to Fly over breakfast at Noosa Springs. Both are a great way to start your day.”
He said, “The Hastings Street Long Lunch will be a surprise entertainment extravaganza with Hastings Street adorned with roving performers while the precinct restaurants showcase their food and Dal Zotto treats diners to endless Prosecco tastings.”
Mr Stafford said, “Sponsors, patrons, key stakeholders and volunteers keep NOOSA alive! Festival successful each year, the support from attendees is invaluable and essential to enable Noosa’s arts and cultural fabric to intrigue each year. ”
“Noosa is alive! We are determined to grow the NOOSA alive! Festival beyond your imagination and invite you to join us in July to help us celebrate 20 years of success.”
David Williamson generously donates Noosa Arts Theatre and NOOSA alive! a play each year and this year his Money & Friends play, directed by son Rory Williamson is sold out, so don’t delay if you like an event.
To secure tickets or find out more about the Program or the other events on the program visit NOOSA alive! website, noosaalive.com.au.
