The Eumundi School of Music Mini Festival is happening this Saturday 31 August and will see five-time ARIA winning local songstress Katie Noonan taking to the stage to perform Release – the opening track of her double platinum No. 1 album Polyserena.
Katie will be performing with her son’s trio Whitt’s End and a bunch of 2024 young rockers in what will be a very special one-off musical moment!
The Eumundi School of Music (ESOM) was established eight years ago by Katie, her national jazz award-winning husband, saxophonist Zac Hurren, and a host of amazing Sunny Coast professional musicians. The not-for-profit music mentoring and tuition program has now gifted scholarships to almost 250 young rockers in Years 3 to 12 from across the Sunshine Coast.
Katie says Saturday’s Mini Festival will be jam packed with performances by talented ESOM alumni and their bands, along with the first live performances from 2024 ESOM bands.
“One of the most exciting elements for our young musos is the end of program concert with full professional band and production,” says Katie.
“This Mini Festival is the culmination of all their hard work, and sharing the stage with former students and professional musicians will be a real buzz for the young performers”.
There will be 70 independent musicians performing across the day from 1pm – 10pm in the beautiful Eumundi School of Arts Hall.
The Mini Fest line-up includes performances by Jam & Scones, Ampersand, Ultraviolets, Unmuted, Whitt’s End and Layla Havana and band. along with performances from MOU, featuring the songs of Isaac Conomos and band, recent Carol Lloyd Award-winning siren songstress Jo Davie and band.
There will be great local food and drink options available + free craft workshops with the Mount Ninderry Art House crew from 3-5pm.
Tickets: $45 adults/$35 concession/$25 children (+ booking fee) through Eventbrite. Kids under 5 free. Seating is first come, first served.
More info, eumundischoolofmusic.com
