By JOLENE OGLE
Noosa could soon be host to its very own major music festival, with a large-scale concert planned for Noosaville in September.
Expected to run from 12noon to 10pm, the live music festival will feature big-name Australian acts performing alongside local talent, in what is planned to be a “grass-roots, family-friendly event”.
East Coast Originals’ member and event organiser Marcus Pluckhahn said over half the acts will be local bands and solo artists, with the festival showcasing Noosa talent who will share the stage with some big acts.
With an expected ticket price of only $40 for an adult, the concert will offer a cost-effective alternative to other festivals such as the Caloundra Music Festival where event-goers can pay $174 for a weekend pass, or the Big Pineapple Festival with a starting price of $72 for an adult.
Marcus, who helps to run the free, monthly community concerts Peregian Originals and Cooroy Originals, said the concert will be family-friendly and is designed to help the community, with local businesses and tourism operators expected to benefit from an influx in visitors to the region.
The funds raised from the event will go directly to the Noosa Tigers’ AFL Club as well as provide financial support for both the Peregian Originals and Cooroy Originals, which are organised by the volunteer-based East Coast Originals’ team.
Community consultation is currently underway with a public meeting held at the Tigers’ clubhouse last night to hear the concerns, as well as support, from local residents and businesses.
Marcus also hand delivered 1,000 fliers to local residents to notify them of the proposed festival and to ask for any feedback and support for the event.
Councillor Frank Wilkie said he fully supports the proposed festival and hopes the community will get behind the initiative, too.
When asking for community feedback, Cr Wilkie said it is important to show your support for events, too, so the council can accurately gauge the community’s response.
If approved, the concert will run with the support of local police, council and liquor licencing, Cr Wilkie said.
You can send your feedback via email to eastcoastoriginals@outlook.com or phone Marcus on 0487 333 172.
