LIQUOR LICENSING FORUM - March 31, 2010
In early March, The Music Association Sunshine Coast (MASC) hosted a forum for discussion and understanding in regards to live music and issues arising from the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulations (OLGR) policy and legislation.
The forum was held at the Sands Tavern on March 2, 2010 and was facilitated by Clare Edwards. The panel consisted of Dimitris Limnatitis (MASC), Harii Bandhu (MASC), Michael Gifford (Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation), Bevan McGarrick (Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation), Danny Nixon-Smith (Caloundra RSL), Les Evans (Noosa Surf Club), Darren Terlich (Liquor Licensing Specialist), and Matthew Jones (Liquor Licensing Specialist).
The objective of the meeting was to discuss how the Sunshine Coast music industry and OLGR can build trust, learn from past mistakes and move forward in a collaborative way to keep live music on the Sunshine Coast.
Ongoing meetings will be held and updates will be posted on this website from time to time.
MASC Live Room - March 29, 2010
MASC LIVE ROOM AT CLUB ENVY
MASC (Music Association Sunshine Coast) has unveiled the MASC Live Room - a new initiative showcasing the Sunshine Coast's finest performers. Newly renovated, the intimate, licensed club features a main room with a generous sized stage, excellent acoustics, and quality sound and lighting systems. The Live Room is situated within Club Envy, located in Ocean Street, Maroochydore.
Eumundi Live Music Festival - March 29, 2010
EUMUNDI LIVE FESTIVAL – CALL OUT FOR VOLUNTEERS
The Eumundi Live Music Festival will take place on the weekend of May 15 -16. Organised by MASC, the festival will be held in conjunction with the Australian Body Art Carnival and will see the streets of Eumundi come alive with a colourful extravaganza of art, music and performance.
Dick Caplick Park will play host to free entertainment including school bands and community groups. Buskers and street performers will be invited to perform in Lonergan Lane.
The promotion and exposure of our local musicians is a key motivation for the establishment of the Eumundi Live Festival. Naturally, MASC will seek high quality national acts to assist in attracting a wider audience but will aim to have a high percentage of local content.
MASC’s long term vision is to see Eumundi Live grow alongside the Australian Body Art Carnival, presenting a high-class multi-faceted festival experience that offers a platform for our local musicians and artists.
Any members interested in volunteering to assist in the organisation of the festival please contact Harii Bandhu on 0419 108 801 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
SUNSHINE COAST LIQUOR LICENSING MEETING
MASC has scheduled a meeting in relation to licensing legalities relevant to the continuation of live music on the Sunshine Coast. Representatives from Liquor Licensing and Council, venue operators and managers, musicians and agents will be in attendance, as well as Liquor & Gaming specialist Matthew Jones, Greg Currie from Compliance Training Queensland, & Darren Terlich from Wellercorp. This meeting is a great opportunity for all stake holders to clear up any misunderstandings with the legal rights of your venue and the law of licensing.
What: Question & Answer forum with Liquor Licensing officials.
When: Tuesday March 2nd, 6:30pm
Where: Venue TBC
RSVP: February 22
MASC IN 2009
2009 saw the establishment of the Music Association Sunshine Coast as a registered not for profit incorporation with an aim to support and promote local musicians and music industry members through initiatives that benefit our Sunshine Coast community.
An ever-growing membership resulted in the formation of many mutually beneficial partnerships and, in keeping with our mission statement numerous live gigs for our members and the Sunshine Coast community were organized and accomplished. Here are some of the things we’ve been up to, to date:
The MASC Launch Party
MASC in the Park at Cotton Tree
MASC hosting King Beach Tavern Friday Nights
MASC Stage at Utribe
MASC Stage at Caloundra Music Festival
Peregian Originals Support Campaign
Alternative Night Christmas Party at the Grinning Dog Tavern
Key Bar Originals Night Christmas Party
MASC stage at Mooloolaba New Years Eve
MASC live music gig at Club Envy featuring Bonjah
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Active Sound Rehearsal Rooms for Bands - December 15, 2009
Having trouble finding a practice room?...Make sure you check out Active Sounds Rehearsal Rooms at www.activesound.com.au
or call Active Sound on 54451190.
P.A. is provided and the room is very affordable, so dont delay.
Thankyou for your support in 2010, Whats happening in the next few months - December 15, 2009
Hi Guys,
Well it has been a big year for MASC in 2009. It was the birth of MASC and already some major success stories have come from this year which included MASC Launch, A large growing membership, MASC in the Park, MASC hosting King Beach Tavern Friday Nights, MASC involvement within festivals such as Utribe & the Caloundra Music Festival. Not to mention the amazing partnerships which have been created in the last 6 months.
We would like to thank everyone for their involvement and patience while we are getting on our feet in the last 6 months. We have some huge things happening in the next few weeks which include the Perigian Originals Support Campaign on Sunday December 20th, Alternative Night Christmas Party Thursday December 14th at the Grinning Dog, The Key Bar Originals Night Christmas Party Monday December 21st and MASC will be hosting a stage at the Mooloolaba New Years Eve Celebration on Dec 31st. Keep a look out for the stage on the beach at Mooloolaba.
Also on the Agenda for January is a MASC members networking evening scheduled for Wednesday January 27th.
Thanks for supporting live original music on the Sunshine Coast, have a Merry Christmas, a Prosperous New Year and remember to 'Live Life, Live Music'.
Regards
MASC Crew