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Music Community Gathers in Nambour as Turn Up! Turns 12

Music Community Gathers in Nambour as Turn Up! Turns 12

The Sunshine Coast’s leading music industry event, Turn Up!, celebrates its twelfth year on Thursday 23 October 2025 at The Presynct, Nambour. Presented by Turn Up Event and Oztix, this annual conference brings together musicians, music industry professionals, and fans from across the region to connect, share stories, and strengthen the vibrant local music community.

A Hub for Industry Insight and Connection

This year’s event features a packed evening program of panels, networking opportunities, and live music. Attendees can expect:

  • Two “In Conversation” Panels, offering raw, unscripted conversations with leading industry figures.

  • One Presentation Panel, focused on practical insights, including a must-see segment on ticketing tips by Oztix.

  • Roundtable Networking Sessions to connect directly with artists, presenters, and fellow industry professionals.

  • Live Showcase Performance by rising indie-folk singer-songwriter Elke Louie.

Panel Topics:

  • Cultivating Success: Growing Your Music Career

  • One Stage, Many Journeys: Festivals & Industry Impact

  • Ticketing Tips

2025 Speakers and Presenters

The night will feature a host of respected music professionals and innovators:

  • Barry Bull OAM

  • Ian “Dicko” Dickson (Artist Coach, Australian Idol)

  • Mark Pico (Big Pineapple Music Festival)

  • Amanda Jackes (Woodford Folk Festival, Woodfordia Inc.)

  • Melissa O’Bryan (Solbar, Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective)

  • Brodie Popple (Oztix)

  • Andrea Smith (Applause Genie, Crew Care, Turn Up Event)

  • David Dean (Hostile Entertainment, David Dean Events)

  • Eloise Brock (Turn Up Event Program Director)

“Turn Up is an evening of celebration and education, gathering the Sunshine Coast music community face-to-face with some of Australia’s most inspiring industry leaders,” says Eloise Brock. “This year, we’re focusing on career sustainability and the impact of festivals. It’s an intimate event where you can ask questions, interact with likeminded people, and walk away with new ideas and connections.”

Industry Endorsements

Industry heavyweight Michael Chugg (Chugg Entertainment) praised Turn Up! for its grassroots impact:

“It’s not in a capital city – and that’s a good thing. Events like this are needed. I had a wonderful time. It was refreshing to talk and network with so many young and enthusiastic people about our music industry.”

Event Details

  • What: 2025 Turn Up! Sunshine Coast Music Industry Conference

  • When: Thursday 23 October 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  • Where: The Presynct, 15 Ann Street, Nambour

  • Tickets: $20 + BF (pre-sale), $25 at the door

  • Age Group: All ages welcome (Under 18s with a responsible adult)

  • Tickets Available Here

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Program Snapshot

  • Welcome & Opening

  • Panel 1 – Cultivating Success: Growing Your Music Career

  • Oztix Presentation – Ticketing Tips

  • Panel 2 – One Stage, Many Journeys: Festivals & Industry Impact

  • Roundtable Networking

  • Live Showcase – Elke Louie

About Turn Up!

Now in its 12th year, Turn Up is a homegrown celebration of the Sunshine Coast music scene and the people who keep it thriving. The event bridges the gap between emerging artists, seasoned professionals, and the broader community.

Supported By

Turn Up Event, Oztix, The Presynct, Infinite Music, Locals In The Loop, Yello Mag, Crew Care, Racy and Lucky, Space Girls Festival, Applause Genie, Hostile Entertainment, and David Dean Events.

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