The Cooroora Connect September 2019
An Initiative of Pomona & District Community House
Cooran Acoustic Night celebrates 30th It has defined a town and its culture and contributed to the careers of several musicians and performers. On Saturday 7 September, the eclectic Cooran Acoustic Night celebrates its 30th consecutive year with a longer than usual line-up of local music talent – this one starting from 6pm (doors open 5.30pm) instead of the usual 7pm, at Cooran Hall. From humble beginnings as an ad hoc acoustic jam where locals brought instruments and sat in a circle to share their love of music, Acoustic Night has gradually migrated onto the stage. Locals credit Chris Kelly for kicking off the concept back in the day.
Cooran Acoustic Night performers enjoying the stage lights.
committee. It boasts some of the best acoustics on the coast which seem to Now anyone from first-timers to envelop the audience in a giant sonic seasoned pros of all ages can hug – adding to the welcoming showcase to a supportive local crowd, with the help of a great sound community atmosphere. and lighting crew. The evening’s Each Acoustic Night begins with the acronym, CAN, says it all. Anyone usual free range chalking-up of can find their authentic voice and performer names on the blackboard everyone is welcome. and a rush on the nourishing vegetarian fare that typically includes Over the years, performers have a delicious curry, home-made cakes included classical solo and chai on tap from Carla, Anya and instrumentalists, opera, singer songwriters, impromptu group acts, the kitchen team. interpretive dance, live dance, Avid and Peter Thatcher handle comedians, storytellers and more. lighting and sound respectively, All proceeds from the Acoustic Night working hard to ensure that events go towards the upkeep of the performers look and sound their Cooran Hall. It is Noosa Hinterland’s best. oldest memorial School of Arts and is MC Feather threads the evening cared for meticulously by the hall together with melodic
announcements that you’ll never hear anywhere else, the occasional impromptu song or dance routine and her native humour. According to Avid, in terms of importance, the Cooran Acoustics Night is a place for community – where people catch up. “For musicians in Cooran and elsewhere, it provides an opportunity to what has become, over time, a more professional stage,” he said. “It has served in a valued way by helping people practise their stagecraft.” All are invited to the Cooran Acoustic Night 30th birthday. See you there at the most affordable ($5), enduring and unfettered night of entertainment on the coast.
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