MUSIC

Ampersand to release debut single

Sunshine Coast band Ampersand will debut its first single Originality on online platforms from 25 January 2024. The release follows two years of non-stop success for the independent nufunk/soul/retro pop fusion band which recently performed at the Caloundra Music Festival.

A free launch event hosted by Solbar and featuring singer Harriet Wensley will welcome Originality into the world on 28 January.

Ampersand is an entertaining, energetic and evolving group featuring two spectacular lead vocalists backed by a tight, innovative trio of keys, bass and drums. The band members have varied skill sets, an unshakeable support of each other, and can effortlessly improvise and converse musically while creating their own unique sound.

Off the back of performances at Noosa Alive! and a continuing residency at Noosa Social, Ampersand recorded Originality in response to public demand from a supportive community. Confident, outspoken and unapologetically direct Originality is an ode to originality and inspired by experiences with copycat musicians. It calls-out those who can’t seem to find selfmotivation and inspiration within themselves without resorting to imitating the music of others.

Co-written and arranged by the whole Ampersand team, Originality features vocals, lyrics and melody by Katie Brown and Isi Semmler, keyboards and chords by Jarrod Tutbury, bass by Jed Green, drums and percussion by Orlando Hamilton-Craig and guitar by featured guest artist Doc Hamilton. It was recorded, engineered and produced by Scott Mathison and Justin Tresidder at Yama Nui Studios and mastered by Paul Blakey.

Originality was made possible thanks to the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund provided through Regional Arts Australia and administered in Qld by Flying Arts Alliance. Visit: Instagram: @ampersandbandnoosa.

Sport

Eumundi Dragons celebrate success

Congratulations to Cooper Roberts who was a member of our fantastic Eumundi Dragons U10s team in 2023. The boys won the final on 18 November 5-2 against a strong team from St Thomas More School.

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Cooper also played for the Dragons U10 Touch team which completed the 2023 Junior Noosa Touch Association Spring season undefeated. To finish off a stellar year he was selected as 2024 boy school captain at Bli Bli State School.

The Eumundi Dragons Rugby Club looks forward to Cooper and all the boys in the U10s returning to play for the Dragons next year. If you are interested in playing in 2024, sign-ons will be held in January. Visit: dragonsrugyunion.org.au. Doug Toms

History

Beyond the grave

Monumental masons toiled in the quietest and most solemn of locations – cemeteries – where they decorated and embellished final resting places. They were among the most skilled artists of their day however could not have been any further from the spotlight, surrounded by the dead.

Masters of an ageless stone craft they even signed their work like an artist, partly out of pride and partly self-promotion. It was a fascinating form that once flourished across our region but there are many gaps in the history and stories to be uncovered.

The stonemasons and our cemeteries will be the focus of a fact-finding mission as part of the latest instalment of SCC’s Historian-in-Residence program. The program sees local heritage experts shine a light on a broad range of topics from First Nations to European settlement stories, with the community invited to provide input.

Dr Lisa Murray will lead the study into the evolution of cemeteries and stonemasons who crafted history. Her research aims to build and strengthen the knowledge of Sunshine Coast heritage and may also provide avenues for possible heritage trails and resources.

“There are 19 cemeteries on the Sunshine Coast, 15 of these and five burial sites are heritage listed and great sources of heritage information. The shape, style and material of a headstone are pointers to the period in which stones were manufactured,” said Dr Murray.

“Many of these masons signed their work and while many were Brisbane-based I am interested in uncovering those memorials attributed to Andrew Lang Petrie who covered the period between 1903-1983.”

Dr Murray said individuals also chose memorials as a personal, yet public, expression of their beliefs, values and community connections. Anyone with information about why certain stones were chosen is of interest.

“I am also researching cemetery trees, gates and entrances, unique memorials, grave furniture and floral displays so photos, stories or information are gratefully received.” To participate contact Cultural Heritage Services, email: culturalheritage@sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au or phone 5420 8600. Visit: t.ly/m8Cyy.

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Movember – a hairy month for Eumundi!

Partners, friends and families throughout Eumundi and the hinterland breathed a sigh of relief as November drew to a close signalling the end of hirsute pursuits from the Eumundi Movember Mo-tribe and their collective facial hair.

Since 2016 this rag-tag group of misfits has raised tens of thousands of dollars for Movember with funds raised going towards tackling men’s mental health and reducing the rates of suicide, prostate and testicular cancer. This year a full month of activities encouraged everyone to begin conversations and challenged men to reach out and seek support.

More than 100 locals attended the launch party on 5 November at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi with local ambassador and chef Matt Golinski enthralling the crowd with his story of hope and recovery. Raffles were held, Movember t-shirts sold and a donated karma keg was drained – all adding to the coffers.

Twice a week ultimate frisbee games were held at the showgrounds with up to 26 sporting hacks flinging discs in a display of mad frisbee skills, seamless teamwork and good spirited sportsmanship. Fees from the games and weekly raffles were donated to the cause.

On 12 November a moustached tribe of 25 scared the Noosa set with a ‘hairy hike’ through Noosa National Park and on to Sunshine Beach followed by a rinse in the sea and refreshments at the surf club. The walk complemented the weekly Monday morning walks which saw a crew gather at local cafés before touring the town's hills.

On 19 November the Eumundi Mo-Tribe descended on the showgrounds for a drivein movie screening of The Castle. Serenity and laughter filled the grounds as the crowd recited the much-loved Aussie classics – “Tell him he’s dreaming” and “Straight to the pool room!”. Around $1,000 was raised and the incredibly generous Eumundi Showgrounds Association donated $2,000.

The month of events concluded with a car rally where 17 families drove on a quest answering quiz questions and challenging themselves across the hinterland. Destinations included the Kin Kin Hotel and Dingo Creek winery, traversing winding dirt roads before ending the day with refreshments at Cooran Brewery.

With Movember over for 2023, a big thank you to everyone involved and a reminder to keep the conversations going and look after each other. Now to the removal of dodgy moustaches!

Trent Harvison