Partnership Projects

Based on the Sunshine Coast (Kabi Kabi Country), artist Shikani Sargent explores the connections between memory, home, and place through collage, drawing, text, and paint. Inspired by personal narratives, Shikani’s mixed media works reflect experiences of an itinerant home life, shaped by frequent moves across rural towns in regional Queensland. This exploration of home and place—of location and dislocation—is expressed materially, with torn, cut, and rearranged collages that often seek solace in painterly representations of nature. Shikani has exhibited widely

Long Listen is an artist-driven music festival at the Sunshine Coast envisioned and led by acclaimed cellist and homegrown Artistic Director, Louise King. This annual event offers a powerful blend of traditional and contemporary performances, weaving together global musical traditions, immersive improvisation, experimental collaborations, classical music, workshops and artful storytelling. Returning annually after a ragingly successful festival launch and weekend of well-supported performances in 2023, Long Listen will present eclectic world-class concerts, conversations and cultural experiences, in a vibrant celebration

D.I.V.E. Theatre Collective is a multicultural, Sunshine Coast-based company that creates immersive, thought-provoking performances. We blend physical theatre, dance, and visual arts to tell stories that explore social themes. With a diverse ensemble of artists, we break traditional theatre boundaries by using multiple languages and interactive spaces. Our shows are devised collectively, drawing inspiration from the community, aiming to foster discussion and new perspectives. We believe theatre should be a shared experience that challenges, connects, and inspires. ABOUT OUR WORK

An award-winning musical by Aleathea Monsour and Katy Forde A Surprise Smash Hit – Fuel the Momentum! Dear You! Thank you for being here! We’re Aleathea Monsour and Katy Forde. We wrote the musical “A Girl’s Guide to World War”. We are passionate about sharing this incredible true story. To our surprise and delight, our heartfelt show has become a runaway success. It has played to sell-out crowds and standing ovations across the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. The musical also

The Keeper Project, produced by RED CHAIR, is a socially engaged live art project hosted in Nambour/Namba on Gubbi Gubbi country in 2024. RED CHAIR is a Sunshine Coast-based performing arts company passionate about live performance, storytelling and community. Our community arts and socially engaged work (StoryPlace, People’s Orchestra, Dawn Awakening, ThePlaylist and The Keeper Project) is a contribution to the communities where we work and live. We are committed to using the arts as a connector to people to

Raven Heart Creative Space is not just an art studio; it’s a haven for healing. Our mission is to offer a safe space, free from judgment, where you can find support and solace through meaningful art and creative classes. At the core of Raven Heart Creative Space lies a story etched in love, resilience, and the enduring spirit of our beloved son, Kyan. On January 31, 2022, our lives were forever changed by a tragic accident that claimed the life

Adding to the arts landscape of the Sunshine Coast has been an important drive for Riley Cope and Marina de Jager, two local creatives. From auditions to curtain calls, theatre is a joyous experience that builds community and culture. Adding to the arts landscape of the Sunshine Coast has been an important drive for Riley Cope and Marina de Jager, two local creatives. Having contributed to various projects that have propelled the Sunshine Coast arts scene forward over the last

Melissa is the founder of LJ Projects, a dance/theatre company specialising in immersive theatre, education and outreach programs. Melissa is a contemporary dance theatre artist with a career spanning 27 years working extensively in Australia and the U.K. She has worked on many social inclusion projects and main stream dance company productions as a dancer herself, then fulfilling roles such as dance development artist for (DanceEastBritish Arts Council), community dance artist/ teacher on independent projects and ultimately as a choreographer.

Dancelab is a multilayered platform designed to support and provide training, mentorship and performance opportunities to emerging dance artists on the Sunshine Coast. Artistic Director, Michelle Bucci is a passionate creative leader with a career spanning over 30 years in choreography, coaching, and artistic direction. A graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts with qualifications in Dance, Design and Training & Assessment, Michelle brings a unique blend of expertise to every project and strives to inspire and nurture the next generation