2024 Festival Information
Start preparing your in person performances!
The 50th Sunshine Coast Festival of the Performing Arts Society takes place in person from April 9 to 25, 2024 and is open to amateur performers of all and ages and levels.
The Highlights Concert featuring the top performers takes place on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Much is planned in great anticipation to get together in person to continue the long tradition of supporting, growing, and promoting amateur performing artists on the Sunshine Coast.
We so look forward to sharing the love of the performing arts, watching performances, and learning from adjudicators who will offer their professional guidance through written and live adjudication.
The planning for our 2024 Festival is being inspired and guided by our Strategic Plan and its three strategic priorities aimed at:
- Promoting inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA)
- Growing community engagement and awareness alongside performer participation
- Supporting and strengthening organizational and financial capacity
DISCIPLINE COORDINATORS
To contact the Discipline Coordinators by email:
Bowed Strings: Serena Eades,
Band & Percussion: Janice Brunson,
Dance: coastaldancefestival.com
Folk Instrumental: Michelle Bruce,
Piano: Anneka Bonser,
Plucked Strings: Janice Brunson,
Speech & Dramatic Arts: Sandi McGinnis,
Voice and Choir: Sara Douglas,
Woodwinds & Brass: Janice Brunson,
The entry submission fees are:
| Level | Early Bird – Register by January 31, 2024 | After Early Bird – Register by February 14, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Preparatory | $25 | $35 |
| Junior | $25 | $35 |
| Intermediate | $30 | $40 |
| Senior | $35 | $45 |
| Open | $40 | $50 |
| Ensembles | $45 | $55 |
| Choirs | $60 | $70 |
ADJUDICATORS
Below is the list of adjudicators confirmed thus far for 2024:
Lauren Kelly – Piano
Tyson Doknjas – Bowed Strings
Gordon Stobbe – Folk Instrumental
JJ Guy – Folk Instrumental
Natasha Rajoo – Speech & Dramatic Arts
Frances Roberts – Vocal/Choir
Bob Rebagliatti – Woodwinds & Brass and Band
Click here for adjudicator bios and photos.
SYLLABUS
View/download the 2024 Festival Syllabus here.
REGISTRATION
Click here to register online.