Julia Loaney
President of the Coolum Theatre Players and active in many events in Coolum and on the Coast, Julia brings you a behind the scenes look at what's going on in the arts and entertainment of the region!
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COOLUM’S COOL
Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural Golden Days Festival, I can’t wait to see and hear the line-up festival organisers have in store for us. And living in Coolum, how lucky am I that I only have to drive to the Coolum soccer fields and Tickle Park to see everything over two jam- packed days of amazing entertainment. I’ve already set aside Saturday November 19…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Live Music, Things to do, on the 20th October 2011 by Julia Loaney
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AHOY, FOR THE ADVENTURES OF SINBAD
The exotic tale of Sinbad the Sailor is immortalised in Coolum Theatre Players upcoming musical production. Written by Peter Denyer and directed by committee members Dennis Coleman and Chris McMahon, this pantomime is one of the classic Tales of The Arabian Nights. Sinbad sets off to make his fortune unaware that the evil Cassim the Corsair is trying to kill him in order to claim the hand…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Theatre, on the 19th October 2011 by Julia Loaney
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TICKLE ROCKS
Wow, another FREE community event in Coolum coming up really soon for all to come along and enjoy.
On Sunday 25th September, Tickle Park will rock to the songs, hits and dance craze of the 60s. Sunshine Coast Council "Sundayze Series" will bring back all your favourites from the rock and roll era plus a bit of rockabilly with The Long Goners.
The…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, on the 15th September 2011 by Julia Loaney
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PLAYING UP!
Being the frustrated actress that I’ve been for most of my life, I jumped at the opportunity to play alongside Coast actress and director Jennifer Rousset in a two-hander drama called LAST POST (written by Jean McConnell). I play Felicity Grant-Poole, the bereaved wife of a recently deceased Army Colonel who learns of his possible indiscretion, mmmm, and then Mary O’Riley turns up on the doorstep! Jennifer’s…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, on the 23rd July 2011 by Julia Loaney
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VOCAL NOSH AND BASH - Saturday 13th August 2011
Somebody once said – “Singing together is the creative manifestation of community. It transforms the metaphor of harmony into a real life experience”. So if any of you have had the opportunity to listen to Cool Harmonies in performance then you will know what it’s like to experience the joy of singing. With closer to 50 members these days, Coolum’s community choir enjoys creating rich four-part harmonies,…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, on the 9th July 2011 by Julia Loaney
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Celebrate good times, COME ON!!
I love any excuse to party outdoors, to mingle with community groups, and enjoy the surplus of local talent especially when it’s all for FREE! And it’s right here on our doorstep – the Bendigo Bank Coolum Community Celebration day has now become an annual event.
This year it’s on Sunday 7th August commencing at 10am in Jack Morgan Park, incorporating the Community Centre and the…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, on the 27th June 2011 by Julia Loaney
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THE BUZZ WORD IS BIZFEST!
Another first for Coolum! BizFest on Friday 8thand Saturday 9thApril is shaping up to be a great business and family festival. It’s all happening at the International College Campus of the Coolum Christian International College and entry is FREE. Organisers Angie Nichol and Vivienne Simitzis assure the program will be lively and inventive. Many locals have booked into the Business Expo and Wyndham Vacation Resort Marcoola has…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, on the 19th March 2011 by Julia Loaney
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WHO WILL BE CROWNED MISS BLOOMHILL?
Miss Bloomhill Charity Quest has been launched in conjunction with Bloomhill Cancer Help and Coolum Theatre Players and they are calling on all young ladies out there to enter. This quest is not a beauty pageant, the winner will be the one who has raised the most amount of money by 1stJune and will be crowned at a function at Coolum Beach Surf Life Saving Club.
Ladies,…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, on the 17th March 2011 by Julia Loaney
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DO YOU WANNA DANCE?
Ok, this one’s for all the rock n roll rebels out there! Yes, you, the baby boomers who just loved Cliff Richard and The Shadows during the 60s. Coolum Theatre Players are reliving the era, the music, the décor, the finger food and fashions for the Australian Premiere of “The Young Ones” - here in Coolum in May.
Based on the 1961 motion picture starring Cliff…
Posted in Community Matters, Arts & Entertainment, Arts, Live Music, Theatre, Things to do, on the 17th March 2011 by Julia Loaney
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WE’RE GONNA PARTY, FIESTA!!!
Despite the miserable weather for the annual Coolum Fiesta on Saturday 4thDecember, a myriad of littlies were abeam with smiles when they saw Santa make a spectacular landing in Tickle Park on board the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter. The Lions Club still fired up the BBQ on the Esplanade under a marquee and the aroma of sizzling sausages and onions was mouthwatering. Our friends at Raw Energy…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, on the 15th December 2010 by Julia Loaney
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CINDERELLA WILL CHARM AND CAPTIVATE
Ah yes, I remember as a kid going to many a live performance of memorable fairytale pantomimes where we’d dress in our finest party gear and sit with goodie bag in lap in what seemed to be a very big theatre packed to the rafters with exuberant kiddies who’d already had their fill of raspberry cordial! We’d scream at the top of our voices to warn of the approaching…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, on the 2nd October 2010 by Julia Loaney
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LAUGHTER’S THE BEST MEDICINE
So they say - laughter is the best medicine. And in this economic climate of political uncertainties, it’s good to take time out to have a laugh, via live theatre. Coolum Theatre Players are serving up “Comedies on a Platter” – a triple treat of One Act Plays in August. Now you might not have heard of the plays - “Ladders”, “Morning Tea with the Minister” and…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Arts, Theatre, Things to do, on the 28th June 2010 by Julia Loaney
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A FEAST OF CULTURES
Well, can you believe, this is my first ever attempt at blogging. Ah, yes, it’s just another thing to tick off the “bucket list” in life’s journey! But I digress.
As a frustrated actress and singer, President of Coolum Theatre Players, Alto singer with Cool Harmonies choir and quasi-retired events manager, I was chuffed to be asked to be a blogger for this new website, to…
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Arts, Live Music, Things to do, Foodies, on the 31st May 2010 by Julia Loaney