Hearing and seeing the stories of our country told in the skies will be a highlight of a star-studded festival on the Sunshine Coast.
The Biosphere Festival, which runs from October 29 to November 8, allows people to immerse themselves in the best of the Sunshine Coast Biosphere.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli, who is also Chair of the Biosphere Coordinating Committee, said the Festival had a range of events from stargazing to film screenings.
Mayor Natoli said tickets were now available for three headline events, the Dark Sky Experience, the On Country Cultural Tour and a Future Council film screening.
She said the Dark Sky Experience provided insights into region’s night skies and efforts to protect them from light pollution, with European stargazing and First Nations sky stories part of the evening.
“Where else could you experience the beauty of our night sky, through both astronomy and First Nations stories of Sky Country?”
Mayor Natoli said the Festival was a celebration of being able to live in the Sunshine Coast Biosphere.
“Through events like these, together, we can explore ways of living that help us care for our environment, belong to a thriving community, grow our local economy and create a sustainable planet.”
Tickets details for headline events:
Dark Sky Experience (free event)
- When: Saturday, November 8, 7–9pm (weather permitting – register to receive updates).
- Where: University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), Sippy Downs.
- Book: Registration essential with places limited – book free tickets at the festival webpage.
On Country Cultural Tour
Guided by Kabi Kabi and Jinibara cultural knowledge holders, this immersive tour shares powerful stories etched into Country and invites participants to listen, learn and connect.
- Cost: $10 per person.
- When: Saturday, November 8, arrive from noon to enjoy UniSC Art Gallery showing, food truck and Welcome to Country before 1.30pm bus departure.
- Where: Bus departs and returns to UniSC.
- Book: Registration essential at festival webpage.
Future Council film screening
Be inspired by the journey of eight children, guided by director Damon Gameau, on an adventure to seek solutions to the climate crisis and influence the world’s most powerful companies.
After the film, hear from some of our Sunshine Coast Biosphere’s young leaders of tomorrow in a youth panel discussion.
- Cost: $10 per person.
- When: Wednesday, November 5, 6.30pm.
- Where: Nambour Cinema.
- Who: Panel discussion after the film with Ella Woodborne, Kurt Jones, Angelica Choppin and more.
- Book: Buy tickets online.
Find out about other events at the Biosphere Festival webpage.
