Doc Halibut Live

Friday 20 February  Doc Halibut’s rock n’ roll and pop exhibits an authentic heart and irrepressible energy to carry any audience aloft and along for the ride. Through raucous sections of interpretation and improvisation to precise craftsmanship – the everpresent quip, jibe and plaintive observation of Andy Ferguson’s lyricism stands central to the 5 piece’s sound. Doc Halibut’s live shows recreate and reinterpret their songbook with energy, passion and more often than not, a large dose of larrikin humour. Doc Halibut are a mainstay of the Melbourne rock n’ roll roots pub scene and regulars on the Australian music festival circuit of Woodford, Caloundra, Queenscliff, Echuca Blues, Bendigo Blues and heaps of others. 📅 Friday 20th February ⏰ Doors 6:00pm (Happy Hour) | Event Doors from 7:00pm 🎟 General $20+BF | Door $25 🔞 18+ Event 🩴 NO Thongs Permitted 🚱 NO Outside Drink bottles

Hostile Fest

Saturday 21 February Hostile Fest 2026 Live at The Presynct, Nambour Hostile Fest returns again in 2026 for its annual assault on the Sunshine Coast heavy scene, taking over The Presynct on Saturday 21st February. Built on community, consistency, and uncompromising volume, Hostile Fest brings together a hand-picked lineup of Queensland heavy hitters. From crushing modern metal, to groove-driven rock, each brings their relentless brand of live energy. ☠️ Necrostasis 🔥 Burn The Kingdom 😈 Hyena Smyle 💥 Ruination 🌊 Oceans of Sirius 🎧 DJ Miss LC This is a night for fans who live for the pit, the riffs, and the room-shaking moments that only heavy music delivers live. Hostile Fest isn’t about trends or hype — it’s about showcasing the strength of the local heavy scene and giving bands and fans a space where intensity comes first. No barriers. Just loud music, shared sweat, and a room full of people who get it. 📅 Saturday 21st February ⏰ Doors 6:00pm (Happy Hour) | Event Doors from 7:00pm 🎟 Early Bird $20+BF | General Admission $25+BF | Door $30 | Limited Group Ticket Packs Available 🔞 18+ Event 🩴 NO Thongs Permitted 🚱 NO Outside Drink bottles  

‘Live and Sleep Deprived’ by Jenny Wynter w/ Andrea Kirwin

Sunday 22 February

Peace Run Records presents our debut comedy tour featuring internationally award-winning musical comedian and improviser Jenny Wynter, fresh from a hit run at Woodford Folk Festival. Supported by Andrea Kirwin, who will be opening the show, Jenny brings her spontaneous magic to the stage with "Live & Sleep Deprived!" The tour schedule is a mix of intimate house concerts and regional hall shows across February so bring your friends for a guaranteed good time! On Sunday 22 February we are bringing this comedy show to Homegrown Cafe in Palmwoods for an afternoon matinee concert. Read more about the performing artists below:   JENNY WYNTER Known for her warm audience interaction and improvised comedy, Jenny creates hilarious songs on the spot based on audience suggestions. No two shows are ever the same - anything can happen and will! Expect quick wit, catchy tunes, and never-to-be-repeated musical moments. Whether she's singing about your embarrassing childhood memory or the weird way you met your best friend, Jenny's sharp comedic instincts and impressive musical skills guarantee a show of laughter, surprise and delight. ★★★★★ "Jenny Wynter is pure joy. My face hurts." TalkFringe “...had the crowd crying in hysterics. Definitely an act that cannot be missed.” Scenestr Mag “Jenny is so funny, I hope she quits.” Akmal Jenny Wynter is an internationally award-winning musical comedian known for her spontaneous, warm and interactive style of comedy. She has trained and performed with some of the world’s most renowned improv and comedy teachers, including Second City (USA), Loose Moose Theatre (Canada), Gary Austin (founder of The Groundlings in LA) and has appeared at Woodford Folk Festival, Queensland Cabaret Festival, Melbourne Cabaret Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Cygnet Folk Festival, World Science Festival Queensland, Women of the World Festival,  Brighton Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and is a regular guest on ABC612. Her awards include Best Variety Show at United Solo Festival NYC,  Excellence in Cabaret at Melbourne Fringe, a Green Room Award nomination for Cabaret Writing and the ABC iView Pitch Perfect Competition. Her debut comedy web series “How Me Parent Good: And You Can Too!” won awards at Palm Springs International Comedy Festival and Worldwide Women Film Festival, as well as the Ausmumpreneur Big Idea Award. She is a two-time TedX speaker, a retired Clown Doctor and the founder of Funny Mummies™ - an online community and producer of live comedy shows - which aims to improve mothers’ mental health through laughter. “Wynter is a smart and well-versed performer with a likeability that can’t be taught… Jenny Wynter is, quite simply, wonderful." Fringe Benefits   ANDREA KIRWIN Andrea is a much loved Australian/Fijian Singer-songwriter on the Sunshine Coast but feels she has missed her true calling as a Comedian and after 20 years singing and performing on the Australian Folk Festival circuit has decided to launch her Comedy career with a show called 'I wish I knew how to quit you' supporting celebrated Comedian Jenny Wynter. Andrea's show will include a lot of her childhood experiences growing up between Australia and Fiji and some of the pivotal moments in her life that lead her to become a gay folk singer and how she's attempting to quit the folk music industry to choose a more stable career... in Comedy.

Tom Harrington – Sunshine Coast, debut album launch party!

Tom Harrington’s debut album ‘Barely the Same’ is finally here and is touring around the whole of Australia to celebrate! ✨ A new beginning built of lessons learnt the hard way. ✨ Over the past few years has carved out a reputable place in the Australian music scene, supporting acts like Boy & Bear, Ziggy Alberts, Bears Den (UK), The Dreggs, Kim Churchill, Felipe Baldomir & Steph Strings, and left footprints on the stages of Byron Bluesfest, Gympie Music Muster and Airlie Beach Music Festival. His 2023 win at the Sunshine Coast’s Battle of the Buskers cemented his talent within the indie-folk community, and his music has travelled across 150+ countries. Crafting looped vocal harmonies upon rich acoustic rhythm, a full-bodied is sound created from just one man — without distraction or disconnect. Whether its confessions by candlelight or belting under festival lights, he brings a heart-on-sleeve honesty and crowd interaction that solidifies an intentional connection in any listener.  Sunday 22nd February ⏰ Doors 5:30pm General $22+BF | Door $28 18+ Event  No Thongs Permitted  No Outside Drink bottles

The Nirvana Tribute Show

Friday 27 February We’re throwing it back to the flannel era as The Nirvana Tribute Show, take over The Presynct for a night dedicated to one of the most influential bands to ever exist. The band don’t just play Nirvana songs — they bring the sound, the energy and the attitude that made people fall in love with the band in the first place. Expect the big singalongs, the quiet moments that hit you in the chest, and the kind of setlist that reminds you why Nirvana still matters decades later. And because we love stacking a lineup properly, we’re backing it up with THREE local acts that deserve your attention… 🔥 Lost Louie An upcoming band that already knows how to hold an audience and deliver a solid live show. They’ve been building a loyal following for good reason and they’re the perfect tone-setter for this night. 🎸Briony Alice: Briony Alice is a soulful powerhouse whose music wanders the line between bohemian enchantment and gritty rock-and-roll. With a voice that is both velvet and gravel, her sound reflects a life of travel and a spirit that refuses to be tamed A true drifter at heart, Briony's experiences infuse her music with a captivating depth and an undeniable sense of wanderlust. As a vital part of the dynamic duo Salt & Steel, she has already left a significant mark on the Australian music scene, sharing stages with icons like Wolfmother, Sarah McLeod, and Phil Jamieson. Now, she brings that same spellbinding energy and road-worn experience to her solo work delivering a performance that is as venerable as it is raw. ⚡ Kaos If you’ve been paying attention to the local scene, you’ve probably heard the name already. If you haven’t — now’s your chance. Kaos is rapidly becoming a magnetic force, one of those performers that draws you in and leaves you thinking about them well after the show has finished. At The Presynct, we genuinely believe live music is medicine. It’s where people reconnect, reset, and forget about the noise of everyday life for a while. This lineup is one hell of a prescription — guaranteed to lift your mood and send you home feeling lighter and ready to face the week ahead. ⚠️ Our tribute shows tend to pack out and capacity is limited, so presale tickets are the safest move. Grab your crew, dust off your best 90s nostalgia, and come spend a night celebrating music that still sounds just as great today. 📅 Friday 27th February ⏰ Doors 6:00pm (Happy Hour) | Event Doors from 7:00pm 🎟 Early Bird $15+BF | General $20+BF | Door $25 🔞 18+ Event 🩴 NO Thongs Permitted 🚱 NO Outside Drink bottles

Badman Fest

Saturday 28 February BADMAN 214 RECORDS PRESENTS AUSTRALIA'S HARDEST BADMAN FEST DAY 2 - Nambour Blood On My Hands (VIC) Cold Blood Deathrow Crime Spree (VIC) Double Barrel Solution (SA) TwoSeventy Onvoy Switchblade Serenade Bound to Suffering Tickets $15 + booking fee All ages

PSYSYNCT at The Presynct Volume 7

Saturday 28 February After two back-to-back SOLD OUT PSYSYNCT events, the Coast’s most immersive psychedelic night is returning for its 7th cosmic chapter — and this one is set to go even bigger. Prepare yourself for another unforgettable journey into sound, colour and community as The Presynct transforms into a vortex of psytrance, lasers, art, and pure open-hearted freak energy. ✨ WHAT TO EXPECT

• Next-level psychedelic décor & lighting
• A fresh lineup of local legends and interstate psytrance selectors (dropping very soon 👀)
• A dancefloor buzzing with connection, colour and creative expression
• Fully-licensed cocktail bar with Presynct signature drinks
• Boutique venue atmosphere + big-room energy