Fraser Coast Scene - October 2025

WHAT’S ON | OCTOBER 2025

5 Walker Street, Maryborough 4122 6060

Box Off ice Open Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 4pm

1984 by George Orwell - Adapted by Shake & Stir

Wed 22 Oct | 11 AM & 7.30PM

Strap in for an electrifying take on the George Orwell classic –from the multi-award winning creative minds at Shake & Stir (Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Animal Farm and Dracula).

Winston Smith, an editor at the Ministry of Truth, sits quietly. A quick swig of gin; a glance of quiet optimism toward the telescreen. Winston opens his diary, puts pen to paper, and in doing so, commits the essential crime that contains all others in itself. A radical and unprecedented act of rebellion.

Discovered, entrapped, and incarcerated in the Ministry of Love, Winston, in defending his burning desire for personal freedom, prepares for the fight of his life. Can the oppressive forces of The Party, led by BIG BROTHER, obliterate the indomitable human spirit?

Human Nature - Motown 20th Anniversary Tour

Fri 3 Oct | 8.00PM

Nothing compares to the energy and soul of this group so ‘Reach Out’ and ‘Get Ready’ to be ‘Dancing In the Streets’ with Australia’s iconic pop group and their live big-band.

The Roy Orbison Story

Sun 26 Oct | 2.00PM

Experience the wonder of Roy Orbison in this brilliant theatrical portrayal of the man, his music, his voice and his life.

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Linda Ronstadt and Friends – A Tribute

Sat 4 Oct | 3.00PM

Featuring songs from Linda Ronstadt, The Eagles, Jackson Browne, Crosby, Nash, Stills, and Young, Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Neil Young, Eric Clapton and more.

Songs for the Journey – Maryborough

Choral Society

Sun 26 Oct | 2.00PM

Experience the magic of live music with talented artists, unforgettable vibes, and an afternoon to remember.

COVER IMAGE: Zawar Sati Untitled (detail), 2025, marker and pencil on paper. On display as part of St Mary's College 'Twenty25' exhibition at Gatakers Artspace until 2 November.

Matinee by the Mary – The Best of Opera, Operetta and Musical Theatre

Sun 5 Oct | 2.00PM

Queensland Conservatorium perform a selection of classics.

NT Live – Mrs Warren’s Profession

Thu 30 Oct | 1.00PM & 7.00PM

Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s classic.

Morning Melodies | Echoes of the Past – Aaron Westlake

Thu 23 Oct | 11.00AM

Aaron reimagines his personal favourite hit songs from the 50s and 60s with a livelooping, multi-instrumental, one-man-band performance.

Mamma Mia – Brolga by the Bay

Seafront Oval - Hervey Bay Fri 31st Oct | 7.00PM

Experience the joy of Mamma Mia as our local stars take you across the sea to Greece with timeless ABBA hits.

166 Old Maryborough Rd, Hervey Bay 4197 4206

Open Tuesday to Friday: 10am - 4pm Weekends: 10am - 2pm. FREE ENTRY

Exhibiting until 16 November

Strange Kinship

Exploring our complicated relationships with animals, unpicking identification and disidentification the feel towards certain species.

Exhibiting 4 October – 16 November

Creative Generation

The Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art recognise and promote excellence in senior visual art education throughout Queensland schools.

Girra: Fraser Coast National Art Prize

A compelling story of our relationship to the environment told through diverse perspectives and aesthetic approaches.

Exhibiting until 2027

National Interests: Australian Art in the 20th Century

Pairing artworks from the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery Collection with significant works from Australia’s national collection.

WHAT’S ON | OCTOBER 2025

311 Kent St, Maryborough 4190 5818

Open Tuesday to Friday: 9.30am - 3.30pm

Weekends: 9.30am - 2pm. FREE ENTRY

Artspace Exhibitions until 2 November

Spice of Life 2

John Leyland

Showcasing the artist’s deep appreciation for light, form, and colour.

Antarctic Going, Going Gone?

Mick Brennan

A response to the Antarctic, through a variety of mediums.

Twenty25

St Marys College

Opening: Fri 10 Oct | 6PM

Highlighting the creative talents of St Mary’s College students from Years 7 to 12.

Events & Activities

From Loom to Lathe

Wed 29 Oct | 10AM–1PM

Join local art groups for a morning of live demonstrations, conversation and a cuppa.

Creative Space Showcase

International Art

Textile Biennale

Fibre Arts Australia

Until - Sun 19 Oct

Showcasing textile works by 22 Australian and 20 international artists.

Mental Health Week Showcase

Richmond Fellowship

Queensland

4 – 26 October

Artworks by clients of Maryborough RFQ and Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services celebrating Mental Health Week 2025.

Kent & Richmond Sts, Maryborough 4123 7221

Open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm Weekends 9.30am - 2pm. Entry fee applies

Sensory Friendly Sessions

Tuesdays

9.30AM - 11.30AM

Once Upon a Sign

Included in admission

School Holiday Craft Activities

Included in admission

Follow the signs, turn the page, and step into a world where stories and fortunes entwine in marvellous, mysterious ways.

in the birthplace of her author PL Travers

Explore the heritage listed former bank as you interact with displays featuring the life of P.L. Travers and her enchanting stories of the practically perfect nanny. Featuring two levels of interactive displays, pocket park and retail shop.

Fraser Coast Scene is distributed free as a marketing and engagement initiative of Fraser Coast Regional Council. It’s about promoting Council’s programs and services by sharing stories of our arts and cultural community and their connection to Council’s spaces.

Join us for an evolving selection of arts and craft to keep minds actively creating.

STAY INSPIRED!

This guide shares a taste of Council’s arts, culture and heritage program and was correct at time of printing. To keep up to date with the latest information visit our website.

We welcome contributions from our creative community. For more information email ArtsCulture@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Wharf Street, Maryborough 4190 5722

Open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm Weekends 9.30am - 2pm. FREE ENTRY

Unearthing the Past:

Queen’s Park Time Capsule

Take a peek into our past with this pop-up exhibit curated for the Queensland Heritage Festival.

Ghost Hunting 101

By Appointment | Minimun of 10 people

6:30PM - 8PM | $15pp | Contact site.

Join us for a thrilling night of paranormal investigation and eerie exploration.

A taste of the past

Explore the Bond Store and let this beautiful, heritage-listed building share its stories as you wander through the space.

Add to your experience with tantalizing tales and fantastic flavours. Enjoy a selection of premium quality ports and liqueurs as our storytellers share tales inspired by objects from our collection.

Take home a taste of the region with delicious delicacies or curious keepsakes.

Fraser Coast Regional Council acknowledges to the east, the Butchulla (Badtjala) and to the west, the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) People, their connection to Country (land, sea and sky) and recognise the many places of cultural, spiritual, social and economic significance in the community. We pay respects to their Elders – past, present and emerging. We also acknowledge other First Nation Aboriginals and the Torres Strait Islander people, who reside in the Fraser Coast region.

When Aaron Westlake watched Howie Day perform “Ghost” live in 2002, something clicked. The young musician witnessed the magic of live-looping for the first time - one performer creating the sound of a full band using just vintage Line 6 DL4 pedals. That moment sparked a journey that would eventually earn Aaron the title of Hervey Bay’s “looping legend.”

Twenty-three years later, Aaron brings his ‘Echoes of the Past’ performance, armed with multiple guitars, keyboard, and electronic drums to recreate his favorite classic hits from the 50s and 60s.

“I will play all of these instruments individually to create the sound of a full band on stage, without using any pre-recorded backing tracks,” Aaron explains. “This makes every performance unique and gives me the freedom to change the setlist as I go.”

His song selection draws from artists who inspired not only him but many modern

musicians. Some choices might surprise audiences—like “It’s All Over Now Baby Blue,” which many know from Graham Bonnet’s 1977 version, though it was originally Bob Dylan’s 1965 release.

For Aaron, who’s been adding live-looping to his performances over recent years, the appeal goes beyond technical wizardry. “I’m constantly adding new songs to my setlist, as well as writing my own music,” he shares. “Playing a new song that gets a good reaction from the crowd is always a great feeling.”

Despite his solo success, Aaron maintains connections to the broader Fraser Coast music scene through his rock band Trainwrecks. His most memorable performance remains their 2016 Hervey Bay Whale Festival set—still the largest crowd he’s ever played to.

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