HERITAGE NOOSA
HERITAGE NOOSA
What's up Sunshine?
ABOUT THIS ITEM
Additional Information‘What’s up, Sunshine?’ was an exhibition held at Noosa Regional Gallery to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the naming of the Sunshine Coast.
The exhibition focuses on the people and events that have shaped the region over the 50 years from 1967 to 2017, looking at holidays, tourism, surfing, environment, festivals, planning and development.
It featured memorabilia and over 400 historic and contemporary photographs that revealed the many stories of the people and events that have shaped the culture and character of the region.
Historic images were drawn from the Picture Noosa collection, including many from press photographers Bill Griffiths and Ian Murray.
Memorabilia was drawn from the Noosa Heritage Library collection, Noosa Museum and private collections.
Contemporary photographers and videographers featured in the exhibition included Glen O'Malley, Mal Sutherland, Judy Barass, Emma Freeman, Brian Rogers, Bianca Beetson, James Muller, Larisa Salton, Lin Martin, Raoul Slater, Blair McNamara and Andy Staley.
The exhibition ran from 15 June to 23 July 2017.
The exhibition was curated by John Waldron and Jane Harding.Date15 June - 23 July 2017
The exhibition focuses on the people and events that have shaped the region over the 50 years from 1967 to 2017, looking at holidays, tourism, surfing, environment, festivals, planning and development.
It featured memorabilia and over 400 historic and contemporary photographs that revealed the many stories of the people and events that have shaped the culture and character of the region.
Historic images were drawn from the Picture Noosa collection, including many from press photographers Bill Griffiths and Ian Murray.
Memorabilia was drawn from the Noosa Heritage Library collection, Noosa Museum and private collections.
Contemporary photographers and videographers featured in the exhibition included Glen O'Malley, Mal Sutherland, Judy Barass, Emma Freeman, Brian Rogers, Bianca Beetson, James Muller, Larisa Salton, Lin Martin, Raoul Slater, Blair McNamara and Andy Staley.
The exhibition ran from 15 June to 23 July 2017.
The exhibition was curated by John Waldron and Jane Harding.Date15 June - 23 July 2017
Photograph

Attendees, Opening, 'What's up Sunshine?' exhibition, Noosa Regional Gallery, Tewantin, 15 June 2017

Attendees, Opening, 'What's up Sunshine?' exhibition, Noosa Regional Gallery, Tewantin, 15 June 2017

Attendees, Opening, 'What's up Sunshine?' exhibition, Noosa Regional Gallery, Tewantin, 15 June 2017

Attendees, Opening, 'What's up Sunshine?' exhibition, Noosa Regional Gallery, Tewantin, 15 June 2017

Attendees, Opening, 'What's up Sunshine?' exhibition, Noosa Regional Gallery, Tewantin, 15 June 2017

What's up Sunshine? (15 June - 23 July 2017). Heritage Noosa, accessed 12/11/2025, https://heritage.noosa.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/19589






