Noosa AFL Grounds Concert Series

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Alternative NameSummer of '82Summer of '83Summer of '84 - Hot Tunes and Sand Dunes FestivalSummer of '85Additional InformationNoosa AFL Grounds Concert Series (1982–1985)

Between 1982 and 1985, the Noosa AFL Grounds in Noosaville played host to a vibrant series of summer concerts that brought together some of the most celebrated Australian and international acts of the era. These annual events became a cornerstone of Queensland’s live music scene, drawing thousands of fans to the Sunshine Coast for unforgettable performances.

Summer of '82 — January 9, 1982
The inaugural concert set the tone for the series, featuring a stellar line-up of Australian rock legends:

Cold Chisel : Mental As Anything : Divinyls and
Local support: Roosters (Sunshine Coast)

Summer of '83 — January 8, 1983
The second instalment expanded the genre mix, showcasing both rock and country influences:

The Angels : The Saints : Bullamakanka : Divinyls : Big Red and Q.V.s

Summer of '84 — Hot Tunes and Sand Dunes Festival — January 7, 1984
A landmark event in the series, this festival-style concert featured a dynamic blend of new wave, rock, and international flair:

INXS : Midnight Oil : Sandii & The Sunsetz (Japan) : Eurogliders : Spy Vs Spy and Seven Ballerinas

Summer of '85 — January 5, 1985
The final concert in the series delivered another high-energy line-up, cementing the Noosa AFL Grounds' legacy as a premier live music venue:

INXS : Mental As Anything : Models : Allniters :
I'm Talking and The Promise. Date1982 - 1985

Photograph

Climbing for a better view, Summer of '82 concert, Noosa AFL Ground, Noosaville, 9 January 1982

Cold Chisel, Summer of '82 concert, Noosa AFL Ground, Noosaville, 9 January 1982

Cold Chisel, Summer of '82 concert, Noosa AFL Ground, Noosaville, 9 January 1983

Divinyls, Summer of '82 concert, Noosa AFL Ground, Noosaville, 9 January 1982

Mental as Anything, Summer of '82 concert, Noosa AFL Ground, Noosaville, 9 January 1982

The aftermath, Summer of '82 concert, Noosa AFL Ground, Noosaville, 9 January 1982

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Alan Grills

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Grills Collection

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Subject (Keywords)BandsMusicArtists

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LocalityNoosavillePersonAlan GrillsOrganisation & ClubNoosa Tigers AFCCollectionGrills CollectionMenuDecade | 1980-1989Location | NoosavilleTopic | Arts & Culture