Noosa AFL Grounds Concert Series

ABOUT THIS ITEM

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

IDENTIFIERS

Subject (Keywords)BandsMusicArtists

CONNECTIONS

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

Start typing here to find a location	Latitude	Longitude	Zoom	Actions

loading google map....

Save Cancel