Turn Up Sunshine Coast Music Industry Conference

The Sunshine Coast’s leading music industry event, Turn Up, returns for its twelfth year on Thursday 23 October 2025 at The Presynct, Nambour.Presented by Turn Up Event and Oztix, the conference is where the region’s musicians, music industry workers, and music lovers come together to connect, celebrate, share knowledge and swap stories.

Program Highlights

This year’s program includes two In Conversation panels and one Presentation panel — dynamic and interactive discussions where leading industry voices are interviewed by Turn Up.

These sessions are designed to spark open conversation, with attendees invited to ask questions and join in.

Topics for 2025 include:

Cultivating Success: Growing Your Music Career One Stage, Many Journeys: Festivals & Industry Impact Ticketing Tips

Additional Activities

Alongside the panels, there’ll be roundtable networking where artists and industry professionals can connect directly, plus a live showcase performance by Elke Louie.

Speakers and Presenters

Barry Bull OAM Ian “Dicko” Dickson Mark Pico (Big Pineapple Music Festival) Amanda Jackes (Woodford Folk Festival) Melissa O’Bryan (Solbar/SCMIC) Brodie Popple (Oztix) Andrea Smith (Applause Genie, Crew Care and Turn Up Event) David Dean (Hostile Entertainment, David Dean Events and Turn Up Event) Eloise Brock (Turn Up Event)

?? Thursday 23rd October ? Event Doors from 6:00pm ?? General $20+BF | Door $25 ??????????? All Ages (Minors Accompanied) ?? No Thongs Permitted ?? No Outside Water bottles

Special Guests:
Live Performance by Elke Louie