Missy Higgins, Empire of the Sun and Powderfinger are some of the big names who have performed at the festival, which has been forced to cancel this year.
The Caloundra Music Festival, which usually takes place annually on the Sunshine Coast, has joined the growing list of major events across the country cancelled over the crippling cost of living pressures.
"Additionally, the impact of higher interest rates, rent, fuel, power and food costs on household budgets means patrons have less disposable income for festival tickets and other entertainment." It has boasted incredible lineups including Missy Higgins, Empire of the Sun, The Veronicas, Powderfinger and Angus and Julia Stone and was named the 2023 People's Choice Award for Festival of the Year by the Queensland Music Awards.
"The Sunshine Coast has such a vibrant music community and the loss of CMF, alongside other events in 2024, like Groovin the Moo, will be felt deeply," he said.Caloundra Music Festival is the latest festival in the last two years to call it quits over cost of living pressures following
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