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New Music Festival Site on Sunshine Coast to Pump Millions into Queensland’s Tourism Economy – Game-Changer for Australia’s Event Scene!
Published on
February 13, 2026
A newly approved outdoor music festival and exhibition site on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is set to inject millions of dollars into the local tourism sector. This exciting development, which has been eagerly anticipated by both the music and tourism industries, is expected to create a significant number of jobs while enhancing the region’s appeal as a top-tier event destination.
The Green Light for Coochin Fields: A Game-Changer for Queensland’s Music Scene
On Friday, the State Government officially gave the go-ahead to plans for the establishment of a major outdoor festival site at Coochin Creek, near Caloundra. The announcement has been met with widespread excitement, particularly within the music industry. The venue, named Coochin Fields, is set to host large-scale music festivals and exhibitions, catering for up to 35,000 festivalgoers.
QMusic, Queensland’s peak music industry body, heralded the approval as a monumental step forward. Kris Stewart, CEO of QMusic, expressed his excitement about the new venue, calling it an invaluable addition to the state’s music infrastructure. “Having a large, dedicated space for music festivals will be a tremendous asset for both Queensland audiences and artists,” Stewart stated.
This outdoor venue, located on a sprawling 150-hectare site, is expected to deliver substantial benefits to the local economy. The government predicts that the venue will generate more than 680 job …