Horizon Creative Director, Megan Rowland, explores aspects of art, culture, and more with a range of local and visiting artists from across the festival.

Solbar Lounge turns into Horizon’s local live music hub for the festival — curated by Solbar, showcasing a range of local musicians. 

Tunes and Chats at Solbar Lounge every day from 5pm:

Friday 02 May
Tunes: Al Bartholomew 
Chats: Maz McGann, Chair SCCAB and Director of Play Your Part

Saturday 03 May
Tunes: Lizzy Lamborn
Chats: Nathan SibThorpe, Counterpilot

Sunday 04 May
Tunes: Lilli Fairfax
Chats: Melissa O'Bryan, Solbar

Monday 05 May
Tunes: Dan Horne
Chats: HOTMESS

Tuesday 06 May
Tunes: Ampersand
Chats: The FARM

Wednesday 07 May
Tunes: Tyler Hammill
Chats: Surprise guest

Thursday 08 May
Tunes: SoLar
Chats: Alison Mooney & Darren Blackman

Friday 09 May
Tunes: Beaudi Dwan & Nuraini
Chats: Liesel Zink, Us And All Of This

Lizzy Lamborn

Lizzy Lamborn is a Sunshine Coast based singer-songwriter with an impressive vocal range and a captivatingly sweet sound that draws you in. 

Her thought-provoking lyrics and beautiful melodies are complemented by her earthy guitar rhythms, making her performances a memorable and inspiring experience. 

Lilli Fairfax

Lilli Fairfax is an upcoming artist in the world of country/folk/pop music. Hailing from the small town of Maitland, NSW, and now calling the Sunshine Coast, QLD home, Lilli is a singer-songwriter whose music radiates with the warmth of her coastal lifestyle and her country town roots.

Ampersand

Ampersand is two spectacular lead vocalists (Katie Brown & Isi Semmler) backed by a tight, innovative trio of keys, bass & drums (Jarrod Tutbury, Jed Green & Orlando Hamilton-Craig)… & also the “&” symbol. 

After almost 4 years of gigs, Noosa & the Sunshine Coast’s local funk family has spread their infectious brand of effortlessly improvised pop/funk fusion across the globe with their recent streaming wins.

Tyler Hammill

Tyler Hammill is a Sunshine Coast based acoustic musician known for his soulful voice, raw storytelling, and laid back charm. Tyler has graced the stages of festivals like Splendour in the Grass and Big Pineapple, while also keeping things grounded with intimate sets up and down the East Coast. Expect heartfelt originals, fresh takes on classics, and a good dose of coastal spirit.

SoLar

Originally from Melbourne Solar is currently performing around the Sunshine Coast gaining a reputation for playing the guitar like a 'wild woman'. With European influences Solar blends a Middle Eastern feel with Soul and Blues. Solar takes her listeners on a journey around the world with her distinctive sounds and heart wrenching vocals. Her performances are a combination of highly energised guitar artistry, foot stomping rhythms and heartfelt melodies.

Beaudi Dwan

Hailing from the Sunshine Coast, Australia, Beaudi Dwan has had an upbringing immersed heavily within the beautiful mountains and endless local surf spots available as a way of life. After being on the scene crafting a unique sound ranging from influences of the likes of Angus Stone, Shakey Graves, Nirvana, Zach Bryan, Modest Mouse, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Johnny Cash, John Butler Trio and many more, Beaudi brings a unique twist of Americana/Acoustic Indi-Rock with a heavy focus on acoustic rhythm.

Nuraini

Nuraini is an independent songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the Sunshine Coast, crafting music that effortlessly blends soulful R&B with heartfelt lyrics and groove based rhythms. A true lyricist at heart, Nuraini is inspired by the natural world and life experiences, bringing a fresh sound that’s super smooth and rich with soulful sophistication. Influenced by genres spanning neo-soul, rnb, funk, hip hop and reggae, her music is a captivating and honest reflection of her diversity as an artist.

Acknowledgements

Solbar Lounge Tunes and Chats is presented by Horizon 2025 in partnership with Solbar.