Mackay musician Tate Obst finished off the Shine Bright evening with his own rendition of a Sticky Fingers classic. Mr Obst said he had only recently begun performing again and appreciated the opportunities events like Shine Bright gave to artists. I ve been trying to hit as many gigs as I can, and that was really good, he said. Mackay musician Tate Obst after his performance at the Shine Bright Festival on the Labour Day long weekend. Picture: Lillian Watkins Other Mackay locals flocked to the hall of the MECC to get their hit of giggles at the comedy festival. Attendees were dressed to impress, with many saying they were just excited to be out and about again after COVID.
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Subscriber only Mackay residents are spoiled for choice this May Day long weekend with a social calendar chock-full of events. When: 7.30pm, Sunday May 2 Where: Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre, Alfred Street, Mackay What s happening: Renowned Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated artist Toni Childs will perform in Mackay to support the Daily Mercury s Hub for our Heroes campaign. Toni Childs will appear at Tanks Art Centre. Picture: supplied. Inspired by her father and her own mental health struggles, Toni Childs backs PTSD Frontline s mission alongside Sir Peter Cosgrove and Australia s oldest surviving Victoria Cross recipient Keith Payne to develop a first responders and veterans treatment centre at Kinchant Dam.
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The Easter long weekend is choc-a-block with goodies for those young and old.
Between live music, face painting, Easter egg hunts and even an off-road challenge, there has got to be something for everyone.
Now, the hunt is on to find your perfect long weekend spot.
Organisers of each event advised plans were proceeding but the changing COVID-19 situation could throw a spanner in the works at the last minute.
And if we have missed an event you want listed here, email lillian.watkins@news.com.au and we will add it in.
For the kids
Self-guided Easter egg hunt at Caneland Central