2009 Senior Superstar

Senior Superstar Sunshine Coast showcases the talent of the region's seniors in a supportive and celebratory environment. The competion is a platform for self expression and encourages the appreciation of our seniors' talents and endeavours. 

On 7 November over 1000 people enjoyed the entertainment provided by the extremely talented finalists who gave the judges a very difficult task in making the final selection.
 
Grand Final winners were the Likely Lads - Brian Williams from Buddina and Geoffrey Harod Eagles from Minyama with the song "Working where the sun don't shine!" - an amusing ditty about the pitfalls of being a below the waist surgeon!

Singer Johhny Bee with the Johnnie O'Keefe classic "She's my Baby" came second and third place was awarded to 87 year old Ann Finch who delighted the audience, including judge John Wood, with a medley of "Waltzing Matilda" and "Danny Boy" played on the harmonica.

The Likely Lads

The Finalists with Living Choice Ambassador John Wood

Annual General Meeting

104.9 Sunshine FM held its Annual General Meeting and election of office bearers on Sunday 30 August 2009.  In his review of the year outgoing President David Woodrow commended everyone at Sunshine FM for assisting the station reach the goals it set last year.  He thanked his fellow Managing Committee members for their continued support and commitment to achieving the mission of the station which is to present a community radio station providing music and information for the senior listening audience of the Sunshine Coast.

He particularly thanked Ken O'Flaherty who accepted the role of Station Manager and with the assistance of a band of dedicated volunteers has achieved great success.  Of special note was the opening of the new administration office, launching the new logo and introducing the new Playlist computer program.

In thanking the many volunteers who give their time and skills each week, David paid tribute to Gwen Simpson or "Gwendy" as she was known who recently passed away.

All positions on the Managing Committe were declared vacant and the new committee elected.  Gary Roydhouse is the incoming President and David will stay on as Vice President.  Ray Johnson has stepped down from the committee to concentrate on his new role as Production Manager and Nettie Knox will fill his position.