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25.01.2022 Have you heard this awesome news?! Our friends over at Streatside Market have launched Streatside Music and their first gig is Kim Churchill hitting the stage at the MET! Backed by a string quartet and choir, catch this super special performance on Friday 18 & Sat 19 December. Head on over to Streatside Music to grab your tickets!

25.01.2022 "PUSH" by Award winning Director Fredrik Gertten screening TONIGHT (from the comfort of your own home ) as part of Design Flicks. Who are the players and what are the factors that make housing one of todays most pressing world issues? Register by 2pm today for your FREE vimeo link to find out http://mccmetropolitan.com.au/the-design-series/

25.01.2022 #firstyearflashback [August 2020] We were SO happy for the umbreallas to finally go up and welcome Streatside Market to the MET! This long awaited first market was set to start in April but was postponed until COVID restrictions were lifted. We couldn't be happier that they now call the MET their home every sunday from 2-8pm bringing a stellar lineup of local food vendors, craft beers, live music, and great times for the whole family. On a short hiatus over the Christmas/NY break stay tuned for their first date back in 2021. Timothy Birch Studio. #sunshinecoast #foodonthecoast #sunshinecoastmarkets #supportlocal #eatlocal #ourcoastlife #sunshinecoastfoodie #visitsunshinecoast #sunnycoastlife

24.01.2022 Sunny Coast Design Community.... Have you got your tickets yet?! It's been a long tough year, and we look forward to saying cheers to making it through together. Join us on Friday 27th November. No formalities, just good times with great humans, local food + drinks, and live music.

24.01.2022 We can't believe it has nearly been 12 months since the sun went down on our very first Design Series Event (pictured here!). None of us knew what 2020 was about to throw at us, and there is no doubt it's challenged the entire world like never before. So let's get together and say cheers to making it through SUNDOWNER is our final Design Series event of the year and we'd love to see you all back at the MET with us this Friday night (27 Nov). It's a combined industry and institute Christmas party with no formalities, just good times with great people Open to the public, tickets are available here http://mccmetropolitan.com.au/the-design-series/ Just $25 including a meal and drink on arrival, make sure you grab yours by 5pm Thursday!

24.01.2022 Unfortunately todays Streatside Market market is cancelled Hopefully more luck with the weather next week!

24.01.2022 Can't wait to have one of our The Refinery creative gems delivering 2 weeks of exceptional art classes for kids at the MET. Details below

24.01.2022 Our final instalment of Future Coast Provocations. Hear from Ben Johnston on "Connecting Tribes". Stay tuned for the new date for our LIVE Future Coast event "Tim Ross meets Ben Johnston" to be announced within 2 weeks of the NSW/QLD border reopening. Thanks to our event partners for keeping this alive until we can all meet in person! AILA Qld - Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Qld Chapter - Australian Institute of Architects Engineers Australia Planning Institute of Australia SCCA: Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance Inc. Parks and Leisure Australia

24.01.2022 #firstyearflashback Your City. Your Story. The hoarding around the Maroochydore - The Bright City building site has been transformed into a giant canvas featuring creative works by local artists. A highlight of this is Thom Stuart's piece pictured here. Just on 50m in length the artwork takes a semi abstract approach and embraces the themes of growth, emergence and transition. Learn more about the Your City. Your Story. http://mccmetropolitan.com.au/your-city-your-story/

23.01.2022 A space like no other on the Sunshine Coast! The MET is a purpose-designed hub of breezy outdoor spaces and all-weather venues at the creative heart of Maroochydore - The Bright City. Space hire starts at just $100! More info and full info deck available here http://mccmetropolitan.com.au/hire/ ... #eventvenue #eventhire #sunshinecoast #visitsunshinecoast #maroochydore #maroochydorethebrightcity #venue #conference #workspace #workshops #creativespace #performanceart #artsspace #livemusic See more

23.01.2022 A cracking day for the first streatsidemarket right here at the MET!

23.01.2022 **Design Series Announcement** Our FUTURE COAST - Tim Ross meets Ben Johnston event has unfortunately again been postponed due to the most recent border closures . Please stay tuned for a new date which will be announced as soon as possible.

23.01.2022 Yard Games, Umbrellas, Street Food, Live Tunes, and local food + brews All the wonderful things that Streatside Market brings here to the MET every Sunday! Come on down anytime between 2pm - 8pm today! It's the perfect place to bring the whole family, catch up with some mates, and wind down your weekend. Timothy Birch Studio. #sunshinecoastfood #streetmarkets #whatsonsunshinecoast #eatlocal #localeats #foodonthecoast #sunnycoastlife

23.01.2022 Looking for something new and different to do with the kids this school hols? Make sure you check out these workshops held at the MET by Refinery Alumni Chony's Art Room as featured in My Weekly Preview! Perfect for all school ages 6+ there are 5 workshops available with 2 already sold out! Head over to her website to book a spot in one of the classes which include Mindful Mark Making, Paint a Sea Turtle and Mexican Eye Weaving. ... www.chonysartroom.com

22.01.2022 Recently Bron caught up with our Design Series guest speakers Tim Ross & Ben Johnston Well be bringing you a weekly dose of our Future Coast event online until we can lock in our live version again soon! (once we can get Tim back across the border!) #staycreative #stayconnected Thanks to our event partners AILA Qld - Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Qld Chapter - Australian Institute of Architects Engineers Australia Planning Institute of Australia SCCA: Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance Inc. Parks and Leisure Australia

22.01.2022 Heading to an event at the MET?! This is exactly where you will find us! Located at Cnr First Ave and South Sea Islander Way, Maroochydore. Home of The Design Series, Streatside Market, The Colombian Coffee Co. and The Refinery. The streets are all still pretty new around these parts, but Google Maps has us listed! Simply search "The MET, Maroochydore" for directions Photo via The Colombian Coffee Co.

22.01.2022 The MET by night @ben_vos for @horizonartfest

22.01.2022 The Colombian Coffee Co. director Daniel Mejia caught up with Sunshine Coast Daily last week to chat all things he loves about their new location at the MET and all things Arepas! Here's what he had to say.... We love what is happening onsite, there are tradespeople working on a number of construction sites and it’s really exciting that the first building Foundation Place is now open and filling up with workers. We know this is just the beginning with many years of on...site development ahead at the City Centre so we are taking a long-term view to this location with the potential to relocate into a building in future stages. Mr Mejia said the cafe would also bring a distinct Colombian culinary culture to the new CBD with the introduction of Arepas. Arepas are a warm corn pocket which can be filled with endless food combinations, they are a cultural staple of our home country Colombia and I am sure they will be an immediate favourite for all that try them, he said. They are similar to tortillas or a pitas and are usually filled with pulled meats, cheese and salads. They are naturally gluten free, dairy free and vegan as they are made of 100 per cent corn. OPENING HOURS Mon Fri; 6am - Noon | Sat; 7am - 11am Maroochydore - The Bright City

22.01.2022 The school holidays are getting close and if you are looking for a great activity for the kids make sure you check out these fantastic workshops by Chony's Art Room! 5 workshops available and 2 already sold out! Make sure you book early to avoid missing a spot

22.01.2022 Did you hear we are on the hunt for a Cafe Operator?! This exciting business opportunity will play a central role to the daily operation, attraction and atmosphere of the MET. The cafés role is to host, feed and water the local community from construction and professional workers, to creatives and freelancers working in the Workspace, as well as supporting direct programming and external events that will be held at the venue. This opportunity is about getting in at the beginning working with the team to be a part of establishing the identity of the MET! Check out our website for more info and how to apply http://mccmetropolitan.com.au/

21.01.2022 Let's get together to say cheers for making it through 2020! Our final Design Series event of the year "SUNDOWNER" is all about community. No formalities, just connections with great people while enjoying delicious local food + drinks, to the sweet sounds of live music. Join us on Friday 27 November here at the MET! Ticket price only $25 and includes meal + drink on arrival. Tix via https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-design-series-sundowner... Special shout out to event sponsor Eureka Landscapes. The Design Series is an initiative of the MET in collaboration with event partners AILA Qld - Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Qld Chapter - Australian Institute of Architects Engineers Australia Planning Institute of Australia SCCA: Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance Inc. Parks and Leisure Australia

21.01.2022 This week's Design Flick "Push" explores the extreme difference between housing prices and wage development over a 20 year period and what we can do to #pushback. If you are on our mailing list check your inbox for your invite Or register for your FREE Vimeo screening link here http://mccmetropolitan.com.au/the-design-series/ The Design Series is presented by The Metropolitan in partnership with the Qld Chapter - Australian Institute of Architects, AILA Qld - Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, Engineers Australia, Planning Institute of Australia - HK Branch , SCCA: Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance Inc., Parks and Leisure Australia

20.01.2022 What a day! What a vibe! Thanks to everyone who came out for the very first streatsidemarket! We can't wait to do it all again next week!

20.01.2022 Sharing Streatside Market's new Summer hours Commencing this week, the market will be open every Sunday from 2pm 8pm for the hot summer months. Get out early and enjoy the beach during the day and then head to strEATside @ The MET to relax from 2pm! Grab a refreshing craft beer or cocktail + delicious street food, and find a shady spot under an umbrella to kick back and enjoy their awesome live music and play some lawn games. ... Sunday afternoons are made for this!

20.01.2022 Although we have been required to postpone our Future Coast event for a 2nd time, today we bring you some GOOD NEWS Recently (before the lates border closures) we caught up with our presenters and will be bringing you snippets of wisdom and a preview of event topics until we are all able to connect with Tim and Ben in real life. Up first hear from Tim on "Zoom Cupboards" and the re-evaluation of what home should be.

20.01.2022 The sun is back this weekend and so is @streatsidemarket! On TODAY with their new opening hours 2-8pm here at the MET. It's the perfect way to spend your Sunday arvo delivering all the goods including food trucks, local brews, and the sweet sounds of local musicians as the sun goes down. . . . #sunshinecoast #foodonthecoast #sunshinecoastmarkets #supportlocal #eatlocal #ourcoastlife #sunshinecoastfoodie #visitsunshinecoast #sunnycoastlife

19.01.2022 #repost @streatsidemarket Oh no Tomorrows market (6th Sept) is cancelled due to the threat of rain and storms. See you all next weekend. Happy Fathers Day to all the great dads out there.

19.01.2022 Hear from award-winning director Fredrik Gertten, on his documentary which sheds light on the global phenomenon of the commodification of housing and consequent lack of affordability. Featuring United Nations representative Leilani Farha, she believes that if we really want to make change to ensure people can live in the city all people; rich, middle and poor, brown, black and white, young and old then we have to be able to hold someone responsible for what is going on. FREE screening THIS THRUSDAY 6 August as part of Design Flicks. Register here http://mccmetropolitan.com.au/the-design-series/

18.01.2022 Final Call out to our Sunny Coast Designers, Artists, Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects, & Planners! It's your last chance to get tickets for the 2020 Design Series closer and combined industry Christmas Party - SUNDOWNER happening tomorrow night! Make sure you grab yours by COB today as we need to lock in the numbers for catering - sorry, no tickets will be available at the door. Tickets are just $25 and include a meal & drink on arrival. All proceeds from the... bar run by @thecreativealliance will directly support arts projects on the coast. Tickets http://mccmetropolitan.com.au/the-design-series/

18.01.2022 The all new @streatsidemarket in the heart of @maroochydorethebrightcity is happening TOMORROW from 11am-8pm here at the MET!! Heres just a glimpse of the stellar line up of local food vendors you will find there! Live music and good vibes guaranteed @ The MET - Maroochydore City

17.01.2022 The faces behind this years The Refinery Program - Hear from the students, mentors, and dedicated team behind the scenes. SO looking forward to our upcoming October industry event where the class of 2019 meets the class of 2020! Stay tuned for more details. Edit by Refinery alumni Thehumanstory. The MET is proud partners of this program alongside Sunshine Coast Council and SCCA: Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance Inc. with support from Arts Queensland Advance Queensland CQUniversity Australia and #SCRIPT.

17.01.2022 Bringing a smile to your face this Sunday as it's officially the ONE WEEK COUNTDOWN until the MET comes alive with the first strEATside Market Mark your calendar and get ready for good times, great food and great tunes! Launching next Sunday 23rd August, 11am-8pm. Head over to their page for a full list of vendors. Can't wait to see you there! https://www.streatside.com.au/

17.01.2022 Happening THIS SUNDAY 23rd August! The day we've been waiting for is here as the MET fires back up with streatsidemarket! The all new market in the heart of Maroochydore - The Bright City will be happening from 11am-8pm. With a stellar line up of food vendors and live music make sure you head on down in the sunshine this coming weekend.

17.01.2022 Some beautiful artworks being created at the Mindful Mark Making Workshop by Chony's Art Room yesterday at the MET A perfect school holiday activity, there are just a few spots left for next week's workshops - so make sure you book soon!! Not just for the kids, Chony has also added an Adult Mindful Mark Making workshop this Friday 25th too More info https://www.chonysartroom.com/

17.01.2022 Introducing Chony's Art Room X Streatside Market Each Sunday during strEATside Chony will now be offering her amazing art workshops for both children and adults in 2 x different sessions. This coming Sunday 22 November she will be hosting the following:... 2pm - 3:30pm: Guided Painting "Cactus Fun" for children Aged 7+ 4:30 - 6:30pm: Paint and Sip "Mountain Serenity" for adults Bookings via her website: https://www.chonysartroom.com/

17.01.2022 Start something remarkable. Start something that matters @therefinery.sc applications are now open until March 1st. We can't wait to host the class of 2021 here at the MET. #creativesonthecoast #sunshinecoastcreatives #themet #maroochydore #therefinery #sunshinecoast #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #startup #businessincubator #creativeincubator

16.01.2022 We couldn't be more excited to welcome The Colombian Coffee Co. to the MET this week! They have a new home in our shipping container cafe and will be serving delicious coffee and authentic arepas 7 days a week! Huge congrats to Daniel and his team for bringing the space to life with the mural from local artist @k.willl and handmade picnic tables by @robertson_jai Come on down, grab a brew and say hi! Preliminary opening hours below:... Mon - Fri - 6am-10am Sat - 6am-11am Sun - 6am-8pm See more

15.01.2022 After two weeks off due to wet weather, the sun is shining and Streatside Market is back baby! Open 11am -8pm today... Come on down and join us for live music, eats, drinks and good times.

15.01.2022 The MET is a proud supporter of Anywhere Festival and encourages our creative community to get involved in this fantastic event! Expressions of interest close 6 December. More details and applications via https://anywhere.is/perform-anywhere/

14.01.2022 LAST Chance to get your applications in for our Cafe Operator EOI. Help build the culture of Maroochydore - The Bright City and bring the community together through their love of food and drink. Applications close THIS FRIDAY 21st August. More info here http://mccmetropolitan.com.au/

13.01.2022 The Design Series invites you to a special event on Transport and Urban Design, framed by a panel of local and national speakers on how sustainable quality regions are formed. Join the in-depth conversation with perspectives from Rob Adams, Steve Burgess, Kylie Nixon, Emma Thomas, and Matt Burke that together will help us better understand the role of integrated transport planning in retaining the quality of lifestyle we desire, while producing cities and villages that are li...vable, economically viable and socially inclusive. Happening THURSDAY 20 May @ the MET Tix available here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-design-series-on-transp Special thanks to event sponsors Project Urban, Innovative Planning Solutions, Study Sunshine Coast & Complete Streets. ~ The Design Series is an initiative of The MET - Maroochydore City presented in partnership with AILA Qld - Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, Engineers Australia, AILA Qld - Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, Planning Institute of Australia, Parks and Leisure Australia - Queensland and SCCA: Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance Inc.

12.01.2022 Some highlights from last Friday's Sundowner event at the MET. Great to see so many smiling faces in the mix Make the most of the silly season and look forward to seeing you back for TDS 2021. Qld Chapter - Australian Institute of Architects Engineers Australia AILA Qld - Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Planning Institute of Australia Parks and Leisure Australia SCCA: Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance Inc. Eureka Landscapes

12.01.2022 MIES ON SCENE. Screening FREE as part of Design Flicks and direct to your homes on Thursday 17 September. Tickets available here http://mccmetropolitan.com.au/the-design-series/ Special thanks to our partners: AILA Qld - Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Qld Chapter - Australian Institute of Architects... Engineers Australia Planning Institute of Australia SCCA: Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance Inc. Parks and Leisure Australia See more

11.01.2022 Words out @streatsidemarket is back TODAY from 11am - 8pm. Looking forward to another Sunday Session filled with delicious eats, drinks, live music and good times. Check out @streatsidemarket for deets of Who and What is on the Menu this week! The MET is located at the Corner of First Ave and South Sea Islander Way, Maroochydore.

10.01.2022 Introducing our speakers panel for our next Design Series Event on Transport & Urban Design happening Thursday 20 May @ the MET ~ Rob Adams Director City Design and Projects, City of Melbourne ~ Steve Burgess Director, Complete Streets, Hobart ~ Emma Thomas CEO, Sunshine Coast Council... ~ Matthew Burke Associate Professor, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University ~ Kylie Nixon Associate Principal, ARUP We'll be bringing you bio's on each of these specialists and stars in the fields in the coming week! TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA LINK IN BIO Special thanks to event sponsors @projecturbanpl , Innovative Planning Solutions, @studysunshinecoast, and Complete Streets. ~ The Design Series is an initiative of @mccmetropolitan presented in partnership with @institute_architects_qld, @engaustralia, @aila_qld, @pia_planning, @plaqld and @thecreativealliance

10.01.2022 Streatside Market is back today and is exactly what Sunday afternoons are made for New Summer Session opening hours are 2pm - 8pm. Rustle up your mates after a morning at the beach and come down for delicious eats, local brews, and live music

10.01.2022 Let's get together and share stories about what a wild ride this year has been! SUNDOWNER is the final Design Series event for 2020 and is all about connecting the community from the Arts, Architecture, Digital, Engineering, Environment, Landscape and Planning Sectors. No formalities - just good times with great humans! Tickets are just $25 and include a meal and drink on arrival Visit http://mccmetropolitan.com.au/the-design-series/ to grab yours! Special thanks to our presenting sponsor Eureka Landscapes

09.01.2022 We are on the hunt for a café operator! Is this YOU?! Help shape the new Maroochydore - The Bright City and connect the community through their love of food and drink. Expressions of interest are now open! Visit our website http://mccmetropolitan.com.au/ for more info and how to apply.

09.01.2022 Made for creatives. Made for the Coast. @therefinery.sc 2021 applications are now open Our Bron plays a massive part behind the scenes in helping bring this program to life through @mccmetropolitan’s & SunCentral’s partnership. Here’s what she has to say for all those thinking about applying! #creativesonthecost #sunshinecoastcreatives #themet #maroochydore #therefinery #sunshinecoast #entrepreneur #startup #businessincubator #creativeincubator

08.01.2022 Announcing our September Design Flick "Mies on Scene" streaming free and direct to your homes on Thursday 17 September. Follow the story of a building that changed the history of architecture. Its construction and subsequent reconstruction in two key moments of Barcelona immerse us in a reflection on the perception of art, space and the concept of masterpiece. Tix available here http://mccmetropolitan.com.au/the-design-series/

08.01.2022 A great write up on this Friday's event happening at the MET! Andrea Kirwin in conversation with Clare Bowditch. Topics on the table; ~ Big hearted Business... ~ The importance of creative mentors ~ The ups and downs of creative life More info & get your tickets! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/in-conversation-with-clare-

08.01.2022 In this weeks digital dose of The Design Series - Future Coast, hear the wise words of Tim Ross on how artists can look at COVID as an opportunity to take control of their own destiny and rewrite the rulebook. #staycreative #stayconnected #thedesignseries #futurecoast Thanks to our event partners AILA Qld - Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Qld Chapter - Australian Institute of Architects Engineers Australia Planning Institute of Australia SCCA: Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance Inc. Parks and Leisure Australia

07.01.2022 Thanks to all who came out last Friday night for the final Design Series Event of the year - Sundowner. Whilst 2020 wasn't what any of us had planned, throughout it all we've managed to stay connected and stay creative! We'll be back with the Design Series 2021, stay tuned for more details in the new year A big thanks to all our event partners for your support, we hope you enjoy a well deserved break with friends and family over this coming holiday season Qld Chapter - Australian Institute of Architects AILA Qld - Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Planning Institute of Australia Parks and Leisure Australia SCCA: Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance Inc. Engineers Australia Eureka Landscapes

07.01.2022 Great humans doing great things! The Refinery class of 2020 Wrap We are so proud to partner and present this program alongside Sunshine Coast Council and SCCA: Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance Inc. Enjoy this great edit put together by Refinery participant Sam from Thehumanstory

07.01.2022 Bringing you this week's digital dose of our Design Series - Future Coast event. Today hear Bron chat with Ben Johnston from Josephmark on Exploring new ways of working from the Coast. #staycreative #stayconnected #thedesignseries #futurecoast Thanks to our event partners AILA Qld - Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Qld Chapter - Australian Institute of Architects Engineers Australia Planning Institute of Australia SCCA: Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance Inc. Parks and Leisure Australia

07.01.2022 THIS FRIDAY! It's the final Design Series event of 2020 and it's going to be a good one Doubling as our Combined Industry Christmas Party - SUNDOWNER is all about connecting the community from the Arts, Architecture, Digital, Engineering, Environment, Landscape and Planning sectors. No formalities - just great people, local food, and bar by the @SCCA: Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance Inc., directly supporting arts projects on the Coast. Tickets are just $25 and include ...a meal and drink on arrival. Open to the public and available here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-design-series-sundowner Special thanks to our event sponsor Eureka Landscapes

06.01.2022 Hi! We've got a few new faces around here thanks to Streatside Market and thought it's a good time to let you know what we are all about here at the MET! So much more than a venue, we are an ever evolving space purpose designed to enable our community to engage with your future Maroochydore City Centre now. The MET is the home of our flagship arts and cultural programs including The Refinery creative incubator, The Design Series, City Makers and your. city. your. story. - ...a curatorial framework designed to capture and catalyse the story of the city building project through arts-based processes Welcome! And we invite you to eat, drink, engage and experience the evolution of your new city centre from the ground up www.mccmetropolitan.com.au

06.01.2022 #firstyearflashback [October 2020] Reflecting on a stunning night under the stars for our first LIVE Design series event since February! "Local Thinkers - An antidote to pandemic paralysis" was an evening designed to get people talking... and the conversations, ideas and connections were flowing! Alongside this event was an exhibition by @timothybirchstudio @alison__mooney and @cooperbradyphotog. It was super special seeing the space come alive again in this way and thanks to... all who joined us on the night Timothy Birch Studio. #thedesignseries #creativesonthecoast #sunshinecoastcreatives #maroochydore #sunshinecoast #landscapearchitects #architects #qldarchitecture #qldarts #sunshinecoastarts #sunshinecoastcreativealliance

06.01.2022 This is exactly where you need to be TODAY! Head on down for the very first strEATside Market at the MET from 11am-8pm Check out their insta page @streatsidemarket for the epic line up of vendors and entertainment on site!

05.01.2022 Design Flick "Mies on Scene" streams FREE and direct to your homes tomorrow at 8pm! (Thursday 17 Sept). Follow the story of a building that changed the history of architecture. Register for your streaming link here http://mccmetropolitan.com.au/the-design-series/

05.01.2022 #firstyearflashback [May 2020] To encourage our community to stay connected and stay creative during the challenges COVID brought in 2020, The Design Series teamed up with Richard Sowada, curator of Melbourne Design Week Film Festival, to bring us a sequence of international films that explore people, culture, the built environment and the way people operate in it. Presented by the MET and industry partners "Design Flicks" streamed free monthly from May - September while we all #stayedsafe and #stayedhome. Image from our most popular Design Flick "Anthropocene" @theanthropoceneproject @institute_architects_qld @thecreativealliance @aila_qld @pia_planning @engaustralia @plaqld

04.01.2022 #repost From @thomstuartart's archives. We just love this edit of his city hoarding artwork from last year Find out more about the @maroochydorethebrightcity #yourcityyourstory project via link in bio.

04.01.2022 Happening next Friday 14th May at the MET! Clare Bowditch in conversation with Andrea Kirwin Great things happen when creatives come together Join us for this special night of inspiration combined with a dash of performance More info and tickets available

04.01.2022 In conversation with Clare Bowditch LIVE @ the MET - Friday 14 May. The Refinery #repost ~ Join us for a night of conversation, inspiration and a dash of performance with international best-selling author, musician and entrepreneur Clare Bowditch + the Sunshine Coast's very own, Andrea Kirwin ... SCCA: Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance Inc. are putting on a bar for sales, The Colombian Coffee Co. will be serving and we're so pumped to share it with you. Limited tix available, grab yours here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/in-conversation-with-clare- Topics on the table: Big hearted business the importance of creative mentors the ups and downs of creative life ... Great things happen when creatives come together! Special thanks to event sponsors Innovative Planning Solutions

04.01.2022 Make 2021 your year! The Refinery applications open TODAY! A testing ground and training platform, The Refinery connects the dots between creativity and business, with access to mentors and a network of inspiring industry leaders sharing real time knowledge. Be one of the 15 participants to become the class of 21 - your journey, an 8 week program happening right here at the MET - Maroochydore City Centre's Creative Playground ... Applications open TODAY until March 01. Find our more https://www.therefinerysunshinecoast.com/

03.01.2022 We can't wait for @streatsidemarket to be back at the MET tomorrow (SUNDAY!) from 11am-8pm. Here's a glimpse of all the good vibes from last week captured by @timothybirchstudio to the sweet sounds of @frankandlouismusic to get you as excited as we are! #foodonthecoast #sunshinecoastfoodie #sunshinecoastmarkets #whatsonsunshinecoast #visitsunshinecoast #maroochydore #themet #eatlocal #supportlocal

03.01.2022 Less than 1 month (only 3 more Sunday's!) until the very first streatsidemarket at the MET! With restrictions now easing we are so excited to welcome Andrew and his team to commence the weekly food and artisan market from Sunday 23 August. If you are looking for great food, great coffee, lawn games and live music... it's the place to be! Interested in holding a stall!? Applications are still open. More info in this great write up from Urban List Sunshine Coast

02.01.2022 HAPPENING NEXT THURSDAY........

02.01.2022 #firstyearflashback Today we celebrate the woman behind the scenes - the amazing Bron Adams. Her experience and drive is what has transformed the MET from a vacant block to what it is today in just one short (or should we say long!) year. She is the one who dreamt up the Design Series and brought it to life, and who keeps everything ticking along behind the scenes. We look forward to seeing what she has in store at the MET for 2021!

02.01.2022 What exactly is the MET you may have been wondering?! Metropolitan, also known as the MET is a temporary and ever evolving space, purpose designed to enable the community to engage with their future Maroochydore - The Bright City now. The MET is home to flagship arts and cultural programs including The Refinery, The Design Series, Your City. Your Story., and City Makers. A space like no other on the Sunshine Coast - think outdoor grassed amphitheatre with stage, container ba...r and flexible workspace. Hire for these facilities is available all year and we'd love to hear from you to help bring your event or idea to life, no matter how big or small! http://mccmetropolitan.com.au/hire/

01.01.2022 This NAIDOC week we’d like to help shine the spotlight on Remote Laundries. Every human has the right to dignity and basic health services including access to clean clothes, but having a working washing machine with access to hot water and good detergent is much harder than you might think for some people. 2020 Refinery participant Jules Laidlaw - founder of The Clay Society Sunshine Coast Queensland is a former nurse. Through active involvement she knows first hand the posit...ive impact that Remote Laundries make, improving health, reducing disease and empowering communities. Her field trips into remote Aboriginal communities help educate and empower indigenous women through clay building workshops, and all purchases of her stunning work supports this program. Earlier this year, Jules teamed up with fellow The Refinery participants Cooper Brady Photography Thehuman Story and mentor Frankie Ratford. Their trip to Barunga, NT was to document the positive effects Remote Laundries is having on these communities by providing a fundamental service of clean clothes and bedding. Seeing this collaboration come to life is one of the all time highlights of The Refinery program. Find out more about Remote Laundries at www.remotelaundries.org.au/ Cooper Brady Photography #alwayswasalwayswillbe #naidocweek #naidoc2020

01.01.2022 Here to get you through your first (or second?!) week back at work The Colombian Coffee Co. have returned after the festive season with new opening hours and an all new menu! Visit anytime between 6am-12 noon for your coffee and authentic street food fix!

01.01.2022 The Refinery applications open next week! The MET is the proud home of this creative incubator helping transform ideas into sustainable businesses. Words and experiences from 2020 class alumni in this great edit below.