Sunshine Coast Tango Marathon

11-13 June, 2021.

Sunshine Coast Mini Tango Marathon

The proceeds from our Sunshine Coast Tango Festival (Marathon) each year go to the charity Para Los Niños which helps support underprivileged children in Argentina.

Due to COVID, I have decided not to have any workshops this year. It is too uncertain to have Renee & Doni here so with their consent, it will be a music only Festival, I mean, Marathon. And I have called it a Mini Tango Marathon because it won’t be running as late as they normally do and there will be live music on Saturday night.

The Venues will be close to cafes and restaurants and hotels so you can eat and drink at your leisure and Sunday’s venue, Pier 33, is really special! I recommend that you book a table in advance as it can get busy.

Venues

The Venues will vary due to the temporary closure of Maroochydore Community Centre. Please check each event for venue details.

Schedule

Friday 11 June

7.00pm – 11.30pm – Milonga Costa del Sol
DJs: Lydia Cummings & Conrad Sernia
Venue: Masonic Hall, 211 Main Rd, Maroochydore

Saturday 12 June

10.00am – 1.00pm – Neolonga (No. 2)
DJs: Ron & Esther (Neo Tango Australia)
Venue: Masonic Hall, 211 Main Rd, Maroochydore

1:00pm – 5.00pm – Milonga 3
DJ: Chris Han
Venue: Masonic Hall, 211 Main Rd, Maroochydore

7.00pm – Midnight – Sue Jones Memorial Milonga 4
DJs: Anton & Christine
Venue: Millwell Road Community Centre, 11 Millwell Road East, Maroochydore.

Music Performance by Diez Cuerdas – a new Brisbane based Tango Duo with Violinist Liz Young (Mendoza Tango Quartet) and Guitarist Rory Dollard (Cigany Weaver).

Sue Jones Memorial Milonga – In memory of our dear friend and fellow tango dancer, Sue Jones, who passed away Wednesday 2 June. We will remember her.

Sunday 13 June

11.30am – 3.00pm – Milonga Marina
DJ: Chris Han
Venue: Pier 33, 33-45 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba. This is a lovely venue overlooking the Mooloolaba Marina, where you can book a table for lunch and/or dinner on line. Don’t leave it too late to book a table as it is very popular on Sundays. Check out the website: pier33.com.au

3.00pm – 6.30pm – Neolonga (No. 6)
DJs: Ron & Esther (Neo Tango Australia)
Venue: Pier 33, 33-45 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba. This is a lovely venue overlooking the Mooloolaba Marina, where you can book a table for lunch and/or dinner on line. Don’t leave it too late as it is very popular on Sundays. Check out the website: pier33.com.au

UPDATE: I have just been informed that Pier 33 won’t be able to open for dinner but there will be snacks available at the Bar.

Extras

Registration

To book, follow the steps below:

  1. Contact Cath at cath@sunshinecoasttango.com.au
  2. Transfer monies into this account:
    Bank: Suncorp
    Name: TangoSCF
    BSB: 484 799
    A/C: 086268056
    Please enter your full name in the reference section.
  3. Email Cath with your transfer receipt number, the amount you paid plus a list of the items you are paying for.

Prices

  • Full Weekend Pass – $90
  • Individual Prices:
    • Friday night – $15
    • Saturday morning & afternoon – $10 each
    • Saturday night – $25
    • Sunday morning & afternoon – $15 each

If you want to go to just 2 or 3 events, just add the amounts together.

Taxi Dancers

If you would like to volunteer as a Tango Taxi Dancer, please contact Cath at cath@sunshinecoasttango.com.au