VELVET Music Club Inc. is a long-standing not-for-profit organisation dedicated to celebrating live music and community connection through its popular Open Mic/Walk-up concerts.
Held on the first Sunday of each month, excluding January, the events take place at the Caloundra Uniting Church Hall, located at 65 Queen Street on the corner of Ulm Street.
The club’s first concert of the year will be held on Sunday, February 1, featuring a special Australia Day theme.
Doors open at 11am, with performances running from 12 noon until 4pm.
Admission is $10 per adult, while children are welcome to attend free of charge.
Attendees can enjoy complimentary afternoon tea, along with unlimited tea and coffee, and are encouraged to bring their own lunch.
Raffles with attractive prizes also add to the relaxed, social atmosphere.
The highlight of each event is the club’s resident backing band, Blue Velvet, known for its versatility across a wide range of musical genres.
The band provides professional and welcoming support to all walk-up performers, creating an inclusive environment for musicians of all experience levels.
The club values the ongoing participation of visitors, members and performers alike.
Velvet Music Club began life as the Caloundra Country and Blues Club, originally meeting at the Caloundra Power Boat Club until mid-2012.
Following the venue’s closure, members re-formed at the Velvet Waters Theatre Restaurant in Bulcock Street, where the club adopted the name Velvet Country Music Club.
The venue, owned by 1960s pop singer Tony Worsley, was a fitting home steeped in music history.
Founding president Athol Matcham, renowned for his Roy Orbison tribute show, led the club alongside band leader Neil Rowland and an experienced ensemble of musicians.
After further relocations, the club settled into its current Queen Street venue in 2016.
For more than 20 years, the club has supported local charities including LifeFlight, Dove Cottage, Rosies and Sunny Kids.
Awarded for community engagement in 2019 and nominated for the 2025 Caloundra Community Awards, Velvet Music Club continues to thrive through the dedication of volunteers, while aiming to attract new and younger audiences to ensure its future.
