VanderAa Collective

Born on the vibrant Sunshine Coast, our organisation exists to ignite and advance culture, with a passionate focus on the transformative connection of the arts. We believe in empowering creators, event organisers, and visionaries, providing the tools and support they need to bring their projects to life with exceptional impact.

Our vision is simple: to build thriving communities through the arts. We achieve this by fostering collaboration, providing essential services, and collectively creating systems that benefit individuals, the community, and every project we endorse. We are driven by the belief that art has the power to connect, inspire, and elevate.

We've been alongside the Sunshine Coast's cultural landscape, proudly supporting a diverse range of projects, including the dynamic new venue Studio Sociaal (founded by one of our own), the rhythmic energy of Circadian Rhythms (held fortnightly also founded by one of own), the poetry expression of Liquid Lyrics, the latin community of the Karaka Orchestra, the charity Our Moons Mission, Empower Youth Academy, and countless other initiatives.

Now, we're expanding our reach beyond our local shores, taking our commitment to cultural enrichment abroad.

Looking forward, we are thrilled to announce our next major initiative: Hearth, a charitable extension of this organisation dedicated to building stronger communities globally through the power of drumming. Beginning on the Sunshine Coast, the vessel for this vision we be providing education, performing, and creating drums, before embarking on a journey to bring this healing and unifying art form to communities around the world that need energy and support.

Join us as we continue to cultivate culture, build community, and amplify the voices of artists everywhere.