
Our debut show at The Presynct, Nambour was one to remember. With over 100 people packing the room, the vibe was electric and the support incredible. The night kicked off perfectly with an hour-long set from Jacob Turner, whose energy set the tone. At 9:30, The 3 Year Project hit the stage with “Going Nowhere Fast.” As our first-ever live show (and my first time playing with a band onstage), there were a few nerves, but I embraced it, I learned a lot, and loved every second. We also raised $340 for Headspace, making the night even more meaningful.
We’d had barely any contact with the venue, so we went in not knowing what to expect. Our set ran 7–9pm, the stage and sound was amazing, and we played three new songs. Around 30 people were up front with another 40–50 at the back, and the vibe felt right. The band was tight, and the ad-libs on “Walk Away” and “All or Nothing” came naturally. I felt good walking off stage—really happy with the set. The sound guy said we were great. In-ears were perfect too. We even had groupies, one of whom was so drunk and got kicked out of the venue.
Out of all the venues we have played, Brouhaha was the best!! Such a great place to play live music. We played the same set as Ric’s, but the night felt completely different. I arrived at Brouhaha around 3pm and was blown away by the stage — great lighting, a full backdrop, and one of the best-sounding rooms we’ve had. Visually and sonically, it was spot on. The room filled with family and friends, which unexpectedly made it harder. I could feel myself holding back, stuck in other people’s perceptions instead of letting go. My confidence took a hit. Technically, things didn’t help. The in-ears were inconsistent, instruments dropped in and out, and instead of feeling locked in, I felt distracted. This was our debut single launch — the first new music I’ve released in 7,300 days. I’d planned a moment with poppers and confetti when it went live at 8:30, but instead of a high, I felt flat. Onwards and upwards.We also raised $350 for Headspace.
This was meant to be our biggest show yet. For three months we’d been planning our debut album launch at Solbar in Maroochydore. Everything was falling into place. We had a cameraman booked, PR organised, and for the first time it felt like we were putting on a real event rather than just another local gig. It was the moment we’d all been working towards. Then, just one week before the show, everything came crashing down. Solbar unexpectedly shut its doors, leaving us without a venue and with months of planning seemingly wasted. It felt like the launch we’d dreamed about wasn’t going to happen after all. Thankfully, our good friends at Broughaha and Evans Sounds came to the rescue. They found us a new home and made sure the show could go ahead. It’s something I’ll always be grateful for. This was also our first show with two support acts, Jacob Turner and The Owls of Neptune, and they helped make the night feel like a genuine celebration of local music. To make things even more challenging, a severe weather warning had been issued that afternoon, with people being advised to stay indoors. We had no idea if anyone would turn up. Around 70 people did. Seeing family, friends and supporters brave the weather to celebrate with us meant more than they’ll ever know. Personally, I felt different walking onto the stage this time. More confident. More comfortable. Less worried about making mistakes and more focused on enjoying the moment. Ironically, as a band we’d barely rehearsed. We hadn’t practised together for over six months, yet somehow everything just clicked. None of us knew it at the time, but this would be the last time we would play together. Looking back, it feels like the perfect ending to that chapter. The debut album finally had its launch, despite every obstacle thrown our way. It wasn’t the night we’d planned—but in many ways, it became a better story because of it. One chapter closed. Now it’s time to see what comes next

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