November 15, 2023By Penny Brand
It’s AusMusic Month and AusMusic T-Shirt Day on November 30. To kick it off Yelo Mag has hand-picked some Australian merch that’s hotter than the outback summer. A bit like the wine drinkers who buy their bottles based off a label these perfect Christmas stuffers have been chosen based on aesthetics alone. And the takeaway
November 13, 2023By Jarrod Tutbury
Sunshine Coast musicians are vibrant, diverse and experienced, with many veterans with decades of experience under their guitar straps. But alongside this old guard of talent, comes a new generation of fledgling artists, carving out their own place in the music community. These under 20-somethings are independent, driven, gigging every month, and doing whatever it
November 12, 2023By yelomag
A local musician says Sunshine Coast Council is destroying its grassroots music scene. It comes after a popular Currimundi cafe was forced to shut down its live music program due to noise complaints. Clive Carter, from alt-country rock band Bohemian Rogue, says it’s “disappointing” for emerging artists to lose another venue. It’s the second time
November 11, 2023By Penny Brand
Venue guide Gold Coast live music venues worth leaving the house for For musicians, gig lovers, touring acts and anyone trying to find where the good noise is hiding. From intimate dive bars to market stages, beachside pubs, recording spaces, clubs and cultural venues, the Coast has always been an incubator for creativity. Bookmark this
November 10, 2023By yelomag
It‘s the birthplace of the cronut (a croissant-doughnut hybrid) and this weekend Eat Street Northshore is celebrating a decade of entertaining Brisbane. This simple concept, which paved the way for many to come, is a shipping-container-foodie’s-wonderland. Complete with live music and entertainment, the family-friendly north-side market has served up smiles to thousands of hungry punters.
November 9, 2023By yelomag
West End, Burleigh Heads and Murwillumbah: Melbourne outfit Pretty Moi have a new single out and it’s blowing up radio stations across the country. To celebrate new track, “Real Love”, they’ve announced a mini tour, which includes a pink-themed breast cancer fundraiser and a pink half pipe. Pretty Moi perform at West End’s Bearded Lady
November 9, 2023By yelomag
Mountain Creek: Burnout, isolation and mental health are just a few of the things Connor Hanson discusses openly in his music. The instrumental music teacher from St Joseph’s Primary in Nambour spoke to YELO about his obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) diagnosis, ahead of his band Chamber Lane’s debut at Nambour’s hottest new live music venue,
November 9, 2023By yelomag
Update, June 2026: Dakabin Hotel officially opened on May 21, 2025, following more than 5,000 bookings in the first 48 hours of reservations. The original 2023 development story appears below. Gone are the days you would send your husband to Dakabin for some peace of mind and to get rid of the household waste. The
November 8, 2023By yelomag
Bobby Alu will headline a week-long celebration of the newly-zoned Southport Special Entertainment Precinct. The new precinct will allow local businesses to be less restricted by noise complaints. The Downtown Sound, is a free all-ages event celebrating the new Southport Special Entertainment Precinct, from November 13-19. It is hosted by three local venues Vinnie’s, Mr
November 7, 2023By yelomag
A Noosa ukulele group left without a regular practice spot after being removed from Noosa Marina has found a new home at Royal Mail Tewantin. The Parkbench Ukulele Players will start playing again at Royal Mail Tewantin, after several weeks without a home. The group was recently removed from Noosa Marina, where members had gathered

