February 29, 2024By yelomag
Nambour drummer and podcaster @baileydrummer doesn’t stop. He’s the Operations Manager of a Maroochydore marketing agency, drummer for several local bands, and even runs his own popular podcast, “Ask a Muso”. Bailey shares life’s magic ingredient (and no, it’s not the cowbell) with Yelo music editor Penny Brand. I first noticed Bailey at a Dellacoma
February 29, 2024By yelomag
Brit-pop heavyweights Cool Britannia will take the stage at Sunshine Coast’s Solbar on April 19 for an energetic walk down memory lane. This five-piece touring band captures the spirit of the 90s Brit-pop/indi scene, and is set to transport audiences back to the iconic 90s era, delivering a powerhouse performance for bands such as Oasis, The Stone
February 28, 2024By yelomag
Sunshine Coast new-age rockstar Levi Vanderaa and his fitness coach/model partner Kylie Baye have opened a creative space in Coolum. They sat down with Sienna Bishoff (pictured) ahead of its opening night on Saturday. Sienna: What is Studio Sociaal? Rylie: Studio Sociaal is a place for creatives! Basically, itâs a multi-purpose space – perfect for
February 28, 2024By yelomag
The Stationâs Opening Weekend with see massive Aussie act Temper Trap kick off celebrations on Friday night with local four-piece, girl band Betty Taylor. Betty Taylor bassist Claire Chittick (main photo) said she was pumped to be supporting such a big name act, and helping celebrate the opening of the Sunshine Coast’s newest live music
February 27, 2024By yelomag
If you think the public is done with Taylor Swift now her Australian “Eras Tour” is wrapped up, think again. After Sunday night’s sold-out performance in Sydney, online conspiracy theories were in full flight. Fans were soon discussing Taylor’s “missing album”, says UnisSC sociology academic Dr Naomi Smith. “Swiftâs albums are colour coded. And orange is the
February 27, 2024By yelomag
A rush by Australian companies to use generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is escalating privacy and security risks to the public. According to the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) study, AI poses a threat to staff, customers and stakeholders. The research was published in the Springer Nature journal AI and Ethics on the weekend. It warns that
February 23, 2024By yelomag
Move over Eatons Hill and Sandstone Point Hotels. Younger sibling Aura Hotel will soon make its way to town in a major flex for the Sunshine Coast. Local rockstar developers, The Comiskey Group, today released new artist impressions of the $45 million Aura Hotel. When completed it is set to be the largest live music
February 22, 2024By yelomag
Calling all Swifties! If you miss getting one of 620,000 tickets for Tay Tay’s current Australian tour, we got you. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate this morning announced that HOTA, the Goldie’s Home of the Arts, would show eight screenings of Taylor Swiftâs Eras Tour. “Taylorâs worked hard to garner her remarkable connection with fans
February 15, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
The Chats kicked off their nationwide Bargain Bin Tour and it was all bands, beers, and a bloody good time! Frontman Eamon Sandwith is a native Sunshine Coast lad, bringing his band to Ocean Street’s iconic Solbar on Friday. He’s shared the stage with big names such as Guns ânâ Roses, The Strokes, Iggy Pop,
February 14, 2024By yelomag
Redcliffe has a new live music festival with Brisbane punk act Butterfingers to headline on May 18. Where We Belong Festival 2024 will be Redcliffe’s biggest music festival, Bree from Breeza Bars and Bands announced today. Bree says the Picnic Hill event will see a major showcase of local bands and bring a boost to
