Archive for September, 2024
Words and photos: Dameeka Middleton Aussie ratbags Dune Rats and LA-garage rockers FIDLAR delivered a memorable night for the last leg of their tour at Birtinya’s finest, The Station. Touring for nearly a decade together, punters were exposed to the pure punk roots of these inter-continental best mates, despite the dousing weather. I arrived a
The Superjesus frontwoman Sarah McLeod has thrown her support behind the Sunshine Coast’s smallest punk rockers. Wave Raiders, whose members are aged just 12 and 14, caught the eye of the singer when they performed at the Airlie Beach Festival of Music. The punk rock trio will release their debut single, “Fun”, at Solbar on
The Singer-Songwriters Session brings four top Sunshine Coast acts to Norton Music Factory on September 28. Matty Rogers Band, JC & The Tree, David Flower Band and Nicky Convine will all perform at the all-ages event. Renowned for his soulful and electrifying performances, Matty Rogers captivates with a unique blend of soul, rock and blues.
Yelo Mag’s Sunshine Coast Live Music Gig Guide is your “what’s on this weekend” in live music and entertainment, from Caloundra to Noosa. Yelo Mag is a Sunshine Coast-based online music magazine which covers local music news, and more. If your gig is missing be sure to give us the head’s up at editor@yelo.live. For
Third-release tickets to the Sunshine Coast’s juciest music event of the year, the Big Pineapple Festival, have sold out. Some of Australia’s biggest artists are set to take over Woombye’s famous Pineapple Fields on October 19 including; The Amity Affliction, Bliss N Eco, Golden Features, Peking Duo, Tones and I and Vera Blue. Local acts Betty Taylor, Raw Ordio,
The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is set to infuse a “modern Australia” into its graduation process. Students previously graduated to the tune of classical Danish music as part of the ceremony’s academic procession. The music will now be swapped for an Indigenous representation by UniSC Honorary and Adjunct Uncle Kevin Starkey. He uses
Grammy Award-winning pop powerhouse Dua Lipa has announced a global tour in 2025, including two Australian shows. The Radical Optimism Tour will see the UK superstar perform more than 40 shows across the world including New Zealand, North America, Europe, the UK, and South America. Dua is promoting her third studio album, “Radical Optimism”, which she released in
Australia’s most remote music festival Big Red Bash has been cancelled next year as organisers take a break to “recharge”. The Birdsville event, in western Queensland, has been running non-stop since 2013, with a break in 2020. The announcement was made on Thursday via the festival’s social media, saying it’s been a “massive undertaking”. It
The internet is in a twist amid claims Dave Grohl’s new baby daughter could be a Brisbane-ite. Nine months ago the Foo Fighters frontman – still known then as the “nicest guy in rock” – took a break from touring to feed the homeless in Sydney (pictured). His band was about to play their biggest
Redfern’s global hip-hop star Kid Laroi will perform in Brisbane and the Gold Coast this November as part of his upcoming Australian tour. The young Sydney rapper’s mammoth run kicks off on November 11, at the Gold Coast’s Home of the Arts (HOTA). Kid Laroi then heads to Brisbane’s Boondall Entertainment Centre, on November 15,
