July 30, 2025By yelomag
World-wide media has been in a twist with rumours that EDM festival Tomorrowland is bringing its CORE event to Australia in 2026. The Belgium festival, which attracts around 60,000 fans each year, is known for its incredible stage designs, stunning visuals, and top-tier lineup of DJ acts. It draws tens of thousands of fans from
July 29, 2025By yelomag
Legendary 90s rockstars Everclear are bringing their Australian tour to Kings Beach Tavern on December 4. Frontman Art Alexakis brought his acoustic set Down Under last year, touring with Brendan B. Brown from Wheatus. But this time he’s bringing the whole band to celebrate their 30th anniversary. The Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour is
July 27, 2025By yelomag
The Sunshine Coast live music scene continues to buzz as new residents move to the burgeoning region. They bring with them an enthusiastic new-wave of vibe-seekers. Whether you’re here on vacay or a true-blue ‘yocal’, our vibrant villages are firing up with non-stop live performances, sure to keep you dancing, singing and inspired. Pictured: Owners
July 27, 2025By Dameeka Middleton
It was a night to remember for fans of The Hives, says Yelo photographer Dameeka Middleton in this live review. After capturing the Swedish rock icons through the lens of her camera at Fortitude Music Hall on Thursday, she writes about getting up-close-and personal with her favourite 90s stars. Returning for the first time in
July 24, 2025By Marc Roberts
It will be metalcore mania all over again when Aussie hardcore heavyweights Northlane play at The Station on the Sunshine Coast next month. The ARIA award winners, who shot to fame in the late-00s, are taking their All Over Australian Tour to regional towns across the country, including the Birtinya venue on August 1. The
July 24, 2025By yelomag
The Sunshine Coast has spoken this morning with the announcement that Aussie hip-hop royalty Hilltop Hoods will headline the region’s premier music event – Big Pineapple Festival 2025. The event, which last year saw The Amity Affliction, Tones & I and Peking Duk take over the Woombye pineapple fields, is on November 1. And this
July 23, 2025By yelomag
For more events like the Coondoo Mountain Campout – Spring Festival see our Sunshine Coast Gig Guide. Get ready to experience the magic of the Coondoo Mountain Campout – Spring Festival. Against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Coondoo, this family-friendly festival brings together music, nature, and community. And you can even BYO your doggo! Across
July 21, 2025By yelomag
If you’re bursting out for a brat-girl-summer-on-repeat you’ll be happy to know Bluff Fest 2025 is nearly upon us. This means our iconic Alexandra Headland coastline is about to explode with more wholesome indie energy and moshing good times. Aussie surf-rock legends Hockey Dad (pictured) will headline Day 1 of the November 29 event, while
July 21, 2025By yelomag
Main photo: Touted as the Southern-Hemisphere’s biggest live music discovery and connection event, BIGSOUND 2025 brings speakers, musicians and important industry reps to Brisbane in September. Australian artists Josh Pyke (pictured) and Tash Santana will join triple j radio godfather Richard Kingsmill when monolithic music industry event BIGSOUND 2025 descends on Brisbane on September 2-5.
July 21, 2025By yelomag
An all-ages open mic – In-Synct – has launched at Nambour venue The Presynct and is quickly becoming a welcome hangout for musicians, songwriters and creatives alike. Local musician and organiser Jarrod Tutbury, who is also on the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective, says everyone is welcome even those who prefer to enjoy their music

