Archive for January, 2026
Sunshine Coast musicians and music industry leaders are doing whatever they can to promote local music in the wake of The Station’s closure. The popular Birtinya venue shut its doors last week, prompting increased activity and advocacy across the region as artists, broadcasters and venue operators work to maintain momentum in the local music scene.
Main photo: Amyl and the Sniffers perform at The Station for YELO by Dameeka Middleton. A new year hits differently when you love a music scene that refuses to quit. Our live music community has weathered rising costs, seen venues close – including beloved spaces like The Station – and watched festivals disappear. And yet
A new boutique dance music festival is flipping Easter weekend on its head with three custom stages, a stacked lineup and a never-before-used layout inside Aussie World. A new era of Sunshine Coast festivals is about to dawn with SUNNY SIDE UP coming to Aussie World’s Banana Bender Pub this Easter Saturday on April 4.
Gympie metalcore heavyweights team up with REDHOOK for a massive Coolum gig. Black Flag Brewing in Coolum has dropped a huge announcement for Sunshine Coast live music fans — The Amity Affliction will play an exclusive show on February 13, joined by alt-rock heavy-hitters REDHOOK. The gig was due to be held at The Station,
Brisbane’s Riverstage is gearing up for one of its biggest years yet, with a stacked run of international superstars, indie heroes, pop heavyweights and cult favourites rolling through in 2026. From global chart-toppers to nostalgic throwbacks, this year’s lineup has something for every kind of live-music lover — and with Brisbane only a quick trip
YELO has quietly been working on something special. A small, everyday piece of local music culture you can actually hold. Our first Punk Banana Tote has arrived, created for gig-goers, vinyl flippers, market wanderers, surf-check regulars and anyone who carries music with them everywhere they go. Made from 100% organic cotton canvas, the tote blends
“Recent research shows Australians actively seek out new and independent music, with over 80% saying they enjoy discovering local artists on streaming platforms.” – Spotify FLOOD is a series of hyper-local Spotify playlists, each one featuring only musicians from a single region. Think of them as curated indie radio stations built for the places we
A Sunshine Coast live music venue owner has spoken out with practical, heartfelt advice on how locals can help keep the scene alive, amid the closure of The Station last week. The Presynct owner Rusty Nyman (pictured with daughter Cherry) — who runs one of the region’s few remaining dedicated live music venues — says
Tickets to The Terrys @ Norton Music Factory in Caloundra West on Saturday: https://www.moshtix.com.au The Terrys will take their all-ages regional show to Norton Music Factory next weekend after a last-minute venue change. The Merrigong surf-rock lads were due to play at The Station in Birtinya on Saturday, but the venue closed suddenly last week,
The Gold Coast live music calendar for 2026 is shaping up to be one of the region’s busiest in years, with a mix of iconic festivals, big-name concerts and vibrant local gig nights worth planning for. Whether you’re chasing festival wristbands or laid-back beachfront sets, the Coast has something happening every week — here are
