Featured Posts
Top Articles
Recent Posts
- Festivals still coming to the ‘Bermuda Bahama Banana Republic Triangle’ in 2026
- Parkway Drive to play two Brisbane album shows
- YELO is looking for a presenting partner for its Queensland Gig Guides
- What The Big Lez Show and Talking Boony dolls taught me about the future of live music
- BIGSOUND 2026 launches new education and technology hub
Archive for June, 2026
If The Beach Boys were allowed to invent “Kokomo”, YELO is officially claiming the stretch between the Sunshine Coast and Byron Bay as the ‘Bermuda Bahama Banana Republic Triangle‘. It is not a recognised region, but it does contain an unreasonable number of festivals. From the Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay, the second half of
Parkway Drive will return to Brisbane in August for two special shows celebrating landmark albums Killing With A Smile and Horizons. The Byron Bay metal band will play The Fortitude Music Hall on August 15 and 16 as part of its newly announced Killing Horizons Tour. Each city on the national run will receive two
YELO is looking for one Queensland business to become the presenting partner of our Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast gig guides. Founded on the Sunshine Coast, YELO is an independent music and culture publication helping people discover gigs, venues, festivals and artists across South-East Queensland. Our regional gig guides are among the most practical
I’m forever thinking about the future of live music. How we keep it going, how we protect what’s left, and how venues, artists, media and audiences might need to reshape themselves to suit whatever comes next. This particular style of brainstorming has led me down some colourful paths, including one where Talking Boony dolls reign
BIGSOUND will introduce a dedicated Ideas & Innovation Hub when the Australian music industry event returns to Fortitude Valley from September 1–4. The new conference space will bring together music industry workers, educators, technology companies and government representatives to discuss the tools and ideas shaping the future of Australian music. The hub will include separate
Eumundi School of Music music director Jimmy Halliday and keys teacher Kate Gadenne-Parsons with students from the 2026 program at Caplick Park. Photo: Supplied. Eumundi School of Music is marking 10 years of mentoring young musicians across the Sunshine Coast with more than 300 students taking part in the program since it began. The milestone
Bob Evans will bring his Suburban Songbook 20th anniversary tour to Brisbane this October performing the 2006 album in full with a full band. The national tour celebrates two decades since the release of the ARIA-winning record, which helped cement Kevin Mitchell’s Bob Evans project as more than a side step from Jebediah. The Brisbane
Brisbane artist Harley is turning the need for reassurance into bright, restless indie rock in his first single for 2026 with “Tell Me You Love Me”. The track follows a run of previous singles including “Depths”, “Those Eyes”, “What Do I Know” and “Give Me Something”, with Harley building his presence across Southeast Queensland stages
Rolling Sets will return to Tweed Heads on November 28 with Violent Soho joining Ocean Alley, Royel Otis and G Flip for the beachside festival. Tickets: Rolling Sets Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Old Mervs, The Belair Lip Bombs, Evening Elephants, Mid Drift, Trials, Cheeky Leash, Headsend, Selve, Blush and Tweed-only act Polly complete
Beetlejuice The Musical is now playing at QPAC in Brisbane, with a limited number of new $99 tickets released for selected June performances. Brisbane has officially entered the Netherworld, with Beetlejuice The Musical now playing at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. The stage production opened at QPAC on Friday night and will remain in Brisbane
