Yelo Mag’s free Sunshine Coast Live Music Gig Guide brings the best of the live music scene – from Noosa to Caloundra – every week.
Wednesday
The Coast’s best pin-drop folk open mic is at Nambour’s Morts Brewery tonight. Naamba Folk Club is a monthly event bringing in some of the region’s best, hosted by talented local singer-songwriter, Karen Law. Doors open at 6pm. Get in early to register your name.
Friday
Electrifying psychedelic-folk, singer/songwriter, Demi Casha has a resonance that far exceeds her years. With her own gum-tree rock style, Demi is quickly becoming her one of Australia’s most exciting, emerging artists. With an impressive resume that includes opening Karl S. Williams’ sold-out Brisbane show, the Sunshine Coast native’s refreshingly wild vocals crash over her audiences like the ocean water that runs through her veins.
Whether solo or performing with her band, you can hear a pin drop when Demi Casha takes the stage, but what follows is an emotional grenade that you’ll never forget. She plays Solbar‘s front lounge bar from 5.30pm. Free entry.
Fresh from supporting alt-country Melbourne act, Kingswood, and Newcastle punk rockers, Trophy Eyes, The Stone Apes (main picture) will headline their own show at Solbar, with Northern Rivers rockstars Calypso Cora and local legends, Nuffin’ Butta. Bridging the gap between tropical guitar riffs and a hard-hitting rhythm section, The Stone Apes create an infectious blend of Australian indie and stadium rock. Doors open 7pm. Tickets: tickets.solbar.com.au.
And while you’re on Ocean St, be sure to check out local indi rock n’ roll band, The Justus Trio, with drumming superstar Bailey Walker, playing at Duporth Tavern from 8:30pm.
Saturday
The Terry’s are in town to celebrate their new album and will be throwing a ripper release party at Old Soul with DJ sets, all from 3pm. Tickets: here.
Sydney alt-rock shapeshifters Redhook will headline an all-female rock revolution as Norton’s Music Factory explodes with raw feminine power. Women in Rock 2024 offers a showcase of pure hard-rock excellence with Krave, Jolly, Viper Syndicate, Veratie and Acid Cherry, all from 4pm. These chicks ROCK so grab your friends, put on your favorite band t-shirt, and get ready to head bang the night away. Tickets: eventbrite.com.au.
The Sunny Coast Rude Boys bring their fun, high-energy, good times to Solbar for a night of dancing! The 10-piece group offers skool-dance, uplifting ska and reggae, drawing on musical influences that shaped the Jamaican movement, through to UK two-tone. “The Rudies” sold out last time so don’t forget to grab your tickets now. Tickets: tickets.solbar.com.au. Doors from 7pm.
Yandina troubadour Gareth B. Graham launches his second single, “Goin’ North” at Nambour’s Dance, Art Etc, from 6pm. The song is an ode to the feeling of liberation on the highway, and the pursuit of love at the other end of the journey. Expect a night of folk and electric blues to cool the weary mind, ignite the skin, and warm the heart. For this special occasion, Gareth will perform as a three-piece, and supporting him are local musical heroes The Charles Camilleri Connection and Zac Gunthorpe. Tickets $15: here.
Sunday
Up-and-coming country/folk artist Lilli Fairfax fuses the warmth of our coastal lifestyle with her country town roots. Debut single, “Dream Life”, tells the heartfelt story of Lilli’s departure from her hometown to embrace the gypsy van life on a journey of self-discovery and pursuit of her dreams. Hailing from Maitland, New South Wales, Lilli has been captivating audiences with her beautiful melodies, hoping to inspire others to embark on their own transformations and follow the whispers of their hearts. Lilli’s second single “Hold On Me” is out now. Catch her at Solbar from 5.30pm. Free entry.
Figaro, Flutes & Flowers comes to The J at Noosa, in a not-to-be-missed experience for music lovers when three iconic classical musicians comes together.
Best of friends – bass-baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes, pianist-raconteur Guy Noble, and internationally-acclaimed flutist Jane Rutter – perform highlights from their spectacular careers, including best-loved arias from opera and musical theatre, virtuoso flute classics, and Celtic and traditional folk songs. There’s two shows at 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets: www.thej.com.au.
Slim Krusty‘s first headliner comes to Moffat Beach on Sunday with good pals Clay Dirt and A.C Saunders. They’ll be heading up the Aussie east-coast playing a variety of shows from skateparks, abandoned theatres to the good old classic pub. They play from 1pm at Lantana Space, 15 Allen Street, Moffat Beach. Tickets $20: here.
Monday
Gold Coast: Matchbox Twenty @ Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Tickets: Ticketek.com.au.
Tuesday
Brisbane: Matchbox Twenty @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Tickets: Ticketek.com.au.
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