Fresh on YELO
Queensland music news and stories.
New releases, live shows, artists and the people behind the music, from the Sunshine Coast to Brisbane, the Gold Coast and regional Queensland.
Popular on YELO
Recent Posts
- Brisbane Arena decision looms as Live Nation and AEG-backed groups submit bids
- Bernard Fanning joins 150 artists in Australian music AI copyright fight
- The Rubens’ Sam Margin on why live music won’t die
- Red Hot Summer Tour continues after Gold Coast grandstand collapse
- In pictures: The Rubens @ Blackflag Coolum, 29/10/2026
Loading
Photo: Dameeka Middleton.
-
Brisbane Arena decision looms as Live Nation and AEG-backed groups submit bids
Two rival consortia have reportedly submitted detailed Brisbane Arena bids, with a decision on the proposed 17,000-seat Woolloongabba venue expected this month.
-
Bernard Fanning joins 150 artists in Australian music AI copyright fight
Bernard Fanning, Jack River and more than 150 musicians back a new Australian artists alliance focused on AI, copyright and creative rights.
-
The Rubens’ Sam Margin on why live music won’t die
After The Rubens’ Coolum show, Sam Margin talks to Penny Brand about sobriety, independent venues, Splendour, Olivia Rodrigo and live music’s future.
-
Red Hot Summer Tour continues after Gold Coast grandstand collapse
The Red Hot Summer Tour continued at Coolangatta Beach after a grandstand collapse reportedly injured at least three people. A concertgoer tells YELO what…
-
In pictures: The Rubens @ Blackflag Coolum, 29/10/2026
A sold-out crowd packed Blackflag Brewing in Coolum on Thursday night as Australian rock favourites The Rubens brought their Group Therapy tour to the…
-
The Chats announce Half Cut album and two Brisbane shows
Sunshine Coast punk band The Chats announce third album Half Cut and single Off It, plus 17 tour dates including two Crowbar Brisbane shows…
-
Ziggy Alberts announces first children’s book No Fin Steve
Sunshine Coast musician Ziggy Alberts announces No Fin Steve, his first children’s book, about family, the ocean and learning to swim.
-
Weezer bring Third Eye Blind and Fountains of Wayne to Brisbane
Weezer, Third Eye Blind and Fountains of Wayne play Brisbane Entertainment Centre on March 4, 2027. Here’s when tickets and presales open.
-
Nimbin Fringe 2026 brings grassroots music to the Northern Rivers
Nimbin Fringe runs October 30–November 1, bringing Hussy Hicks, Human Dinosaur Machine and more to a community-led Northern Rivers music and arts program.
-
Australian music streams plunge: What it means for Queensland bands
Australian artists have just 8.5% of domestic audio streams. As Ausify returns for Ausmusic Month, here’s what Queensland music fans can do.
Keep exploring
Find the useful parts of YELO.
