February 1, 2025By Dameeka Middleton
Australian punk-rock icons Amyl and The Sniffers proved they are in high demand at The Station on Thursday night. With a sold-out show, the anticipation from punters at the Birtinya precinct was at an all-time high. Ripping along for the ride was proud Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, Kalkadoon and Yirendali woman, Miss Kaninna. And
December 23, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
Brisbane indie-rockstars Custard brought some pre-Christmas cheer to a sold-out home crowd on Saturday night. Wrapping up their regional tour, they gave fans a final salute to remember at Woolloongabba’s The Princess Theatre. The Stress of Leisure – who are close mates of Custard – and Melbourne rockers The Fauves, gave some solid warm-up sets.
December 9, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
Photos: Dameeka Middleton Good Things Festival brought 30,000 rock-music loving revellers to Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds on Sunday – and we took your photos! Performances from huge global acts included Korn, Violent Femmes, Electric Callboy, Billy Corgan and JET were absolutely epic despite extreme heat pushing 40 degrees in the City. Punters kept cool in the
November 24, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
Photos: Dameeka Middleton Hundreds of Coolum punks from all generations – from Gen X to Zoomers – descended on Blackflag Brewing for an all-out punk-rock show on Saturday night. Aussie 90s rockstars Bodyjar headlined Something Cool Festival at the Sunshine Coast alternative brewhouse in Coolum’s outer industrial estate. Female-fronted Sydney nu-metal band Red Hook came
October 21, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
Photos and words: Dameeka Middleton Yelo Mag photographer and Grinspoon super fan Dameeka captured the Lismore legends at Brisbane’s Iconic Princess Theatre on Saturday. The sold-out show marked stop 19 of their 46-date “Whatever, Whenever, Wherever” Australian tour. As some of you might know, my love for Grinspoon is like no other. After waiting 14 years
September 19, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
Words and photos: Dameeka Middleton Aussie ratbags Dune Rats and LA-garage rockers FIDLAR delivered a memorable night for the last leg of their tour at Birtinya’s finest, The Station. Touring for nearly a decade together, punters were exposed to the pure punk roots of these inter-continental best mates, despite the dousing weather. I arrived a
July 18, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
The Big Weekend music festival at Coolum proved music on the Sunshine Coast is not dead on Saturday. In its third consecutive year, The Big Weekend showed what a punk-rock show is all about with a sold-out show at Blackflag Brewing. Organised by local rockstar Pricey, the event celebrates Coolum and its thriving music scene.
June 9, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
The Grogans played at Kings Beach Tavern last week to a sold-out crowd. Their message of hope was nothing short of inspirational. Words and photos by Dameeka Middleton Despite a cold and rainy Sunny Coast night, punters filled the Kings Beach Tavern early last Saturday to catch surf rockstars The Grogans before they began their
May 30, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
Yelo photographer and occasional word slinger Dameeka Middleton got intimate with JET at The Station on Saturday night. Just when you think your favourite 2000s rock bands are done JET start a national tour – and they still rock! The favourite Aussie rockstars gave revellers the revival they didn’t know they needed at The Station
April 18, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
Words and photos: Dameeka Middleton Sunshine Coast music enthusiasts were in for a treat on Friday night when Kings Beach Tavern hosted Aussie rockers Pacific Avenue for their sold-out show. After releasing the number-one chart ranking album “Flowers” last year, Pacific Avenue showed fans why they are known for their electrifying live performances. Being the