October 16, 2023By Penny Brand
Review: Fave Aussie band The Whitlams had punters out of their chairs at The J reports YELO music editor Penny Brand. It’s a bit hard to get excited about a rock band when you’re seated at The J but The Whitlams proved anything was possible in Noosa on Saturday night. Filled with his usual entertaining
October 11, 2023By Penny Brand
The Whitlams will perform at Noosa’s The J on October 14 with the help of The Living End’s Scott Owen in a show which pays homage to their past. The Living End punk-rock double-bassist – known for his on-stage rock ‘n’ roll romps – is stepping in to fill the shoes of Andy Lewis, who
October 9, 2023By Penny Brand
Feature: An overhaul of the hinterland’s grand old lady has landed in the hands of The Comiskey Group. Imperial Hotel Eumundi forms a long line of landmark pubs re-imagined by the group including The Doonan and Samford Hotel. They are also responsible for multi-million-dollar music venues Sandstone Point and Eatons Hill which have seen Prince,
October 5, 2023By Penny Brand
Nambour: Highly-anticipated live music establishment and cocktail lounge, The Presynct Venue & Bar, will officially open its doors on Saturday night. But if you think you’re going to the opening night you can ditch those plans with tickets to the Sunshine Coast’s hottest new spot’s celebrations selling out in just days. Business partner Rusty Nyman
October 2, 2023By Penny Brand
Caloundra Music Festival is a much-loved annual music festival on the Sunshine Coast, attracting visitors and locals alike. YELO music editor Penny Brand gives her hacks on how to survival the summer festival favourite. Sunshine Coast’s Council’s premier music festival – Caloundra Music Festival – has kicked off its first day of festivities at Kings
September 26, 2023By Penny Brand
Small Change Espresso owners Ben and Kimberly Conicella are bringing some famous names to Nambour. Bill Chambers (yes, that’s Kasey’s dad and he’s amazing!) will play at their hip industrial-style venue on September 30. Ben, 39, who moonlights as a musician, plays bass guitar in Chambers’ band. Picture: Small Change Espresso at Nambour is a
September 25, 2023By Penny Brand
If the Sunshine Coast had a Lord Mayor of Music it would be Andrea Kirwin. Andrea is a staunch community person and has quickly become the poster girl for the Coast’s burgeoning music scene. In a bid to make the region’s music scene great again, she set up Peace Run Records in downtown Nambour a
September 15, 2023By Penny Brand
Weezer songs like “Island in the Sun” and “El Scorcho” have been blasted by fans in blow-up swimming pools for decades. The Grammy award-winning, US alt-rock will bring all their hit summer rock-anthems to Brisbane Entertainment Centre on October 8. Joining them is home-grown electro giants Regurgitator (AKA “The ‘Gurge”). And it’s about to be
September 2, 2023By Penny Brand
Conondale: A Sunshine Coast “hippy commune” having its live music club axed by Sunshine Coast Council has to be one of the most heart-breaking stories of the century, writes Yelo editor Penny Brand. When the sun broke today and our alarm went off, my daughter Lola and I jumped up and diligently threw on the
September 1, 2023By Penny Brand
Maleny celebrity agent Ian “Dicko” Dickson is calling for better transport safety for Sunshine Coast musicians and punters. Dicko says he continues to see teenagers in lines at 2am waiting for Ubers. And if a better transport system isn’t implemented sooner, people might be hurt. He says the lack of a safe public transport system
