November 19, 2023By Penny Brand
Rusty and Cherry Nyman, of The Presynct, are two “roses amongst the thorns” in the Sunshine Coast’s male-heavy industry. The mother-daughter business duo are behind the region’s newest live music venue, The Presynct Venue & Bar, which opened last month to a sell-out crowd, and is an incubator and hive for some of the region’s
November 15, 2023By Penny Brand
It’s AusMusic Month and AusMusic T-Shirt Day on November 30. To kick it off Yelo Mag has hand-picked some Australian merch that’s hotter than the outback summer. A bit like the wine drinkers who buy their bottles based off a label these perfect Christmas stuffers have been chosen based on aesthetics alone. And the takeaway
November 11, 2023By Penny Brand
Venue guide Gold Coast live music venues worth leaving the house for For musicians, gig lovers, touring acts and anyone trying to find where the good noise is hiding. From intimate dive bars to market stages, beachside pubs, recording spaces, clubs and cultural venues, the Coast has always been an incubator for creativity. Bookmark this
November 6, 2023By Penny Brand
As the Sunshine Coast warms up for its 36th instalment of Woodford Folk Festival, headliner Ben Lee remembers the time he opened for Sonic Youth at age 14. Ben spoke to YELO music editor Penny Brand, reflecting on why Australian audiences have reclaimed him. Sometime in the mid-2000s I sat down to prepare for one
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

