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Beddy Rays. The Buoys. Letters to Lions. Vlads. Camino Gold. That’s how Alex by the Sea 2026 is kicking off winter on the Sunshine Coast, landing June 6 and 7 at Alexandra Headland’s Bluff Bar. Day One brings one of the strongest indie and surf-rock lineups the coast has seen. Headlined by Beddy Rays, the
Gympie-born heavyweights The Amity Affliction have sold out their Sunshine Coast show at Blackflag Brewing coinciding with the release of their ninth studio album House of Cards. The February 13 gig marks a significant return for the band to the region following their appearance at the Big Pineapple Music Festival in 2024. Now one of
The Wolston Butchers hit the stage alongside Hervey Bay teenage rock band Sagnar at Norton Music Factory last Friday night, supporting Fake News for an all-ages punk show that didn’t hold back. Drawing on 90s West Coast punk energy and no-frills grit, both bands delivered loud songs and close-quarters chaos inside the Caloundra West industrial
Sunny Coast punk-rock royalty Fake News headlined an all-out, all-ages punk show at Caloundra’s Norton Music Factory on Friday night. Loud, DIY, and built for the floor rather than the stage, the night leaned fully into chaos. Cali-flavoured heavy-hitters The Wolston Butchers tore through their set, while emerging acts The Phosphenes and Sagnar rounded out
British pop icon Lily Allen has officially announced her return to Australia, confirming a major national tour set for late 2026. The tour supports Allen’s critically acclaimed 2025 album West End Girl, her first LP in seven years and a bold, personal return for the London-born songwriter. This will mark Allen’s biggest Australian run to
Sunshine Coast surf-punk chaos merchants Wave Raiders don’t really do things the normal way and their surprise Australia Day pop-up set at Double Island Point was no exception. Surprising audiences is basically the Wave Raiders origin story. The three boys were just 10–12 years old when they made headlines after appearing on stage with Spiderbait
Ministry of Sound: Testament Returns to the Sunshine Coast in July 2026 Global dance institution Ministry of Sound has confirmed the return of its acclaimed Testament tour with the Sunshine Coast securing a spot on the seven-city run. It’s the tour’s biggest Australian and New Zealand leg to date, celebrating an era defined by underground
Words: Kate Bannah Once in a while, a gig comes along so perfect that you can’t help but pop on your signed vinyl the second you wake up, and just sit there completely still as the nostalgia of the night before washes over you. That was me this morning, after the opening night of Carla
Shop the Punk Bananas collection at yelo.live/shop. Stay tuned as the PB verse grows. ———————————————————— × × × ×———————————————————— The best kind of community stands shoulder to shoulder: introducing Punk Bananas. It’s the newest corner of YELO dedicated to local gig culture, music lore, and sunshine rebellion. Gig Culture, Music Lore & Sunshine Rebellion Punk
One Republic, Ben Folds and Lorde (pictured) are just some of the biggest names coming to South-East Queensland this February. With international tours, cult-favourite acts and packed local venues across the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane, you won’t have a reason to stay home! From riverside shows to sweaty club gigs, festival stages and
