January 30, 2026By yelomag
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
January 26, 2026By yelomag
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
January 24, 2026By yelomag
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
January 23, 2026By yelomag
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
January 22, 2026By yelomag
January’s almost done and 2026 is already shaping up to be a massive year for musicals at Brisbane’s QPAC. Blockbusters, family classics, and big international productions are all locked in for the City’s musical heart. CATS, Beetlejuice, MJ The Musical, and The Last Ship, are all set to entertain Queensland audiences. Check out our complete
January 22, 2026By yelomag
It’s no secret that Nambour on the Sunshine Coast is on the rise – especially its underground music scene. No Barriers is a photo exhibition at the Old Ambulance Station‘s Ramp Space, by Marc Roberts (pictured), capturing the rise of the local hardcore and punk scene. It runs until Feb 7, with an opening night
January 21, 2026By yelomag
When Aussie music legend Tones and I put the call out to fans to compete for the chance to bring her to their town, Coolum business woman Leigh Kuryj was the first to throw her town into the spotlight. Within minutes, the savvy bookkeeper — AKA the “Sunshine Coast Punter” — alerted the local radio
January 16, 2026By yelomag
Australian surf-rock favourites Ocean Alley will bring their highly anticipated Love Balloon national tour to Sunshine Coast Stadium for SummerSalt on March 15. The laid-back lads from Sydney’s Northern Beaches will share the stage with a slew of massive acts including SKEGSS, Allah-Las, Babe Rainbow, Mid Drift, Le Shiv and Seaside. Known for their chart-topping
January 15, 2026By yelomag
Sunshine Coast musicians and music industry leaders are doing whatever they can to promote local music in the wake of The Station’s closure. The popular Birtinya venue shut its doors last week, prompting increased activity and advocacy across the region as artists, broadcasters and venue operators work to maintain momentum in the local music scene.
January 14, 2026By yelomag
Main photo: Amyl and the Sniffers perform at The Station for YELO by Dameeka Middleton. A new year hits differently when you love a music scene that refuses to quit. Our live music community has weathered rising costs, seen venues close – including beloved spaces like The Station – and watched festivals disappear. And yet

