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Sunshine Coast Council is being accused of monopolising the region’s events sector after announcing its annual Christmas carols event would be held the day before a major surf lifesaving fundraiser. Kawana Carols by the Beach, which is scheduled for December 17, raises much-needed money for the Kawana Surf Life Saving and Kawana Nippers programs. However,
Mount Cotton: Two Gold Coast sisters have given UK pop star Robbie Williams a warm reception when he performed at Sirroment Winery on Saturday night. One of the sisters, Carlie Mills, is a real estate agent on the Gold Coast. She was among 13,000 fans at the sell-out show and was reportedly sitting on her
Burleigh Heads: The sons of Australian roots musician Xavier Rudd are putting on a night of free music at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse. Multi-instrumentalist Joaquin Noah will play his own set, while brother Finojet will play in his surf-rock band, Calypso Cora, on December 10. Picture: Rudd and his two sons in 2017 via Facebook. Joaquin
A local musician says Sunshine Coast Council is destroying its grassroots music scene. It comes after a popular Currimundi cafe was forced to shut down its live music program due to noise complaints. Clive Carter, from alt-country rock band Bohemian Rogue, says it’s “disappointing” for emerging artists to lose another venue. It’s the second time
Hamilton: It’s the birthplace of the humble cronut – a croissant-doughnut hybrid – and this weekend Eat Street Northshore celebrates 10 years of entertaining Brisbane. It was a simple concept which paved the way for many to come: a shipping container foodie’s wonderland with live music, entertainment and thousands of hungry punters. Co-owner Jacki MacDonald
West End, Burleigh Heads and Murwillumbah: Melbourne outfit Pretty Moi have a new single out and it’s blowing up radio stations across the country. To celebrate new track, “Real Love”, they’ve announced a mini tour, which includes a pink-themed breast cancer fundraiser and a pink half pipe. Pretty Moi perform at West End’s Bearded Lady
Mountain Creek: Burnout, isolation and mental health are just a few of the things Connor Hanson discusses openly in his music. The instrumental music teacher from St Joseph’s Primary in Nambour spoke to YELO about his obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) diagnosis, ahead of his band Chamber Lane’s debut at Nambour’s hottest new live music venue,
Dakabin: Gone are the days you would send your husband to Dakabin for some peace of mind and to get rid of the household waste. The team behind Sandstone Point Hotel and Eatons Hill Hotel have released pictures of their latest $35 million hotel project complete with restaurant, sports bar, TAB and gaming lounge –
New Farm: Few artists have shaped Australia’s cultural and political landscape like Yothu Yindi. The Yolngu legends, who made 1990s Australia sit up and listen with hits like “Treaty” and “Tribal Voice” resonating across the nation, will headline Brisbane Powerhouse’s return of ΩHM Festival of Other Music 2024, following its spectacular debut earlier this year. Since bursting onto the scene in the
Bobby Alu will headline a week-long celebration of the newly-zoned Southport Special Entertainment Precinct. The new precinct will allow local businesses to be less restricted by noise complaints. The Downtown Sound, is a free all-ages event celebrating the new Southport Special Entertainment Precinct, from November 13-19. It is hosted by three local venues Vinnie’s, Mr
