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
January 13, 2026By yelomag
A new boutique dance music festival is flipping Easter weekend on its head with three custom stages, a stacked lineup and a never-before-used layout inside Aussie World. A new era of Sunshine Coast festivals is about to dawn with SUNNY SIDE UP coming to Aussie World’s Banana Bender Pub this Easter Saturday on April 4.
January 13, 2026By yelomag
Gympie metalcore heavyweights team up with REDHOOK for a massive Coolum gig. Black Flag Brewing in Coolum has dropped a huge announcement for Sunshine Coast live music fans — The Amity Affliction will play an exclusive show on February 13, joined by alt-rock heavy-hitters REDHOOK. The gig was due to be held at The Station,
January 13, 2026By yelomag
Brisbane’s Riverstage is gearing up for one of its biggest years yet, with a stacked run of international superstars, indie heroes, pop heavyweights and cult favourites rolling through in 2026. From global chart-toppers to nostalgic throwbacks, this year’s lineup has something for every kind of live-music lover — and with Brisbane only a quick trip
January 12, 2026By yelomag
YELO has quietly been working on something special. A small, everyday piece of local music culture you can actually hold. Our first Punk Banana Tote has arrived, created for gig-goers, vinyl flippers, market wanderers, surf-check regulars and anyone who carries music with them everywhere they go. Made from 100% organic cotton canvas, the tote blends
January 11, 2026By yelomag
“Recent research shows Australians actively seek out new and independent music, with over 80% saying they enjoy discovering local artists on streaming platforms.” – Spotify FLOOD is a series of hyper-local Spotify playlists, each one featuring only musicians from a single region. Think of them as curated indie radio stations built for the places we

