June 4, 2024By yelomag
Truck crash survivor Boi Crompton has returned to the music scene with a new single after a forced 22-year hiatus. Boi was hit by a truck as a pedestrian in 2002. It forced him to drop his performing career as one half of Sunshine Coast indie-pop act boi&eSKae. While Boi and his partner Eskae continued
May 28, 2024By yelomag
If you’ve been dreaming of spending New Year’s Eve at magical Woodfordia it’s time to get cracking. Early bird tickets to Woodford Folk Festival 23/24 are on sale from today. The wonderful land of Woodfordia, just an hour outside of Brisbane, comes alive every year after Christmas to celebrate creativity, culture, community and connection. Over
May 18, 2024By yelomag
Noosa funk-fusion favourites Ampersand will celebrate the release of their debut EP, “Entry Level”, on June 9. Youth acts Henry Catania (pictured), Hati, Ella Joy, Harriette & Tatum and Moneyshot, will join them in the festivities, from 4-8pm. Held at Land & Sea Brewery, it’s free entry thanks to Noosa Council’s RADF Grant program. Tickets:
May 17, 2024By yelomag
Sunshine Coast highschool teacher Drew Wilson has released his first cover of John Waite’s 1984 hit song, “Missing You”. It’s familiar, yet new. Equal parts yearning and loss. And every bit as memorable as the original. Drew says while the song holds significant sentimental value, he never expected to release a cover song. “It was
May 15, 2024By yelomag
PNG-born singer/songwriter Chris Cobb returns to Maleny Lane where he started his musical journey in Australia. In his third appearance at The Lane, Chris will continue to share the next chapters of his journey through music and personal storytelling, taking his audience on a tour through the eyes of a young PNG boy. Chris learnt to play music from his
May 14, 2024By yelomag
New Federal Government funding for a high-speed rail line direct to the Sunshine Coast has been welcomed by the University of the Sunshine Coast. However, UniSC Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Helen Bartlett, says the rail line needs to extend past Caloundra and up to Maroochydore, to properly support the region. The Australian Government yesterday announced
May 14, 2024By yelomag
A worker at beloved Fortitude Valley live music venue The Zoo is calling on members of the public to help save the 32-year-old venue after its owners announced it will close this year. Lighting director Dan Minnis sent the message to industry professionals on Tuesday: “You may be aware of the upcoming demise of The
May 14, 2024By yelomag
Australia’s new favourite country artist Lane Pittman is on the road with his band and will take over Kings Beach Tavern on Friday night. Performing the show which made him CMC Rocks’ breakout success of this year, Lane will treat fans to songs from his self-titled EP, “Lane”, which streamed more than 1.5 million times
May 13, 2024By yelomag
Sunny Coast swamp-blues-rock artist 8 Ball Aitken is set to take over Norton Music Factory, Caloundra West, for Brownwyn Street Blues Volume 8 on May 25. He joins Darren Jack Trio, Dillion James Band, Jessy Lynch Band, and Hemi, across two stages. 8 Ball Aitken Singer, songwriter, slide-guitarist, and producer, 8 Ball Aitken has earned
May 8, 2024By yelomag
Archive notice: This guide was published on May 8, 2024 and is kept as a record of the Sunshine Coast live music calendar. For current listings, visit YELO’s Sunshine Coast Gig Guide. For the current regional overview, use YELO’s Sunshine Coast live music guide for gigs, venues, festivals and local music across the Coast.
