July 21, 2025By yelomag
If you’re bursting out for a brat-girl-summer-on-repeat you’ll be happy to know Bluff Fest 2025 is nearly upon us. This means our iconic Alexandra Headland coastline is about to explode with more wholesome indie energy and moshing good times. Aussie surf-rock legends Hockey Dad (pictured) will headline Day 1 of the November 29 event, while
July 21, 2025By yelomag
Main photo: Touted as the Southern-Hemisphere’s biggest live music discovery and connection event, BIGSOUND 2025 brings speakers, musicians and important industry reps to Brisbane in September. Australian artists Josh Pyke (pictured) and Tash Santana will join triple j radio godfather Richard Kingsmill when monolithic music industry event BIGSOUND 2025 descends on Brisbane on September 2-5.
July 21, 2025By yelomag
An all-ages open mic – In-Synct – has launched at Nambour venue The Presynct and is quickly becoming a welcome hangout for musicians, songwriters and creatives alike. Local musician and organiser Jarrod Tutbury, who is also on the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective, says everyone is welcome even those who prefer to enjoy their music
July 14, 2025By yelomag
Pricey’s The Big Weekend brought a stacked lineup to Coolum’s Blackflag on Saturday with Sydney surf-punk band Goons of Doom headlining. Photos: Dameeka Middleton. Words: Penny Brand. Despite the chilly air, the parking lot at Coolum’s famous punk brewhouse – Blackflag – refilled with Sunshine Coast cool cats from both the music and surfing scenes
July 6, 2025By yelomag
Australian deathcore band Thy Art is Murder brought a night of brutality to Kings Beach Tavern on Friday night. The Sydney group is currently on their Brutality Across Australia 2025 tour. For more dates head to www.thyartismurder.net. Check out these incredible pics from Yelo photographer Matt Warren! Pictured: Thy Art is Murder vocalist Tyler Miller
July 1, 2025By yelomag
Australian punk-rock legends Frenzal Rhomb have made dreams come true at Redcliffe’s annual music festival Where we Belong on Saturday. Joining an epic slew of local bands – including The Wolston Butchers and Being Jane Lane – hundreds of punters were treated to a fantastic family day out at the Tribe Clubhouse event. And a whole
June 30, 2025By yelomag
What’s on the Sunshine Coast in live music and entertainment this weekend? Go to yelo.live/gigs for our complete guide. This weekend: The Presets @ Winter One-derland Check out interview with frontman Julian Hamilton from iconic Australian act The Presets! What: The Presets, Crooked Colours, Haiku Hands in Winter One-derland (all-ages) Iconic Aussie EDM pioneers The
June 4, 2025By yelomag
Want to be in-the-know when it comes to all the hottest local gigs? Bookmark our complete gig guide: https://yelo.live/gigs/. Our region’s music scene is smoking right now having just celebrated the inaugural Sunshine Coast Music Awards on Sunday. And there’s plenty more amazing gigs on the horizon! This weekend, hundreds – if not thousands –
June 2, 2025By yelomag
In a music industry trifecta indie-popstars Betty Taylor (main picture) has take home three top gongs at the Sunshine Coast Music Awards (SCMAs) on Sunday night. The all-femme line up was celebrating celebrating all aspects of the music industry with hundreds of musicians and professionals at the inaugural event at The Station, Birtinya. Betty Taylor,
May 26, 2025By yelomag
Pictured: Punters were in for a treat when 90s punk-rock legends Frenzal Rhomb played on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday as part of their regional tour. The iconic band was supported by Brisbane hip-hop/funk act Boys At The Back and Caboolture alt-rock trio The Phosphenes, at Norton Music Factory. Don’t miss Frenzal Rhomb as they
