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April 9, 2026By yelomag
Pacific Avenue are set to lead Festival of the Stone 2026 in Byron Bay this June. Photo: Facebook. Pacific Avenue, Ruby Fields, Dear Seattle, Eliza & The Delusionals and Liquid Zoo will lead Festival of the Stone 2026. The Byron Bay event will return to Stone & Wood Brewery on Saturday, June 20, combining live
March 22, 2026By yelomag
Blink-182 have sparked fresh talk of a reunion for Brisbane alternative rock band Violent Soho during a Sydney Opera House appearance. Currently on their Australian tour, Mark Hoppus made a surprise appearance at the iconic Sydney landmark for an intimate acoustic set, where he brought members of the alternative band on stage. He told the
December 22, 2025By yelomag
US rapper Nicki Minaj has made headlines speaking with Erika Kirk – the widow of late activist Charlie Kirk – at Turning Point USA‘s annual America Fest in Arizona. The singing superstar has been publicly spouting her new-found admiration for US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance—figures she has previously criticised. In the
November 17, 2025By yelomag
Iconic Brisbane alt-indie band Regurgitator will bring their JUKEBOXXIN’ tour to Norton Music Factory in Caloundra on February 28. But not before they play shows at Miami Marketta on the Gold Coast, on February 27, and the Great Northern in Byron Bay on February 26. Regurgitator‘s Queensland run of shows also includes Cairns, Townsville, Mackay,
November 17, 2025By yelomag
US alt-metal legends Deftones will bring new music to Australia and NZ next May for the first time in almost a decade. The Down Under tour kicks off with two shows at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, from May 2-3, before they play at Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane on May 6. The multi-platinum Grammy
September 26, 2025By yelomag
Eumundi singer/songwriter Katie Noonan is bringing her fresh take on US music legend Jeff Buckley’s “Grace” album to regional and metro towns across the country. Katie plays shows on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast next month. Katie Noonan is packing out music venues across Australia as her highly sought-after Jeff Buckley show kicked
September 20, 2025By yelomag
America’s musical sweetheart Taylor Swift will release a film to coincide with her new album “The Life of a Showgirl”, out on December 3. Announced yesterday on Instagram, Swift said her 12th album would coincide with a 89-minute movie titled, “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl”. The movie will be shown across
September 18, 2025By yelomag
Australia’s favourite indie-rock band The Terrys have announced they will extend their Self-Titled Tour to 18 regional cities. After taking a break from the road to focus on writing their self-titled album “The Terrys”, the Gerringong boys will kick off their major tour at The Tivoli in Brisbane tomorrow. That tour takes them across Australia
September 18, 2025By yelomag
Tickets to see Transvision Vamp at The Station on the Sunshine Coast on February 14 and The Triffid in Brisbane on February 11-12 HERE. You’d better get your shoulder pads out and dancing shoes on, ladies! British 80s pop-rock band Transvision Vamp – known for their mega-hit “Baby I Don’t Care” – will be in Australia for the
August 24, 2025By yelomag
Main picture: Michael Franti has come under fire regarding sexual misconduct allegations, via San Francisco Chronicle. Aussies are speaking out about the alleged misconduct of US blues and roots musician Michael Franti who was forced to cancel his American tour amid the developing scandal. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the politically-charged humanitarian, activist and poet,
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