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April 4, 2024By yelomag
Rock and hip-hop have combined for a new song from local legends Pricey and Wigs. They officially release their genre-bending song, “Smile”, at Morts Brewery, Nambour, on Saturday night. Have a listen to “Smile” and tell us what you think! Long-haired rocker Josh Price, AKA Pricey, is a founding member and the former lead guitarist
March 19, 2024By Jarrod Tutbury
Sunshine Coast musician and Ampersand keys player Jarrod Tutbury says alcohol dominates the Australian music industry, and he has seen too many negative effects. In this investigative report, Jarrod explores how alcohol is impacting younger musicians. If you have any concerns about alcohol in your own life phone Lifeline (13 11 14) and/or the Alcohol
March 18, 2024By yelomag
Updated YELO guide Start with YELO’s current guide to building an EPK and planning a music release, then use the examples and checklist below. OPEN THE CURRENT EPK GUIDE This original YELO guide contains practical EPK examples, images and a detailed checklist for musicians. What is an Electronic Press Kit or EPK? An EPK, or
March 9, 2024By yelomag
Human Dinosaur Machine (HDM) will put on a punk show at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads, on March 28. This is a sponsored post. Another four piece pop-punk band from the Northern Rivers… big-woo right? Seriously though, Human Dinosaur Machine (HDM) will bury its hooks into you! This vocally raw outfit places truth beside humour
March 8, 2024By Penny Brand
INXS tribute star Dellacoma Rio opens up about moving to the Sunshine Coast post-pandemic, and the loss of his unborn son. Catch him in Dellacoma at The Presynct on March 22, Villa Noosa on March 23, and in The Australian INXS Show at The J on April 6. When Victoria implemented its harsh lockdowns in
February 9, 2024By Penny Brand
Former Melbourne music teacher Sam Buckley ditched the nine-to-five after Covid infamously shut down his state. He set off in a motorhome to realise his dream as a full-time professional musician. As one of Australia’s best blues acts, Sam recently released two singles with Memphis blues legend Lester Snell. Yelo music editor Penny Brand chatted with
January 24, 2024By Jarrod Tutbury
About this guide: Jarrod Tutbury shared these band-building tips in January 2024. Release and gig references below are from that time. For current booking, funding and rehearsal resources, visit YELO’s Queensland music resources. Jarrod Tutbury is a 20-something musician who has been managing and playing in a band for three years. He started where many
November 24, 2023By Penny Brand
When Tribe Clubhouse founder Ryan Elson lost his son Jake to terminal bone cancer he was buoyed by his community. And now he’s giving back. The former police officer and commercial real estate agent was running his own business in 2017 when tragedy struck. “We were given devastating news,” the 50-year-old says. “Jake (pictured below)
September 25, 2023By Penny Brand
If the Sunshine Coast had a Lord Mayor of Music it would be Andrea Kirwin. Andrea is a staunch community person and has quickly become the poster girl for the Coast’s burgeoning music scene. In a bid to make the region’s music scene great again, she set up Peace Run Records in downtown Nambour a
August 23, 2023By Penny Brand
“Sunshine Coast Cancel” is the new nickname punters are calling Council after the Crystal Waters’s Eco Village Music Club was shut down last week. The music club is the latest victim in a string of other cancelled events by Council including Ocean Street World Festival, Big Pineapple Festival and Buskers by the Lake, which was recently
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