August 30, 2026By yelomag
Across the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, there are enough tours, festivals and local favourites to make staying home look like a bad decision. We pulled out five for each region. Boy & Bear · Violent Soho · Dear Seattle WHERE TO? SUNNY COAST Boy & Bear, Sunny Side Up, Suzanne Vega, Melbourne
August 28, 2026By yelomag
NO CIGAR will bring their biggest Australian tour yet through Queensland this September and October, with shows on the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and in Brisbane. The Auckland indie-rock outfit will play Pulse Bar on the Sunshine Coast on Thursday, September 10, followed by Miami Marketta on the Gold Coast on Friday, September 11. They
August 27, 2026By yelomag
Halloween Weekender takes over The Shed at Aussie World on October 30 and 31. Image: Supplied. The Shed is turning Halloween into a two-night party this October, with Lime Cordiale, Touch Sensitive, Will Sparks and Little Fritter leading the bill. The event runs across Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, with each night bringing
August 27, 2026By yelomag
Photo: Post Malone / Facebook Post Malone has dropped off the Strummingbird Sunshine Coast lineup after postponing his upcoming Australian and Asian tour dates. The US superstar had been due to headline Strummingbird at Kawana Sports Precinct in Bokarina on Sunday, October 18. Rolling Stone Australia reported the change on Thursday afternoon. When YELO checked,
August 27, 2026By yelomag
Bruno Mars: Facebook. Bruno Mars is bringing The Romantic Tour to Brisbane in 2027, with Tyla and Anderson .Paak joining the Australian stadium run. The global pop star will play Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, February 28, as part of a six-show Australian tour across Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. Two-time Grammy winner Tyla will appear
August 26, 2026By yelomag
Dolly Parton performing in 2011. Photo: lacafferata / Flickr (CC BY 2.0) Country music icon Dolly Parton has died aged 80 at her home in Nashville, her family has announced. The singer-songwriter, actor and philanthropist leaves behind one of the most recognisable catalogues in popular music, including Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always
August 25, 2026By yelomag
Che Burns will represent the Sunshine Coast at the QLD Regional Showcase during BIGSOUND 2026. Photo: Supplied. Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) is taking regional Queensland to BIGSOUND next week, with a dedicated QLD Regional Showcase bringing artists and music industry people from across the state into one room. The showcase will run on
August 23, 2026By Dameeka Middleton
The Jungle Giants brought their Experiencing Feelings of Joy tour to Blackflag Brewing Coolum on Friday night — and they definitely brought the joy. Joined by The Tullamarines and Tear Drive, the Brisbane indie-pop favourites had the packed house dancing, jumping and singing all night. YELO photographer Dameeka Middleton was there to capture it all.
August 22, 2026By yelomag
The Rubens will bring their new album Group Therapy to Blackflag Brewing Coolum in October, with Selve along for the ride. The Rubens have added a Sunshine Coast stop to their national Group Therapy Tour, landing at Blackflag Brewing Coolum on Thursday, October 29. Selve will open the 6pm show before the five-piece heads south
August 19, 2026By yelomag
Ocean view from the secret Coolum rooftop location where The Potbelleez will perform. Photo: Supplied. The Potbelleez will take over a secret Coolum rooftop this Halloween, performing a sunset set that will be broadcast live into venues across the beachside town. The inaugural CoolumLive: Rooftop Sessions will be held on October 31 as part of
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