Local Scene
Main photo: Amyl and the Sniffers perform at The Station for YELO by Dameeka Middleton. A new year hits differently when you love a music scene that refuses to quit. Our live music community has weathered rising costs, seen venues close – including beloved spaces like The Station – and watched festivals disappear. And yet
A new boutique dance music festival is flipping Easter weekend on its head with three custom stages, a stacked lineup and a never-before-used layout inside Aussie World. A new era of Sunshine Coast festivals is about to dawn with SUNNY SIDE UP coming to Aussie World’s Banana Bender Pub this Easter Saturday on April 4.
Gympie metalcore heavyweights team up with REDHOOK for a massive Coolum gig. Black Flag Brewing in Coolum has dropped a huge announcement for Sunshine Coast live music fans — The Amity Affliction will play an exclusive show on February 13, joined by alt-rock heavy-hitters REDHOOK. The gig was due to be held at The Station,
Brisbane’s Riverstage is gearing up for one of its biggest years yet, with a stacked run of international superstars, indie heroes, pop heavyweights and cult favourites rolling through in 2026. From global chart-toppers to nostalgic throwbacks, this year’s lineup has something for every kind of live-music lover — and with Brisbane only a quick trip
A Sunshine Coast live music venue owner has spoken out with practical, heartfelt advice on how locals can help keep the scene alive, amid the closure of The Station last week. The Presynct owner Rusty Nyman (pictured with daughter Cherry) — who runs one of the region’s few remaining dedicated live music venues — says
Tickets to The Terrys @ Norton Music Factory in Caloundra West on Saturday: https://www.moshtix.com.au The Terrys will take their all-ages regional show to Norton Music Factory next weekend after a last-minute venue change. The Merrigong surf-rock lads were due to play at The Station in Birtinya on Saturday, but the venue closed suddenly last week,
The Gold Coast live music calendar for 2026 is shaping up to be one of the region’s busiest in years, with a mix of iconic festivals, big-name concerts and vibrant local gig nights worth planning for. Whether you’re chasing festival wristbands or laid-back beachfront sets, the Coast has something happening every week — here are
Looking for Brisbane gigs this weekend? The city’s live music scene is stacked with action, from intimate indie rooms to big-stage productions. Here are the top Brisbane live music picks to add to your weekend plans. 🎸 Half Baked + More — The Junk Bar (Fri)A killer lineup of indie and alt-rock with Half Baked,
February is shaping up to be a massive month for Sunshine Coast gigs. Whether you’re heading to Kings Beach Tavern, Norton Music Factory or The Presynct, our live music scene is your new happy place. You’ll find happy people connecting through music, singing and dancing — what’s not to love? And better yet, the people
Sunshine Coast Council has a supercharged lineup of FOUR fireworks displays across the Sunshine Coast this New Year’s Eve. In Coolum, the fireworks are on at 8.30pm, while in Caloundra they are a little later at 9.30pm. In Mooloolaba there’s two displays: one at 8.30pm and one at midnight. All viewing points are glass and
