December 29, 2024By yelomag
Brisbane live music venue Crowbar has stepped in to save the New Year’s Eve celebrations of another venue following an alleged firebombing incident. Popular Fortitude Valley nightspot Tomcat made the announcement on Sunday, saying the arson attack had left the business with “extensive damage”. “So some dickhead firebombed the tobacconist below us,” the Facebook post
December 28, 2024By yelomag
The Sunshine Coast creative community is in mourning after the tragic loss of Nambour artist Christopher Eccles. Christopher is pictured left with Nambour Councillor David Law, and gallery coordinator Julya Hegarty, of The Old Ambulance, where he had many artistic endeavours. A GoFund Me page has been set up for his family. Friends and family have turned
December 20, 2024By yelomag
Sunshine Coast recording studios offer the perfect location for musicians to unwind and relax in paradise so they can focus on producing their best work. As a thriving tourist destination, the region naturally attracts a diverse range of talented original artists who seek quiet and inspirational places to create. So too it appeals to many
December 19, 2024By yelomag
Film: Vikings actor Travis Fimmel is set to star in a thrilling detective drama which features the Sunshine Coast’s breathtaking hinterland. The Glass House Mountains will make for a dramatic backdrop in Stan’s acclaimed Black Snow 2, out New Year’s Day. The gripping tale promises a visual feast for fans, highlighting some of our most picturesque spots.
December 18, 2024By yelomag
Tickets on sale now: theeventscentre.com.au/event/amy-shark/. Tickets are now on sale to see eight-time ARIA Award Winner and alt-pop singer songwriter, Amy Shark at Caloundra’s The Events Centre on March 3. Amy is also playing shows in Toowoomba, Gold Coast and Cairns. Fresh off The Sadness arena tour Amy Shark is hitting the road for a mammoth 20-date
December 15, 2024By yelomag
Did you get a ticket to BluesFest in 2025 thinking it was the music festival’s last one? Tell us your thoughts at editor@yelo.live. Pictures: Bluesfest revellers and the festival site in Byron Bay, via Facebook It’s not over until the fat lady sings and it appears BluesFest might not be sending her out just yet.
December 14, 2024By yelomag
The Big Pineapple in Woombye has completed major interior refurbishments of its iconic structure but locals say it comes with a price. They are concerned the $10 cost to climb the popular Sunshine Coast roadside landmark is “too expensive”. After announcing the updates on social media today, it wasn’t long before people started to chime
December 12, 2024By yelomag
Tickets to Gympie Music Muster 2025 here: https://www.muster.com.au/tickets/. While some count down to Christmas country music fanatics count down to the next Gympie Music Muster. Organisers today announced its 2025 first round of artists for August 28-31 at Amamoor Creek State Forest. Major acts coming: Troy Cassar-Daley, Kasey Chambers, Daryl Braithwaite, Fanny Lumsden, Choirboys, Sara
December 12, 2024By yelomag
Australian punk-rock band Frenzal Rhomb will headline Redcliffe festival Where We Belong on June 28 next year. Best known for their songs “Never Had So Much Fun” and “You Are Not My Friend” – the band were mainstays in the Triple J 2000s era, where lead vocalist Jason Whalley and Lindsay McDougall worked as “Jay and the
December 12, 2024By yelomag
Main image: RedHook take to the stage at Blackflag’s Something Cool Festival. Photo: Dameeka Middleton. Last updated: June 2026. The Sunshine Coast live music map has changed, but there are still plenty of rooms worth leaving the house for. The closures of Solbar and The Station left enormous gaps in the region’s touring circuit, but
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