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Sunshine Coast musicians and music lovers will benefit from a new three-story “colossal” Bli Bli Hotel. The Coast’s latest pub development is Mediterranean-inspired, with a rooftop terrace and lush tropical garden-style events space. The $32 million hotel is the brainchild of Scott Armstrong and Richard Deery, known for several major South-East Queensland hospitality re-dos. Such venues
There’s no experience necessary at a She Sings sing-a-long. It’s simply all about enjoying the music. The all-female pub choir is gaining popularity on the Sunshine Coast. Founder and creative director Lucy Ravenwood (pictured below) spoke to Yelo Mag editor Penny Brand. What is She Sings? Lucy: It’s the girl’s night out you didn’t know
National: Funk-soul brothers Fun Lovin’ Criminals will tour the country to celebrate the 25-year anniversary of the band’s second studio-album, 100% Columbian, with tickets released today. As part of their Australian and New Zealand tour, they will play the entire album – which brought fans “Love Unlimited” – stopping by The Triffid in Brisbane and
The Gold Coast’s best live music venues will offer up a seasonal platter of brains and ghoul this Halloween with six establishments seriously turning on the holiday scaries. There’s a “creepshow”, “carn-evil”, black widow cocktail, Hawaiian Halloween, and spine-chilling beach party. And remember we’re a bit weird in Australia not only because we didn’t celebrate
Sunshine Coast: Surf-rock crooner Ziggy Alberts, best known for his song “Laps Around theSun”, has opened up about his dealings with alcohol on international podcast Sober Awkward. Produced on the Sunshine Coast with British hosts Victoria Vanstone and Hamish Adams-Cairns, the podcast has risen to new heights in the past year and is up for Best
Main picture Jon Coghill of Powderfinger attends a Nambour community event with Yelo music editor Penny Brand. The community push to “make Nambour great again” continues with Powderfinger drummer Jon Coghill taking up a Christmas challenge to dust off his famous drumsticks again. Coghill will play a full set with Sunshine Coast swamp-blues artist 8Ball
The Noosa Park Bench Ukulele group is looking for a new place to rehearse after being kicked off their usual meet-up spot. The group was banned from privately-owned Noosa Marina where they had been playing for six years. Noosa Shire Council denies any involvement in the group’s removal. Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie said Council had
Sunshine Coast musician Drew Wilson is calling for an independent body to make the local music industry a fair one. Drew Wilson – whose latest pop-folk hit “Holding Onto You” is enjoying commercial success – says many local artists feel unsupported by Sunshine Coast Council. His comments refer to Council-run Caloundra Music Festival (CMF), where
Iconic Brisbane band Regurgitator, AKA The ‘Gurge, will help Vinnies Dive Bar on the Gold Coast ring in five years. The Aussie 90s rockstars take up residency at the venue for two days on November 17 and 18. The ‘Gurge, who brought us “Polyester Girl” and “!(The Song Formerly Known As)” will join local bands
Feature: An overhaul of the hinterland’s grand old lady has landed in the hands of The Comiskey Group. Imperial Hotel Eumundi forms a long line of landmark pubs re-imagined by the group including The Doonan and Samford Hotel. They are also responsible for multi-million-dollar music venues Sandstone Point and Eatons Hill which have seen Prince,
