The Scene
BIGSOUND has unveiled its 2026 showcase lineup, with 100 artists set to perform across Fortitude Valley this September as the Brisbane music industry event marks its 25th anniversary. The BIGSOUND 100 will take over 15 venues from September 1–4, bringing together emerging and export-ready artists from Australia and New Zealand across rock, pop, hip hop,
The best live music on offer on the Sunshine Coast right now might be the easiest one to say yes to. We are talking about the free ones. Force-fed, if you will. They’re the kind of shows that put a proper band in front of people who may not have come looking for live music
Photo: @liamfneal @nearfarproductions / Facebook Australian rock icons JET are coming to Coolum, with Blackflag Brewing announced as a Sunshine Coast stop on the band’s Rumblin’ Regional Revue tour. JET are heading for the Sunshine Coast, with Blackflag Brewing announcing the band will play Coolum on Friday, November 6. The show is part of the
Opera legend José Carreras will celebrate his 80th birthday with a major one-night concert at The Gabba, joined by Robbie Williams, Ronan Keating, The Corrs, Darren Hayes and more. José Carreras is heading to Brisbane for a huge stadium celebration, with Carreras & Friends announced for The Gabba on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Carreras is
Karma Police, L-R: William McWha, Isaac Green, Willem Brennan and Madison Grose. Photo: Warwick Gow Karma Police will bring their rising 90s alt-rock sound to Peregian Beach Hotel after a breakout run of radio play, festival slots and regional wins. The band joins a solid local lineup at the beachside pub this month. With a
Jordyn Furmedge, also known as The Video Chick, received Artwork of the Year for the music video to “Run” by Byrd of Paradyse. Photos: Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective. The 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards brought artists, venues, industry workers and supporters together at Banana Bender Pub on Sunday night for the region’s second annual
Che Burns with Xavier Rudd after winning Song of the Year for “Devil Like You” at the 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards. Photo: Supplied. Che Burns has taken out Song of the Year for his track “Devil Like You” at the 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards with Xavier Rudd making a special appearance to present
Gympie singer-songwriter Linc Phelps is among the artists in the spotlight as the 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards prepare to take over The Shed, Palmview this Sunday. Sunshine Coast Music Awards will take place on Sunday, June 7, bringing together local artists, venues, music workers and industry supporters for a public celebration of the region’s
A Sunshine Coast surf institution that helped shape generations of local boardriders has closed its stores, marking the end of a 40-year chapter in the region’s beach culture. Beachbeat in Caloundra circa 1985. Photos: Facebook One of the Sunshine Coast’s best-known surf retail names has closed its stores in Caloundra, Coolum and Alexandra Headland after
Skillz FJ is bringing reggae, island roots and Sunday-session energy to Peregian Beach Hotel this weekend, with a free afternoon set just behind the dunes. The Sunshine Coast artist, who has built a lively Facebook following with his funny, family-friendly reels and island-rooted performance clips, brings his warmth, humour and reggae sound to the beachside
