September 17, 2023By yelomag
Aussie icons The Cat Empire will introduce their vibrant new line-up to the Valley on Friday 22. They are celebrating current album, “Where The Angels Fall”, with a massive new show that epitomises their herculean high-energy nature. With their signature fusion of jazz, funk, ska, rock, and latin, the latest outfit is even more vibrant. Off
September 15, 2023By Penny Brand
Weezer songs like “Island in the Sun” and “El Scorcho” have been blasted by fans in blow-up swimming pools for decades. The Grammy award-winning, US alt-rock will bring all their hit summer rock-anthems to Brisbane Entertainment Centre on October 8. Joining them is home-grown electro giants Regurgitator (AKA “The ‘Gurge”). And it’s about to be
September 15, 2023By yelomag
Calling all R’n’B, hip-hop and reggae lovers for Promiseland 2023! The festival will make all the promises on September 30- October 1. With a whole new multi-genre concept, expect unmissable reggae, hip-hop, and alternative artists, over two days from September 30-October 1. The perfect prelude to our warmer season, Promiseland brings to Main Beach a
September 6, 2023By yelomag
Noosaville: MORPH is a mini arts festival which brings together a variety of local multidisciplinary artists to celebrate the creative community on September 16. And as the name suggests it reinvents itself every year. This year there will be fine art from 40 global artists, live music from local Argentinian Chucho Bruno’s Karaka Orchestra (pictured),
September 6, 2023By yelomag
Coolum: Calling all rappers, emcees, R&B enthusiasts, and new-wave melodic masters! If you’ve been cooking up in the stu’ and wondering where to play or simply craving some sample chops, dirty drums and big baselines, Coolum now has a home for you. The Sunshine Coast’s most exclusive Hip-Hop/R&B open mic Hip-Hop Haven is bringing the
September 5, 2023By yelomag
Eumundi: Long-time Love Police pals Ian Ball and Ben Ottewell from English Indi-rock band Gomez are returning to Australia and stopping here on the Sunshine Coast at Eumundi’s Imperial Hotel. The duo will play at the hotel’s The Brewery on Friday, September 15 playing songs from Gomez as well as their solo work, with a
September 5, 2023By yelomag
Caloundra: Wendy Matthews just takes you straight back to the nostalgic and poignant times of the easy-breezy 90s, doesn’t she? The Australian music icon has an expressive voice that never fails to move those who hear it. Her music is an unhurried journey of clean melodies, infectious energy and simple grace. In an age where
September 5, 2023By yelomag
Music lovers are being encouraged to write to Sunshine Coast Council in support of Crystal Waters Music Club, after the Conondale community music venue was shut down by Council last month. The story has become the biggest trending story on YELO to date, after news broke that Council had closed the beloved community club, citing
September 4, 2023By Jarrod Tutbury
Noosa pianoman Jarrod Tutbury offers his favourite Noosa night spots when Hastings Street comes alive with music by dark. The Sunshine Coast’s most famous main strip Hastings Street in Noosa is a microcosm of European-style, wining, dining, shopping and gelato-ing. With its air of elegance wedged between the picturesque Noosa Main Beach and a breathtaking
September 2, 2023By Penny Brand
The Crystal Waters music club at Conondale is facing closure after the Sunshine Coast Council moved to shut down its community live music events. It’s one of the most heartbreaking local stories in recent memory, writes YELO editor Penny Brand. When the sun broke today and our alarm went off, my daughter and I jumped
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