November 10, 2023By yelomag
It‘s the birthplace of the cronut (a croissant-doughnut hybrid) and this weekend Eat Street Northshore is celebrating a decade of entertaining Brisbane. This simple concept, which paved the way for many to come, is a shipping-container-foodie’s-wonderland. Complete with live music and entertainment, the family-friendly north-side market has served up smiles to thousands of hungry punters.
November 9, 2023By yelomag
West End, Burleigh Heads and Murwillumbah: Melbourne outfit Pretty Moi have a new single out and it’s blowing up radio stations across the country. To celebrate new track, “Real Love”, they’ve announced a mini tour, which includes a pink-themed breast cancer fundraiser and a pink half pipe. Pretty Moi perform at West End’s Bearded Lady
November 9, 2023By yelomag
Update, June 2026: Dakabin Hotel officially opened on May 21, 2025, following more than 5,000 bookings in the first 48 hours of reservations. The original 2023 development story appears below. Gone are the days you would send your husband to Dakabin for some peace of mind and to get rid of the household waste. The
November 8, 2023By yelomag
Bobby Alu will headline a week-long celebration of the newly-zoned Southport Special Entertainment Precinct. The new precinct will allow local businesses to be less restricted by noise complaints. The Downtown Sound, is a free all-ages event celebrating the new Southport Special Entertainment Precinct, from November 13-19. It is hosted by three local venues Vinnie’s, Mr
November 7, 2023By yelomag
A Noosa ukulele group left without a regular practice spot after being removed from Noosa Marina has found a new home at Royal Mail Tewantin. The Parkbench Ukulele Players will start playing again at Royal Mail Tewantin, after several weeks without a home. The group was recently removed from Noosa Marina, where members had gathered
November 7, 2023By Jarrod Tutbury
With the highest density of working musicians in Australia it’s no wonder the Sunshine Coast is spoilt for choice when it comes to cosy recording studios tucked away from the rat race. As a booming tourist region, the Coast naturally attracts a diverse range of talented original artists and it seems there’s plenty of well-equipped
November 7, 2023By yelomag
Burleigh Heads: Live music venue Burleigh Bazaar has been sold for $4.4 million and is set to make way for new owner skincare company MooGoo, it has been reported. Formerly BBQ Bazaar, the venue which fits up to 1200 people has been entertaining Gold Coast families on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights since 2018. It
November 6, 2023By yelomag
Sunshine Coast musician Josh Deeble spent his 20s leading alt-country band The Wild Comforts until alcohol forced him to stop. However, after a hiatus from the music scene he became restless. So he did what most troubadours do: he picked up a pen and his guitar, setting his sights back towards the stars. In July,
October 31, 2023By yelomag
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
October 28, 2023By yelomag
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
Local Scene tracks Sunshine Coast and Queensland music culture, from gigs, artists and venues to the people, places and moments shaping scenes across the state.

