October 6, 2025By yelomag
Now in its fifth year, Samhain returns to Nambour on the Sunshine Coast with a bold program of live music, art, and film. Set over three days – from October 30-November 1 – the Old Ambulance Station, on Howard Street, is set to come alive this spooky season in the region’s inner-creative hub. There will
September 30, 2025By yelomag
Nambour is set to host the 12th instalment of leading regional music industry event Turn Up at The Presynct on October 23. Presented by Turn Up Event and Oztix, the conference is where musicians, industry workers and music lovers, come together to connect, celebrate, share knowledge and swap stories. Big names such as TV personality
September 22, 2025By yelomag
One of Australia’s most decorated artists and songwriters Daniel Johns is bringing his worldwide premiere of What If The Future Never Happened? to Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane and Melbourne this November. The Silverchair frontman made the announcement on Instagram on Monday. Prepare for an onstage conversation – or as Daniel is calling it a “featurette” –
September 17, 2025By yelomag
Show your kids how gigging is done by taking them to a rock-show these September school holidays at Solbar. Hugo and the Hive, Jemzel, and Karma Police will perform an all-ages gig on Sunday, September 28, from 2pm. Whether you’re a die-hard live music fan or just looking for something epic to do during the
September 7, 2025By yelomag
The Sunshine Coast has a thriving live music and nighttime scene, boasting one of the highest populations of musicians per capita in Australia. From Caloundra to Noosa, each township comes alive every week with a huge variety of musical offerings. The Station in Birtinya brings regular major touring acts to the Coast, while Solbar offers
August 23, 2025By yelomag
Have you seen what’s on at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre lately? Located right in the heart of Brisbane, QPAC is the city’s mecca for culture and creativity. Whether you’re into theatre, live music, dance, or even the circus, there’s plenty to see and do in 2025. These 5 Things To See at the Queensland
August 20, 2025By Penny Brand
Main picture: US rapper and singer Jelly Roll (pictured with MGK) will headline new country music festival Strummingbird, alongside viral hoedown favourite Shaboozey, as part of the vibrant Sunshine Coast live music calendar this year. The Sunshine Coast is quickly shedding its reputation as a sleepy beachside ‘retirement’ destination, writes Yelo’s Penny Brand. From high-end
August 14, 2025By yelomag
It’s the biggest music event of its kind in the southern hemisphere, and BIGSOUND is set to take over Brisbane for its 24th year – from September 2-5 – with Goolwal Goolwal kicking things off. What is Goolwal Goolwal? Goolwal Goolwal is the First Nations representation of the monolithic music event, which brings an industry
August 11, 2025By yelomag
Sunshine Coast singer/songwriter Chris “SESE” Cobb has scored a rare four-chair turn on TV’s The Voice Australia on Monday night. And in an unexpected twist, it was revealed the Papua New Guinean-born musician, who is a celebrity in his home country, is personally related to Irish superstar Ronan Keating. Chris is starring in the show’s
August 7, 2025By yelomag
If you’ve been living under a rock these three Sunshine Coast artists will inspire you to resurrect yourself in the music scene. Stat. These three emerging Sunshine Coast artists are taking the world by storm in 2025. 1. Phil and The Blanks Just five weeks after their first social media post, the Phils have shot
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