January 9, 2026By yelomag
Looking for Brisbane gigs this weekend? The city’s live music scene is stacked with action, from intimate indie rooms to big-stage productions. Here are the top Brisbane live music picks to add to your weekend plans. 🎸 Half Baked + More — The Junk Bar (Fri)A killer lineup of indie and alt-rock with Half Baked,
January 8, 2026By yelomag
February is shaping up to be a massive month for Sunshine Coast gigs. Whether you’re heading to Kings Beach Tavern, Norton Music Factory or The Presynct, our live music scene is your new happy place. You’ll find happy people connecting through music, singing and dancing — what’s not to love? And better yet, the people
December 23, 2025By yelomag
Sunshine Coast Council has a supercharged lineup of FOUR fireworks displays across the Sunshine Coast this New Year’s Eve. In Coolum, the fireworks are on at 8.30pm, while in Caloundra they are a little later at 9.30pm. In Mooloolaba there’s two displays: one at 8.30pm and one at midnight. All viewing points are glass and
November 22, 2025By yelomag
Melbourne bogan-funk favourites Playlunch are set to bring their nostalgia-packed good-time live shows to Queensland in 2026. The 29-stop Sex Ed Regional Tour is heading across the Australian east coast, including Solbar on the Sunshine Coast, on April 9. They then head to Miami Marketta on the Gold Coast on April 11, with a stop
November 11, 2025By yelomag
Main photo by Andrea Escobar: Betty Taylor release new single ahead of UK tour. Sunshine Coast all-girl band Betty Taylor has returned with another feel-good summer track as they tour the UK this month. Co-written with renowned music producer Robby De Sa (grentperez, The Veronicas), “Sucker Punch” is a sun-soaked, heart-thumping dose of dreamy indie-pop.
October 31, 2025By yelomag
Tickets to see Katie Noonan at The Presynct in Nambour: https://tickets.oztix.com.au. Sunshine Coast award-winning songbird Katie Noonan is set to bring her new album to a homecoming audience in Nambour on November 16. Katie will perform two “Listening Party” concerts at The Presynct celebrating her highly-anticipated 30th studio album, Alone but all One, dropping in
October 28, 2025By yelomag
Beloved children’s screen composer Joff Bush has taken home a top gong at the 2025 Screen Music Awards in Brisbane for his work on the international TV juggernaut Bluey. The most-streamed show in the US last year, each episode of Bluey is individually scored, with Joff responsible for half of the soundtrack’s composition, including the
October 27, 2025By yelomag
“The Boss” – AKA US rock-pop sensation Bruce Springsteen is hitting Queensland cinemas this week including Nambour, Hervey Bay, Brisbane, Gold Coast, and more. Catch Bruce Springsteen across Queensland: Nambour Cinema, Hervey Bay Boat Club Cinema, HOTA, Event Cinemas and Palace Cinemas, plus loads more! Known for his stadium-filling chart-toppers such as “Dancing in the Dark”, “I’m
October 23, 2025By yelomag
Giveaway: Surf-rock crooner Pete Murray has a new album and it turns out everyone in Australia loves it. Titled “Longing”, the album snagged a #1 gong on the ARIA Australian Album charts, and to celebrate this huge achievement Pete is giving away tickets TWO DOUBLE PASSES to his Sunshine Coast show! Pete Murray plays at
October 20, 2025By Penny Brand
Nambour has been quietly transforming into the Sunshine Coast’s “West End” since property prices began rapidly gentrifying the suburb in recent years. Dripping with old-time charm and modern flair, the vibrant town offers an eclectic mix of Queenslander homes, mid-century modern architecture, and colourful local characters, with a thriving arts scene like no other. Taking
Sunshine Coast and Queensland music scene culture: gigs, people, places, guides and the moments shaping local scenes across the state. From live music and artists to venues, communities and culture stories, this is where YELO tracks what is happening on the ground.

