May 13, 2026By yelomag
The long-planned Surf Farm at Glass House Mountains is moving forward, with Wavegarden selected as the official surf technology partner for the Sunshine Coast wave park. What we know Watch: A look at the Wavegarden Cove technology selected for the proposed Glass House Mountains Surf Farm. Wavegarden announced the update on April 9, saying Surf
May 13, 2026By yelomag
Photo: Jon Coghill, supplied. Nambour’s creative scene has scored a national win with “Extraordinary Rob” named Best Australian Short Film at the Gold Coast Film Festival. The short film was made in Nambour and co-written and produced by former Powderfinger drummer Jon Coghill, adding a strong local music connection to a growing Sunshine Coast screen
May 12, 2026By Penny Brand
Punters gather outside the Old Ambo on Howard St, Nambour, for a Black Market Day earlier this year. Photo: Marc Roberts. After years of false starts and being overlooked, Nambour is having its day. With the town well under construction and new residents moving in, its rough edges are quickly becoming a cultural advantage. It’s
May 12, 2026By yelomag
The Big Pineapple at Woombye is set for a $10 million revamp, with plans for a family-friendly microbrewery, sports bar, cafés, retail spaces, restaurant and function facilities at the heritage-listed Sunshine Coast icon. The next stage of the Big Pineapple’s long-running revival has been revealed, with the famous Woombye attraction set for a major new
May 11, 2026By yelomag
Main image: SCMIC / supplied. Katie Noonan. Supplied. The Sunshine Coast Music Awards (SCMAs) has announced its 2026 finalists, with artists, venues, studios, live acts and industry names set to be officially recognised next month. Created by the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC), the SCMAs return for a second year in 2026, after launching
May 8, 2026By yelomag
Sunshine Coast-based singer-songwriter Che Burns will bring his soulful, guitar-driven live show to Peregian Beach Hotel on May 29. Che Burns joins a busy May program with live music and DJ sessions running across Friday evenings, Saturday afternoons and Sunday sessions throughout the month. This month’s lineup also includes Skillz, DJ Ryskee, Ampersand, Jason Daniels,
May 7, 2026By yelomag
Photo: Skegss/Facebook Alex by the Sea 2026 will bring Skegss, Beddy Rays, The Buoys and more to Alexandra Headland this June. The two-day event returns on June 6 and 7 at Buhk Park, near Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club. Expect live music, ocean views, food trucks and pop-up bars. Skegss will headline day one,
May 5, 2026By yelomag
Photo: Post Malone / Facebook Post Malone will headline Strummingbird on the Sunshine Coast in 2026, with a Brisbane stadium show also locked in for the same Australian tour run. Update: Post Malone has also announced a Brisbane show at Suncorp Stadium on October 12, ahead of his Sunshine Coast appearance at Strummingbird on October
May 5, 2026By yelomag
Jack Johnson will return to Brisbane in November, bringing Ben Harper and John Butler with him for an all-ages outdoor show at Riverstage. Jack Johnson has announced his 2026 Australian Surfilmusic Tour, with Brisbane confirmed as the opening stop. The Hawaiian singer-songwriter will play Riverstage on November 7, joined by special guests Ben Harper and
May 3, 2026By yelomag
A University of the Sunshine Coast study has found rhythm and movement programs can help preschoolers build stronger social skills, improve behaviour and get ready for school. At last, science has confirmed what every Queensland wedding, school disco and RSL dance floor already knew: the Nutbush may be doing important community work. A University of
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