January 3, 2025By Penny Brand
After a painful visit to the doctor, Sam Holden experienced an epiphany that led to the creation of his band 3 Year Project. Now Sam wants to give his dream of becoming a world-class musician one final shot. Yelo music editor Penny Brand chats to him about how he will achieve his triumphant trifecta. Trigger
September 22, 2024By yelomag
Bailey Walker AKA baileydrummer is the Sunshine Coast’s podcast king. He recently wrapped up his fourth season of Ask A Muso, a podcast which tells the stories of musicians globally. In a world where artists are taking their promotion into their own hands to diversify their incomes, Bailey wants to help. If you’ve ever thought
September 16, 2024By yelomag
The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is set to infuse a “modern Australia” into its graduation process. Students previously graduated to the tune of classical Danish music as part of the ceremony’s academic procession. The music will now be swapped for an Indigenous representation by UniSC Honorary and Adjunct Uncle Kevin Starkey. He uses
June 4, 2024By Penny Brand
Most musicians are drawn to the allure of the stage. They dream of bathing in the spotlight, their fans fawning for just a glimmer of their attention. Jay Bishoff (pictured) prefers to sit with them on the grass. He’s the founder and creator of Peregian Originals: the Sunshine Coast’s much-loved and sorely missed, free open-air
May 1, 2024By yelomag
As many Australians are confronted with the aftermath of the Bondi Junction stabbing, killing six people in Sydney last month, local researchers are taking mental health matters into their own hands. The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) has opened an $18.5 million National PTSD Research Centre, the first of its kind in the country.
March 19, 2024By Jarrod Tutbury
Sunshine Coast musician and Ampersand keys player Jarrod Tutbury says alcohol dominates the Australian music industry, and he has seen too many negative effects. In this investigative report, Jarrod explores how alcohol is impacting younger musicians. If you have any concerns about alcohol in your own life phone Lifeline (13 11 14) and/or the Alcohol
March 18, 2024By yelomag
Emerging artists will quickly learn the term “electronic press kit” or “EPK” when they enter the music industry. This is particularly so as they begin to pick up paid work. So as Lara Bingle would say, ‘what the bloody hell is an EPK anyway?’ The music industry experts at Yelo give us the lowdown. What
March 13, 2024By yelomag
Words: Ryan Barwick Ryan from Loose Goose gives an insight into the creative process behind new single, “Cav Ave Kebab”. The Gold Coast band is about to hit the road for the first time with a tour of south-east Queensland. Loose Goose hasn’t skipped a beat since forming as a band just last year and
March 8, 2024By Penny Brand
INXS tribute star Dellacoma Rio opens up about moving to the Sunshine Coast post-pandemic, and the loss of his unborn son. Catch him in Dellacoma at The Presynct on March 22, Villa Noosa on March 23, and in The Australian INXS Show at The J on April 6. When Victoria implemented its harsh lockdowns in
January 24, 2024By Jarrod Tutbury
Jarrod Tutbury is a 20-something musician who has been managing and playing in a band for three years. He started where many young up-and-comings begin: busking on the streets and building up an audience the grassroots way. Now he’s scoring major gigs, such as Caloundra Music Festival, and is a pro at writing government grants.
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