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Can you help save this Sunshine Coast music institution and help fund co-owner Tom Johnson’s brain cancer treatment? Donate to Tom’s GoFund me here: https://www.gofundme.com. Noosaville recording studio JamPot Studios is being forced to close after 13 years and the owners are looking for a new space. JamPot, which has recorded music for the likes
Australian hardcore group SPEED have cancelled the remaining of their Australian tour to search for a missing friend. The group is looking for “Aje” (Chang-Wook Yeo) – believed to be missing in Blackheat, Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. The ARIA-award-winning Sydney band – known for their metal-infused-flute-solos – made a passionate plea about the incident
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
Sunshine Coast’s vibrant punk and hardcore music scene continues to flourish with ARIA Music Award-winning hardcore band SPEED coming to Maroochydore and Nambour this January. The Sydney heavy-hitters, who recently took out Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album at the ARIAs, will perform at Solbar on January 3, and an all-ages gig at Black Box Theatre
Brisbane live music venue Crowbar has stepped in to save the New Year’s Eve celebrations of another venue following an alleged firebombing incident. Popular Fortitude Valley nightspot Tomcat made the announcement on Sunday, saying the arson attack had left the business with “extensive damage”. “So some dickhead firebombed the tobacconist below us,” the Facebook post
The Sunshine Coast creative community is in mourning after the tragic loss of Nambour artist Christopher Eccles. Christopher is pictured left with Nambour Councillor David Law, and gallery coordinator Julya Hegarty, of The Old Ambulance, where he had many artistic endeavours. A GoFund Me page has been set up for his family. Friends and family have turned
Usher in the new year with a kaleidoscope of colour at the Lord Mayor’s Brisbane New Year’s Eve Fireworks on December 31. Held at South Bank Parklands, there will be two free fireworks shows: 7.45pm and 12pm. The early fireworks display is for families, while the midnight event caters to late-night revellers wanting to welcome
Sunshine Coast recording studios offer the perfect location for musicians to unwind and relax in paradise so they can focus on producing their best work. As a thriving tourist destination, the region naturally attracts a diverse range of talented original artists who seek quiet and inspirational places to create. So too it appeals to many
Film: Vikings actor Travis Fimmel is set to star in a thrilling detective drama which features the Sunshine Coast’s breathtaking hinterland. The Glass House Mountains will make for a dramatic backdrop in Stan’s acclaimed Black Snow 2, out New Year’s Day. The gripping tale promises a visual feast for fans, highlighting some of our most picturesque spots.
Tickets on sale now: theeventscentre.com.au/event/amy-shark/. Tickets are now on sale to see eight-time ARIA Award Winner and alt-pop singer songwriter, Amy Shark at Caloundra’s The Events Centre on March 3. Amy is also playing shows in Toowoomba, Gold Coast and Cairns. Fresh off The Sadness arena tour Amy Shark is hitting the road for a mammoth 20-date
