December 9, 2025By Ben Russoniello
Main picture: Iconic Aussie rock legends Cog play to a packed house at Kings Beach Tavern on Friday. Yelo photographer and occasional word slinger Ben Russoniello reflects on the night. Cog slipped in on an electro-synth hum and almost telepathic signal that rippled across the room. It hit everyone at once, sending a quiet shiver
December 1, 2025By Dameeka Middleton
Record crowds took over the Sunshine Coast’s favourite annual surf-rock festival Bluff Fest at Alex Bluff Bar over the weekend. Check out our photos from Bluff Fest Day 1: https://yelo.live/in-pictures-bluff-fest-day-1-alexandra-headland/. Huge Aussie acts such as South Summit, Coterie, Hockey Dad, Mi-Sex and The Angels all descended on our sunny (and a little stormy) shores for
December 1, 2025By Dameeka Middleton
Record crowds took over the Sunshine Coast’s favourite annual surf-rock festival Bluff Fest at Alex Bluff Bar over the weekend. Check out our photos from Bluff Fest Day 2: https://yelo.live/in-pictures-bluff-fest-day-2-alexandra-headland/. Huge Aussie acts such as South Summit, Coterie, Hockey Dad, Mi-Sex and The Angels all descended on our sunny (and a little stormy) shores for
September 24, 2025By yelomag
Hardcore bands are coming in hot to the Sunshine Coast’s live music capital with Brisbane five-piece ZUKO the latest to stir up crowds at Black Box Theatre in Nambour. The region’s heartland, just 15 minutes inland from Maroochydore, has become a heavy music epicentre in recent times. Huge names and international acts are packing out
September 23, 2025By Jarrod Tutbury
Seeing Playlunch perform at The Triffid in Brisbane became something of a preview of a new Aussie legend. It was nostalgic, bogan, daggy, quintessentially Australian, and every bit fun. First things first. I should mention our photographer fell sick on the night of their show, so please excuse my gnarly iPhone pics. Consider this the REAL
August 3, 2025By Marc Roberts
Photos and words: Marc Roberts Northlane didn’t just play The Station on Saturday night, they transformed it. Photo: Crowdsurfers get amongst the action for Northlane at The Station. Arriving just in time to catch the end of the Mirrors‘ set, who were clearly winning over new arrivals, I could feel the electric atmosphere in every
July 27, 2025By Dameeka Middleton
It was a night to remember for fans of The Hives, says Yelo photographer Dameeka Middleton in this live review. After capturing the Swedish rock icons through the lens of her camera at Fortitude Music Hall on Thursday, she writes about getting up-close-and personal with her favourite 90s stars. Returning for the first time in
July 14, 2025By yelomag
Pricey’s The Big Weekend brought a stacked lineup to Coolum’s Blackflag on Saturday with Sydney surf-punk band Goons of Doom headlining. Photos: Dameeka Middleton. Words: Penny Brand. Despite the chilly air, the parking lot at Coolum’s famous punk brewhouse – Blackflag – refilled with Sunshine Coast cool cats from both the music and surfing scenes
July 6, 2025By yelomag
Australian deathcore band Thy Art is Murder brought a night of brutality to Kings Beach Tavern on Friday night. The Sydney group is currently on their Brutality Across Australia 2025 tour. For more dates head to www.thyartismurder.net. Check out these incredible pics from Yelo photographer Matt Warren! Pictured: Thy Art is Murder vocalist Tyler Miller
July 1, 2025By yelomag
Australian punk-rock legends Frenzal Rhomb have made dreams come true at Redcliffe’s annual music festival Where we Belong on Saturday. Joining an epic slew of local bands – including The Wolston Butchers and Being Jane Lane – hundreds of punters were treated to a fantastic family day out at the Tribe Clubhouse event. And a whole
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