September 19, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
Words and photos: Dameeka Middleton Aussie ratbags Dune Rats and LA-garage rockers FIDLAR delivered a memorable night for the last leg of their tour at Birtinya’s finest, The Station. Touring for nearly a decade together, punters were exposed to the pure punk roots of these inter-continental best mates, despite the dousing weather. I arrived a
August 13, 2024By Penny Brand
Main picture: King Stingray on their regional tour, via Facebook. Australian royalty King Stingray stole the Sunshine Coast music scene spotlight over the weekend. The boys from North-East Arnhem Land sold out two shows, on the Ocean Street strip, at Maroochydore’s Solbar. They gave 900 punters a night to remember, showing off a couple of
July 18, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
The Big Weekend music festival at Coolum proved music on the Sunshine Coast is not dead on Saturday. In its third consecutive year, The Big Weekend showed what a punk-rock show is all about with a sold-out show at Blackflag Brewing. Organised by local rockstar Pricey, the event celebrates Coolum and its thriving music scene.
July 12, 2024By Maddie O'Brien
US singer-songwriter Teddy Swims known for his chart-topping single “Lose Control” gave a breath-taking performance at Brisbane Riverstage on Tuesday, thanks to Frontier Touring. Yelo photographer Maddie O’Brien was there to capture it. Teddy was supported by Meg Mac. Teddy Swims Photo Gallery:
June 20, 2024By Penny Brand
I came across the all-encompassing sounds of Sunshine Coast singer/songwriter Phil Barlow at an open mic night in downtown Nambour. After chatting to a few of the musicians, Phil invited me to do a review of his upcoming house concert. In the idyllic, rural hinterland locality of Eerwah Vale? Yes please! I’d seen Phil’s face
June 9, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
The Grogans played at Kings Beach Tavern last week to a sold-out crowd. Their message of hope was nothing short of inspirational. Words and photos by Dameeka Middleton Despite a cold and rainy Sunny Coast night, punters filled the Kings Beach Tavern early last Saturday to catch surf rockstars The Grogans before they began their
May 30, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
Yelo photographer and occasional word slinger Dameeka Middleton got intimate with JET at The Station on Saturday night. Just when you think your favourite 2000s rock bands are done JET start a national tour – and they still rock! The favourite Aussie rockstars gave revellers the revival they didn’t know they needed at The Station
April 18, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
Pacific Avenue gave Sunshine Coast punters a rockstar performance at their sold-out Kings Beach Tavern show on Friday. They showed us the proof of their famous electrifying live performances, as devoted fans filled the Caloundra beachside venue early. With a new number-one album – and on the second last stop of their Not a Tour,
March 31, 2024By Penny Brand
Photo by Ben Russoniello: A female fan watches The Smith Street Band. It’s quiet on the Ocean Street strip with the majority of Maroochydore’s bars closed for the Good Friday midnight curfew. But it’s packed to the rafters at a sold-out Solbar, with fans eagerly lining up to see The Smith Street Band. The Aussie
March 20, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
Emerging from the residential suburbs of Perth, The Southern River Band has brought back the groove in old-school rock ‘n’ roll. Carving inspiration from iconic Aussie rock acts AC/DC and Cold Chisel, the boys put a bluesey-rock spin on their performance, with hints of ZZ Top and Stevie Ray Vaughan. After supporting British rock band
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