May 1, 2024By yelomusic
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
Noosa musician and Ampersand keys player Jarrod Tutbury says alcohol is dominating the music industry. In his investigative report, Jarrod explores how alcohol is impacting younger industry members. If you have any concerns about alcohol in your own life phone Lifeline (13 11 14) and/or the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (1300 858 584). Alcohol is
March 18, 2024By yelomusic
Emerging artists will quickly learn the term “EPK” when they enter the music industry, particularly 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 is an EPK (electronic press kit)? An
March 13, 2024By yelomusic
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.
November 6, 2023By Penny Brand
As the Sunshine Coast warms up for its 36th instalment of Woodford Folk Festival, headliner Ben Lee remembers the time he opened for Sonic Youth at age 14, and reflects on why he thinks Australian audiences have reclaimed him. Lee spoke to YELO music editor Penny Brand ahead of his appearance at the region’s famous
October 25, 2023By yelomusic
Sunshine Coast: Surf-rock crooner Ziggy Alberts, best known for his song “Laps Around theSun”, has opened up about his dealings with alcohol on international podcast Sober Awkward. Produced on the Sunshine Coast with British hosts Victoria Vanstone and Hamish Adams-Cairns, the podcast has risen to new heights in the past year and is up for Best
October 4, 2023By yelomusic
Eudlo: A music and arts event with “roving huggers” and a sweet local line up – including Day of Embers, Lydia Fairhall and Emma Beau – is set to highlight the profound link between mental health and the creative arts at Eudlo Hall on Saturday night. With almost half of us experiencing a run in
August 24, 2023By Penny Brand
Sippy Downs: Bottom’s up uni students! It’s official. The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) today confirmed to Yelo it would move from a ‘dry campus’ to a ‘sticky’ one allowing students to soon purchase alcohol at the university. Rumours had been circulating at the Sippy Downs campus that an open-air stage, offering live music,
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