July 8, 2024By yelomusic
The Big Pineapple Festival is ripe for the picking this year with organisers delivering a stellar lineup. The Amity Affliction, Bliss N Eco, Golden Features, Peking Duk, Tones and I, and Vera Blue are all coming to the Sunshine Coast on October 19. Local artists Tess Fapani, Betty Taylor, Day We Ran, Raw Ordio and
July 4, 2024By yelomusic
Have you seen our designated page for all your Sunshine Coast music merch? At Yelo we stand for building strong community connections, so we’ve gathered all the cool cat garb and rockstar flair from all your favorite local bands. Discover everything from tees to vinyl and celebrate your favorite tunes in style. You’ll always be
June 26, 2024By yelomusic
Some news hits harder than others. They all say they saw it coming but it was still a sad day for the Sunshine Coast after Council yesterday confirmed we are losing yet another beloved music event, the Caloundra Music Festival. But do you think it’s time we accept that these festivals are a luxury of
June 25, 2024By yelomusic
It’s official: the Caloundra Music Festival will not be returning next year. Sunshine Coast Council announced the festival will no longer be funded by taxpayers citing rising costs. The annual community festival debuted in 2007 and evolved every year, supporting local musicians and bringing millions in revenue to nearby businesses. In a media release today,
June 17, 2024By yelomusic
A Sunshine Coast arts group is one of 119 community groups to receive a share in more than $730,000 in local government grants. Feral Arts has secured $7000 towards consultation, research, video production and artist workshop fees for the pilot of a six-year project targeting the revitalisation of the Kunda Park precinct. Light Industry studios,
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 28, 2024By yelomusic
If you’ve been dreaming of spending New Year’s Eve at magical Woodfordia it’s time to get cracking. Early bird tickets to Woodford Folk Festival 23/24 are on sale from today. The wonderful land of Woodfordia, just an hour outside of Brisbane, comes alive every year after Christmas to celebrate creativity, culture, community and connection. Over
May 24, 2024By yelomusic
Lovers of music, food, fashion, art and culture can look forward to a series of creative events made possible by a new Sunshine Coast Council initiative. The “Emerging Events” category was added to the Major Events Sponsorship Program to allow a more diverse range of events. The first events to be funded in this tier include
May 21, 2024By yelomusic
Hidden deep in Noosa’s picturesque hinterland, Dragon Forest is set to come alive with the sounds of folk and psychedelic country on Sunday from 4pm. The Heard: The Art and Heart of Sound is the first in a series of heart-thumping house concerts at Doonan, celebrating original music. The event brings together Sunshine Coast artists
May 16, 2024By Penny Brand
Angus Woodhead (pictured in 1990) is in charge of making dreams come true for Sunshine Coast musicians. His resume spans decades and while his days as a touring professional are over, his focus now is on helping artists get a leg-up in the challenging music industry. Angus is the producer/engineer and recording genius behind Glasshouse Studios,
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