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February 29, 2024By yelomusic
The Sunshine Coast Guitar Orchestra (SCGO) has found a new home in the Sunshine Coast’s CBD. Spearheaded by awarded local composer and guitarist Andrew Veivers rehearsals are at The MET in Maroochydore. The popular group, which practices a range of genres from world, folk, classical, film and rock, is a community-based orchestra with high musical ambitions,
February 28, 2024By yelomusic
Sunshine Coast new-age rockstar Levi Vanderaa and his fitness coach/model partner Kylie Baye have opened a creative space in Coolum. They sat down with Sienna Bishoff (pictured) ahead of its opening night on Saturday. Sienna: What is Studio Sociaal? Rylie: Studio Sociaal is a place for creatives! Basically, it’s a multi-purpose space – perfect for
February 28, 2024By yelomusic
The Station’s Opening Weekend with see massive Aussie act Temper Trap kick off celebrations on Friday night with local four-piece, girl band Betty Taylor. Betty Taylor bassist Claire Chittick (main photo) said she was pumped to be supporting such a big name act, and helping celebrate the opening of the Sunshine Coast’s newest live music
February 28, 2024By yelomusic
Surprise Chef’s vivid arrangements utilise time and space to build soundscapes that invite the listener into their world. Hailing from just outside Melbourne, the group’s first two albums, “All News is Good News” and “Daylight Savings”, precipitated a cult-like fervour around the band. They were championed by DJs and tastemakers who spread Surprise Chef’s music from their home
February 27, 2024By yelomusic
A rush by Australian companies to use generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is escalating the privacy and security risks to the public as well as to staff, customers and stakeholders, according to a new study. The University of the Sunshine Coast research, published in the Springer Nature journal AI and Ethics on the weekend, warns that rapid AI
February 23, 2024By yelomusic
Move over Eatons Hill and Sandstone Point Hotels. Younger sibling Aura Hotel will soon make its way to town in a major flex for the Sunshine Coast. Local rockstar developers, The Comiskey Group, today released new artist impressions of the $45 million Aura Hotel. When completed it is set to be the largest live music
February 21, 2024By yelomusic
The Barleyshakes will bring fiddles, banjo, flutes, mandolin, vocals, and traditional Irish dancing to The Sunshine Beach Surf Club for St Pat’s Day, March 16. The local’s favourite beachside venue will also be showing off a newly-renovated function space for the day. A traditional Irish show is also on offer, with a two-course dinner and
February 21, 2024By yelomusic
Yelo Mag’s free Sunshine Coast Live Music Gig Guide brings the best of the live music scene – from Noosa to Caloundra – every week. Wednesday The Coast’s best pin-drop folk open mic is at Nambour’s Morts Brewery tonight. Naamba Folk Club is a monthly event bringing in some of the region’s best, hosted by
February 14, 2024By Penny Brand
Yelo music editor Penny brings the best of the Sunshine Coast’s live music scene every week. Friday, February 16: Brisbane folk act Cigany Weaver is at Black Box Theatre, Nambour, from 7pm. Offering a purely acoustic experience, the new-wave, gypsy-jazz outfit effortlessly navigates the musical nexus between intimacy and raucousness. A fusion of folk, classical
February 9, 2024By yelomusic
The inaugural Sunshine Coast Blues & Roots Festival will be held at Aussie World’s famous tiki-inspired pub, the Banana Bender, on Saturday, February 17. Yelo is giving away a double pass to the Sunshine Coast Blues & Roots Festival. Share our post on social media or email editor@yelo.live with your contact details. Winner drawn February 15.
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