March 30, 2026By yelomag
A new Sunshine Coast music industry event has brought young artists, mentors and families to Beerwah, as The Next Set sells out Beerwah Community Hall. Hosted by the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC), the event was designed for musicians under 18 and brought together emerging artists with established industry professionals for an afternoon of
March 28, 2026By yelomag
Photo: Vanessa Amorosi is among the artists leading a huge month of live music across Queensland. Via Facebook. Looking for the biggest gigs happening in Queensland this month? YELO’s April live music picks bring together standout shows from the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, from major touring acts and headline rooms to local
March 25, 2026By yelomag
Photo: Kae Tempest is part of a huge Open Season 2026 program. Via Facebook. Brisbane is often treated as the city between other music capitals. Open Season 2026 makes that feel increasingly out of date. With more than 100 artists and special events woven through the city across winter, the program feels bigger than a
March 23, 2026By yelomag
Where We Belong Festival will return to Redcliffe on Saturday, June 27, with Aussie rock legends The Screaming Jets and Pricey leading the bill. The all-day event will run from 10am to 10pm, with tickets from $50 and free entry for kids under 12. Photos: The Screaming Jets by Marc Roberts for YELO. Pricey by
March 22, 2026By yelomag
Blink-182 have sparked fresh talk of a reunion for Brisbane alternative rock band Violent Soho during a Sydney Opera House appearance. Currently on their Australian tour, Mark Hoppus made a surprise appearance at the iconic Sydney landmark for an intimate acoustic set, where he brought members of the alternative band on stage. He told the
March 20, 2026By yelomag
Photo: Karise Eden and Greg Gould, filmed on the Sunshine Coast. Supplied. A new collaboration from Karise Eden and Greg Gould has dropped today (March 20). It comes with a music video filmed right here on the Sunshine Coast. “All That Glitters” brings together two of Australia’s most recognisable voices for a deeply personal and
March 19, 2026By yelomag
Some gigs don’t look like much on paper…and then end up being the ones people talk about after. This weekend feels a bit like that. This weekend (March 20–22), there’s a bunch of good stuff happening across the Sunshine Coast. Here’s 5 things worth getting out of the house for this weekend. 1. Elephant Sessions
March 15, 2026By Penny Brand
Photos: The Wolston Butchers by Dameeka Middleton. The YELO See More Music Challenge is about helping more people discover local artists, one band at a time. With so much music discovery driven by algorithms, major releases and big touring names, local artists can be easy to miss. Across the Sunshine Coast and beyond, venue closures
March 14, 2026By yelomag
Main photo: Horizon Festival performance via Facebook. Horizon Festival returns to the Sunshine Coast from May 1 to 10 in 2026, with more than 35 events planned across 13 locations. The 10-day program also marks the festival’s 10th year. Presented on Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Country, Horizon is the Sunshine Coast Council’s annual arts and
March 13, 2026By yelomag
Main photo: Missy Higgins at Bluesfest Byron Bay / Facebook Update, March 17, 2026: What began as a festival cancellation is now becoming a much bigger financial story, with Bluesfest’s operating company reported to owe more than $23 million to ticket holders after entering liquidation. With refunds now considered unlikely and patrons classed as unsecured

