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Gympie singer-songwriter Linc Phelps is among the artists in the spotlight as the 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards prepare to take over The Shed, Palmview this Sunday. Sunshine Coast Music Awards will take place on Sunday, June 7, bringing together local artists, venues, music workers and industry supporters for a public celebration of the region’s
A Sunshine Coast surf institution that helped shape generations of local boardriders has closed its stores, marking the end of a 40-year chapter in the region’s beach culture. Beachbeat in Caloundra circa 1985. Photos: Facebook One of the Sunshine Coast’s best-known surf retail names has closed its stores in Caloundra, Coolum and Alexandra Headland after
Shumo AG and Batas Senja. Photo: Supplied From Nathan Cavaleri to Ruel, Australia has always had a soft spot for teenage music prodigies. Fourteen-year-old Brisbane artist Shumo AG has released a bilingual new single with Indonesian folk-pop act Batas Senja, marking his first major international collaboration. The new track, “Iron Veins”, is out today and
Skillz FJ is bringing reggae, island roots and Sunday-session energy to Peregian Beach Hotel this weekend, with a free afternoon set just behind the dunes. The Sunshine Coast artist, who has built a lively Facebook following with his funny, family-friendly reels and island-rooted performance clips, brings his warmth, humour and reggae sound to the beachside
Foxy Malone’s is set to bring live Irish and acoustic music back to one of Mooloolaba’s most familiar nightlife corners, with the new pub and restaurant preparing to open in the former O’Malley’s site later this month. The new venue will take over the long-running O’Malley’s Irish Bar location on the Mooloolaba Esplanade, following a
BIGSOUND has added King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Julia Jacklin and trials to its 2026 Artist In Conversation program, as the Brisbane music industry gathering builds toward its 25th anniversary edition. BIGSOUND will return to Fortitude Valley from September 1–4, with the latest announcement adding major artist conversations and a new wave of international
Phil and The Blanks appear to have entered peak Phil mode, with a 2 million-stream milestone, a Harlum collab, a reggae rugby song, a website-only single, a fan zine and a Brisbane River booze cruise all landing in one ridiculous run. Phil and The Blanks have had a busy few weeks, with their debut single
MUFASSA has returned with a fresh version of “Setting Sun”, bringing Tess Fapani into the fold for a warm reggae-soul collaboration built for golden-hour listening. The new version of “Setting Sun” pairs Dale Mallett’s laid-back coastal reggae sound with Fapani’s soulful vocals, giving the track a softer, more emotional lift. The song was originally written
Queensland hospitality heavyweight Comiskey Group has taken home seven major wins at the 2026 Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence, including Best Hotel Group Operator and Best Entertainment Venue for Eatons Hill Hotel. The family-owned business was recognised across hotel operations, entertainment, dining, accommodation and retail liquor at the annual industry awards. The result also
Macy Gray is heading to Townsville with the Grammy-winning soul singer announced for a one-night show at the North Australian Festival of Arts. Macy Gray will perform at Townsville Civic Theatre on October 2, as part of NAFA 2026. The show forms part of Gray’s largest ever tour of Australia and New Zealand, with the
