January 9, 2025By yelomag
Australian hardcore group SPEED have cancelled the remaining of their Australian tour to search for a missing friend. The group is looking for “Aje” (Chang-Wook Yeo) – believed to be missing in Blackheat, Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. The ARIA-award-winning Sydney band – known for their metal-infused-flute-solos – made a passionate plea about the incident
January 6, 2025By yelomag
Get your tickets to IDLES in Australia here: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/. Bristol post-punk rockstars IDLES are set to descend on Brisbane Riverstage on January 18. They are here as part of a three-show Australian Tour, with stops in Melbourne (January 21) and Sydney (January 22). Best known for their songs “Dancer” and “Never Fight A Man With A
January 5, 2025By Marc Roberts
Words by Penny Brand. Photos by Marc Roberts. Legendary 90s rock band The Screaming Jets swung past the Sunshine Coast last night hitting the stage at The Shed on their latest tour. With local legends Pricey and Wave Raiders supporting, it was a packed house at the iconic Banana Bender Pub at Aussie World. The
January 3, 2025By Penny Brand
After a painful visit to the doctor, Sam Holden experienced an epiphany that led to the creation of his band 3 Year Project. Now Sam wants to give his dream of becoming a world-class musician one final shot. Yelo music editor Penny Brand chats to him about how he will achieve his triumphant trifecta. Trigger
January 1, 2025By Marc Roberts
No No Fest 2 photos by Marc Roberts. Featuring the cream of local punk-rock talent, punters were treated to tight sets and energetic performances at No No Fest 2 on December 21. No No Records promoter Sydney Kerley pulled off another epic night at Black Box featuring 16 local acts for $30. And at that
December 31, 2024By Marc Roberts
Sunshine Coast’s vibrant punk and hardcore music scene continues to flourish with ARIA Music Award-winning hardcore band SPEED coming to Maroochydore and Nambour this January. The Sydney heavy-hitters, who recently took out Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album at the ARIAs, will perform at Solbar on January 3, and an all-ages gig at Black Box Theatre
December 29, 2024By yelomag
Brisbane live music venue Crowbar has stepped in to save the New Year’s Eve celebrations of another venue following an alleged firebombing incident. Popular Fortitude Valley nightspot Tomcat made the announcement on Sunday, saying the arson attack had left the business with “extensive damage”. “So some dickhead firebombed the tobacconist below us,” the Facebook post
December 28, 2024By yelomag
The Sunshine Coast creative community is in mourning after the tragic loss of Nambour artist Christopher Eccles. Christopher is pictured left with Nambour Councillor David Law, and gallery coordinator Julya Hegarty, of The Old Ambulance, where he had many artistic endeavours. A GoFund Me page has been set up for his family. Friends and family have turned
December 28, 2024By yelomag
Usher in the new year with a kaleidoscope of colour at the Lord Mayor’s Brisbane New Year’s Eve Fireworks on December 31. Held at South Bank Parklands, there will be two free fireworks shows: 7.45pm and 12pm. The early fireworks display is for families, while the midnight event caters to late-night revellers wanting to welcome
December 23, 2024By Dameeka Middleton
Brisbane indie-rock stars Custard brought some pre-Christmas cheer to a sold-out home crowd on Saturday night. Wrapping up their regional tour, they gave fans a final salute to remember at Woolloongabba’s The Princess Theatre. Close mates of Brisbane 90s indie band Custard, The Stress of Leisure joined Melbourne icons The Fauves in delivering solid warm-up

