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What was once a household name for Australian music lovers, Silverchair could be becoming a household pain. Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou bring their new problematic book, Love and Pain, to Brisbane’s Powerhouse on October 9. With the media in a twist over the band’s fractures since the beginning, the boys wanted to tell their
Caloundra Music Festival is a much-loved annual music festival on the Sunshine Coast, attracting visitors and locals alike. YELO music editor Penny Brand gives her hacks on how to survival the summer festival favourite. Sunshine Coast’s Council’s premier music festival – Caloundra Music Festival – has kicked off its first day of festivities at Kings
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has responded to calls from the City’s music community after they asked for more support. Local musicians recently took to social media asking Council for more back-up when it comes to supporting home-grown music. Cr Tate responded by saying, “Live music has been part of our city’s DNA for more
Small Change Espresso owners Ben and Kimberly Conicella are bringing some famous names to Nambour. Bill Chambers (yes, that’s Kasey’s dad and he’s amazing!) will play at their hip industrial-style venue on September 30. Ben, 39, who moonlights as a musician, plays bass guitar in Chambers’ band. Picture: Small Change Espresso at Nambour is a
If the Sunshine Coast had a Lord Mayor of Music it would be Andrea Kirwin. Andrea is a staunch community person and has quickly become the poster girl for the Coast’s burgeoning music scene. In a bid to make the region’s music scene great again, she set up Peace Run Records in downtown Nambour a
The Cat Empire‘s original lead vocalist and trumpet player Harry James Angus is back! The former-fan favourite brings an enigmatic new solo set and some signature grooves to Mo’s Desert Clubhouse in November. Joining him will be Gold Coast drumming sensation Freyja Hooper (pictured). Freyja and Harry have birthed a powerful duo which speaks to our times
Like seagulls at the beach on a hot sunny day, thousands of music lovers will flock to Kings Beach for the Caloundra Music Festival. The local’s favourite offers an unforgettable long-weekend of sun, surf and sounds, from September 29-October 1. Caloundra Music Festival continues to deliver a strong economic boost to Sunshine Coast businesses, with
Photo: Gold Coast musician Casey Barnes performs at Groundwater Country Music Festival, Broadbeach. Gold Coast musicians have taken to social media to plead to Gold Coast Council for more support for local live music. They say the music scene is being held back by restrictive policies, low pay and a lack of venues for original
San Francisco musical project The Brian Jonestown Massacre will bring their obscure psych-folk calamity to The Princess Theatre in November. The band’s “post-punk” brand has always attracted attention. It combines the names of Rolling Stone magazine founder Brian Jones and the historical US event, the 1978 Jonestown Massacre. You gotta give it to the longevity
Aussie icons The Cat Empire will introduce their vibrant new line-up to the Valley on Friday 22. They are celebrating current album, “Where The Angels Fall”, with a massive new show that epitomises their herculean high-energy nature. With their signature fusion of jazz, funk, ska, rock, and latin, the latest outfit is even more vibrant. Off
