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Musicians directory

Sunshine Coast bands, artists and musicians to know

YELO’s Sunshine Coast musicians directory highlights local bands, solo artists, performers and scene-builders, from emerging acts to established favourites.

Venues, promoters and event organisers can use it to discover local acts or contact YELO for an introduction.

You can also catch YELO music editor Penny Brand on ABC Radio Sunshine Coast each week talking local music with Sarah Howells.

Established artists

Established Sunshine Coast artists and local names to know

Big names, local exports and next-wave acts worth knowing, from internationally recognised artists to Sunshine Coast musicians making noise right now.

Xavier Rudd

Australian roots artist with strong Sunshine Coast ties, known for expansive live sets blending folk, roots, reggae and multi-instrumental performance.
Instagram: @xavierruddofficial

Katie Noonan

Eumundi-based singer-songwriter, composer and one of Queensland’s most accomplished vocalists, with a career spanning pop, jazz, classical, folk and contemporary composition.
Instagram: @katie_noonan_music

Ziggy Alberts

Singer-songwriter with strong Sunshine Coast ties whose acoustic indie-folk songs have built a large national and international audience.
Instagram: @ziggyalberts

The Chats

Sunshine Coast punk exports who turned sharp, funny, no-frills Australian pub-punk into an international calling card. A major modern Coast music success story.
Instagram: @thechatslovebeer

The Dreggs

Sunshine Coast indie-folk duo known for warm acoustic textures, melodic hooks and a strong live following. Their sound sits between reflective songwriting and bigger, crowd-carrying choruses.
Instagram: @thedreggsmusic

Betty Taylor

Sunshine Coast indie-rock band known for guitar-led songs, emotional lift and a live sound that moves easily between punchy and melodic. One of the clearer newer breakout acts in the local scene.
Instagram: @bettytaylorband

Pricey

Sunshine Coast rock artist and founding member of The Chats, now carving his own lane with loud guitars, sharp hooks and a strong DIY scene presence.
Instagram: @pricey_the_band

Che Burns

Queensland singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a soulful, guitar-driven sound shaped by heartfelt storytelling, raw emotion and coastal folk-pop energy.
Instagram: @che.burns

mou

Emerging Sunshine Coast artist gaining local attention through the region’s new wave of young performers and original music makers. One to watch as the Coast’s next generation keeps moving.

Full musician directory

A growing directory of artists performing across the Coast. This page is a living guide, so it will keep changing as more local acts, venues and promoters send through updates.

Bands

Rock / punk / heavy

Dellacoma

Hard-rock project led by Dellacoma Rio, delivering gritty riffs and arena-ready hooks. Known for high-energy performances and classic rock attitude.
Instagram: @dellacoma

Deadheat

Sunshine Coast punk outfit known for fast riffs, punchy choruses and chaotic live energy. Their sound sits between skate punk and modern Australian hardcore.
Instagram: @deadheatband

Fake News

Local punk and alternative band bringing loud guitars and sharp, irreverent energy to the stage. Their sound blends raw punk attitude with indie-rock influence.
Instagram: @fakenewsband

Pricey

Sunshine Coast rock act bringing loud guitars, sharp energy and strong DIY scene presence. Closely tied to local live music culture through shows and festival activity including The Big Weekend.
Instagram: @pricey_the_band

Wave Raiders

Young Sunshine Coast rock band known for fast-building local momentum, energetic sets and a sound that leans into punk and alternative rock.
Instagram: @wave_raiders_official

Karma Police

Sunshine Coast grunge and alt-rock band building momentum through youth showcases and local gigs. Their sound leans loud, gritty and guitar-driven.
Instagram: @karma_police_music

Speira

Sunshine Coast alternative rock band with gritty blues and raw rock energy, part of the newer wave of young local bands coming through.
Instagram: @speiraband

The Wolston Butchers

Queensland indie-rock band delivering gritty guitars and high-energy performances. Their music balances classic rock influence with a modern Australian indie edge.
Instagram: @thewolstonbutchers

Indie / folk

Singer-songwriters and indie acts

Calan Mai

Indie-folk project known for atmospheric arrangements and reflective songwriting. The music blends acoustic textures with cinematic production.
Instagram: @maifavouriteband

Tom Harrison

Singer-songwriter blending folk, country and blues influences. His performances centre on honest lyrics and warm acoustic arrangements.
Instagram: @tomharrisonmusica

Katie Milae

Sunshine Coast artist crafting soulful indie-folk shaped by personal storytelling and nature-inspired themes. Her sound blends powerful vocals with earthy instrumentation.
Instagram: @okatiemilae

Drew Wilson

Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter known for heartfelt acoustic songs and reflective storytelling. His music leans into folk and roots traditions with a contemporary edge.
Instagram: @drew_wilson_music

JC & the Tree

Sunshine Coast folk-rock-roots act blending acoustic drive with a road-tested indie spirit. A good fit for the Coast’s singer-songwriter and roots circuit.
Instagram: @jcandthetree

Alys Ffion

Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter known for intimate, emotionally direct songwriting and a strong independent presence. Her work leans reflective, melodic and personal.
Instagram: @iamalysffion

Andrea Kirwin

Aus-Fijian singer-songwriter and producer based on the Sunshine Coast, known for rich vocals and roots-influenced songwriting with soul and community energy.
Instagram: @andreakirwin

Nuraini

Sunshine Coast artist moving between soulful songwriting, gentle indie textures and intimate live performance. A strong fit for the Coast’s reflective singer-songwriter space.
Instagram: @nurainimusic

Che Burns

Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter with a warm, melodic style that sits comfortably between folk, pop and acoustic storytelling.
Instagram: @che.burns

Pop / electronic

Pop / electronic / EDM

Raw Ordio

Electronic pop project blending dance rhythms with atmospheric production and melodic hooks. Their sound moves between indie electronic and festival-ready energy.
Instagram: @rawordio

Andy V

Sunshine Coast live-looping musician blending sax, keys, vocals and electronic production into movement-heavy sets that sit between roots, dance and live electronica.
Instagram: @andyvmusic

Buttermello

Sunshine Coast act bringing a pop-leaning electronic sound with polished production, melodic hooks and a strong crossover feel between indie pop and dance music.
Instagram: @buttermellomusic

De Saint

Sunshine Coast artist moving between DJ-led festival energy and live performance settings, with a strong presence across dance-heavy local lineups.
Instagram: @de__saint

Greg Sara

Sunshine Coast artist and musician working across groove-heavy live sets and collaborative performance spaces, often tied to the region’s more alternative and community-facing events.
Instagram: @gregsara

Phil and The Blanks

Sunshine Coast outfit blending pop, rock, funk and hip hop into colourful, high-energy live shows built for big crowd response.
Instagram: @philandtheblanksglobal

Hip hop

Hip hop / rap

CaelWhip

Sunshine Coast hip hop artist delivering sharp lyricism over modern beats. His tracks combine confident flow with a strong sense of personality and local identity.
Instagram: @caelwhip

Harlum

Local hip hop artist bringing laid-back flow and atmospheric production. His music blends contemporary rap styles with introspective storytelling.
Instagram: @harlum_bars

Notorious Nix

Sunshine Coast hip hop artist known for energetic performances and confident lyrical delivery. His tracks combine modern rap production with bold stage presence.
Instagram: @thenotoriousnix

Roots / acoustic

Roots / acoustic / live groove

MUFASSA MUSIC

Sunshine Coast roots artist blending laid-back groove, reggae and easy coastal energy, often crossing into jam-session and live-band territory.
Instagram: @mufassamusic

The Justus Trio

Sunshine Coast trio bringing smooth, sunlit grooves and a relaxed live feel that suits acoustic, roots and crossover festival settings.
Instagram: @thejustustrio

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