October 15, 2024By Maddie O'Brien
All photos by Maddie O’Brien for Yelo Mag We sent Yelo Mag photographer Maddie to check out the Lime Cordiale show at Brisbane’s Riverstage in Brisbane on Sunday night. They were supported by their mates Ball Park Music. Maddie says: “The venue was sold out, and everywhere you looked, there were bodies for miles, creating
October 8, 2024By yelomag
After months of petitioning to save iconic Brisbane live music venue The Zoo, word has it a former venue is stepping in to save it. Crowbar closed its doors in 2020 after eight years of serving punters and giving 7000 bands a place on its stage, after falling victim to Covid restrictions. The Zoo, in
September 24, 2024By yelomag
John “JC” Collins has been appointed as Queensland’s first Night-Life Economy Commissioner. The former Powderfinger bass player is co-owner and venue director of Fortitude Valley Music Hall and The Triffid. And he’s also Vice President of QMusic. As board member of Brisbane Economic Development Agency, he’s hoping to make the state’s nightlife vibrant once more.
September 13, 2024By yelomag
The internet is in a twist amid claims Dave Grohl’s new baby daughter could be a Brisbane-ite. Nine months ago the Foo Fighters frontman – still known then as the “nicest guy in rock” – took a break from touring to feed the homeless in Sydney (pictured). His band was about to play their biggest
September 12, 2024By yelomag
Global hip-hop sensation Kid Laroi will perform in Brisbane and the Gold Coast this November. The Redfern rapper is in the country as part of his upcoming Australian tour. His mammoth run kicks off on November 11, at the Gold Coast’s Home of the Arts (HOTA). He then heads to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, on
August 28, 2024By Penny Brand
Festival goer at Blues Fest. Photo by FETEDOV via Facebook. Queensland festival guide Queensland music festivals in 2026 Looking for Queensland music festivals in 2026? YELO tracks the big weekends, regional gems, live music trails and festival dates worth putting on your calendar. Queensland does festivals differently. Some happen in city streets, some in paddocks,
August 22, 2024By yelomag
The internet is losing it over the 2024 Good Things Festival lineup which just arrived in its punk-rock and riff-fuelled glory – and it’s HUGE! Coming to Brisbane Showgrounds on December 8, and with shows in Melbourne and Sydney, the Good Things punk, rock and metal extravaganza will be headlined by nu metal legends Korn. But
July 12, 2024By Maddie O'Brien
US singer-songwriter Teddy Swims known for his chart-topping single “Lose Control” gave a breath-taking performance at Brisbane Riverstage on Tuesday, thanks to Frontier Touring. Yelo photographer Maddie O’Brien was there to capture it. Teddy was supported by Meg Mac. Teddy Swims Photo Gallery:
May 14, 2024By yelomag
A worker at beloved Fortitude Valley live music venue The Zoo is calling on members of the public to help save the 32-year-old venue after its owners announced it will close this year. Lighting director Dan Minnis sent the message to industry professionals on Tuesday: “You may be aware of the upcoming demise of The
May 1, 2024By yelomag
Sunshine Coast musicians have been left “devastated” after iconic Brisbane music venue The Zoo announced it will permanently close after 32 years. The venue made the announcement on social media, saying sister venue Stranded Bar will also close, as early as Monday. The Zoo will shut its doors permanently on July 8. Owners say the

