February 4, 2025By yelomusic
US hardcore bands Drain and One Step Closer will play a sideshow at Kings Beach Tavern on March 6. The California punk-rockers are here for New Bloom Fest, which returns to Brisbane on March 8. The festival is also in Sydney on March 9 and Melbourne on March 10. Headlined by British brooding rock heroes Basement,
August 23, 2024By yelomusic
Nothing screams high-energy and rockabilly more than an amplified double-bass on stage and a band with an undeniable sense of fun. Australian blues and roots band 19-Twenty will bring their foot-stomping rhythms to the Sunshine Coast’s Norton Music Factory, Caloundra, on October 26. The lads from Illawarra have quickly earned a reputation as one of
April 30, 2024By yelomusic
Pop royalty Melanie C will take over Caloundra’s favourite beachside music venue the Kings Beach Tavern on Sunday. As one-fifth of The Spice Girls, known then as “Sporty Spice”, and now with an incredible solo career, Melanie C’s impact on music and pop culture has been monumental. Taking her DJ set across Europe, UK, Ibiza and Australia,
April 20, 2024By yelomusic
We sniffed out seven indie record stores on the Sunny Coast for World Record Day on April 20. Whether you’re an expert crate digger or just wanting a trip down memory lane, these stores are sure to have your next fresh spin. Wax Espresso, Maroochydore Serving up the best crop of vinyl to grommets, big
February 28, 2024By yelomusic
Canadian hip-hop legend Madchild and Aussie artist Kogz will descend on Norton Music Factory for a massive dance party this weekend. Currently touring Australia and New Zealand, acclaimed rapper Madchild, recipient of the prestigious Juno Award, has played to sold-out tours as both a solo artist and with hip-hop trio, Swollen Members. Known for killer
January 16, 2024By Ben Russoniello
Photographer Ben Rusoniello from Green Room Media grabbed these ridiculously slick shots of The Fabulous Caprettos at Caloundra’s The Events Centre on Friday. The band is an Aussie rock supergroup consisting of Dave Gleeson, Jack Jones, Russell Morris and Rai Thistlethwayte. It was a full house and Ben says the boys smashed it out of
November 28, 2023By yelomusic
Sunshine Coast Council has released artists impressions of Caloundra’s new creative “heart” which is set to rejuvenate the seaside tourist suburb. The home of Caloundra Music Festival, will soon also be the birthplace of the suburb’s Community + Creative Hub, a public space connecting the town square through to Bulcock Beach with the existing Caloundra
November 2, 2023By yelomusic
The Superjesus front-woman Sarah McLeod (pictured) will headline an all-female line up at Norton Music Factory on Saturday night. She joins The Voice winner Karise Eden and a host of talented women who rock, including 14-year-old local Layla Barnett. Venue owner Liam Norton says in an industry “heavily stacked with males” he wants to highlight
September 11, 2023By yelomusic
Their first Sunshine Coast show in November has been a complete sell-out for much-loved Australian band Boy & Bear. Thankfully the lads have opened up a second show, on November 8. But be sure to snag a ticket as this show will most certainly follow suit. Boy & Bear is a favourite indie-folk band and
September 5, 2023By yelomusic
Caloundra: Wendy Matthews just takes you straight back to the nostalgic and poignant times of the easy-breezy 90s, doesn’t she? The Australian music icon has an expressive voice that never fails to move those who hear it. Her music is an unhurried journey of clean melodies, infectious energy and simple grace. In an age where