February 4, 2025By yelomag
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,
January 30, 2025By yelomag
Archive: This 2025 guide is kept for reference. For current rooms, use YELO’s Sunshine Coast live music venues guide; for upcoming shows, use the Sunshine Coast Gig Guide. The live music hub covers the wider scene. Originally published in 2025, this article captures a selection of Sunshine Coast bars, pubs and eateries hosting live music
December 12, 2024By yelomag
Main image: RedHook take to the stage at Blackflag’s Something Cool Festival. Photo: Dameeka Middleton.
August 7, 2024By yelomag
Tones and I will perform a special and intimate acoustic set including a meet-and-greet with fans at Kings Beach Tavern on October 8. The Aussie pop star, who shot to fame while busking on the streets of Byron Bay, is celebrating the release of her new album, “Beautifully Ordinary”. Tones and I will be on
June 25, 2024By yelomag
It’s official: the Caloundra Music Festival will not be returning next year. Sunshine Coast Council today announced the festival will no longer be funded by taxpayers, citing rising costs. The annual community festival debuted in 2007 and evolved every year. It supported thousands of local musicians and brought millions of revenue to nearby businesses. In
May 8, 2024By yelomag
Archive notice: This guide was published on May 8, 2024 and is kept as a record of the Sunshine Coast live music calendar. For current listings, visit YELO’s Sunshine Coast Gig Guide. For the current regional overview, use YELO’s Sunshine Coast live music guide for gigs, venues, festivals and local music across the Coast.
May 1, 2024By yelomag
Archive notice: This guide was published on May 1, 2024 and is kept as a record of the Sunshine Coast live music calendar. For current listings, visit YELO’s Sunshine Coast Gig Guide.
April 30, 2024By yelomag
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 24, 2024By yelomag
UK ’60s rock legends The Animals will play shows in Caloundra and D’Aguilar as part of their 60th Anniversary and Farewell Tour. Once known as “one of the most important bands” in the British Invasion, their folk-rock influence on modern music is undeniable. The Animals are known for iconic songs, “We’ve Gotta Get Out Of
April 20, 2024By yelomag
Main photo: Aaron Borg at Bad Habit Records, Nambour. We found seven independent record stores and vinyl stops across the Sunshine Coast, from dedicated record shops to cafes and vintage stores with crates worth digging through. Updated October 2026 Bad Habit Records, Nambour Run by mates with a habit of collecting, Bad Habit Records is

