September 18, 2026By yelomag
Dave Gleeson of The Screaming Jets performs at The Big Weekend at Blackflag Coolum in 2024. Photo: Dameeka Middleton. The Screaming Jets will headline The Big Weekend when the independent Sunshine Coast music festival makes a surprise return to Blackflag Brewing Coolum on November 28. The fifth-anniversary edition marks a major shift for the homegrown
September 16, 2026By yelomag
YELO is giving away two tickets to see Che Burns and his full band at Blackflag Coolum this Saturday, September 19. The Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter is bringing what’s being billed as his biggest live production yet on the Coast to Blackflag’s Coolum venue, with Cora, Happy Valley and Cherry Nova also on the lineup. Burns
September 16, 2026By yelomag
If you’re going out on the Sunshine Coast this weekend, Saturday is doing most of the heavy lifting. Che Burns is bringing his full band to Blackflag Coolum, Body Type is heading up the range to Mapleton, and Sunday brings The Black Sorrows, Beccy Cole and Salmonella Dub Soundsystem into the mix. Here are 10
September 14, 2026By yelomag
Photo: Coolum Beer Co / Facebook. Coolum Beer Co is continuing to trade while its latest Planning and Environment Court fight with Sunshine Coast Council remains unresolved. The Coolum Beach brewery has challenged an enforcement notice issued over its approved trading hours, opening a second court dispute tied to the site. According to court documents
September 3, 2026By Penny Brand
Che Burns is heading back to Blackflag Coolum this month for what’s being billed as his biggest live production yet on the Sunshine Coast. The 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards (SCMA) winner will take over Blackflag’s flagship venue with his full band on September 19, following a run of sold-out shows and an official showcase
August 23, 2026By Dameeka Middleton
The Jungle Giants brought their Experiencing Feelings of Joy tour to Blackflag Brewing Coolum on Friday night — and they definitely brought the joy. Joined by The Tullamarines and Tear Drive, the Brisbane indie-pop favourites had the packed house dancing, jumping and singing all night. YELO photographer Dameeka Middleton was there to capture it all.
August 22, 2026By yelomag
The Rubens will bring their new album Group Therapy to Blackflag Brewing Coolum in October, with Selve along for the ride. The Rubens have added a Sunshine Coast stop to their national Group Therapy Tour, landing at Blackflag Brewing Coolum on Thursday, October 29. Selve will open the 6pm show before the five-piece heads south
August 19, 2026By yelomag
Ocean view from the secret Coolum rooftop location where The Potbelleez will perform. Photo: Supplied. The Potbelleez will take over a secret Coolum rooftop this Halloween, performing a sunset set that will be broadcast live into venues across the beachside town. The inaugural CoolumLive: Rooftop Sessions will be held on October 31 as part of
August 13, 2026By Penny Brand
The Jungle Giants. Photo: Supplied. Brisbane alternative dance act The Jungle Giants will perform at Blackflag Brewing Coolum with The Tullamarines and Tear Drive on August 21. The band are touring in support of their fifth studio album, Experiencing Feelings of Joy. YELO editor Penny Brand caught up with frontman Sam Hales about songwriting in
July 20, 2026By Penny Brand
The Jungle Giants play Blackflag Brewing Coolum with The Tullamarines and Tear Drive on August 21. Photo: Meg Siejka. With The Jungle Giants and JET on the way, a production brewery in Coolum’s industrial estate is emerging as one of the Sunshine Coast’s most important live music rooms. Known as The Compound, Blackflag Brewing Coolum

