April 1, 2026By yelomag
Sunshine Coast what’s on guide Looking for live music, gigs, festivals and local culture on the Sunshine Coast this week? This page points you to YELO’s Sunshine Coast guides, including live music, weekly events, venues, art galleries and local culture across Nambour, Maroochydore, Noosa, Caloundra, Coolum, Eumundi and the hinterland. See this week’s gigs →
February 6, 2026By yelomag
Gympie-born heavyweights The Amity Affliction have sold out their Sunshine Coast show at Blackflag Brewing coinciding with the release of their ninth studio album House of Cards. The February 13 gig marks a significant return for the band to the region following their appearance at the Big Pineapple Music Festival in 2024. Now one of
January 21, 2026By yelomag
When Aussie music legend Tones and I put the call out to fans to compete for the chance to bring her to their town, Coolum business woman Leigh Kuryj was the first to throw her town into the spotlight. Within minutes, the savvy bookkeeper — AKA the “Sunshine Coast Punter” — alerted the local radio
January 15, 2026By yelomag
Coolum’s rising 26-year-old Sun of Jack has dropped a new song “Two With You”. We gave it a spin this week on Sunshine Coast ABC, have a listen. It’s also on our new FLOOD playlist, “flooding” your town with local music. Love YELO? Get weekly gig updates, local artists + new FLOOD drops. Join the
January 13, 2026By yelomag
Gympie metalcore heavyweights team up with REDHOOK for a massive Coolum gig. Black Flag Brewing in Coolum has dropped a huge announcement for Sunshine Coast live music fans — The Amity Affliction will play an exclusive show on February 13, joined by alt-rock heavy-hitters REDHOOK. The gig was due to be held at The Station,
December 23, 2025By yelomag
Sunshine Coast Council has a supercharged lineup of FOUR fireworks displays across the Sunshine Coast this New Year’s Eve. In Coolum, the fireworks are on at 8.30pm, while in Caloundra they are a little later at 9.30pm. In Mooloolaba there’s two displays: one at 8.30pm and one at midnight. All viewing points are glass and
November 14, 2025By Penny Brand
Founding member of legendary Sunshine Coast punk-rock band The Chats, Josh Price (AKA Pricey), was chilling at home when he received a surprise influx of messages from his mates at the Brisbane Metallica concert on Wednesday night. The 26-year-old Coolum resident says the social media notifications then followed suit, with dozens more from family and
August 20, 2025By Penny Brand
Main picture: US rapper and singer Jelly Roll (pictured with MGK) will headline new country music festival Strummingbird, alongside viral hoedown favourite Shaboozey, as part of the vibrant Sunshine Coast live music calendar this year. The Sunshine Coast is quickly shedding its reputation as a sleepy beachside ‘retirement’ destination, writes Yelo’s Penny Brand. From high-end
July 14, 2025By yelomag
Pricey’s The Big Weekend brought a stacked lineup to Coolum’s Blackflag on Saturday with Sydney surf-punk band Goons of Doom headlining. Photos: Dameeka Middleton. Words: Penny Brand. Despite the chilly air, the parking lot at Coolum’s famous punk brewhouse – Blackflag – refilled with Sunshine Coast cool cats from both the music and surfing scenes
May 19, 2025By yelomag
Surf-punk rockstars Goons of Doom (main picture) will be the perfect accompaniment to The Big Weekend when they headline the Sunshine Coast’s favourite homegrown music festival at Blackflag Brewing on July 12. A project by pro-surfer, artist and filmmaker Ozzie Wright, the boys from Sydney have spent their lives in the ocean, pursuing those original

