April 15, 2026By yelomag
Ocean Grove played at The Station on the Sunshine Coast before it closed in early 2026. Photo: Marc Roberts for YELO. The old rhythm of going out has weakened. Not because people have stopped wanting music, company or nights that feel worth remembering, but because the terms have changed. A night out now competes with
April 11, 2026By yelomag
A new post from Brian Ritchie recalls Nirvana supporting Violent Femmes at Festival Hall in Brisbane and Fisherman’s Wharf on the Gold Coast in 1992. The post includes a photo outside Festival Hall in Brisbane, where the marquee reads “Violent Femmes Plus Nirvana”, along with reflections from Brian Ritchie on meeting Kurt Cobain during the
April 5, 2026By yelomag
Jordan Lawrence (far right) and Calan Mai are bringing all-ages live music and art to Bli Bli Hall through Pretty Fly for a Bli Bli. Image: Supplied. Upcoming grassroots gigs are creating new live music opportunities across South East Queensland, as pressure on traditional venues pushes artists and promoters to think outside the box. On
March 28, 2026By yelomag
October is stacked across Queensland, with major tours, regional festivals, club shows and independent bills running from Brisbane and the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast, Far North Queensland and the Northern Rivers. These are 15 YELO picks for the rest of October 2026, drawn from the current regional gig guides. For the full calendars,
March 15, 2026By Penny Brand
Photos: The Wolston Butchers by Dameeka Middleton. The YELO See More Music Challenge is about helping more people discover local artists, one band at a time. With so much music discovery driven by algorithms, major releases and big touring names, local artists can be easy to miss. Across the Sunshine Coast and beyond, venue closures
January 23, 2026By yelomag
One Republic, Ben Folds and Lorde (pictured) are just some of the biggest names coming to South-East Queensland this February. With international tours, cult-favourite acts and packed local venues across the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane, you won’t have a reason to stay home! From riverside shows to sweaty club gigs, festival stages and
January 11, 2026By yelomag
Groundwater Country Music Festival returns to Broadbeach from October 16–18 in 2026 with major country artists across several stages. Love YELO? Get weekly gig updates, local artists + new Mixtape drops. Join the YELO Pages Newsletter → YELO Pages Sign Up
January 11, 2026By yelomag
Cooly Rocks On is on at the Coolangatta Hotel from June 3-7, bringing classic rock ’n’ roll, swing and retro-inspired performances to the Gold Coast.
January 11, 2026By yelomag
Spilt Milk is expected to return to the Gold Coast at the end of 2026, with festival organisers teasing details for the new season lineup.
January 11, 2026By yelomag
Bernard Fanning’s Tea & Sympathy 20th Anniversary Tour hits the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast in February and March.

