John Justus is frontman of The Justus Trio and baby brother to local rock legend Dellacoma Rio. John describes his band as “sunshine rock-n-roll”, with fast-paced rock, upbeat tempo, and grunge-punk flavours. Their single, “Distant”, is out now. Catch The Justus Trio at The Presynct on July 20. How did The Justus Trio find each
Feature: The Whitlams will play their first three albums (and more!) featuring songs formerly performed by double-bass player and late band member Andy Lewis. The Living End’s Scott Owen will be handling Lewis’s duties for the first hour of the show. YELO music editor Penny Brand shares how her life has intertwined with the tragedy
Hello my Sunny Coast folk, and newfound friends from down the road, It has taken me a long time to consider whether Yelo, a Sunshine Coast online ‘music street press’ publication I created in July, should take on these other major cities. You see, conquering the Sunny Coast wasn’t as hard as I thought, so
Maroochydore: Following the release of their second single this year, surf rock trio The Grogans are back on the road playing Solbar at Ocean Street, September 10. Fans can expect juicy new heart-felt favourites, “I’m Not Sure” and “Nowhere To Be”, with the first song a simple track exploring common everyday struggles. “Uncertainty is okay
Maroochydore: Discover cabaret, circus, dance, music, and some cheeky and not-so cheeky entertainment, for all ages as the Wonderland Spiegeltent comes alive at Cotton Tree as part of Horizon Festival, until September 3. If you haven’t come across a Spiegeltent (that’s Dutch for mirror tent) before, it’s a ginormous big top-style tent, constructed from wood
Chevallum: Sunshine Coast soul darling Andrea Kirwin has joined an incredible music line up for Strawbfest this year at Chevallum State School. The Australian/Fijian singer-songwriter is a long-time beloved powerful vocalist, incredibly engaging story teller, and major supporter in promoting our ever-burgeoning music scene. Andrea Kirwin and her band will grace the Main Stage, with
Verrierdale: Hidden in thick rainforest, under a story-book-like full moon, and at the back of an old community hall is one of the most high-vibe events on the Sunshine Coast. As it fills with a crowd of top-class music lovers – from industry professionals mingling after work to everyday music lovers, and a sprinkling of
Eumundi: Layla Barnett and her band will showcase her incredible talent at this year’s Sunshine Sounds Festival from September 2-3. The local First Nations singer songwriter, who is just 14-years-old, has collaborated with ARIA and National Jazz Award-winning composer and saxophonist Zac Hurren for her debut album, “Beneath the Surface”, to be released at the
Nambour: “Glambour” is the launch party for two exhibitions Unapologetically Dressed and Nonsensual at The Old Ambulance Station on Saturday, from 6pm. The event forms part of Sunshine Coast Council’s leading contemporary multi-arts festival Horizon Fest, which runs from Friday until September 4. Expect a night of glamour, drag, music, costumes and a lip sync battle.
Gympie: A panel of music experts will add to the sparkle of the Gympie Music Muster events this week, offering emerging artists a deeper peek into the music-verse. Industry professionals, artists, and community leaders will discuss everything from behind-the-scenes marketing and business strategies to taking centre stage with confidence. “From Business to the Stage” promises