January 1, 2025By Marc Roberts
No No Fest 2 photos by Marc Roberts. Featuring the cream of local punk-rock talent, punters were treated to tight sets and energetic performances at No No Fest 2 on December 21. No No Records promoter Sydney Kerley pulled off another epic night at Black Box featuring 16 local acts for $30. And at that
December 31, 2024By Marc Roberts
Sunshine Coast’s vibrant punk and hardcore music scene continues to flourish with ARIA Music Award-winning hardcore band SPEED coming to Maroochydore and Nambour this January. The Sydney heavy-hitters, who recently took out Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album at the ARIAs, will perform at Solbar on January 3, and an all-ages gig at Black Box Theatre
December 28, 2024By yelomusic
The Sunshine Coast creative community is in mourning after the tragic loss of Nambour artist Christopher Eccles. Christopher is pictured left with Nambour Councillor David Law, and gallery coordinator Julya Hegarty, of The Old Ambulance, where he had many artistic endeavours. A GoFund Me page has been set up for his family. Friends and family have turned
November 18, 2024By yelomusic
Main picture: The Glycereens and 15 other South-East Queensland bands will play at No No Fest 2 in Nambour. Photo by Chris Converse. No No Records is hosting another epic day of punk, rock and country mayhem at Blackbox Theatre in Nambour on December 21. No No Fest 2 features 16 killer Sunshine Coast bands,
November 7, 2024By yelomusic
Tickets to Mia Petra: https://events.humanitix.com/mia-petra-single-release. Genre-fluid electro-acoustic artist Mia Petra, from Newcastle, will bring a visually immersive show to The Presynct, Nambour, on November 30. The Newcastle native is touring the east-coast to celebrate her latest single “Big/Heavy/Big” (out November 20) and will include Brisbane’s It’s Still A Secret on December 1. Written during a
October 19, 2024By yelomusic
Bad Habit Records has been the target of religious zealots after posters on its shop wall were ripped down. Aaron Borg says he was working in his shop, when he thought he heard kids graffiting his shop. After stepping out to investigate he found two “middle aged ladies” tearing down posters in broad daylight. The
August 22, 2024By yelomusic
Nambour is proving to be the Sunshine Coast’s epicentre of underground music. US punk-rock band Dark Thoughts (main picture) will headline an up-coming show at Black Box Theatre on August 30. The band from Philadelphia have been kicking it for 10 years and serve up a Ramones-esque quality. With turbocharged melodies, and an epic on-stage
July 6, 2024By yelomusic
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
July 3, 2024By yelomusic
A new Sunshine Coast nightspot, The Vogue – which has been open for just three months – has cancelled all upcoming shows. It comes after the venue’s owner was allegedly charged for processing and producing drugs. The Vogue, a historic theatre built in the 1950s in Nambour (pictured), recently opened as a live music venue.
June 24, 2024By yelomusic
Sunshine Coast hinterland projects are set to benefit from $14 million in funding for a mix of diverse projects. It’s all thanks to Council’s 2024-25 Budget, which also sees the Nambour Administration Precinct receive $1.8 million. That money will be put towards transforming Council’s former administration building into a community-focused building. Changes to the Eddie