August 1, 2025By yelomag
Melbourne-based American singer/songwriter Michael Beach will head directly from his European tour to Nambour on August 8 to celebrate his latest LP. The Californian-born musician will play his first Australian show for the album, “Big Black Plume”, at new Sunshine Coast music studio GLÓR. This is a rare chance to catch Michael, whose music is
July 21, 2025By yelomag
An all-ages open mic – In-Synct – has launched at Nambour venue The Presynct and is quickly becoming a welcome hangout for musicians, songwriters and creatives alike. Local musician and organiser Jarrod Tutbury, who is also on the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective, says everyone is welcome even those who prefer to enjoy their music
April 21, 2025By yelomag
Tickets to Speed at Black Box Theatre on July 17: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/. Aussie hardcore rockstars Speed have announced their return to the Sunshine Coast after being forced to cancel their previous tour. Fresh from a career-defining performance at Coachella, the Sydney heavy-hitters will play at Black Box Theatre on July 17. The ARIA Award winners played
February 9, 2025By yelomag
Main photo: Sam Holden with Sunshine Coast recording studio owner Phil Ballantyne (ex-Intercooler) of Easy Tape in Burnside. Tickets to Sam Holden’s 3 Year Project at The Presynct here. Sam Holden will officially kick off his 3 Year Project journey (pictured) at The Presynct in Nambour on February 21. It’s the first show for the
January 30, 2025By yelomag
With summer in full swing, the Sunshine Coast live music scene is stacked with Rudimental (UK), Pennywise (US) and Xavier Rudd all yet to perform this year. But if you’re seeking a bevy and fish and chips with those summertime vibes, be sure to check out these pubs and eateries which also double as epic
January 14, 2025By yelomag
Catch Jeff Martin at The Presynct in Nambour on February 8. Tickets: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/. Photo by Adrienne Jones Jeff Martin from Canadian rock band The Tea Party will perform at The Presynct on February 8. Jeff, who has been residing on the Sunshine Coast for the past few years, will perform a selection of Tea Party
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 yelomag
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
December 12, 2024By yelomag
Main image: RedHook take to the stage at Blackflag’s Something Cool Festival. Photo: Dameeka Middleton. Last updated: June 2026. The Sunshine Coast live music map has changed, but there are still plenty of rooms worth leaving the house for. The closures of Solbar and The Station left enormous gaps in the region’s touring circuit, but

