A packed room at Solbar in Maroochydore. Photo: Dameeka Middleton. A new University of the Sunshine Coast study has found a sense of belonging can be just as important as the event itself when it comes to getting people through the doors. Researchers surveyed 577 Sunshine Coast residents and found people were more likely to
Ministry of Sound: Testament 90s in Melbourne in 2025. The event comes to Venue 114 on Sunday, July 26. Photo: Ashlea Caygill. From sunrise DJs and sober raves to daytime clubbing and festivals that finish before bedtime, the Sunshine Coast is discovering that you do not need darkness to have a dance floor. DJs are
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