March 11, 2025By yelomusic
As the world’s best longboarders trim into town for the Noosa Festival of Surfing the Tracks Party keeps the ride going into the night. Sunshine Coast rising rockstars Catching Salmon (main picture) will join Bootleg Rascal, Radium Dolls and Mid Drift for the Noosa Festival of Surfing Tracks Party on March 21. The Salmon lads
November 22, 2024By yelomusic
The Rock Noosa, which has entertained Sunshine Coast guests since the 80s, is set to re-open this weekend. The nightclub has been operating on Hastings Street since 1987, and has new owners. It will launch with soft opening with “guaranteed trading hours”. The venue has brought DJs and a place to boogie after dark to locals
October 6, 2024By yelomusic
Main picture via Facebook: Mr Drifter’s popular open mic night is no longer after neighbours complained about its noise The Sunshine Coast live music community is standing strong against residents who complain about their noise. They will take to the streets for a “peaceful public protest” at Noosa Junction on October 13. It comes as
August 26, 2024By yelomusic
If you missed out on the Gympie Music Muster or simply need more music in the outdoors the Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest is here from September 13-15. The Radiators, 19-Twenty, Little Quirks (main picture) and Hussy Hicks are a few big names to bring rock, blues and roots music to the Noosa Hinterland’s
May 21, 2024By yelomusic
Hidden deep in Noosa’s picturesque hinterland, Dragon Forest is set to come alive with the sounds of folk and psychedelic country on Sunday from 4pm. The Heard: The Art and Heart of Sound is the first in a series of heart-thumping house concerts at Doonan, celebrating original music. The event brings together Sunshine Coast artists
May 18, 2024By yelomusic
Noosa funk-fusion favourites Ampersand will celebrate the release of their debut EP, “Entry Level”, on June 9. Youth acts Henry Catania (pictured), Hati, Ella Joy, Harriette & Tatum and Moneyshot, will join them in the festivities, from 4-8pm. Held at Land & Sea Brewery, it’s free entry thanks to Noosa Council’s RADF Grant program. Tickets:
March 8, 2024By Penny Brand
INXS tribute star Dellacoma Rio opens up about moving to the Sunshine Coast post-pandemic, and the loss of his unborn son. Catch him in Dellacoma at The Presynct on March 22, Villa Noosa on March 23, and in The Australian INXS Show at The J on April 6. When Victoria implemented its harsh lockdowns in
December 6, 2023By yelomusic
Longtime champion of Sunshine Coast live original music and community concert events, Jay Bishoff, will host an ‘originals’ and ‘covers’ event, with feature act, The Lyrical, on December 19. Acoustic roots and hip-hop sensation, The Lyrical, will join Jay as he brings back his successful “Full Cov-Orig” events, this time at Noosa Junction’s new burger
October 23, 2023By yelomusic
The Noosa Park Bench Ukulele group is looking for a new place to rehearse after being kicked off their usual meet-up spot. The group was banned from privately-owned Noosa Marina where they had been playing for six years. Noosa Shire Council denies any involvement in the group’s removal. Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie said Council had
October 16, 2023By Penny Brand
Review: Fave Aussie band The Whitlams had punters out of their chairs at The J reports YELO music editor Penny Brand. It’s a bit hard to get excited about a rock band when you’re seated at The J but The Whitlams proved anything was possible in Noosa on Saturday night. Filled with his usual entertaining