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A new post from Brian Ritchie recalls Nirvana supporting Violent Femmes at Festival Hall in Brisbane and Fisherman’s Wharf on the Gold Coast in 1992. The post includes a photo outside Festival Hall in Brisbane, where the marquee reads “Violent Femmes Plus Nirvana”, along with reflections from Brian Ritchie on meeting Kurt Cobain during the
Jordan Lawrence (far right) and Calan Mai are bringing all-ages live music and art to Bli Bli Hall through Pretty Fly for a Bli Bli. Image: Supplied. Upcoming grassroots gigs are creating new live music opportunities across South East Queensland, as pressure on traditional venues pushes artists and promoters to think outside the box. On
Brisbane live music venue Can You Keep A Secret has closed following a sold-out final night on Saturday. It marks the end of a long-running grassroots space after operators cited rising costs and ongoing financial pressure. The closure follows earlier warnings issued in 2024, after the operators had already shut sister venue It’s Still A
Photo: Vanessa Amorosi is among the artists leading a huge month of live music across Queensland. Via Facebook. Looking for the biggest gigs happening in Queensland this month? YELO’s April live music picks bring together standout shows from the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, from major touring acts and headline rooms to local
One Republic, Ben Folds and Lorde (pictured) are just some of the biggest names coming to South-East Queensland this February. With international tours, cult-favourite acts and packed local venues across the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane, you won’t have a reason to stay home! From riverside shows to sweaty club gigs, festival stages and
Dream Fields Festival has announced its return to Townsville in May 2026 following a hugely successful debut year. Love YELO? Get weekly updates on gigs, local artists + new FLOOD drops. Join the YELO Newsletter →
Main picture: A digital interpretation of a future Coochin Fields, which has been approved for the Sunshine Coast. UPDATE – February 2026: Coochin Fields Festival Site Approved Queensland’s largest dedicated festival site has been approved. The State Government has given the green light to the 155-hectare Coochin Fields music and events site at Coochin Creek,
As the scorching summer heat unfurls across South-East Queensland this December so does your local music scene. From the Sunshine Coast’s laid-back pubs and Brisbane’s bustling laneways, to the Gold Coast’s glitzy nightlife, huge acts like Lady Gaga, AC/DC and Everclear are all set to entertain. With vibe-chasers like us are forever on the hunt
Melbourne bogan-funk favourites Playlunch are set to bring their nostalgia-packed good-time live shows to Queensland in 2026. The 29-stop Sex Ed Regional Tour is heading across the Australian east coast, including Solbar on the Sunshine Coast, on April 9. They then head to Miami Marketta on the Gold Coast on April 11, with a stop
Iconic Brisbane alt-indie band Regurgitator will bring their JUKEBOXXIN’ tour to Norton Music Factory in Caloundra on February 28. But not before they play shows at Miami Marketta on the Gold Coast, on February 27, and the Great Northern in Byron Bay on February 26. Regurgitator‘s Queensland run of shows also includes Cairns, Townsville, Mackay,
