January 30, 2026By yelomag
Ministry of Sound: Testament Returns to the Sunshine Coast in July 2026 Global dance institution Ministry of Sound has confirmed the return of its acclaimed Testament tour with the Sunshine Coast securing a spot on the seven-city run. It’s the tour’s biggest Australian and New Zealand leg to date, celebrating an era defined by underground
January 22, 2026By yelomag
It’s no secret that Nambour on the Sunshine Coast is on the rise – especially its underground music scene. No Barriers is a photo exhibition at the Old Ambulance Station‘s Ramp Space, by Marc Roberts (pictured), capturing the rise of the local hardcore and punk scene. It runs until Feb 7, with an opening night
January 16, 2026By yelomag
Australian surf-rock favourites Ocean Alley will bring their highly anticipated Love Balloon national tour to Sunshine Coast Stadium for SummerSalt on March 15. The laid-back lads from Sydney’s Northern Beaches will share the stage with a slew of massive acts including SKEGSS, Allah-Las, Babe Rainbow, Mid Drift, Le Shiv and Seaside. Known for their chart-topping
January 13, 2026By yelomag
A new boutique dance music festival is flipping Easter weekend on its head with three custom stages, a stacked lineup and a never-before-used layout inside Aussie World. A new era of Sunshine Coast festivals is about to dawn with SUNNY SIDE UP coming to Aussie World’s Banana Bender Pub this Easter Saturday on April 4.
January 13, 2026By yelomag
Gympie metalcore heavyweights team up with REDHOOK for a massive Coolum gig. Black Flag Brewing in Coolum has dropped a huge announcement for Sunshine Coast live music fans — The Amity Affliction will play an exclusive show on February 13, joined by alt-rock heavy-hitters REDHOOK. The gig was due to be held at The Station,
January 10, 2026By yelomag
The Vanns have confirmed a Sunshine Coast stop on their next run — details dropping this week.
January 8, 2026By yelomag
February is shaping up to be a massive month for Sunshine Coast gigs. Whether you’re heading to Kings Beach Tavern, Norton Music Factory or The Presynct, our live music scene is your new happy place. You’ll find happy people connecting through music, singing and dancing — what’s not to love? And better yet, the people
November 2, 2025By yelomag
November promises to bring a fantastic lineup of HUGE live music gigs with the likes of Metallica, Paul Kelly and Rob Thomas coming to venues across South-East Queensland. The Big Pineapple Festival kicked things off yesterday, bringing 16,000 music lovers to the Sunshine Coast’s famous pineapple fields at Woombye. Hilltop Hoods, Pnau and The Cat
September 18, 2025By yelomag
Tickets to see Transvision Vamp at The Station on the Sunshine Coast on February 14 and The Triffid in Brisbane on February 11-12 HERE. You’d better get your shoulder pads out and dancing shoes on, ladies! British 80s pop-rock band Transvision Vamp – known for their mega-hit “Baby I Don’t Care” – will be in Australia for the
August 20, 2025By Penny Brand
Main picture: US rapper and singer Jelly Roll (pictured with MGK) will headline new country music festival Strummingbird, alongside viral hoedown favourite Shaboozey, as part of the vibrant Sunshine Coast live music calendar this year. The Sunshine Coast is quickly shedding its reputation as a sleepy beachside ‘retirement’ destination, writes Yelo’s Penny Brand. From high-end

