May 20, 2026By Penny Brand
Photos: Dirty Moes / Facebook A Mooloolaba live music venue has turned a noise complaint into a bigger question for the Sunshine Coast: what kind of town do people want it to be? Dirty Moes shared a one-star review this week from a nearby resident who described its weekend live music as “crappy” and “unprofessional”,
May 17, 2026By yelomag
A crowd at Solbar, the Maroochydore live music venue which closed earlier this year. Photo: Dameeka Middleton. A draft plan from the Australian Live Music Business Council has put ticketing trust, insurance pressure, superannuation clarity and grassroots venue support at the centre of its national agenda for 2026 to 2028. The Australian Live Music Business
May 11, 2026By yelomag
Main image: SCMIC / supplied. Katie Noonan. Supplied. The Sunshine Coast Music Awards (SCMAs) has announced its 2026 finalists, with artists, venues, studios, live acts and industry names set to be officially recognised next month. Created by the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC), the SCMAs return for a second year in 2026, after launching
February 12, 2026By yelomag
Beddy Rays. The Buoys. Letters to Lions. Vlads. Camino Gold. That’s how Alex by the Sea 2026 is kicking off winter on the Sunshine Coast, landing June 6 and 7 at Alexandra Headland’s Bluff Bar. Day One brings one of the strongest indie and surf-rock lineups the coast has seen. Headlined by Beddy Rays, the
January 19, 2026By yelomag
Manpower Thunder From Down Under hits Banana Bender Pub on Jan 22, and Kevin Bloody Wilson returns May 3. Love YELO? Get weekly gig updates, local artists + new Mixtape drops. Join the YELO Pages Newsletter → YELO Pages Sign Up
January 19, 2026By yelomag
Solbar introduces us to a swag of new rising stars this month, with music from Wholesale Noise, Anna & Jordan, and Fin Zerner. Love YELO? Get weekly gig updates, local artists + new FLOOD drops. Join the YELO Pages Newsletter → YELO Pages Sign Up
January 18, 2026By Penny Brand
Pictured: The Terrys brought all summer vibes to a hot and sticky crowd at Norton Music Factory, Caloundra West, on Saturday night. The sold-out, all-ages event was supported by “rugby-rock” legends The Beefs and Sunny Coast punk icons Chamber Lane. Australian indie surf-rockers The Terrys have built a reputation for turning every room they step
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 14, 2026By Penny Brand
Hives for YELO by Dameeka Middleton. A new year hits differently when you love a music scene that refuses to quit. Our live music community has weathered rising costs, seen venues close – including beloved spaces like The Station – and watched festivals disappear. And yet somehow, the music keeps showing up. So YELO will
December 30, 2025By yelomag
Pictured: The Station owners Chris and Lauren, via ABC Sunshine Coast live music venue The Station has announced it will close after two years of bringing live music and entertainment to the region. The Station owners Chris and Lauren announced the news on Instagram on Tuesday, saying Australian music legend Pete Murray will play the

