October 6, 2025By yelomag
Now in its fifth year, Samhain returns to Nambour on the Sunshine Coast with a bold program of live music, art, and film. Set over three days – from October 30-November 1 – the Old Ambulance Station, on Howard Street, is set to come alive this spooky season in the region’s inner-creative hub. There will
September 30, 2025By yelomag
Nambour is set to host the 12th instalment of leading regional music industry event Turn Up at The Presynct on October 23. Presented by Turn Up Event and Oztix, the conference is where musicians, industry workers and music lovers, come together to connect, celebrate, share knowledge and swap stories. Big names such as TV personality
September 17, 2025By yelomag
Show your kids how gigging is done by taking them to a rock-show these September school holidays at Solbar. Hugo and the Hive, Jemzel, and Karma Police will perform an all-ages gig on Sunday, September 28, from 2pm. Whether you’re a die-hard live music fan or just looking for something epic to do during the
August 1, 2025By yelomag
Melbourne-based American singer/songwriter Michael Beach will head directly from his European tour to Nambour on August 8 to celebrate his latest LP. The Californian-born musician will play his first Australian show for the album, “Big Black Plume”, at new Sunshine Coast music studio GLÓR. This is a rare chance to catch Michael, whose music is
July 21, 2025By yelomag
An all-ages open mic – In-Synct – has launched at Nambour venue The Presynct and is quickly becoming a welcome hangout for musicians, songwriters and creatives alike. Local musician and organiser Jarrod Tutbury, who is also on the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective, says everyone is welcome even those who prefer to enjoy their music
July 14, 2025By yelomag
Pricey’s The Big Weekend brought a stacked lineup to Coolum’s Blackflag on Saturday with Sydney surf-punk band Goons of Doom headlining. Photos: Dameeka Middleton. Words: Penny Brand. Despite the chilly air, the parking lot at Coolum’s famous punk brewhouse – Blackflag – refilled with Sunshine Coast cool cats from both the music and surfing scenes
April 28, 2025By yelomag
Sunshine Coast what’s on guide Looking for live music, gigs, festivals and local culture on the Sunshine Coast this week? This page points you to YELO’s Sunshine Coast guides, including live music, weekly events, venues, art galleries and local culture across Nambour, Maroochydore, Noosa, Caloundra, Coolum, Eumundi and the hinterland. See this week’s gigs →
April 21, 2025By yelomag
Tickets to Speed at Black Box Theatre on July 17: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/. Aussie hardcore rockstars Speed have announced their return to the Sunshine Coast after being forced to cancel their previous tour. Fresh from a career-defining performance at Coachella, the Sydney heavy-hitters will play at Black Box Theatre on July 17. The ARIA Award winners played
March 3, 2025By yelomag
The Sunshine Coast’s award-winning arts festival – Horizon Festival – returns from May 2-11, bringing 10 days of art, music, performance to our region. Visitors and locals can enjoy a vibrant program of 50 events across 10 locations. Since its inception in 2017, Horizon has contributed $16 million to the local economy, employing 6798 creatives and
January 18, 2025By Marc Roberts
It’s a balmy night and the crowd in the Solbar band room is already sweating for Trophy Eyes. The Newcastle punk-rockers are on an Australian east coast run, kicking off the tour on Maroochydore’s Ocean Street strip the night before. Solbar suits these guys perfectly. In a dark, intimate room, loyal fans get to see

