April 15, 2026By yelomag
Ocean Grove played at The Station on the Sunshine Coast before it closed in early 2026. Photo: Marc Roberts for YELO. The old rhythm of going out has weakened. Not because people have stopped wanting music, company or nights that feel worth remembering, but because the terms have changed. A night out now competes with
April 1, 2026By yelomag
Archive notice: This weekend guide was published on April 1, 2026 and is kept as a record of the Sunshine Coast events calendar. For current picks, visit What’s On This Weekend, or browse every current show in the Sunshine Coast Gig Guide. Sunshine Coast what’s on guide Looking for live music, gigs, festivals and local
March 30, 2026By yelomag
A new Sunshine Coast music industry event has brought young artists, mentors and families to Beerwah, as The Next Set sells out Beerwah Community Hall. Hosted by the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC), the event was designed for musicians under 18 and brought together emerging artists with established industry professionals for an afternoon of
March 9, 2026By Mary Jane
Sick People at the Old Ambo in Nambour. Photo: Shane Olivier Nambour Black Market Day will bring live music, vintage finds and DIY culture to The Old Ambo on April 18. Bad Habit Records, Guerrilla Booking and World Rot have teamed up for the one-day festival which celebrates independent creativity in the heart of Nambour.
February 24, 2026By Penny Brand
Local hip-hop artists Caelwhip and Notorious Nix prepare to support national touring act Illy outside Solbar. Photo: Ben Russoniello. The Maroochydore venue will shut after two decades as one of the region’s key touring rooms. Solbar has announced it will permanently close, removing one of the Sunshine Coast’s primary mid-capacity live music venues and leaving
February 16, 2026By Penny Brand
It was metal-core mania meets Aussie kitsch when In Hearts Wake, RedHook and The Amity Affliction played to a packed house at Banana Bender Pub on Friday night. Photos by Matt Warren, words by Penny Brand. Some of my most memorable gigs have happened in the rain: AC/DC at the former QEII Stadium in Brisbane
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 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
Caloundra’s favourite seaside pub the KBT (Kings Beach Tavern) continues to bring the goods in January. They’ve got everything from The Australian Eagles Show to The Growlers, Cool Britannia, Birds of Tokyo, Rose Tattoo, and Alex Lloyd, all coming up! Love YELO? Get weekly gig updates, local artists + new Mixtape drops. Join the YELO
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
