December 5, 2023By yelomag
Powderfinger’s Jon Coghill has been drumming up the crowds ahead of his second appearance in 13 years. Jon recently took up a Christmas challenge to play a full set with local swamp-blues musician, 8 Ball Aitken. Jon will play alongside the APRA-award nominated rocker at the Tramfest Christmas Festival on Saturday. The free community event
October 11, 2023By Penny Brand
The Whitlams will perform at Noosa’s The J on October 14 with the help of The Living End’s Scott Owen in a show which pays homage to their past. The Living End punk-rock double-bassist – known for his on-stage rock ‘n’ roll romps – is stepping in to fill the shoes of Andy Lewis, who
October 9, 2023By Penny Brand
Feature: An overhaul of the hinterland’s grand old lady has landed in the hands of The Comiskey Group. Imperial Hotel Eumundi forms a long line of landmark pubs re-imagined by the group including The Doonan and Samford Hotel. They are also responsible for multi-million-dollar music venues Sandstone Point and Eatons Hill which have seen Prince,
October 6, 2023By yelomag
Feature: Populated by real and imagined heroes and villains, the everyday and the extraordinary, the trials of life and matters of the heart, Ryland Moranz’s compositions span bygone days, the here and now, and what may yet be to come, both for himself and for us all. The Canadian folk singer-songwriter and banjo-playing virtuoso continues
October 5, 2023By Penny Brand
Nambour: Highly-anticipated live music establishment and cocktail lounge, The Presynct Venue & Bar, will officially open its doors on Saturday night. But if you think you’re going to the opening night you can ditch those plans with tickets to the Sunshine Coast’s hottest new spot’s celebrations selling out in just days. Business partner Rusty Nyman
September 26, 2023By Penny Brand
Small Change Espresso owners Ben and Kimberly Conicella are bringing some famous names to Nambour. Bill Chambers (yes, that’s Kasey’s dad and he’s amazing!) will play at their hip industrial-style venue on September 30. Ben, 39, who moonlights as a musician, plays bass guitar in Chambers’ band. Picture: Small Change Espresso at Nambour is a
September 22, 2023By yelomag
Like seagulls at the beach on a hot sunny day, thousands of music lovers will flock to Kings Beach for the Caloundra Music Festival. The local’s favourite offers an unforgettable long-weekend of sun, surf and sounds, from September 29-October 1. Caloundra Music Festival continues to deliver a strong economic boost to Sunshine Coast businesses, with
September 6, 2023By yelomag
Coolum: Calling all rappers, emcees, R&B enthusiasts, and new-wave melodic masters! If you’ve been cooking up in the stu’ and wondering where to play or simply craving some sample chops, dirty drums and big baselines, Coolum now has a home for you. The Sunshine Coast’s most exclusive Hip-Hop/R&B open mic Hip-Hop Haven is bringing the
September 5, 2023By yelomag
Eumundi: Long-time Love Police pals Ian Ball and Ben Ottewell from English Indi-rock band Gomez are returning to Australia and stopping here on the Sunshine Coast at Eumundi’s Imperial Hotel. The duo will play at the hotel’s The Brewery on Friday, September 15 playing songs from Gomez as well as their solo work, with a
September 5, 2023By yelomag
Caloundra: Wendy Matthews just takes you straight back to the nostalgic and poignant times of the easy-breezy 90s, doesn’t she? The Australian music icon has an expressive voice that never fails to move those who hear it. Her music is an unhurried journey of clean melodies, infectious energy and simple grace. In an age where

