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
September 5, 2023By yelomag
Music lovers are being encouraged to write to Sunshine Coast Council in support of Crystal Waters Music Club, after the Conondale community music venue was shut down by Council last month. The story has become the biggest trending story on YELO to date, after news broke that Council had closed the beloved community club, citing
September 1, 2023By Penny Brand
Maleny celebrity agent Ian “Dicko” Dickson is calling for better transport safety for Sunshine Coast musicians and punters. Dicko says he continues to see teenagers in lines at 2am waiting for Ubers. And if a better transport system isn’t implemented sooner, people might be hurt. He says the lack of a safe public transport system
August 26, 2023By yelomag
Eddie Ray – Silence of the Jams is an epic independent film with an entirely original soundtrack made by an all-star Sunshine Coast cast. Equal parts movie and live music performances, Eddie and his Band of Legends, perform the soundtrack live alongside the screening. Award-winning artist Eddie Ray has created a comic film exploring a visual
August 25, 2023By yelomag
Gympie: Yelo music editor Penny Brand is off to the Gympie Muster Muster this weekend – Saturday August 26 and Sunday August 27. She reckons Taylor Moss, Wolfmother, Ash Grunwald and Sunny Cowgirls are ones not to be missed! Country people are renowned for their storytelling so be sure to hit her up with a
August 21, 2023By Penny Brand
A man performs at an open mic at Mr Drifter in Noosa. Photo: Facebook. Some of the Sunshine Coast’s best-known musicians started out the same way: in local open mic rooms, testing songs in front of small but loyal crowds. Sunshine Coast artists including Ziggy Alberts, The Chats, The Jensens, Andrea Kirwin and Taylor Moss
August 17, 2023By Penny Brand
Wow, what a journey it’s been to get here! The Yelo Sunny Coast Music Press vision all started on a serendipitous afternoon visit to a University of the Sunshine Coast music panel event which garnered some big names in the local music industry. It was a rushed affair, as my music student bestie dragged me

