May 8, 2026By yelomag
Sunshine Coast-based singer-songwriter Che Burns will bring his soulful, guitar-driven live show to Peregian Beach Hotel on May 29. Che Burns joins a busy May program with live music and DJ sessions running across Friday evenings, Saturday afternoons and Sunday sessions throughout the month. This month’s lineup also includes Skillz, DJ Ryskee, Ampersand, Jason Daniels,
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
January 11, 2026By yelomag
A Sunshine Coast live music venue owner has spoken out with practical, heartfelt advice on how locals can help keep the scene alive, amid the closure of The Station last week. The Presynct owner Rusty Nyman (pictured with daughter Cherry) — who runs one of the region’s few remaining dedicated live music venues — says
July 27, 2025By yelomag
Last updated: June 2026. The Sunshine Coast live music map has changed dramatically, but there are still plenty of rooms worth leaving the house for. The closures of Solbar and The Station left enormous gaps in the region’s touring circuit. They also forced audiences, artists and promoters to look more closely at the venues still
April 5, 2025By yelomag
Tickets to Party On The Point with Hoodoo Gurus at Sandstone Point Hotel are $129 (18+). Purchase: https://tickets.oztix.com.au. Hoodoo Gurus, James Reyne, The Angels and Chocolate Starfish will help Sandstone Point Hotel celebrate 10 years of entertaining punters. The South-East Queensland entertainment venue, which sits at the gateway to Bribie Island, will host Party On
February 1, 2025By Dameeka Middleton
Australian punk-rock icons Amyl and The Sniffers proved they are in high demand at The Station on Thursday night. With a sold-out show, the anticipation from punters at the Birtinya precinct was at an all-time high. Ripping along for the ride was proud Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, Kalkadoon and Yirendali woman, Miss Kaninna. And
December 12, 2024By yelomag
Main image: RedHook take to the stage at Blackflag’s Something Cool Festival. Photo: Dameeka Middleton. Last updated: June 2026. The Sunshine Coast live music map has changed, but there are still plenty of rooms worth leaving the house for. The closures of Solbar and The Station left enormous gaps in the region’s touring circuit, but
October 6, 2024By yelomag
Main picture via Facebook: Mr Drifter’s open mic night was shut down following noise complaints from neighbours. The Sunshine Coast live music community is standing firm against residents raising concerns about noise, with a “peaceful public protest” planned for Noosa Junction on October 13. The protest follows action taken against two Noosa venues after complaints
December 21, 2023By yelomag
A “sparrow lifestyle” and a lack of public transport are among the reasons the Sunshine Coast’s night-time economy is struggling, a UniSC study has found. UniSC lead researcher Dr Lenny Vance surveyed 10 local representatives, including venue owners, musicians and peak body members, saying the findings paint a “trying picture”. Dr Vance said the cost

