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Jordyn Furmedge, also known as The Video Chick, received Artwork of the Year for the music video to “Run” by Byrd of Paradyse. Photos: Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective. The 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards brought artists, venues, industry workers and supporters together at Banana Bender Pub on Sunday night for the region’s second annual
Alex by the Sea Day One 2026 at Alexandra Headland. Photos: Dameeka Middleton. Alex by the Sea brought a burst of surf-rock energy to Alexandra Headland on Saturday with Day One taking over Buhk Family Park beside Alex Surf Club. Headlined by Skegss, the event featured Beddy Rays, The Buoys, Letters to Lions, Vlads and
Che Burns with Xavier Rudd after winning Song of the Year for “Devil Like You” at the 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards. Photo: Supplied. Che Burns has taken out Song of the Year for his track “Devil Like You” at the 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards with Xavier Rudd making a special appearance to present
A Sunshine Coast surf institution that helped shape generations of local boardriders has closed its stores, marking the end of a 40-year chapter in the region’s beach culture. Beachbeat in Caloundra circa 1985. Photos: Facebook One of the Sunshine Coast’s best-known surf retail names has closed its stores in Caloundra, Coolum and Alexandra Headland after
Skillz FJ is bringing reggae, island roots and Sunday-session energy to Peregian Beach Hotel this weekend, with a free afternoon set just behind the dunes. The Sunshine Coast artist, who has built a lively Facebook following with his funny, family-friendly reels and island-rooted performance clips, brings his warmth, humour and reggae sound to the beachside
Foxy Malone’s is set to bring live Irish and acoustic music back to one of Mooloolaba’s most familiar nightlife corners, with the new pub and restaurant preparing to open in the former O’Malley’s site later this month. The new venue will take over the long-running O’Malley’s Irish Bar location on the Mooloolaba Esplanade, following a
Phil and The Blanks appear to have entered peak Phil mode, with a 2 million-stream milestone, a Harlum collab, a reggae rugby song, a website-only single, a fan zine and a Brisbane River booze cruise all landing in one ridiculous run. Phil and The Blanks have had a busy few weeks, with their debut single
Queensland hospitality heavyweight Comiskey Group has taken home seven major wins at the 2026 Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence, including Best Hotel Group Operator and Best Entertainment Venue for Eatons Hill Hotel. The family-owned business was recognised across hotel operations, entertainment, dining, accommodation and retail liquor at the annual industry awards. The result also
The Sunshine Coast Music Awards on Sunday night is a major feature of the Queensland live music calendar this June. Photo: Supplied. Queensland is bigger than your algorithm. Every month, YELO rounds up the gigs worth leaving the house for across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast. This month, we’re also looking further
Che Burns is one of the many talented finalists vying for a Sunshine Coast Music Award. Photo: Supplied. The Sunshine Coast Music Awards return next Sunday, June 7, bringing artists, industry workers, venues and music lovers together for one of the Coast’s biggest local music nights. The 2026 awards will celebrate the people shaping the
