October 19, 2023By yelomag
Sunshine Coast musician Drew Wilson is calling for an independent body to help make the local music industry fairer. Drew Wilson — whose latest pop-folk track Holding Onto You is enjoying commercial success — says many local artists feel unsupported by Sunshine Coast Council. His comments refer to the Council-run Caloundra Music Festival (CMF), where
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
October 4, 2023By yelomag
Emerging musician Jack Raymond will bring the Sunshine Coast flavour to the second chapter of the Singer-Songwriter Sessions at It’s Still A Secret. On the back of a successful Victorian tour, Jack will join Brisbane acts The Verandahs, Hazel Mei and Maisy Taylor. The night of storytelling will be held at the eclectic 70s disco-den in
October 4, 2023By yelomag
Eudlo: A music and arts event with “roving huggers” and a sweet local line up – including Day of Embers, Lydia Fairhall and Emma Beau – is set to highlight the profound link between mental health and the creative arts at Eudlo Hall on Saturday night. With almost half of us experiencing a run in
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 25, 2023By Penny Brand
If the Sunshine Coast had a Lord Mayor of Music it would be Andrea Kirwin. Andrea is a staunch community person and has quickly become the poster girl for the Coast’s burgeoning music scene. In a bid to make the region’s music scene great again, she set up Peace Run Records in downtown Nambour 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

