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 17, 2023By yelomag
Aussie icons The Cat Empire will introduce their vibrant new line-up to the Valley on Friday 22. They are celebrating current album, “Where The Angels Fall”, with a massive new show that epitomises their herculean high-energy nature. With their signature fusion of jazz, funk, ska, rock, and latin, the latest outfit is even more vibrant. Off
September 17, 2023By Conor Cayley
Nathan Cavaleri was Australia’s favourite child musical-prodigy who shot to fame on prime-time TV’s “Hey Hey It’s Saturday”. The break took him on tour with legendary US blues-master B.B. King, and later for a personal battle with cancel. This all happened before he turned 16. Nathan’s intense start to life put his career on ice
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 4, 2023By Jarrod Tutbury
Noosa pianoman Jarrod Tutbury offers his favourite Noosa night spots when Hastings Street comes alive with music by dark. The Sunshine Coast’s most famous main strip Hastings Street in Noosa is a microcosm of European-style, wining, dining, shopping and gelato-ing. With its air of elegance wedged between the picturesque Noosa Main Beach and a breathtaking
September 2, 2023By Penny Brand
The Crystal Waters music club at Conondale is facing closure after the Sunshine Coast Council moved to shut down its community live music events. It’s one of the most heartbreaking local stories in recent memory, writes YELO editor Penny Brand. When the sun broke today and our alarm went off, my daughter and I jumped
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

