April 14, 2026By yelomag
A new study from the University of the Sunshine Coast has found that silvereyes living on islands off Queensland have developed distinct song dialects of their own. The findings add a cultural twist to how researchers understand birdsong. Researchers found that silvereyes on separate islands were singing in ways more similar to each other than
April 7, 2026By yelomag
Megalodon and Harlum, pictured performing, are bringing a new song and community to Redcliffe. Image: Supplied. Megalodon and Harlum will launch their new single “The Main Event” at a community hip-hop event of the same name in Redcliffe on April 18, with the night set to bring together artists, DJs and audiences from Brisbane and
April 5, 2026By yelomag
Jordan Lawrence (far right) and Calan Mai are bringing all-ages live music and art to Bli Bli Hall through Pretty Fly for a Bli Bli. Image: Supplied. Upcoming grassroots gigs are creating new live music opportunities across South East Queensland, as pressure on traditional venues pushes artists and promoters to think outside the box. On
April 3, 2026By yelomag
Looking for something a little different these school holidays? Eddie Ray’s Silence of the Jams II: Lack of Judgement Day lands at Brisbane Powerhouse on April 9. It’s a live film, music and comedy hybrid. Brisbane Powerhouse has one of the weirder school holiday bookings on its April calendar. At Powerhouse Theatre, Eddie Ray’s show
March 30, 2026By yelomag
A new Sunshine Coast music industry event has brought young artists, mentors and families to Beerwah, as The Next Set sells out Beerwah Community Hall. Hosted by the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC), the event was designed for musicians under 18 and brought together emerging artists with established industry professionals for an afternoon of
March 28, 2026By yelomag
Photo: Vanessa Amorosi is among the artists leading a huge month of live music across Queensland. Via Facebook. Looking for the biggest gigs happening in Queensland this month? YELO’s April live music picks bring together standout shows from the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, from major touring acts and headline rooms to local
March 21, 2026By yelomag
The Justus Trio just dropped “Safe Travels” — part of a new wave of Sunshine Coast bands carving out their own lane. Nambour’s starting to feel less like an in-between town and more like a place things are actually happening. 🎧 Listen via Pineapple Radar
March 20, 2026By yelomag
Photo: Karise Eden and Greg Gould, filmed on the Sunshine Coast. Supplied. A new collaboration from Karise Eden and Greg Gould has dropped today (March 20). It comes with a music video filmed right here on the Sunshine Coast. “All That Glitters” brings together two of Australia’s most recognisable voices for a deeply personal and
March 19, 2026By yelomag
Sunshine Coast what’s on guide Looking for gigs, festivals, live music and local culture on the Sunshine Coast this weekend? This page points you to YELO’s Sunshine Coast guides, including live music, weekly events, venues, art galleries and local culture across Nambour, Maroochydore, Noosa, Caloundra, Coolum, Eumundi and the hinterland. See this week’s gigs →
March 15, 2026By Penny Brand
Photos: The Wolston Butchers by Dameeka Middleton. The YELO See More Music Challenge is about helping more people discover local artists, one band at a time. With so much music discovery driven by algorithms, major releases and big touring names, local artists can be easy to miss. Across the Sunshine Coast and beyond, venue closures

