May 12, 2026By yelomag
The Big Pineapple at Woombye is set for a $10 million revamp, with plans for a family-friendly microbrewery, sports bar, cafés, retail spaces, restaurant and function facilities at the heritage-listed Sunshine Coast icon. The next stage of the Big Pineapple’s long-running revival has been revealed, with the famous Woombye attraction set for a major new
May 12, 2026By yelomag
Sons of the East brought their warm, road-tested indie-folk sound to Kings Beach Tavern on Saturday night, filling the beachside Caloundra room with big harmonies, loose singalong moments and the easy coastal energy they do so well. The Sydney trio have built a loyal following with their songs “Into The Sun”, “California” and “Come Away”,
May 11, 2026By yelomag
Main image: SCMIC / supplied. Katie Noonan. Supplied. The Sunshine Coast Music Awards (SCMAs) has announced its 2026 finalists, with artists, venues, studios, live acts and industry names set to be officially recognised next month. Created by the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC), the SCMAs return for a second year in 2026, after launching
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,
May 7, 2026By yelomag
Photo: Skegss/Facebook Alex by the Sea 2026 will bring Skegss, Beddy Rays, The Buoys and more to Alexandra Headland this June. The two-day event returns on June 6 and 7 at Buhk Park, near Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club. Expect live music, ocean views, food trucks and pop-up bars. Skegss will headline day one,
May 5, 2026By yelomag
Photo: Post Malone / Facebook Post Malone will headline Strummingbird on the Sunshine Coast in 2026, with a Brisbane stadium show also locked in for the same Australian tour run. Update: Post Malone has also announced a Brisbane show at Suncorp Stadium on October 12, ahead of his Sunshine Coast appearance at Strummingbird on October
May 5, 2026By yelomag
OPIUO, main picture, will play at Blackflag Coolum this weekend with Tijuana Cartel and Raw Ordio. Photo: Facebook Your weekend guide to Horizon Festival, live music, art, family events and Mother’s Day across the Sunshine Coast. Mother’s Day weekend is bringing plenty of movement to the Sunshine Coast, with OPIUO, Tijuana Cartel and Raw Ordio
May 5, 2026By yelomag
Legendary Australian songwriter Don Walker will bring his new solo album tour to Eumundi and Brisbane later this year. Don Walker has announced a new album, “Love Songs”, and a national tour, with two Queensland dates confirmed for October. The Cold Chisel songwriter will play the Imperial Hotel in Eumundi on October 30, before heading
May 3, 2026By yelomag
A University of the Sunshine Coast study has found rhythm and movement programs can help preschoolers build stronger social skills, improve behaviour and get ready for school. At last, science has confirmed what every Queensland wedding, school disco and RSL dance floor already knew: the Nutbush may be doing important community work. A University of
May 3, 2026By yelomag
This week in Queensland culture: pedal power is rolling into Coolum, Gympie songwriter Elke Louie has released “Lavender”, Horizon Festival is marking 10 years, and Brisbane and the Gold Coast have a few live music moments on the way. Here are a few scene notes worth keeping on the radar. Coolum pump track incoming A

