August 23, 2026By Dameeka Middleton
The Jungle Giants brought their Experiencing Feelings of Joy tour to Blackflag Brewing Coolum on Friday night — and they definitely brought the joy. Joined by The Tullamarines and Tear Drive, the Brisbane indie-pop favourites had the packed house dancing, jumping and singing all night. YELO photographer Dameeka Middleton was there to capture it all.
August 22, 2026By yelomag
The Rubens will bring their new album Group Therapy to Blackflag Brewing Coolum in October, with Selve along for the ride. The Rubens have added a Sunshine Coast stop to their national Group Therapy Tour, landing at Blackflag Brewing Coolum on Thursday, October 29. Selve will open the 6pm show before the five-piece heads south
August 19, 2026By yelomag
Ocean view from the secret Coolum rooftop location where The Potbelleez will perform. Photo: Supplied. The Potbelleez will take over a secret Coolum rooftop this Halloween, performing a sunset set that will be broadcast live into venues across the beachside town. The inaugural CoolumLive: Rooftop Sessions will be held on October 31 as part of
August 17, 2026By yelomag
Hot Dub Time Machine will join Pendulum DJ Set and What So Not at Sunny Side Up at Aussie World on September 5. Photo: Supplied. Twenty local artists will join Pendulum DJ Set, What So Not and Hot Dub Time Machine when Sunny Side Up takes over Aussie World on September 5. The three-stage electronic
August 13, 2026By Penny Brand
The Jungle Giants. Photo: Supplied. Brisbane alternative dance act The Jungle Giants will perform at Blackflag Brewing Coolum with The Tullamarines and Tear Drive on August 21. The band are touring in support of their fifth studio album, Experiencing Feelings of Joy. YELO editor Penny Brand caught up with frontman Sam Hales about songwriting in
August 10, 2026By yelomag
Returning to one of her early stages. Sari Abbott will play at Peregian Beach Hotel this month. Photo: Supplied. Sari Abbott was still a teenager when Peregian Beach Hotel gave her a place to perform helping the young singer-songwriter build confidence in front of a live crowd. Years later, the Sunshine Coast artist has played
August 9, 2026By yelomag
Dear Seattle are heading to Pulse Bar in Maroochydore this month. Photo: Supplied. A growing run of national tours, sold out shows and new live music spaces is putting the Sunshine Coast back on the map in 2026. Post Malone, Pete Murray, The Jungle Giants, JET, Dear Seattle and Guttermouth are just a few of
August 2, 2026By Penny Brand
Australian rock icons The Living End, supported by rising Brisbane band SPEIRA, opened their regional tour with a sold out show at Venue 114 in Bokarina, proving that after three decades, they remain absurdly fit. They were also, less surprisingly, very good. See Dameeka Middleton’s full photo gallery from the sold out show. Under an
August 1, 2026By Dameeka Middleton
Australian rock legends The Living End opened their regional tour with a sold out show at Venue 114 last night, with SPEIRA warming up the room before the iconic trio tore through their monster catalogue of Australian classics. Photos: Dameeka Middleton SPEIRA Brisbane newcomers SPEIRA opened the night with a tight, confident set and the
July 29, 2026By yelomag
Sunshine Coast artist Serendipiti will headline the first Campus Revival Tour. Photo: Supplied. A new interstate university tour will give emerging artists paid performance opportunities while exploring why young Australians are becoming disconnected from live music. A national touring project created by Queensland University of Technology’s student led Vermilion Records will bring free live music

