February 16, 2026By Penny Brand
It was metal-core mania meets Aussie kitsch when In Hearts Wake, RedHook and The Amity Affliction played to a packed house at Banana Bender Pub on Friday night. Photos by Matt Warren, words by Penny Brand. Some of my most memorable gigs have happened in the rain: AC/DC at the former QEII Stadium in Brisbane
February 12, 2026By yelomag
Beddy Rays. The Buoys. Letters to Lions. Vlads. Camino Gold. That’s how Alex by the Sea 2026 is kicking off winter on the Sunshine Coast, landing June 6 and 7 at Alexandra Headland’s Bluff Bar. Day One brings one of the strongest indie and surf-rock lineups the coast has seen. Headlined by Beddy Rays, the
January 30, 2026By yelomag
Ministry of Sound: Testament Returns to the Sunshine Coast in July 2026 Global dance institution Ministry of Sound has confirmed the return of its acclaimed Testament tour with the Sunshine Coast securing a spot on the seven-city run. It’s the tour’s biggest Australian and New Zealand leg to date, celebrating an era defined by underground
January 23, 2026By yelomag
One Republic, Ben Folds and Lorde (pictured) are just some of the biggest names coming to South-East Queensland this February. With international tours, cult-favourite acts and packed local venues across the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane, you won’t have a reason to stay home! From riverside shows to sweaty club gigs, festival stages and
January 19, 2026By yelomag
Manpower Thunder From Down Under hits Banana Bender Pub on Jan 22, and Kevin Bloody Wilson returns May 3. Love YELO? Get weekly gig updates, local artists + new Mixtape drops. Join the YELO Pages Newsletter → YELO Pages Sign Up
January 19, 2026By yelomag
Caloundra’s favourite seaside pub the KBT (Kings Beach Tavern) continues to bring the goods in January. They’ve got everything from The Australian Eagles Show to The Growlers, Cool Britannia, Birds of Tokyo, Rose Tattoo, and Alex Lloyd, all coming up! Love YELO? Get weekly gig updates, local artists + new Mixtape drops. Join the YELO
January 19, 2026By yelomag
Solbar introduces us to a swag of new rising stars this month, with music from Wholesale Noise, Anna & Jordan, and Fin Zerner. Love YELO? Get weekly gig updates, local artists + new FLOOD drops. Join the YELO Pages Newsletter → YELO Pages Sign Up
January 18, 2026By Penny Brand
Pictured: The Terrys brought all summer vibes to a hot and sticky crowd at Norton Music Factory, Caloundra West, on Saturday night. The sold-out, all-ages event was supported by “rugby-rock” legends The Beefs and Sunny Coast punk icons Chamber Lane. Australian indie surf-rockers The Terrys have built a reputation for turning every room they step
January 16, 2026By yelomag
Australian surf-rock favourites Ocean Alley will bring their highly anticipated Love Balloon national tour to Sunshine Coast Stadium for SummerSalt on March 15. The laid-back lads from Sydney’s Northern Beaches will share the stage with a slew of massive acts including SKEGSS, Allah-Las, Babe Rainbow, Mid Drift, Le Shiv and Seaside. Known for their chart-topping
January 15, 2026By yelomag
Sunshine Coast musicians and music industry leaders are doing whatever they can to promote local music in the wake of The Station’s closure. The popular Birtinya venue shut its doors last week, prompting increased activity and advocacy across the region as artists, broadcasters and venue operators work to maintain momentum in the local music scene.

