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Live music venue The Station SC in Birtinya will cease trading permanently from 3 January 2026, the owners have confirmed. Sunshine Coast, QLD – December 30, 2025 – The owners of The Station SC have made the difficult decision to close the venue permanently from 3 January 2026. Due to the current and well-documented state […]
2025 has been a powerful year for Sunshine Coast music. Across every genre, venue and corner of the region, local artists continued to show up — writing, recording, releasing and performing music in an industry that asks a lot and gives very little back. From debut singles and first EPs to seasoned artists refining their […]
Get ready to celebrate, because Nellie Finley, known affectionately as “The Hairdresser,” is making waves with her sensational new release this year! Her song has taken the industry by storm, receiving rave reviews from family, friends, and fans alike. Apple Music has shown immense support, featuring it prominently on playlists and racking up impressive streaming […]
Due to torrential rain and strong winds across the region, organisers have made the decision to postpone tomorrow’s Peregian Beach Carols. The conditions mean Santa’s much-anticipated skydiving arrival would not be able to proceed safely, and without Santa, the event would not be the same. Severe storms and torrential rain are also predicted over the next two days. The safety of performers, […]
Single + Music Video OUT NOW — Stream It, Watch It, Support Local Music Sunshine Coast indie pop/rock trio Hyena Smyle have officially stepped into the spotlight with the release of their debut single The Payoff, unleashed on Saturday 13 December 2025 across all major streaming platforms. It’s a fierce, fresh arrival that signals a […]
Sunshine Coast indie pop/rock trio Hyena Smyle are set to unleash their debut single The Payoff on Saturday 13 December 2025 on all online streaming platforms, marking the arrival of a fresh, fierce new voice in Australian alternative music. Formed in 2024, the female-fronted three-piece channels the golden era of 80s and 90s alt-rock – […]
Bli Bli is set to take another step forward in community fitness and connection, with locals joining forces to launch a brand-new parkrun — a free, weekly, timed 5km run or walk open to everyone. What many people don’t realise is that starting a new parkrun event requires $8,600 in funding to cover essential equipment, […]
Australia’s fastest-rising Neo-Surf Rock disruptors, Wave Raiders, are back with ‘Nothing Better’, the title track and final single from their debut 4-track EP, arriving 28 November 2025, alongside the announcement of a slot on Brisbane Good Things Festival ‘Garage Band Stage’ on Sunday 7 December. The Sunshine Coast trio are creating their own brand of […]
“Strong debut from Gympie’s Elke Louie on ‘Killing Time’. Lush, haunting indie folk that seeps deep into your soul. That chord shift & vocal slide during the chorus will get you every time – such a cool progression.” – The Point Music News, Australia Hailing from Gympie in Queensland, emerging indie folk singer-songwriter Elke Louie has released her […]
Four emerging Sunshine Coast musicians are teaming up for a special fundraising project as they prepare to head to the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January 2026. Shanleigh Rose, Phoebe Rose, Katie Daniels, and Henry Catania will share their original music in two local performances designed to bring the community together and support their journey. […]