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Category: Music and Festivals

Dec 17
“The Hairdresser” Shines Bright in Top Hairdressing Magazine!

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 […]

Dec 16
Peregian Beach Carols Rescheduled to Monday 22 December

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, […]

Dec 16
HYENA SMYLE IGNITE THE SUNSHINE COAST WITH EXPLOSIVE DEBUT SINGLE THE PAYOFF

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 […]

Dec 08
Hyena Smyle announce debut single The Payoff

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 – […]

Nov 28
Wave Raiders announce new single and debut EP ‘Nothing Better’ + Announced on the Good Things Festival, Brisbane Garage Band Stage

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 […]

Nov 25
ELKE LOUIE NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘KILLING TIME’ GLOBAL REVIEWS & NEW SHOW ANNOUNCED

“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 […]

Nov 18
Take Us to Tamworth: Four Young Coast Artists Aim for Australia’s Biggest Country Stage

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. […]

Nov 17
Tom Neilson – Chasing Music, Community, and Connection

Fresh from opening the main stage at Airlie Beach Festival of Music for Pete Murray and the Screaming Jets, Sunshine Coast’s own Tom Neilson is showing how music can take you places – on stage, across borders, and into people’s hearts.  A past Queensland Music Award recipient, Tom is not just releasing his new single, Fool’s […]

Nov 10
Christian Patey Explores Self-Worth and Escaping the ‘Constant Race’ on New Album, ‘Fluorescent’

Australian artist and producer Christian Patey has finished off the year with his album called ‘Fluorescent’. After several releases in the more electronic alt/pop realm in the past, Christian has created an acoustic album stripping his songs back to an organic feel and meaning.  Following the success of pre-released singles “Crystal Dust,” “Don’t Follow the […]

Nov 06
‘Doomadgee Dreaming’: Indigenous Voices and Coastal Reggae Unite for One Powerful Night of Story and Song

Two worlds meet, one powerful night! Doomadgee Dreaming brings together MUFASSA & The Summer Haze (Sunshine Coast) with the DMC Boys (Doomadgee) and Keely E (Kabi Kabi) for a show filled with rhythm, story and spirit.The DMC Boys will share songs from their upcoming ‘Yugurlda People’ album, recorded and produced by MUFASSA in their Gulf Country town of Doomadgee, 1000kms […]