Ahead of her upcoming LP release later this year, we talked to singer-songwriter, Polly Hazelton, about her new single exploring the impact of addiction, 'Round 2000'

san cisco’s under the light

Indie-pop royalty San Cisco are hitting the road touring regional Australia in support of their fifth studio album 'Under The Light', released this month. We caught up with lead singer Jordi Davieson to chat about creating the album in their home studio and collaborating with industry heavyweights.

festival fun times

As autumn approaches, so does music festival season! From a one-day festival in our backyard, to a long weekend Bluesfest jaunt, it’s time to grab your wellies and start planning your festival outfit!

waves of change

Freyja Garbett, an experimental artist, composer, and producer hailing from the Illawarra has captivated audiences across the globe. Inspired by the rhythms of the ocean and the art of surfing, her music transcends genres and carries an urgent message of environmental advocacy in their soundscapes.

send for nellie

A queer black Australian icon is being called to the stage once more. We chat to Elenoa Rokobaro, the powerhouse performer bringing Nellie Small and the magic of cabaret to Merrigong.

the surging '90s

We spoke to guitarist Andrew Blanch from Ensemble Offspring about The Surge, ahead of their performance at Bundanon.

MusicKate O'Mealley14 October 2023Coal Coast Magazine bundanon, the surge, offspring ensemble

bronte's version

After being discovered by fellow South Coast surf rock band The Terrys, Kiama’s Bronte Alva has been making serious moves. Embarking on a three-month long tour to celebrate the release of her new single ‘Taylor Swift,’ Bronte will go out with a bang when she takes to the stage at the Yours and Owls Festival in October in front of a home crowd.

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teenage dads on tour

Melbourne band, Teenage Dads, have spent the year touring Europe and the US with Lime Cordiale, racking up 55 shows in just seven months. Wollongong gets the chance to see the ‘Hey Diego’ and ‘Speedracer’ boys perform twice this year – this week as part of their headline tour plus at Yours and Owls in October.

MusicKate O'Mealley13 August 2023teenage dads, unibar, yours and owls, band, local music

pirra making moves

Local indie-pop dance group Pirra recently played their biggest venue ever – the Sydney Opera House - and are ready to take on Yours & Owls Festival 2023

on repeat

Meet Wollongong’s latest music collab Benjamino x Meadowhip (aka Ben Cauduro and Cara Walkam) and their new track ‘On Repeat’

MusicKate O'Mealley16 June 2023benjamino, Meadowhip

holy holy returns to wollongong

Indie rock band Holy Holy are kicking off their national tour in Wollongong this Friday April 14, to celebrate their latest single ‘Messed Up.’ We caught up with Timothy ahead of their upcoming gig at UOW UniBar.

MusicKate O'Mealley12 April 2023holy holy, gigs

all that jazz

This March, the Kiama Blues & Jazz Festival will see local jazz musicians Alan Hicks and Nick Garbett unite on stage

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boo is back in town

The solo project of Australian musician Ben "Boo" Gumbleton, Boo Seeka is halfway through a jam-packed regional tour. We spoke to Ben about the power of playing live, his love for touring regionally and the importance of staying true to yourself creatively.

MusicSasha Johnson22 February 2023Coal Coast Magazinemusic

folk and jazz fests hit wollongong

Performing at both Honk Oz and the Illawarra Folk Festival in coming weeks, US saxophonist Ken Field chats about bringing the sounds of New Orleans street bands to Wollongong.

MusicKate O'Mealley9 January 2023

music with mates

Five years ago, The Finz didn’t exist, and its foundation members weren’t even musicians. Now, they are selling out venues and breaking pub records for beer sales.

MusicSasha Johnson19 December 2022Coal Coastmusic