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After more than two decades at the heart of the Sunshine Coast’s music community, Solbar has announced it will permanently close its doors, marking the end of one of Queensland’s most beloved live music institutions.
The Sunshine Coast Music Awards returns in 2026 with nominations officially open today, Monday, February 9. Following the success of the inaugural awards last year, the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) is excited to announce the return of the region’s night-of-nights for live music, celebrating outstanding artists and music industry excellence.
Sunshine Coast-based Prog-Dub pioneers DUB ZOO return with another hypnotic, genre-twisting take on their soulful new single, ‘Pocketful’ which features guest vocals from Arrested Development’s 1Love.
Brisbane’s rising force in alt rock, CINTRA have pulled together 5 meaty chunks of punky, alternative rock into their newest EP, ‘Steady Habit’, which is out now.
Meanjin/Brisbane duo, STAHR push a hypnotic kind of ache that pulses through their latest single, ‘Loving Friend’, which is out now. The new track fuses grit with confident swagger, with the dream pop and desert rock duo walking a line between tenderness and defiance.
Sunshine Coast-based songwriter and producer, Christian Patey finishes off 2025 with the release of ‘Fluorescent’ - an album that pulls together eight tracks that shift away from the past decade’s electronic alt/pop sounds, showcasing a more organic, stripped back feel and meaning.
Brisbane’s Quarter Short quickly follows up her debut ‘It Keeps’ with her sophomore single, ‘Dreams Have Meaning’, which The Point is premiering ahead of its November 7th release.
Brisbane-based rockers, Cintra, deliver a riff-heavy, turbulent single in ‘Sober’ - a track that dives deep into the emotional spin of addiction, recovery, and the search for clarity.
Brisbane-based Quarter Short absolutely knocks it out of the part on her debut outing with the single, ‘It Keeps’ - a track that trudges up from the depths of societal expectation fatigue - which we are premiering right now on The Point ahead of its October 17th release.
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After more than two decades at the heart of the Sunshine Coast’s music community, Solbar has announced it will permanently close its doors, marking the end of one of Queensland’s most beloved live music institutions.
Sydney indie pop artist, Anna Dine returns with her sophomore release, ‘anymore’ - a delicious ode to the block button, and a stab at those who hide behind keyboards to say the negative stuff.
Australian visceral noisemakers, Fan Girl return with a brand new, head-spinning single in ‘Easy Now’, which marks the next step for the band and a taste of their upcoming EP, ‘8HRS’.
Two of the most accomplished and ferocious voices in Australian music, Dallas Frasca and Sarah McLeod join forces for the stomping new single, ’Til It’s Gone’ (out now via Spank Betty Records & Community Records), ahead of their massive Green Electric Tour, which kicks off in mid-February.
NEAV follows up on previous powerful (and hooky) single, ‘Full of Yourself’ with the empowering new track, ‘Me’ - bursting with vibrance, and catchy melodies, while loaded with sharp production and an uplifting sense of self-determination.
Another year passes, and another 50 favourite songs counted down in The Pointies Top 50, with the 2025 #1’s announced as Sydney/Eora’s punks, FANGZ and their single, ‘Anne Marie’.
Melbourne’s Annabelle Grace returns with her third single, ‘Fingers Crossed’ which sees the singer/songwriter shift from the melancholic throws of her previous releases, into an upbeat, guitar-driven indie-pop anthem that captures the sting of broken promises ,wrapped in a shimmering summer sound.
Returning from a brief hiatus earlier in 2025, Melbourne’s alt-pop and quirky soundscape artist Sydney Miller re-enters the music scene in full swing with brand new single, ‘I (Don’t) Wanna Know’. The new track leads into the release of Sydney’s EP, ‘The Storm’, which will release in early 2026.
It’s been a fast, wild few months for Maple’s Pet Dinosaur - only 14 weeks ago she was a 14 year-old singer from Newcastle with one simple goal: to release her debut single, ‘lego’ independently and convince local promoters to give her band a shot at playing live.
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Two of the most accomplished and ferocious voices in Australian music, Dallas Frasca and Sarah McLeod join forces for the stomping new single, ’Til It’s Gone’ (out now via Spank Betty Records & Community Records), ahead of their massive Green Electric Tour, which kicks off in mid-February.
Face To Face Touring and Live Nation are excited to announce that SummerSalt presents a new series of events with Ocean Alley on their new AUS Coastal 2026 tour. The five-date run will take place in March at spectacular locations around the country, with a huge line-up of special guests.
Rising South Australian reggae/rock-fusion act Dojo Rise is back with a fiery new single, ‘Run Baby Run’ — a high-energy, emotionally charged track inspired by classic outlaw love stories and the kind of connection that makes you throw caution to the wind.
Budgewoi’s loudest over-thinkers, Deadshowws, are pleased to announce their next headline shows of 2025, the ‘Summer Rust’ tour which will see them hit Brisbane, Ipswich and Gold Coast with Meanjin based post-hardcore band Verum + special guests.
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