Q Music Broadcast

Dreaming Festival Announces New Program Director

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:51:00

The Queensland Folk Federation is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Cook as Programming Director of The Dreaming festival, Australia's International Indigenous festival. Sam's vision is to continue moving The Dreaming festival forward from the foundations and programme direction created by the Queensland Folk Federation and previous Artistic Director Rhoda Roberts.

Arts Queensland to Fund Artists to Attend Song Summit 2010

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:28:00

Following the success of the inaugural Song Summit in 2009, APRA | AMCOS and Events NSW are proud to present Song Summit 2010, 19-21 June at the Sydney Convention Exhibition Centre. Arts Queensland will support ten Queensland artists to attend Song Summit 2010. Applications will open 1 April through Q Music.

Q Music Congratulates Finalists in 2009 International Songwriting Competition

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:09:00

Q Music extends its congratulations to the healthy Queensland contingent of finalists in the 2009 International Songwriting Competition. Winners for the 2009 competition will be announced in April, 2010, deciding the recipients of over $150, 000 in cash and prizes.

Queenslanders Represent in Musicoz Finals

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00

Finalists have been decided for the 2010 National Musicoz Songwriting Awards. A special congratulations goes to the Queensland artists making it to the finals. Covering 18 genres of music with over 5000 entries each year. The Musicoz Awards give vital recognition, exposure to a national audience, as well as development opportunities to finalists and winners.

QueenslandLockedOut to Lead Protest Against Potential Earlier Venue Lockout & Shutdown Policies in Queensland

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00

In August 2009, the Queensland Parliament called upon the Law, Justice and Safety Committee to conduct an inquiry into alcohol related violence in Queensland, with a focus on community safety and preventative measures to reduce the level of alcohol related violence, and its ramifications. One consideration in the ongoing inquiry is the impact of late opening hours on incidences of alcohol related violence. QueenslandLockedOut appeals to the community to come together in opposition to Parliament legislating an earlier lockout and shutdown policy for Queensland venues.

Splendid Seeks Young and Emerging Artists

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00

In partnership with Lismore Regional Gallery, NORPA, Arts Northern Rivers and the Australia Council, Spledour in the Grass is excited to announce the launch of this year's Splendid Arts Initiative. Splendid is seeking young and emerging artists for two weeks of bending art forms and collaboration to create new works for Splendour in the Grass.

Queensland Artists to Showcase on 612 ABC Brisbane Radio

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00

612 ABC Brisbane radio continues to turn the spotlight on to Queensland’s finest songwriters throughout 2010. From March 24, some of the State’s best artists will drop in to Richard Fidler’s ‘Conversation Hour’ every Wednesday to perform live at 1.45pm. So, tune in each Wednesday afternoon for a dose of local musical inspiration.

Q Music and Brisbane Powerhouse Present Metro Workshop Series April 2010

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00

Q Music is thrilled to announce the first of its FREE Workshop series for 2010 in partnership with the Brisbane Powerhouse. This year will see Q Music and the Brisbane Powerhouse join forces to deliver two series of music industry professional development workshops, with the first series starting in April. All workshops are FREE and will be held on the Turbine Platform.

Unsigned Australian Artists Now Eligible for Inclusion in AMRAP's AirIT Program

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00

The Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP) has announced stage two of its AirIT initiative at the Adelaide Fuse Festival. AirIT is community radio’s exclusive catalogue of Australian music, provided free by Amrap for both the sector and the music industry. The stage two roll out gives all unsigned Australian artists eligibility to apply for AirIT.

APRA Invites You to Attend Free APRA Connect Session

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00

Connect Meetings are an opportunity for new APRA members to become acquainted with the organisation, and to find out how to get the most from their membership. Q Music is also set to provide information at the session on how Q Music can benefit you as an original songwriter, while Cherry Red Music will give tips on how to get gigs around South East Queensland.

Australasian World Music Expo Artist Showcase Applications Now Open

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00

Now in its third year the Australasian World Music Expo (AWME) provides artists the unique opportunity to perform to and network with music industry delegates from Europe, North America, Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Featuring more than 50 artists and attracting national and international representatives, AWME aims to raise the profile and commercial opportunities for contemporary and traditional roots/world music groups from Australia, the Pacific and beyond.

Austrade to Host Export Market Development Grants Coaching Sessions

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00

If you are an artist/band that has toured overseas in the last 2 years, getting ready to attend an international showcasing event or exported your music to an overseas market you are eligible for financial assistance from the Federal Government in the form of an Export Market Development Grant (EMDG). Want to know more? Austrade is holding coaching sessions to assist in understanding the application process.

Brisbane City Council Library and soundslikebrisbane to Present Free Record Label Workshop

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00

Brisbane City Council Library is pleased to present a FREE workshop in partnership with the new Brisbane independent label collective soundslikebrisbane on Sunday March 28. The workshop will focus on how to set up your own independent record label and release music both physically and digitally.

Submissions Open for Americana Music Festival Showcase Opportunities

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00

The 11th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference will take place from Wednesday, September 8th through Saturday, September 11th, 2010, gathering thousands of artists, fans and industry professionals from all over the world. The conference's 2010 showcase submission period is now open, and runs through Monday, April 19, 2010.

Submissions Open for 2010 Grant McLennan Fellowship

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00

Premier and Arts Minister Anna Bligh has announced the opening of the $20,000 Grant McLennan Fellowship for 2010, and encouraged the state's contemporary musicians to apply. The Fellowship offers the recipient an opportunity to travel to New York, London or Berlin and use the experience of being immersed in a foreign and vibrant musical cultural to further develop their own artistic skills. Entries for 2010 close 31 March 2010.

Bay Wave Youth Festival Calls for Expressions of Interest from Performers

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00

Bay Wave Youth and Community Festival celebrates and recognizes the importance and achievements of all young people in the local community. The purpose of the festival is to create opportunities for showcasing the talents, skills and ideas of local young people. Nominate your band to play on the festival stage.

Gold Coast Homeless Connect Seeks Performers to Donate Time

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00

The Gold Coast Homelessness Network is seeking expressions of interest from performers who would like to volunteer their services at the 2010 Homelessness Connect event to be held on 4 August at Albert Waterways Park Broadbeach. This is a terrific opportunity to give something back to the community and spend a day entertaining others.

Q Music & Gold Coast City Council Present A-Venue Professional Development Workshop

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00

In 2010, Q Music and the Gold Coast City Council will again work closely together to continue to deliver a cutting edge program that delivers tangible outcomes for Gold Coast artists and the Gold Coast Music Industry. Part of the program is a full-day workshop open to the public, on songwriting/recording and production, taking place on the 27th of March.

A-Venue Cairns Presents Press Kit Development Workshops Hosted by Q Music

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00

Expressions of interest are invited from young emerging bands/acts who would like to participate in Press Kit Development Workshops hosted by Q Music on May 29 and 30. Twelve young individuals will have the opportunity to work with a professional photographer, writer and MAP (Music Action Plan) facilitator to develop professional photos, and artist bio, as well as to map out career goals and directions to assist in taking their craft to the next level.

Youth Arts Queensland to Host Weekly Navigation Arts Business Training

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00

Youth Arts Queensland’s renowned Navigation Arts Business Training program returns to Brisbane with a new delivery model. Starting Wednesday, 17 February YAQ will be offering one Navigation unit a week finishing on 7 April 2010. The course will be held from 6pm to 9pm in the YAQ training room every Wednesday night.