Q Music Broadcast

Free Funding Workshop in Toowoomba

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00

Q Music is pleased to announce a FREE workshop in Toowoomba on Wed Feb 22nd. In partnership with APRA and TheGRID: hybrid arts collective, this workshop explores the potential for FUNDING YOUR MUSIC.

Free Funding Workshop in Toowoomba

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00

Q Music is pleased to announce a FREE workshop in Toowoomba on Wed Feb 22nd. In partnership with APRA and TheGRID: hybrid arts collective, this workshop explores the potential for FUNDING YOUR MUSIC.

Positions Vacant at the Australia Council for the Arts

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Division of the Australia Council for the Arts has positions vacant for an Indigenous Project Manager (3 months) and an Assistant Program Officer (12 months).

4ZZZ Needs A New Transmitter!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00

4ZZZ - the first radio station in Australia to switch to FM from AM - needs your help!

South-East Queensland's first independent music, alternative news and community-based station currently runs a 15 year old tube transmitter, which now costs more to repair than the station can afford, threatening its financial stability.

Your Musical Talent Can Support Mental Illness

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00

Here's your chance to play a gig in King George Square and support local mental health issues.

The Mental Illness Fellowship of Queensland holds its annual Art Exhibition (May 12-18th) and is looking for a soloist/group to perform at the Opening Night event on May 11.

Andrew Redford on the Road to Nashville

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00

Andrew Redford, 19, from the Sunshine Coast was named the performer category winner of the Telstra Road to Discovery during the recent 40th Tamworth Country Music Festival. Mia Wray, 16 also from the Sunshine Coast won the People's Choice Award.

Position Vacant for Bookeeper at Secret Service

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00

Secret Service Artist Management is looking for an experienced bookkeeper to join the finance department. The position is part time with a view to full time and reports directly to the Financial Controller.

Q Music Presents 'The Hook Up'

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00

Q Music is proud to present a new series of networking events at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts in March called 'The Hook Up'. These events are designed to help you get up close and personal with the people at the centre of the Brisbane music industry.

Q Music Presents 'The Hook Up'

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00

ArtStart Grant For Arts Graduates

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00

The ArtStart program has been created to give financial assistance to recent arts graduates, helping them make the challenging transition from studying to having a professional career in the arts.

Australia Cultural Fund Information Session

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00

Did you know that practising artists and small cultural organisations can register with AbaF to offer their donors the chance to make tax deductible donations? Learn how at AbaF's Australia Cultural Fund information session on Wednesday, 22 February.

Gold Coast Regional Arts Development Fund

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) provides one-off, short-term, project-based financial assistance to support professional development and employment of artists and cultural workers in regional Queensland and community cultural development activities. Applications for the next RADF round close on the 24th February 2012.

DZ Deathrays Become NME Favourites

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00

Last year DZ Deathrays took home the Rock award at the Queensland Music Awards and this year they have become NME Favourites being named the #4 Most Exciting New Band of 2012 [view here] as well as being featured in their 100 New Bands You Have to Hear issue.

Australia Council Announce the Nashville Songwriter Residency

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00

The Australia Council have announced the pilot Nashville Songwriter Residency, inviting Australian songwriters to apply for a 3-month residency in Nashville under the guidance of Australian producer and songwriter Mark Moffatt.

Queensland Music Awards 2012 – Entries Open March 1

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00

2011 was a huge year for Queensland music, with the State’s artists literally taking on the world – and right at the centre of it all was the inaugural Queensland Music Awards. From breakout star emma louise (Pop, Folk/Singer Songwriter and Song of the Year Award winner) to international buzz band DZ Deathrays (Rock award winners) the new awards put the spotlight on the world-class artists from around Queensland.

Queensland Music Awards 2012 – Entries Open March 1

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00

The Hilltop Hoods Initiative Returns for 2012

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:35:00

The Hilltop Hoods Initiative is a $10,000 grant funded by Hilltop Hoods and APRA to help emerging Australian Hip Hop artists to manufacture, market and release an album. In addition to $10,000 in funding, the winner will receive legal advice plus a Shure Microphone prize pack. To top it off, the successful applicant will be invited to showcase at Song Summit, 26 - 28 May 2012.

Call for Sound Summit Co-Director

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00

Sound Summit is calling-out for a highly motivated, energetic and organised individual to work on the 2012-13 festivals with ongoing Co-Director Brooke Olsen. Sound Summit is a festival of independent and innovative music, held annually over the October long weekend in Newcastle, NSW and alongside TINA (This Is Not Art).

Queensland Artist Composes Soundtrack for Hit Game

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:55:00

Gold Coast based composer Scott Lloyd Shelly, perhaps best known for his music scores for multiple episodes of The Crocodile Hunter TV shows, composed the music for the hit independent game Terraria, which went to number one several times in 2011 on game portal Steam (over 1 million paid downloads).

Generate: Investing in Australian Music Enterprise

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00

Arts Minister Simon Crean has announced funding for a project that will test new and innovative business models for supporting creative enterprises. GENERATE is a pilot project to support enterprises in the Australian music industry which are seeking to grow and attract investment. GENERATE is looking for applications from small to medium-sized music enterprises including songwriters, composers, bands, managers, publishers, promoters, producers and labels.