Queensland Music Awards
From the most promising emerging artists to established legends, the Queensland Music Awards (QMAs) is an annual celebration of Queensland’s best music. Nominations for the 2022 QMAs are now open!
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Billy Thorpe Scholarship
Early career artist? Secure $10,000 funding to record with an established producer, as well as career advice from Chugg Music! Applications now open.
BIG SUMMER BLOCK PARTY
QMusic and BIGSOUND have teamed up for the ultimate end-of-year party on Sunday, November 28! Join in on the biggest party to see out a year that sucked and welcome in a much funner Summer!
BIGSOUND
The Southern Hemisphere’s biggest new music festival and conference. Be part of the future of music.
QMusic Connect
QMusic’s free series of industry development workshops designed for supporting and upskilling Queensland's music industry.
Winter Sessions 2021
Winter Sessions 2021 is an event program designed to help rebuild Brisbane’s thriving music sector.
Valley Fiesta
It’s all fiesta, no siesta next month when more than 150 artists perform in 21 venues across Fortitude Valley for Valley Fiesta, one of the biggest annual parties on every Brisbane gig goers’ calendar, 28-30 October!
LEVIS Music Prize
One of Australasia’s largest annual music prizes, the Levi’s® Music Prize in partnership with BIGSOUND supports emerging Australian and New Zealand artists to make the most of new opportunities that will propel them to the next stage of their careers.
BLAKSOUND
Broadcasted globally online from Meeanjin, BLAKSOUND 2021 invites the music industry to listen and explore how the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and arts leaders can be placed at the forefront of industry conversations.
QMentorship
QMentorship will see eight Queensland women in music paired with industry leading mentors to produce a regional tour, circuiting Far North Queensland.
Carol Lloyd Award
The Carol Lloyd Award is a $15,000 grant presented to an emerging singer-songwriter to either record a full-length album or record and tour an EP.
Grant McLennan Fellowship
Take your songwriting to the next level with a $25,000 fellowship.
Where to go for help
Helplines and resources for discrimination, abuse and assault.
QMusic and BIGSOUND announce the BIG SUMMER BLOCK PARTY!
QMusic and the brains behind BIGSOUND have teamed up for the ultimate end-of-year party on Sunday, November 28! Join in on the biggest party to see out a year that sucked and welcome a funner Summer!
QMusic Revokes Denis Handlin's Honorary Award
Following ongoing reports of systemic bullying, discrimination, and misconduct under Handlin’s leadership at Sony Music Entertainment, Queensland's peak music industry body QMusic has revoked Handlin's 2020 Honorary Award.
Masterclasses
Playback QMUSIC CONNECT masterclasses and access valuable industry resources.
Grants Guide
Check out which grants are open for applications.
COVID Resources
Government support, reliable information sources and guides for taking your practice virtual.
Support Act
Support Act Wellbeing Helpline - 1800 959 500
Support Act provide support which may include professional phone counselling, financial help, advice and practical assistance.
Lifeline
Lifeline provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and services.
Call them 24 hours a day, on 13 11 14 or text between 6:00 am - midnight (AEST) on 0477 13 11 14.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is an Australian independent non-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses.
Call them on 1300 22 4636 or chat online via their website.