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Bris Winter Sessions
Brisbane Winter Sessions is a new annual music festival held in August, proudly supported by Brisbane City Council and presented by QMusic.
Waghorn to West
A multi-venue indie festival across live music venues along Brisbane Street in Ipswich.
QMentorship
Mentoring and upskilling opportunities for First Nations and regionally-located women.
QMUSIC CONNECT
Free industry development program supporting and upskilling Queensland's music industry.
Queensland Music Awards
Gain recognition for your music at our annual celebration of Queensland artists.
Grant McLennan Fellowship
Take your songwriting to the next level with a $25,000 fellowship.
Billy Thorpe Scholarship
Early career artist? Secure $10,000 funding to record with an established producer.
Carol Lloyd Award
$15,000 grant for an emerging singer-songwriter to record and tour.
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.
Six Aussie Artists to Share in $90k Levi’s® Music Prize in partnership with BIGSOUND
One of Australasia’s biggest annual music prizes, the Levi’s® Music Prize in partnership with BIGSOUND, awards a total of $90,000 to emerging artists ASHWARYA, Beddy Rays, Birdz, Jerome Farah, JK-47, and Sycco.
BIGSOUND 2021 Cancels Due to COVID-19 Restrictions
In yet another blow to the Australian music industry, COVID-19 has forced BIGSOUND, the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest industry gathering, to be cancelled.
New Winter Festival announced for Brisbane
After a challenging past 12 months for the live music industry, Winter Sessions is all about celebrating Brisbane's amazing live music scene.