QMUSIC CONNECT
Free industry development program supporting and upskilling Queensland's music industry.
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QMentorship
Mentoring and upskilling opportunities for First Nations and regionally-located women.
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.
BIGSOUND
Be a part of one of the world’s leading music industry conferences and festivals.
Queensland Music Awards
Gain recognition for your music at our annual celebration of Queensland artists.
BIGSOUND 2021
SEPTEMBER 7 - 9
Now in its 20th year, the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest new music festival and conference, BIGSOUND is back!
Held in the Fortitude Valley, Brisbane from 7 - 9 September, for three fun-filled days of music discovery, connection and a timely conference focusing on building a new future for the music industry.
QMusic Connect
JUNE - JULY
QMusic Connect, the Industry Development Program will be returning to Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba + Townsville this June/July!
Hit the button below to be the first to find out about dates for this year's program.
You're Invited To QConnections
QConnections is a recurring networking event produced by QMusic and hosted at different venues around Queensland.
Stay tuned for future event announcements!
Photo by Bobby Rein Photography.
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.
Queensland’s Live Music Industry to receive an extra $7 million
The Palaszczuk Government today handed down an extra $7 million to Queensland’s live music industry in the State’s 2021-22 Budget.
Queensland Government Let’s Even the Score!
Throw The Live Music Industry A Lifeline. Live music venues across the state urgently need a financial support package to help them survive the next four to six months.
QMusic Connect Is Back On The Road
PLUG IN AND TUNE UP YOUR MUSIC INDUSTRY KNOW-HOW!
QMusic Connect is hitting the road this June through July to deliver live IRL workshops in a city near you!