QMxntorship
QMxntorship will see eight Queensland womxn in music paired with industry leading mentors to produce a regional tour, circuiting Far North Queensland.
Applications close 11:59pm (AEST), Tuesday 28 July.
Womxn In Music programs and initiatives aim to highlight and amplify the important and valuable work done by womxn in the music industry.
Applications are open now for the Carol Lloyd Award and QMxntorship.
Become a QMxntor
Delivered through QMxntorship, mentors will provide invaluable support to participants, offering guidance and knowledge as the mentees plan a regional tour.
Applications for contracts close 11:59pm (AEST), Tuesday 28 July.
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.
Applications close 11:59pm (AEST), Monday 7 September.
5:30PM (AEST), THURSDAY 9 JULY
DELIVERED VIA QMUSIC FACEBOOK
Hear from music distributors and managers on how a release comes together, from strategy to release timelines. This workshop will show you what a successful release plan looks like and what are some key milestones to hit when putting a release plan into motion.
QMusic COVID-19 Resource Database
Government Support
Important Contacts and Information Sources
Mental Health Resources
Grants and Fundraising
Resources for Going Digital
Other QMusic Resources
Playback QMUSIC CONNECT live streamed workshops and access resources relevant to each discussion.
Queensland Radio Database
Request local songs on radio to increase royalties to artists. We've developed a list of contacts for radio stations across Queensland and encourage you to call up, text in or email imploring them to PLAY MORE AUSTRALIAN MUSIC!
Playlist & Live Streaming Gig Guide
Stream local music and tell your family and friends too. There are countless playlists you'll want to play on repeat, as well as plenty of musician-led live streams you can tune into.
Queensland Artist Merch Guide
#AusmusicTshirtDay is coming up on Fri 17 April.
Grab some merch from your favourite Queensland musicians!
Grants Guide
Check out which grants are open for applications.
Updated fortnightly, the QMusic Grants Guide is one to bookmark!
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.
QMusic to deliver $3,000 stART Grants to the Queensland music industry
QMusic will deliver $3,000 grants, on behalf of the Queensland Government and Arts Queensland to musicians and music industry workers as part of the stART Grant Program.
Mastering The Business Of Music
QMusic, Queensland's music industry development organisation, goes into overdrive this week with QMUSIC CONNECT: The Masterclass Series offering free live masterclasses featuring industry leaders and professionals from this Thursday 30 April at 5.30pm (AEST).
QMusic talks to Futuremag Music founder and editor Luke Byatt on starting a music publication built on Queensland’s writing and photography talent.
QMusic caught up with Luke Byatt who launched independent publication Futuremag Music in 2016 and who has grounded his roots in Australia’s media landscape as a niche tastemaker.
QMUSIC CONNECT Launches
QMusic, Queensland’s music industry development association and producer of BIGSOUND and the Queensland Music Awards, has launched a series of free online workshops and masterclasses called QMUSIC CONNECT.
QMusic COVID-19 Industry Support Plan
QMusic, a not-for-profit organisation, can complement the fiscal packages offered by state and federal governments by offering our services, programs and initiatives online. We are here to listen, advocate and be your support.
QMA Schools Winner HANNI drops 'Crazy'
Brisbane based singer/songwriter HANNI recently won the Queensland Music Awards Schools Award for her previous single 'Wired'.
Live Performance Australia Calls For Immediate Action
Australia’s live performance industry needs an assurance from the Federal Government it will be included in the next economic stimulus package. This is urgently required to prevent a complete and permanent industry shutdown, costing thousands of jobs and forcing the closure of performing arts and commercial companies and venues for good.
2020 QMAs Winners Revealed
The 2020 Queensland Music Awards (QMAs) took place last night at The Fortitude Music Hall celebrating the artistic and commercial success of Queensland music over the last 12 months, featuring performances from some of the best the state has to offer including Jaguar Jonze, Cub Sport, Nat Dunn, Busby Marou and Order Sixty6.