Membership & Subscription FAQ

On 3 June 2025, the members of Queensland Music Network Incorporated passed a special resolution to convert the Queensland Music Network Ltd (QMUSIC) to a Company Limited by Guarantee.

QMUSIC made this change to modernise its governance, improve flexibility and align with best practice operations - including for BIGSOUND, which attracts significant funding. 

QMUSIC’s previous structure, as an Association registered in Queensland, meant it was unable to operate outside Queensland.

A Company Limited by Guarantee is the most common type of structure for a charity or not-for-profit organisation and offers greater adaptability in governance, national recognition. 

Your membership automatically converts to a new category of “Subscriber”.

All the benefits you enjoyed previously as a member will be carried over to your subscription  – there will be no loss of benefits with the change, eg you remain eligible for discount tickets to BIGSOUND, newsletter subscriptions etc.

The benefits you receive will be relevant to the Subscriber category you select and pay for (as was the case previously as a member). 

No. If you wish to, you will need to join QMUSIC as a new Ordinary Member. Under the new Constitution, all Members of Queensland Music Network Ltd (QMUSIC) share in the company’s liability (this is a factor of being a Company Limited by Guarantee), but this liability is limited.

Because Queensland Music Network Ltd is a Company Limited by Guarantee, in the (highly unlikely) event of insolvency or winding up, Members may become liable for QMUSIC’s debts. This liability is limited to a maximum of $2.00 per Member.  

Due to the the liability requirement, to become a Member under the new structure you will need to apply as an Ordinary Member, which you can do via this form, specifically acknowledging that you:

• Agree to comply with and be bound by the Queensland Music Network Ltd constitution

• Agree to guarantee up to $2.00 in the event of insolvency or winding of Queensland Music Network Ltd

• Consent to becoming an Ordinary Member in Queensland Music Network Ltd.

It is for this reason that we cannot automatically convert you to an Ordinary Member under the new structure, and why we have created the “Subscriber” category to ensure you do automatically retain all your previous benefits. 

There is no cost to you converting to a Subscriber. The Ordinary Membership fee is $2.00 per year.

As a Subscriber, you retain all the benefits you previously enjoyed as a member – subject to the membership category and annual fee you had selected. A Subscriber, however, is not entitled to vote at a general meeting nor seek election or appointment to the Queensland Music Network Ltd (QMUSIC) Board.

Ordinary Membership provides an opportunity to contribute to the governance of Queensland Music Network Ltd (QMUSIC). This is distinct from Subscriber status, which provides access to programs and benefits but does not include governance rights. If you're interested in becoming a Subscriber, please visit our subscription page.

As an Ordinary Member, you have certain rights. Two critical rights are:

1. The right to vote at a general meeting, and
2. The right to nominate for election or appointment to the QMUSIC Board

There are no financial benefits (eg discount tickets to QMUSIC events) for Members. 

Yes! You can elect to be a Subscriber only at Queensland Music Network Ltd (QMUSIC). The benefits you receive will relate to the Subscriber category you select and the annual fee you pay. The Subscriber categories and fees can on our Subscription page.

Yes, subject to the Constitution of Queensland Music Network Ltd (QMUSIC), any person may apply to be an Ordinary Member. The application will be considered by the QMUSIC Board (as was the case under the previous structure). 

You can apply to be a Member here.

In applying for Ordinary Membership, you will acknowledge that you:

• Agree to comply with and be bound by the Queensland Music Network Ltd constitution

• Agree to guarantee up to $2.00 in the event of insolvency or winding of Queensland Music Network Ltd

• Consent to becoming an Ordinary Member in Queensland Music Network Ltd.

Upon acceptance, you will be required to pay an annual membership fee, which has been set by the Board at $2.00 per year, due initially upon application and subsequently on 1 July each year. 

Yes, you can elect to be both a Subscriber and an Ordinary Member of Queensland Music Network Ltd (QMUSIC), provided that:

• Subscriber: You pay the annual Subscriber fee when it falls due (on the anniversary date of your original membership under the previous structure).

• Ordinary Member: You are approved by the Board as an Ordinary Member and pay the annual membership fee upon application, and subsequently due on 1 July each year.

The annual cost to be a QMUSIC Subscriber will be determined by the subscription package you select (as was the case with your membership under the previous structure). 

(As was the case previously) your Subscriber fee will fall due on the anniversary date of your original membership under the previous structure. 

The QMUSIC Board has set the annual Ordinary Membership fee at $2.00 (including processing fees), payable initially on application, and subsequently on 1 July each year. 

You will pay upon applying for Membership and subsequently you will be invoiced on 1 July each year for your Ordinary Membership fee.

You may elect at that time to pay the fee by the due date to retain your Ordinary Membership, or to not pay the fee and relinquish your Ordinary Membership. 

Yes, you can advise QMUSIC in writing at any time that you no longer wish to be a Subscriber. No further fees will be charged from that date. Subject to any balance period remaining on your subscription, your benefits will expire on the next anniversary date of your subscription.