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Queenslanders Win Big!
The winners of the US-based Unsigned Only Music Competition were recently announced, honouring international artists who are not signed to a major record label.
Australians won big, with Queensland artists San Mei (Gold Coast) and Du0 (Brisbane) placing first in the Adult Album Alternative and EDM categories respectively. Meanwhile 2019 Carol Lloyd Award and Queensland Music Award winner Sahara Beck (Brisbane) took out the Win Some Love prize for her EP "Queen Of Hearts" as well as second place in the Folk/Singer-Songwriter category. Abi Muir (Redlynch) also scored the Homemade Video prize for her video "Creep".
The Honorable Mentions list is also filled with Queenslanders including Shane Murray (Hendra), High Tropics (Sunshine Coast), Izellah Connelly (Southport), with Sahara Beck and Abi Muir reappearing to round out the list.
Winners were selected by a judging panel comprised of high-profile industry experts and renowned recording artists, including Charli XCX, Aimee Mann, Robert Smith (The Cure), NLE Choppa, Rhett Walker and many more. Selected from more than 7,000 entries from 109 countries, the winners share in over $160,000 in cash and prizes split among the winners.
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.
WHEN THE SHOW CAN’T GO ON: COVID’S INVISIBLE VICTIMS
The Australian music industry is a delicate ecosystem at risk of total collapse unless it receives critical life support. The success of Australia’s live music industry lies in the people who make the show go on - the technicians, engineers, managers, hiring companies and more - those who are COVID’s invisible victims.
Applications Open For The 2022 Billy Thorpe Scholarship
The Billy Thorpe Scholarship returns for 2022, providing the opportunity for an emerging artist to receive $10,000, record with an established producer, and receive career planning from Chugg Entertainment. Applications close 11:59 (AEST) 21 October 2021.
Sycco immortalised in Valley Walk of Fame
Brisbane psych-pop star, Sycco, claims her place in the Valley Walk of Fame for her hit song 'Dribble'.