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Find out how to tour internationally as an independent musician: getting down and dirty with those who’ve been there and not returned broke(n). Gold Coast musicians and music businesses are invited to meet, mingle and learn at Gold Coast Music in Southport on Monday, 12 August.
Gold Coast Music Awards and Blank GC will host the informal networking session before guests hear from a panel of artists who've been there - touring internationally under their own steam, and returned triumphant.
Attendees will receive a welcome drink on arrival as well as finger food and live entertainment.
Following the panel conversation, Stewart Fairhurst will provide a tour of his retail store Gold Coast Music and answer any questions from local musicians about their products and services.
Admission is free but RSVP is essential. Check out the Facebook event for more details!
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'.