POWER TO THE PEOPLE: VOTING OPENS IN 2026 QMAs PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

The Queensland Music Awards (QMAs) celebrate 20 years of cranking up the volume on the state’s best and brightest musicians when it returns to the Fortitude Music Hall stage on Wednesday 22 April 2026.

The highly anticipated QMAs honour the best in blues, folk, pop, rock, jazz, hip-hop, country, electronic and more, as judged by a panel of over 100 Australian and international music industry professionals.

Fans and music lovers can also play a crucial role in boosting Queensland’s music industry by casting a vote in the 2026 QMAs People’s Choice Awards.

Presented by The Music, online voting is now open across three hotly contested categories: Festival of the Year, Regional Venue of the Year and Metro Venue of the Year.

Everyone who votes by 30 January has the chance to win a VIP QMAs experience, including premium seating, exclusive access and an unforgettable night celebrating Queensland music.

QMusic CEO Kris Stewart said the QMAs were vital to the fabric of not just Queensland but Australia’s music and live performance sectors.

“For two decades, the QMAs have shone a spotlight on the dedication and diversity of Queensland’s top musical talent, from the most promising emerging artists to established legends such as Amy Shark, Keith Urban and Thelma Plum,” Stewart said.

“It is a great privilege to celebrate and share another year of incredible Queensland success stories across all facets of this sector, and to give music fans the opportunity to have their voices heard in the supremely popular People’s Choice Awards.”

Voting in the 2026 QMAs People’s Choice Awards closes at 11.59pm AEST on Friday 30 January 2026.