GRANT MCLENNAN FELLOWSHIP 2022
Take your songwriting to the next level! The 2022 Grant McLennan Fellowship applications are now open. Applications close 5pm, Monday 29 August 2022.
If you're a local artist, creative business or organisation, grants are available to bring your big ideas to life through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). Projects supported through RADF are bold, collaborative and fuel the cultural charge that’s happening on the Gold Coast.
In 2018-19, RADF is comprised of four programs - GERMINATE, ACTIVATE, ACTIVATE MUSIC and INITIATE. It is recommended that all applicants make contact with the City's RADF Liaison Officer to discuss their application prior to submission.
Expressions of Interest are open now for Gold Coast individuals with relevant experience and interest in arts and culture including arts practitioners, cultural workers, members of cultural groups and local organisations or associations to join the Regional Arts Development Fund Committee.
EOI's close midnight 26 October.
Program provides support for Gold Coast creatives, organisations, collectives and community to deliver diverse and enterprising projects and programs that clearly articulate innovative ideas, partnerships and outcomes with local connection.
Applications close midnight 12 November
Program is an investment in the early stage development of Gold Coast creatives, organisations/collectives and community. Central to the program are the criteria of creative and professional growth, exploration, collaboration, unique partnerships, innovation and community benefit.
Applications are accepted any time with a six week response timeline.
QMusic Launches Safe Places – Live Music Venue Pilot Program
QMusic Launches Safe Places – Live Music Venue Pilot Program
Where to go for help
Helplines and resources for discrimination, abuse and assault.
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.