A Special Farewell from Sue McComber and Roxy Noori
"As you can see I drew the short straw - truth be told there was only one straw so these few words are a joint effort from Roxy and me."
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.
Applications Open For The Billy Thorpe Scholarship
QMusic today announced the return of the Billy Thorpe Scholarship, funded by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, with applications open until 11:59pm (AEST), Thursday 14 January 2021 for all Queensland early-career artists to apply.
Call Out For Nominations For The 2021 Queensland Music Awards
Entries are now open for emerging and established artists to submit an application across 16 categories in the 2021 Queensland Music Awards (QMAs).
Changes to QMusic's Management Committee
The QMusic Management Committee is pleased to announce Natalie Strijland as the new President, taking the reins from Michael Crutcher, and D-J Wendt as Vice President, taking over from Stephen Green, and welcomes new member, John "JC" Collins.
HOPE D announced as Carol Lloyd Award 2020 winner
Brisbane local, HOPE D has been announced as the winner of the 2020 Carol Lloyd Award, presented by QMusic and proudly supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and APRA AMCOS.
QMusic Announces The Five Finalists For $15,000 Carol Lloyd Award
QMusic today announced Clea, Dana Gehrman, Felivand (AKA Felicity Vanderveen), Hope D and MiCCY as the five finalists of the Carol Lloyd Award, a $15,000 grant to support emerging femxle-identifying or non-binary singer-songwriter musicians in Queensland. 2020 is the first year that the Carol Lloyd Award calls QMusic home and is proudly supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and APRA AMCOS.