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MEET: Paris Irwin
Brisbane indie-pop up and comer, and winner of a mentoring session with Gold Coast Producer Paces, Paris Irwin is getting noticed for her dreamy ethereal vocals and composition on triple j Unearthed track 'Mute Me'.
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Grants & Funding
Activate Music Grant 2019
Applications open 3 May for the RADF Activate Music Grant, which supports the development of the Gold Coast’s contemporary music artists and industry. Music practitioners and industry professionals from all genres and career stages with a significant connection to the Gold Coast can apply, grant closes 31 May.
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Get Involved for Make Music Day!
Professional and amateur musicians alike, community groups and music lovers are invited to take part in Make Music Day on 21 June.
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AIR Awards Unveil 2019 Nominees
The 2019 AIR Awards nominees have been unveiled, with some of the Queensland's finest emerging and established acts making the cut. Celebrated singer songwriter Emily Wurramara and dance floor fillers Confidence Man lead a massive local contingent with two nominations each.
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BIGSOUND @ SXSW
BIGSOUND teamed up with SOUNDS AUSTRALIA to bring the second BIGSOUND Brunch to SXSW, serving up a killer combo of bloody marys, bacon and egg burgers and amazing Aussie bands!
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APRA Awards Nods for QLD Pop Royalty
Local pop juggernauts Amy Shark and Sheppard are among the nominees for the 2019 APRA Music Awards, the annual event that celebrates excellence in contemporary music and honours songwriters and music publishers that have achieved outstanding success in their fields.
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Turn Up! Returns
The 2019 Turn Up! Sunshine Coast Music Industry Conference is turning 6 and has a two day celebration planned at The Playhouse at Solbar, Maroochydore on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 October. Early bird tickets are now on sale and artist showcase applications are open!
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QMA 2019 Winners Announced
The sold-out event was an incredible showcase of the contribution that music makes to Queensland’s cultural life, and the exceptional caliber of musicianship that the state has to offer to a worldwide audience. Check out the winners!
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Pool Shop Wins Billy Thorpe Scholarship
The Brisbane dream-pop shoegaze outfit received the prestigious $10K award as part of the sold-out 2019 QMA Ceremony.
Workshops
Tune Up: Industry Connect
Registrations are now open for QMusic’s free professional development series INDUSTRY CONNECT, set to begin in April, in partnership with venues and councils in Brisbane, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Cairns.
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BIG SKY GIRLS Album
The young voices of regional Queensland are about to be unleashed with the release of the very first BIG SKY GIRLS album.
Networking
Hookups
Hookups are an opportunity to interact and network with fellow artists and industry from across your city, mingle with your peers and enjoy some food on us! PLUS we're giving you the chance to win a mentoring session with Gold Coast producer Paces. All you need to do is RSVP and attend Industry Connect Hookups at the Gold Coast, Sunny Coast, Ipswich or Brisbane.