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AWMA Celebration
Queensland hosted the inaugural Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) last night with a star-studded attendance at the Brisbane Powerhouse.
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Grants & Funding
AMEX Music Grant
Over the next 12 months AMEX will be supporting the Australian music industry by giving music venues, business, artists and fans the opportunity to share in a grant program valued at $1million.
Grants & Funding
$10K Access Arts Achievement Award
The Access Arts Achievement Award provides funding for Queensland artists, arts workers and producers with disability working in any art form to create, develop, present, produce, exhibit and/or tour their work.
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Regional Arts Development Fund
If you're a local artist, creative business or organisation, grants are available to bring your big ideas to life through the RADF. Projects supported are bold, collaborative and fuel the cultural charge that’s happening on the Gold Coast.
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2019 Queensland Music Awards
The 7th annual Queensland Music Awards will return to the Royal International Convention Centre at Brisbane Showgrounds on Tuesday 19 March, 2019, celebrating what will have been an incredible 2018 for Queensland music. Entries are now open, submit your songs before 12 November!
Grants & Funding
2019 Billy Thorpe Scholarship
Applications are now open for the 2019 Billy Thorpe Scholarship, funded by the Queensland Government and administered by QMusic. Now in its 11th year, the award provides $10,000 for an emerging artist to record with an established producer, and receive career-planning advice from Chugg Entertainment. Apply before 12 November.
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Survey: Harassment in the Music Industry
With #metoo, #menomore and #timesup galvanising public desire for change, one Sydney based researcher is seeking to create a platform for positive change by conducting original research on the scale and nature of workplace abuse in the music industry.
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NLMAS 2018 Nominees Announced
Nominees for the third annual National Live Music Awards have been unveiled, with WAAX and Amy Shark leading the QLD contingent. Find out how you can add your favourite live act to the finalists list and see the winners announced at the NLMAS Gala at the Triffid in Brisbane on 6 November.
Workshops
ACF Roadshow Fundraising Workshop
Whether you’re starting out in fundraising, have a bit of experience but keen to learn more, or just curious about how it might work for you, register for the Brisbane session, taking place at the Judith Wright Centre on 25 October and build your skills in raising money for your music.
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Turn Up 2018 Program & Speakers Announced
Sunshine Coast music industry conference and showcase Turn Up has revealed its 2018 program and speaker lineup. Celebrating it's fifth year, the event returns to The Playhouse at Solbar, Maroochydore on Thursday, 18 October.
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AWMA: Queensland Spotlight
The Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) is set to turn the spotlight on women, recognising first nations performers and acknowledging and including multicultural performers at the Brisbane Powerhouse on 10 October. Read on to find out about some of the amazing Queensland finalists and performers and how you can be there for this historic event!
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New Music: Venice on Fire
QLD alt-rockers Venice on Fire are going from strength to strength, picking up airplay for their latest single My Friend Mal and embarking on their biggest tour yet.