• Tuesday 28 July: QMxntorship mentee and mentor applications CLOSED
• Early August: Accepted mentees and mentors notified
• Mid August: QMxntorship begins
• Late November: Womxn in Music Regional Tour

Mentees will plan and execute a regional tour in Far North Queensland, to take place in November.

Mentees will be expected to:

• Undertake 3 x 90 minute one-on-one mentoring sessions with a mentor in the field matched to their project role.
ie. The Sound Engineering mentee will be mentored by a professional Sound Engineer.
• Take part in fortnightly collaborative meetings as they plan the circuit, develop budgets, book venues and artists and manage events. These meetings will include the mentee project team and the QMusic team.
• Attend and deliver all tour events.
• As a group, develop and present a report on the regional tour, identifying issues encountered and ways of moving forward.
• Complete a post-program survey.
• Take part in any promotional opportunities including interviews, press and/or media days, film and/or photo shoots, as organised by QMusic. Subject to mentee’s availability.

To understand all requirements refer to the “Mentee’s Obligations” in the Terms and Conditions.

From the start of August to the end of October mentees will need to dedicate time for:
• 3 x 90 minute one-on-one mentoring sessions. Approximately one session every four weeks.

• 90 minute meetings each fortnight with the project team. A suitable date and time for the meetings will be determined once the mentees have all been selected.

During November, when the regional tour is rolling out, mentees may need to dedicate time for:
• Traveling with the tour over four days and four nights, over the weekend, for four separate tour dates. This will be established by the team once the team is together.

• Corresponding with the project manager and touring party to assist with the tour.

Mentees will undertake a supportive program designed to upskill them and arm them with the tools to move into leadership positions in the future. This includes:
• Being an integral part of the team to plan and execute a regional tour in Far North Queensland.
• Receiving 3 x 90 minute one-on-one mentoring sessions from an industry leader in their field.
• Working alongside the QMusic team.
• Networking opportunities online and in regional communities.

Eight participants will be recruited across the following industry roles with relevant responsibilities:

• Venue Booking/Producing – The mentee will research potential emerging artists, draft a performance contract and negotiate performance fees that are within budget parameters.
• Tour Management – The mentee will manage each section of the tour and implement event plans on commencement of the tour.
• Sound Engineering – The mentee will develop an understanding of the needs of each artist before and during each show. The sound engineer will be in charge of set up, soundcheck and sound during the shows and pack down.
• Business Development – The mentee will be responsible for developing a business plan, identifying funding sources and ensuring commitments are met during the tour.
• Artist Management – The overarching role will cover the entire process. The emerging manager will develop skills that strengthen their expertise and value.
• Artist Management (First Nations) – First Nations engagement is key to this program and the First Nations management position will be vital to growing the viability of First Nations managers in the industry throughout Queensland.
• Project Manager – This is a role that oversees the function of the team and will facilitate each section of the project plan. The business owner will develop the overall vision and keep the team on task on schedule.

This is a free program funded by the Queensland Government's Advancing Women in Business Initiative, covering the cost of producing the mentorship and event series.

Mentees can expect to cover their own food and hospitality needs while on tour. All flights and accommodation for the tour will be covered by the program.

The program is open to individuals who:
• Are over 18 years of age,
• Reside in Queensland,
• Identify as womxn, and
• Are not employee’s or immediate family member’s of an employee of QMusic.

The mentee program is tailored for any person identifying as a womxn in the early/mid stages of their music career looking for a step-up in the industry.

QMusic welcomes all applicants, but also encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and those residing in regional and remote communities.

Absolutely! We encourage individuals from all corners of Queensland to apply for the mentoring program.

Online channels will be set-up to ensure mentees get the best possible experience from the program.

Yes, this program is tailored for early to mid-career professionals.

Applications close at 11:59pm (AEST), Tuesday 28 July 2020. No extensions will be granted for late applications.

Decisions will be announced in early August.

Only winners will be notified directly. Unfortunately, the scope and diversity of applications means that it’s not practical or fair for the assessment panel to provide feedback on individual applications. The application form will guide you through how to best answer questions relevant to your application.

Applications are now closed for paid mentors to help lead mentees through this experience.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED.