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Since it's inception in 2006, then known as 'QSong', the Queensland Music Awards has always been the best celebration of the talent that we host across the sunshine state. Over 15 years later, more than 14,000 songs have been submitted for judging, on the journey discover the household names that we know today. With an ever-evolving roster of categories, the ceremony has shone a light on Queensland artists across many different genres, videos, festivals, and venues. The success of Regional Queenslanders over the years proves that our brightest talents are spread far and wide, coming together on Queensland music's night of nights.
The QMAs have spotlighted or unearthed a pantheon of Queensland music greats, including Kate Miller-Heidke, Bernard Fanning, The Grates, Hungry Kids of Hungary and Emma Louise. They've also recognised the chart-topping success of artists like Keith Urban and the Veronicas, and the lifelong contributions of the Bee Gees, Carol Lloyd, Ed Kuepper and Grant McLennan. The QMAs stage has had many of Queensland's most prolific acts perform at the ceremony, from The Medics to Velociraptor, Thelma Plum to DZ Deathrays, Busby Marou to Emma Louise, the QMAs ceremony couldn't host a more Queensland night of music.
Each year, the QMA Song of the Year is immortalised in a plaque on Fortitude Valley's Walk of Fame in the Brunswick Street Mall. Since 2006 a host of breakthrough Queensland acts have earned their place among these icons. QMA Song of the Year winners such as Sycco, The Jungle Giants Clea, Ball Park Music, and Emma Louise sit amongst the likes of The Bee Gees, Savage Garden. Winners of the previously awarded Published Song of the Year (2006-2010) are also represented, with the Fortitude Valley hub holding as many great names as it does venues.
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.
Applications Open For The 2022 Billy Thorpe Scholarship
The Billy Thorpe Scholarship returns for 2022, providing the opportunity for an emerging artist to receive $10,000, record with an established producer, and receive career planning from Chugg Entertainment. Applications close 11:59 (AEST) 21 October 2021.
Sycco immortalised in Valley Walk of Fame
Brisbane psych-pop star, Sycco, claims her place in the Valley Walk of Fame for her hit song 'Dribble'.
2022 Queensland Music Awards Open
Are you ready to make Queensland music history? Queensland’s 2022 music award season begins with nominations now open for artists and filmmakers who released songs and music videos between 1 Dec 2020 and 30 Nov 2021!
Queensland Music Shone at 2021 Awards Ceremony
Queensland music history was made under the decadent chandeliers of the Fortitude Music Hall as some 700 musicians, industry and local music lovers gathered at the sold-out Queensland Music Awards for a well-deserved celebration of the state’s best new music over the last 12 months.
Beckah Amani Wins Billy Thorpe Scholarship
Gold Coast soul-folk-pop newcomer Beckah Amani was awarded the Scholarship as part of the 2021 Queensland Music Awards Ceremony