Industry

“We do not wish for the Queensland Music Awards to be a platform for political debate. The intention of the event is, and always has been, to celebrate the work of our state’s artists and industry.”

With the success of festivals like CMC Rocks, the Deni Ute Muster, Gympie Music Muster, Tamworth Country Music Festival, and Groundwater, country music is booming in Australia.

The tariff war is creating disruption in the financial markets - a sustained weaker Australian dollar would affect equipment prices here in the long run as most of our gear is imported.

The Music has asked a group of women in the music industry to give a shoutout to another female or GNC worker - here are just some of the names you need to know.

"We are so proud of the incredible depth and breadth of music produced by Queensland artists last year."

Perfect Pitch Publishing’s Managing Director described it as a “privilege” to represent Flanagan and her extensive catalogue of compositions.

"We need the next Parliament to finish the job – and lock in the future of great Australian music for good."

The masterclass will invite music professionals with and without a disability to learn more about access and inclusion in their respective workspaces.

"Quotas are just part of some much bigger conversations we need to be having."

Plans to scrap the Brisbane Live Arena are set to be approved by Cabinet before the news is officially announced this week.

The venue will host performances by Spiderbait and The Presets for its grand opening weekend this May.