GCMA Nomination Assistance

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2025 GOLD COAST MUSIC AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN!

NEED HELP WITH YOUR GCMA NOMINATION? SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE.


DROP-IN ASSISTANCE SESSIONS

ARE YOU OR A BAND, ARTIST, CREATIVE OR VENUE (OR SOMEONE WHO PROFESSIONALLY REPRESENTS A NOMINEE) PLANNING TO NOMINATE FOR THE 2025 GOLD COAST MUSIC AWARDS?

We’re hosting online drop-in sessions to help answer questions and assist with your nomination.

Regardless of the award category you are nominating for, these online drop-in sessions are available for nominees to ask questions, understand and answer nomination criteria, get insights into what judges are looking for, and utilise our team’s knowledge to submit the best possible nomination you can.

Pro-Tip: You can work through your Gold Coast Music Awards nomination and drop in and out of the session with any questions you have while filling out the nomination forms.

UPCOMING SESSIONS:

Thursday 19 June, 10am-12pm
Google Meet Video call link: meet.google.com/xtx-tapu-eeq
Or dial: (AU) +61 2 9051 5586  Pin: 542705833

Thursday 26 June, 1pm-3pm
Google Meet Video call link: meet.google.com/qpa-xrvq-swy
Or dial: (AU) +61 2 9051 4670  Pin:850147623

EMAIL SUPPORT:

Can’t make these sessions or need support? Shoot us an email anytime at info@gcmusicnetwork.com.au or drop us a message on Facebook or Instagram and we’ll get back to you within business hours.

FAQ PAGE:

Check out our extensive FAQ page, where some of your burning questions may be answered, and the categories and criteria document for category specific information. If you have another question we haven’t answered, please reach out via email at info@gcmusicnetwork.com.au.

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