EXPERIENCE GOLD COAST – Arts Fund

Gold Coast Presents Local MUSIC on local stages.

EGC aspires to position local music support acts in front of audiences with local, national, and international mainstage artists.

This grant has one round per year. Call out for inclusion the following year presentation opportunities. Applicants must identify which EGC platforms they want to be considered for in the 2025/2026 program. EOI open 3 December 2024. EOI close 30 April 2025.

Applications accepted from Tier 1 only up to $25,000.

APPLICATION DETAILS

2025 Gold Coast Music Awards nominations now open!

by Issy Schoonenberg | June 12, 2025 | Gold Coast Music Awards, News | 0 Comments

Following a record-breaking attendance at the 2024 Gold Coast Music Awards, our 10th anniversary celebration, today the Gold Coast Music Network officially opens nominations for the 11th Gold Coast Music Awards taking place on Thursday 27 November, 2025 at HOTA, Home...

GCMA Nomination Assistance

by Issy Schoonenberg | June 9, 2025 | Gold Coast Music Awards, News, Resources | 0 Comments

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...

Gold Coast Music Network’s 2025 Line-Up

by Chloe | May 23, 2025 | Events, News | 0 Comments

We’ve come a long way since launching the Gold Coast Music Awards in an empty brewery back in 2015. What began as a one-night celebration of local talent has grown into a year-round program of events, activities and opportunities designed to support and connect the...

Meet the Artists: Your Guide to Sounds Like Gold

by Issy Schoonenberg | May 22, 2025 | Events, News | 0 Comments

Get ready, Gold Coast! Sounds Like Gold is only days away—and we're ready to turn up the volume for one unmissable night of live music! Sounds Like Gold is the Gold Coast's newest music festival taking over the iconic HOTA Outdoor Stage on Sunday 1 June. This free,...

TALENT ON TAP: MAY ’25

by Issy Schoonenberg | May 8, 2025 | News | 0 Comments

TALENT ON TAP // NEW MUSIC FOR MAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY BURLEIGH BREWING CO. Words by Emily Halloran Cover image Kate Rubi From debut albums and genre-defying new singles to cinematic alt-pop anthems, our May edition of Talent On Tap is stacked with local releases you’ll...

Music Industry Mingle: Access All Areas

by Issy Schoonenberg | April 23, 2025 | Events, News | 0 Comments

Music Industry Mingle: Access All Areas | Wed 21 May, 5.30-8.30pm, Den Devine Broadbeach

Sounds Like Gold | FREE Music Festival, June 1

by Issy Schoonenberg | April 15, 2025 | Events, News | 0 Comments

Sounds Like Gold | Free music festival – June 1, HOTA Outdoor Stage

TALENT ON TAP: APRIL ’25

by Issy Schoonenberg | April 10, 2025 | News | 0 Comments

TALENT ON TAP // NEW MUSIC FOR APRIL BROUGHT TO YOU BY BURLEIGH BREWING CO. Words by Emily Halloran There’s no shortage of new music coming out of the Gold Coast, and this April boasts a couple of debut albums and fresh singles you need to hear. This month’s round-up...

Wildheart Win Heavy Award for The Darkest Path, Amy Shark Claims Two Wins at Queensland Music Awards

by Chloe | March 26, 2025 | News | 0 Comments

Gold Coast heavy-hitters Wildheart took home the Heavy Award at the Queensland Music Awards for their powerful track The Darkest Path. Known for their fierce energy and socially conscious lyrics, the band’s win highlights their impact on Australia’s heavy music scene.

Save the Date: 2025 Gold Coast Music Awards