Talent On Tap: November ’25
TALENT ON TAP // NEW MUSIC FOR NOVEMBER Words by Emily Halloran | Cover: VERATIE November’s new music round-up is here, and it’s all about artists finding their voice, experimenting with sound, and sharing stories that hit close to home. In this edition of Talent on...
2025 GCMA Judging Panel categories
Each year, the Gold Coast Music Awards brings together a panel of industry professionals who generously volunteer many hours of their time to listen to, read and carefully consider the hundreds of nominations received each year to decide the finalists and winners. The...
Statement from Co-Chairs, 2025 GC Music Awards judging panel – AI-generated music and the Gold Coast Music Awards
Statement from Co-Chairs, 2025 GC Music Awards judging panel AI-generated music and the Gold Coast Music Awards 10 October, 2025 Human creativity is at the heart of the Gold Coast music scene. The use of AI challenges that, so we want to make sure our processes...
Gold Coast Music Awards announce 2025 finalists
Gold Coast’s premier music industry event, the Gold Coast Music Awards (GCMAs), has announced its 2025 finalists, with winners to be crowned at a glittering red-carpet gala and live concert on Thursday 27 November at HOTA, Home of the Arts Now in its 11th year, the...
30 Songs Shortlisted for GCMA Song of the Year
30 SONGS SHORTLISTED FOR SONG OF THE YEAR AT THE 2025 GOLD COAST MUSIC AWARDS The countdown is officially on for the 2025 Gold Coast Music Awards, and the competition for Song of the Year is hotter than ever. The GCMA Judging Panel had the impossible task of...
Talent On Tap: October ’25
TALENT ON TAP // NEW MUSIC FOR OCTOBER Words by Emily Halloran | Cover: Eyesite October’s Gold Coast music scene is buzzing with fresh releases, and this month’s Talent on Tap highlights a mix of bold debuts, ambitious albums, and high-energy singles. Local artists...
Tickets on sale for the 2025 Gold Coast Music Awards
Tickets for the 2025 Gold Coast Music Awards are on sale now!
TALENT ON TAP: SEPTEMBER ’25
TALENT ON TAP // NEW MUSIC FOR SEPTEMBER Words by Emily Halloran | Cover: Kent Dustin September is brimming with fresh sounds from the Gold Coast music community, from heartfelt country-folk storytelling to gritty rock debuts and atmospheric electronic soundscapes....
Local Artists Set to Light Up BIGSOUND 2025
As BIGSOUND 2025 approaches, the national spotlight once again shines on one of the biggest events in the Australian music industry calendar, set to take over Fortitude Valley from 2–5 September. This year, Gold Coast artists are coming in loud, with a powerful lineup...
Talent On Tap: August ’25
TALENT ON TAP // NEW MUSIC FOR AUGUST BROUGHT TO YOU BY BURLEIGH BREWING CO. Words by Emily Halloran | Cover: Chavez Cartel August is bursting with new local releases covering every genre, from raw rock, dreamy pop, heavy-hitting 90s grunge, heartfelt country and dark...