Whether you're an aspiring solo act or in a band/ group who lives in Brisbane and is wanting to upskill then The QUBE Effect programme is for you.
An opportunity of a life time for any emerging artist, produced by BEMAC on behalf of Brisbane City Council The QUBE Effect brings together 24 of Brisbane's next-gen contemporary music creatives across an inspiration six-month period where participants will be mentored by some of Brisbane's most influential music industry experts.This 'money can't buy' experience also offers high profile live performance opportunities, industry prizes, a professionally filmed music video, and much, much more.
However, if you want to be part of the action, applications close soon – Friday 13 November at 5pm EST. You've got this.
Open to all Brisbane-based music artists, including soloists, duos and bands, the application process promotes diversity across cultures, genre and gender.
So no matter who you are, if you have the drive to make music your life-long career, The QUBE Effect was designed for you.
BEMAC's Creative Producer of QUBE Effect 2020, Queenie Pelesa of District Studio will again be holding the ropes for 2021.
While the 2021 expert panel, session facilitators and music mentors are still to be announced, 2020's line-up included the likes of two-time ARIA Award-winning producer, engineer Dr Lachlan 'Magoo' Goold, Tyler McLoughlan - Director of The Sound Pound, Q Music, The Tivoli, and record label Dew Process (home for everyone from Bloc Party to Bernard Fanning, WAAX and Mallrat to Mumford & Sons and London Grammar).
"I think what is the most valuable about the QUBE programme is that it opens doors to underground musicians," Bashir, who participated in this year's QUBE Effect programme, says, "creating opportunities for the younger generations to showcase their talents and also get mentoring on how to stay focussed and be creative.
"The QUBE effect programme made me feel welcome to Australia by accepting my song in my mother tongue, helped me build the confidence of not being ashamed to embrace my culture and showcase my talent with harmony and courage."
Local vocal pop group MVP were also part of 2020 QUBE Effect programme. "Being a part of the QUBE Effect in 2020 has been an eye opening experience.
"It's helped us to really focus on who we are as a band, and helped to grow both creatively and professionally."
Applications for the 2021 QUBE Effect programme close Friday 13 November at 5pm EST. More details here.
Please note: To apply, at least one member of the act must live in the Brisbane Local Government Area, and at least 50 per cent of the act must be aged between 12-25 years of age.
