With a sold-out 2016 award ceremony on its resume, in 2017 the Gold Coast Music Awards (GCMA) will again upsize with a partnership announced with the Surfers Paradise Alliance that will see the GCMA ceremony moved to the glitzy locale of Surfers Paradise Beach on 27 April.
The 2017 awards will be staged just prior to the launch of Surfers Paradise LIVE music festival, which kicks off with headline act, international popstars The Veronicas.
“We’ll have a massive stage at the end of the mall where we’ll showcase some of the best Gold Coast bands,” GCMA co-founder Chloe Popa says. “And adjacent to that, we’ll have our VIP marquee to present our awards in front of the music industry.
“This move means we can open the awards up to a much bigger audience: Gold Coasters will be able to come along for free and discover their new, favourite, local band.”
2016 Gold Coast Music Awards 'Song Of The Year' and 'Video Of The Year' winner, Ella Fence - image suppliedThe partnership with Surfers Paradise Alliance will also see a greater number of Gold Coast bands included throughout the LIVE programming, which runs 28-30 April.
Organisers are also set to announce new categories as well as new opportunities for finalists and winners.
Nominations for the third annual Gold Coast Music Awards open on 20 January, 2017, and close on 10 March, 2017.
