Queensland musicians will have their music heard by prominent international and national music industry executives, radio personalities and tastemakers representing an outstanding breadth and depth of experience.
The announcement comes as the December 4 deadline for entries fast approaches.
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2016 has already been a huge year for Queensland music, with the State’s artists literally taking on the world; and right at the centre of it is the Queensland Music Awards. The Awards will once again uncover exciting new artists as well as give recognition to established artists.
The group consists of over 60 judges and includes several internationals who sit alongside local media and a panel of nationally respected music journalists, artist managers, A&R and label reps, booking agents, publishers and publicists who will have the unenviable task of selecting this year’s finalists and winners across all categories.
Since winning the 2016 Pop Award earlier this year, Gold Coast singer-songwriter Amy Shark’s advice to those thinking about entering is simple. “Even if you only have one song, send it in. The opportunities are endless and no matter what anyone tells me, I know deep down, the Queensland Music Awards were the kick-start to the success I have achieved in 2016.”
The Queensland Music Awards ceremony will take place at Brisbane Powerhouse on Monday 27 March, 2017. Tickets will be available to the general public early next year.
2017 QMA Judges
Adam Lewis - Owner, Planetary (USA)Andrew Stafford - Author, Freelance Journalist
Andrew Stone - Head of Chugg Music, Chugg Music
Andrew Tuttle - Writer Services Representative, APRA AMCOS
Ben Godding - Marketing Director, Kobalt Music Recordings
Ben Preece - Director, Mucho Bravado
Chris Cobcroft - Music Co-Coordinator, 4ZZZ
Clare Armstrong - Journalist, The Courier-Mail
Dan Condon - Music Editor, Double J
David Dickenson - Founder / Owner, Suicide Squeeze Records (USA)
David Cashman - Associate Professor of Creative Arts, CQUniversity
DJ Katch - Director / A&R / Producer and DJ, Hydrofunk Records
Dom Alessio - Host of Home & Hosed, triple j
Dominic Miller - Manager/Booking Agent, Bluebeard Music/New World Artists
Emily Murphy - Director, EM Media & Events
Emma Jones - Editor, Purple Sneakers
Evan Alexander - Director, Heapsaflash
Frank Li - Director, The Flying Cock + The TBC Club
Gareth Bryant - National Music & Comedy Editor, scenestr - Eyeball Media
Graham Ashton - Director, Footstomp Music
Helen Russell - Lecturer, Music, USQ Innez Tulloch - Arts Administration/Facilitation, 4ZZZ
Jack Bridges - Head of International Account Management, Beatport (Germany)
Jim Budd - Jazz musician
Johann Ponniah Founder/Director, I OH YOU
John Mullen - Head of A&R and Executive Producer, Dew Process
Josh Taylor - Director, Cassette Entertainment / Call & Response
Julia Bridger - Producer, Bleach* Festival
Karen Dagg - Senior Marketing Manager, Polydor Records, Universal Music (UK)
Katrine Sviland - Music Critic, Aftenposten (Norway)
Knox Lovell - Host, The Jazz Show, 4ZZZ
Lars Brandle - Australia Correspondent, Billboard
Lochlan Watt - Host of THE RACKET, triple j
Lou Ridsdale - Owner, Lance Rock Publicity
Luke Logemann - Head of Recorded Music and Touring, UNIFIED
Mace Francis - Lecturer in Jazz Composition and Arranging, WA Academy of Performing Arts
Maggie Collins - Executive Programmer, BIGSOUND
Mark Smith - Executive Director, MusicNT
Matt Lymbury - Content Director, Nightlife Music
Michelle O'Rance - Radio Announcer, 4ZZZ
Nicola Pitt - Artist Manager, CAAMA Music
Noel Mengel - Freelance Writer
Ozi Batla - Artist, Elefant Traks
Ragz Nordset - Head of Department for Entertainment Management, JMC Academy
Rick Heritage - Radio Announcer, World Music Shows, 4EB / 4ZZZ
Sam Cook - Director, KMBA
Samuel J Fell - Freelance Journalist
Samantha Morris - Editor, Blank Gold Coast
Shayne Armstrong - Writer/Producer, Armstrong + Krause Screenwriting Partnership
Sky Kirkham - Radio Announcer, 4ZZZ
Stacey Piggott - Director, Secret Service Public Relations
Steve Bell - Senior Contributor / Co-owner, The Music / Sonic Sherpa
Tanya-Hiroko Martin - Producer, BEMAC
Tim Pellegrino - Owner, The Feels Agency
Tim Price - Publicist, Collision Course
Tom Inglis - Owner, HSF Artist Services / Dog Whistle Music
Tom Osborn - (New West USA) VP Marketing, New West Records (USA)
Trevor Jackson - Editor, Sound Distractions
Tyler McLoughlan - Music Licensing Agent, The Sound Pound
Vanessa Fernandez - Program Director, LUSH 99.5FM (Singapore)
With entries closing midnight Sunday December 4, the State’s original songwriters have limited time to submit their work across Music Video, Pop, Rock, Blues/Roots, Country, Urban, Folk/Singer Songwriter, World, Jazz, Electronic/Dance, Heavy and Schools (grade 6 – 12) categories.
The annual Queensland Music Awards, an initiative by QMusic and supported by APRA AMCOS, is a state-wide search for Queensland’s best new music.
