TICKETS ON SALE FEB 13
The 2019 Queensland Music Awards is shaping up to be one of the most memorable nights of the year, with QMusic today announcing a stellar list of finalists and live performances.
Over 70 judges from across the country have selected a diverse group of finalists featuring emerging and established songwriters from the sunshine state including Emily Wurramara, Tia Gostelow, Sahara Beck, Cub Sport, Holiday Party, The Jungle Giants, San Mei, Amy Shark and many more – full list below and www.queenslandmusicawards.com.au
The annual party to celebrate Queensland music will return to the Royal International Convention Centre on Tuesday 19 March and feature performances by Amy Shark, DZ Deathrays, Clea, Emma Beau, Tokyo Twilight + more to be announced.
Joining these artists are the nominees for the $10,000 Billy Thorpe Scholarship supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. The 2019 finalists are: Jaguar Jonze, Pool Shop, RIVAH and Sweater Curse.
Presented by Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Showgrounds, Hutchinson Builders, Mountain Goat Beer and Oztix, this year’s QMAs will be hosted by The Grates’ Patience Hodgson and comedian Mel Buttle who have honed a witty repartee, producing their popular podcast The Minutes.
Limited tickets for the 2019 Queensland Music Awards will go on sale 9:00am AEST February 13 via Oztix from $65 for members and $75 for non-members visit https://qldmusicawards.oztix.com.au
2019 QUEENSLAND MUSIC AWARDS
Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Showgrounds
19 March 2019 Doors 6:30pm
Tickets from $65 +
booking fee
ON SALE FROM 9AM AEST FEBRUARY 13, 2019
With special performances by
Amy Shark,
DZ Deathrays,
Clea,
Emma Beau,
Tokyo Twilight
+ more to be announced.
QMA Facebook Event view
Watch the 2018 QMA highlights video here
View Highly Commended Songwriters here
Listen to the QMA finalists and discover the best in Queensland music on the QMA website or via the QMA Spotify.
2019 Queensland Music Award Finalists
Blues / Roots Award
Presented by Byron Bay Bluesfest
| Artist | Song | Region |
| Bobby Alu | Move | Sunshine Coast |
| Emily Wurramara | Tap Sticks | Brisbane |
| Hussy Hicks | Mutiny | Gold Coast |
| Leanne Tennant | Everspin | City of Cairns |
Country Award
Presented by Winton’s Way Out West Fest
| Artist | Song | Region |
| Brad Butcher | More To The Story | Brisbane |
| Bridget O’Shannessy | Some Other Girl | Brisbane |
| Chloe Styler | When Your Light Burns | Gold Coast |
| Emma Beau | Wild Heart | Sunshine Coast |
Electronic / Dance Award
Presented by The Tshirt Mill
| Artist | Song | Region |
| Holiday Party | Dream State | Brisbane |
| Machine Age | Fighting | Brisbane |
| The Kite String Tangle | Give It Time feat. Aalias | Brisbane |
| Young Franco | Girls Don’t Cry feat. Maribelle | Brisbane |
Heavy Award
Presented by Crowbar Brisbane
| Artist | Song | Region |
| AERIALS | Drawing Blood | Brisbane |
| Being Jane Lane | Next Step | Brisbane |
| Dead Letter Circus | The Armour You Own | Brisbane |
| Like Thieves | Never See It Coming | Brisbane |
Hip Hop / Rap Award
Presented by The Lanes
| Artist | Song | Region |
| G Elenil | Something | Brisbane |
| Lane-Harry x Ike Campbell | The Dash | Gold Coast |
| Resin Dogs | Pack Your Bags | Brisbane |
| Soul Mechanics feat. Master Wolf | Blendin’ | Gold Coast |
Indigenous Award
Presented by Bose Professional
| Artist | Song | Region |
| Emily Wurramara | Lady Blue | Brisbane |
| Kitch (Tu’uga) / Jangaji | Dream The Ocean | Brisbane |
| Robbie Miller | Baby | Brisbane |
| Tia Gostelow | Strangers feat. LANKS | Brisbane |
Jazz Award
Presented by Azentro
| Artist | Song | Region |
| Andrew Butt Trio + | Basie’s Butterfly Waltz | Brisbane |
| Elixir feat. Katie Noonan | La La Land | Sunshine Coast |
| Nimble | Starlight | Gold Coast |
| The Biology of Plants | Long Black | Brisbane |
Pop Award
Presented by Brisbane Marketing
| Artist | Song | Region |
| Clea | Dreaming | Brisbane |
| Cub Sport | Sometimes | Brisbane |
| Eves Karydas | Couch | Brisbane |
| Future Jr. | Sentimental Trick | Brisbane |
Regional Award
Presented by Rydges Fortitude Valley
| Artist | Song | Region |
| Amy Shark | I Said Hi | Gold Coast |
| Ayla | Small Talk | Sunshine Coast |
| Sahara Beck | Here We Go Again | Sunshine Coast |
| San Mei | Wonder | Gold Coast |
Rock Award
Presented by Hutchinson Builders
| Artist | Song | Region |
| DZ Deathrays | Like People | Brisbane |
| San Mei | Wonder | Gold Coast |
| The Jungle Giants | Used To Be In Love | Brisbane |
| WAAX | Labrador | Brisbane |
Schools Award
Presented by JMC Academy
| Artist | Song | Region |
| Fleet Street | Feel Something | Brisbane |
| Marco | When I Was A Ghost | Brisbane |
| Tokyo Twilight | Little Things feat. DVNA | City of Logan |
| We Build Spaceships | Jenny is a Nightmare | Brisbane |
Singer Songwriter Award
Presented by The Tivoli
| Artist | Song | Region |
| Amy Shark | I Said Hi | Gold Coast |
| Emily Wurramara | Milyakburra | Brisbane |
| Sahara Beck | Here We Go Again | Sunshine Coast |
| Tia Gostelow | Strangers feat. LANKS | Brisbane |
Soul / Funk / R’n’B Award
Presented by Katarzyna
| Artist | Song | Region |
| Dana Gehrman | Hands Tied | Brisbane |
| Mark Peric | The Sound of Light | Moreton Bay |
| Pink Matter | Giant | Brisbane |
| RIVAH | Flood | City of Logan |
World / Folk Award
Presented by BEMAC
| Artist | Song | Region |
| Anna & Jordan | Running on | Sunshine Coast |
| Asha Jefferies | Everybody Talks | Brisbane |
| Emily Wurramara | Lady Blue | Brisbane |
| Gone Molly | The Miners Way | Brisbane |
Video Award
Presented by Running Boards
| Artist | Song | Region |
| Ball Park Music | Hands Off My Body |
Brisbane |
| Buttah | Ghost in the Machine | Townsville |
| Butterfingers | Bullet To The Head | Brisbane |
| Omegachild | Fifth Dimension | Mackay |
Billy Thorpe Scholarship
Presented by Queensland Government
| Artist | Region |
| Jaguar Jonze | Brisbane |
| Pool Shop | Brisbane |
| RIVAH | Brisbane |
| Sweater Curse | Brisbane |
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The 2019 Queensland Music Awards presented by Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane Showgrounds, Hutchinson Builders, Mountain Goat Beer and Oztix. Produced by QMusic with support from Jack Daniel’s, Bose Professional, APRA AMCOS & Rydges Hotel. QMusic is supported by the Queensland Government.
