Meet the Artists: Your Guide to Sounds Like Gold

Get ready, Gold Coast! Sounds Like Gold is only days away—and we’re ready to turn up the volume for one unmissable night of live music! Sounds Like Gold is the Gold Coast’s newest music festival taking over the iconic HOTA Outdoor Stage on Sunday 1 June. This free, all-ages festival is all about celebrating the […]
TALENT ON TAP: MAY ’25

TALENT ON TAP // NEW MUSIC FOR MAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY BURLEIGH BREWING CO. Words by Emily Halloran Cover image Kate Rubi From debut albums and genre-defying new singles to cinematic alt-pop anthems, our May edition of Talent On Tap is stacked with local releases you’ll want to press repeat on. Let’s get into […]
Music Industry Mingle: Access All Areas

Music Industry Mingle: Access All Areas | Wed 21 May, 5.30-8.30pm, Den Devine Broadbeach
Sounds Like Gold | FREE Music Festival, June 1

Sounds Like Gold | Free music festival – June 1, HOTA Outdoor Stage
TALENT ON TAP: APRIL ’25

TALENT ON TAP // NEW MUSIC FOR APRIL BROUGHT TO YOU BY BURLEIGH BREWING CO. Words by Emily Halloran There’s no shortage of new music coming out of the Gold Coast, and this April boasts a couple of debut albums and fresh singles you need to hear. This month’s round-up is full of homegrown talent […]
Wildheart Win Heavy Award for The Darkest Path, Amy Shark Claims Two Wins at Queensland Music Awards

Gold Coast heavy-hitters Wildheart took home the Heavy Award at the Queensland Music Awards for their powerful track The Darkest Path. Known for their fierce energy and socially conscious lyrics, the band’s win highlights their impact on Australia’s heavy music scene.
Save the Date: 2025 Gold Coast Music Awards

Join us Thursday 27 November 2025 at HOTA, Home of the Arts, for the biggest night in Gold Coast music
Talent On Tap: March ’25

TALENT ON TAP // NEW MUSIC FOR MARCH BROUGHT TO YOU BY BURLEIGH BREWING CO. Words by Emily Halloran From moody alt-rock to high-energy electronic beats, this month’s lineup is stacked with standout releases that deserve a spot on your playlist. From nostalgic country ballads, to hard-hitting metal, brooding alt-rock and a bunch of danceable […]
EXPERIENCE GOLD COAST – Arts Fund

EOI close 16 October 2025
MUSIC AUSTRALIA – International Market and Audience Development

Applications close Tuesday 1 April 2025