Talent On Tap: New Music March
From the sublime to the sanguine, March brings with it a whole swag of new Gold Coast tunes. Producer Mattymadeit makes the move from producer to artist territory, Hussy Hicks collaborate with Minnie Marks, Gesticulations and Karl S Williams celebrate new albums and Until We Fall make a clamorous debut. We’ve got rap and hip hop, blues, country and metal, a bunch of pop, and dance tracks to get you through the day. We welcome brand new artists as well as old faves to this month’s playlist, and no matter what your taste, you’ll find something you love.
Spotlight On: Lyric
Words by Samantha Morris 20-year-old Gold Coast artist Lyric has had what she describes as an “amazing” year. On the back of her Gold Coast Music Prize award in September 2023, she has ticked over 150,000 streams for her latest single ‘Gravity’, has grown her Instagram following from 1,000 to 14,000 people in a short […]
Save the date for the 2024 Gold Coast Music Awards!
Save the date! The Gold Coast’s premier music industry event, the Gold Coast Music Awards, is turning 10 this year, and gearing up for the biggest year yet! Expect peak party vibes as the Gold Coast Music Awards celebrates its 10th anniversary on Thursday 29 August, live at HOTA Home of the Arts, showcasing the […]
Talent on Tap: New Music February
TALENT ON TAP: NEW MUSIC FOR FEBRUARY, BROUGHT TO YOU BY BURLEIGH BREWING. Words by Samantha Morris Kicking off our Talent on Tap column for 2024, we’re stoked to bring you a stellar lineup of new tunes from local artists. From hip hop, rock and tech house beats to gypsy-flamenco vibes, this month’s roundup of […]
Music Industry Mingle: Building a Full Time Music Industry Career
Tuesday 20 February, from 5.30pm – Hanlon School of Music, Miami
Expressions of interest open for new GCMA judges
Ever wondered what it takes to be a judge for the Gold Coast Music Awards? For the first time in the Gold Coast Music Awards’ 10-year history, we’re calling for expressions of interest for new judges to join the 2024 GCMA judging panel. The Gold Coast Music Awards will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2024 […]
AACTA Festival: Music on the Outdoor Stage
Sunday 11 February, 7-10am – HOTA Outdoor Stage
Talent on Tap: New Music December
Talent on Tap: new music for December, brought to you by Burleigh Brewing. Words by Samantha Morris Our final new music column of this year – and it does not disappoint! This month’s Talent On Tap features a killer array of new singles and EPs from local artists. Listen to our curated Spotify playlist or […]
Something to Talk About in Mudgeeraba
As the weather warms up and the sun lingers a little longer, the picturesque Mudgeeraba Village will play host to a talented range of local musicians on Friday evenings. Some may remember a gig from the pre-covid days called “Summertime Sessions” – well this series of events will be similar, but with the added element […]
Saia Hanlon: schooling the next generation of musicians
The Hanlon family are synonymous with the Gold Coast entertainment scene, with family members performing here since the 70’s and they are still gracing local and international stages to this day. The current generation of Hanlon’s includes Saia Hanlon, who you can catch playing drums live up to five times a week and devoting his […]