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Music Hall Construction Underway

Music Hall On The Way Work is well under way on the Gold Coast Music Hall, with the former Surfers Paradise Transit Centre on Beach Road being transformed into a purpose-built performance venue for the city. The $40 million project will reuse the existing building

BLEACH* Wraps Up

Gold Coast artists share the stage as BLEACH* wraps its first spring run BLEACH* Festival wrapped up on 11 October after 11 days and more than 50 events across HOTA and the Surfers Paradise Foreshore, in its first year as a spring festival. The free

Acknowledging the GCMN

Thankyou Gold coast music network The new board of the Gold Coast Music Alliance wishes to fully acknowledge the amazing and tireless work of the previous Gold Coast Music Network crew. The Gold Coast music industry and community owes Chloe Popa, Samantha Morris and Amanda

Gold Coast Music Alliance Launching Soon

Gold Coast Music alliance launches Together we recognise the huge loss of the Gold Coast Music Network and incredibly grateful for all the years of great work. We are also excited to announce the launch of a new not-for-profit leadership mechanism for the Gold Coast.

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TALENT ON TAP: JULY ’25

TALENT ON TAP // NEW MUSIC FOR JULY BROUGHT TO YOU BY BURLEIGH BREWING CO. Words by Emily Halloran | Cover: Selve We’re halfway through the year and Gold Coast artists are picking up the pace, dropping debut EPs, teasing what’s next, and pushing into

TAFE Queensland Steps Up to Deliver Music Education on the Gold Coast

With Southern Cross University winding down its Bachelor of Music program, TAFE Queensland is doing its bit to back the next generation of local talent — offering a comprehensive suite of music programs that not only fill the gap but are designed to meet the real-world needs of today’s music industry.

2025 Gold Coast Music Awards nominations now open!

Following a record-breaking attendance at the 2024 Gold Coast Music Awards, our 10th anniversary celebration, today the Gold Coast Music Network officially opens nominations for the 11th Gold Coast Music Awards taking place on Thursday 27 November, 2025 at HOTA, Home of the Arts. The

GCMA Nomination Assistance

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2025 GOLD COAST MUSIC AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN! NEED HELP WITH YOUR GCMA NOMINATION? SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE. DROP-IN ASSISTANCE SESSIONS ARE YOU OR A BAND, ARTIST, CREATIVE OR VENUE (OR SOMEONE WHO PROFESSIONALLY REPRESENTS A NOMINEE) PLANNING TO NOMINATE FOR THE 2025

Gold Coast Music Network’s 2025 Line-Up

We’ve come a long way since launching the Gold Coast Music Awards in an empty brewery back in 2015. What began as a one-night celebration of local talent has grown into a year-round program of events, activities and opportunities designed to support and connect the