Queensland Music Awards Last updated July 29, 2025 Australian annual music awards
The Queensland Music Awards (commonly known as QMA and known as the Q Song Awards from 2006 to 2010) are annual awards celebrating Queensland's emerging artists. They commenced in 2006.
Each year, the QMA Song of the Year is immortalised in a plaque on Fortitude Valley 's Walk of Fame in the Brunswick Street Mall . [ 1]
2006 Q Song Awards The 2006 Q Song Awards winners. [ 2]
Major awards Genre awards Blues and Roots - "Honey Don't" by The Gin Club Country - "Better Off" by Chris Pickering Electronic / Dance - "Tin Cat" by My Ninja Lover Hip Hop - "Analgestic" (remix) by The Winner Coopers Indigenous - "Native Language" Song by Freddie Shortjoe Jazz - "Mesmerisation" by Sean Foran Mixed / Alternative - "Jackie Marshall" by Jackie Marshall Pop - "Apartment " by Kate Miller-Heidke Punk Metal - "Plausible Deniability" by Monkeybone Regional - "Feel No More" by Dr Octopus Rhythm & Blues - "Pulp Funky" by Dakuta Rock - "Friendly Fire" by 26 World / Folk - "Times Like These" by Women in Docs Primary School - "Listen to Me" by Christalla Pippos Secondary School - "What Is It?" by Sean Gagen People's Choice Award 2007 Q Song Awards The 2007 Q Song Awards took place on 14 August 2007. [ 3] The winners are listed below. [ 4]
Major awards Song of the Year - "Not the Same" by Tim Stewart Published song of the Year - "Science Is Golden" by The Grates Grant McLennan Lifetime Achievement Award - Kev Carmody QMusic Encouragement Award - Danny Widdicombe Genre awards Alternative - "Not the Same" by Tim Stewart Blues and Roots - "Dust" by Mason Rack and Steve Balbi Country - "The Humming Song" by Chris Pickering Electronic / Dance - "Make Amends" by PTY LTD Gospel Spiritual - "Just a Dreamer" by Jamie Wells Hip Hop - "Beats from the East" by Briztronix Indigenous - "Abacus" by Luke Peacock Jazz – "Time to Be" by Louise Denson and Ingrid James Pop - "Shoebox" by Keir Nuttall Punk Metal – "The Lords Wine Press" by The Quickening Regional - "How Is It" by The McMenamins Rock - "No Start/Red Light" by Kate Bradley World / Folk - "See the Smoke" by Andrew Morris Primary School - "Crickey Mate" by Terry Reid and the children of 7R, Trinity Anglican School Secondary School - "Kim's Song" by Emma Louise Lobb People's Choice Award The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award - "Kim's Song" by Emma Louise Lobb 2008 Q Song Awards The 2008 Q Song Awards took place in August 2008 at The Tivoli in Fortitude Valley . The event was hosted by Richard Fidler and Vijay Khurana . [ 5] The winners are listed below. [ 6]
Major awards Song of the Year - "Ten Paces Away" (written by Ben Salter ) by The Gin Club Published song of the Year - "From Ghost Town" by Robert Forster Grant McLennan Lifetime Achievement Award - Mike Chapman Billy Thorpe Scholarship Award - Michael Gavriel Rose Genre awards Songs of Applewood and QMusic - "Maybe We've Met Before" by Steve Grady Alternative - "Til You Come Home" by James Grehan Blues and Roots - "Yellow Moon" by 8 Ball Aitken Country - "Dusty Boots" by Shari Williams Electronic New Music - "Watching It Unfold" by Lawrence English Folk and Ballad - "You Me and the Sea" by Ben Salter Gospel & Spiritual - "The Family Song" by Tyrone Noonan Hip Hop - "Common Ground" by Contact Crew Indigenous - "Power" by Mathew Devitt Jazz – "Reaching Out" by Sean Foran Pop - "Strawberry Wine" by Scott Bromiley and Tim Morrissey Punk Metal – "Dearly Beloved" by Torn Asunder Regional - "Til You Come Home" by James Grehan Rock - "Ten Paces Away" by Ben Salter World / Folk - "Crane Song" by Tenzin Choegyal Primary School - "Love Chime" by Jazz D'Arcy Secondary School - "The Boat Song" by Jonno Garcia & Shaun Pryor People's Choice Award The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award - "Til You Come Home" by James Grehan 2009 Q Song Awards The winners are listed below. [ 7]
Major awards
Song of the Year – "Danshyttan" by Timothy Carroll Published song of the Year – "Big Big Love" by Troy Cassar-Daley Grant McLennan Lifetime Achievement Award – The Bee Gees QMusic Encouragement Award – "Tip Toes" by Ange Takats Billy Thorpe Scholarship Award – Alan Boyle Genre awards
Alternative – "Set It Right " by Hungry Kids of Hungary Blues and Roots – "Heavy Stuff" by Claire Whiting Country - "Outback Booty Call" by 8 Ball Aitken Folk and Ballad – "Danshyttan" by Timothy Carroll Gospel & Spiritual – "Holy Love" by Bec Shuker Hip Hop & R&B – Bubblegum by Mr Laneous Indigenous – "What's Going On?" by Lucas Proudfoot Jazz – "The Walls" by Hannah Macklin and Steve Newcomb New World & Experimental – "2004" by Benjamin Thompson Pop – "Rainbow Kraut" by Tim Morrissey, Scott Bromiley and Peter Bernoth Punk – "Boredoms" by Benjamin Thompson Regional – "Karanda Reggae" by Adem Brim Rock – "Bring On the Colour Guard" by Nick O'Donnell, Drew Fellows, Ross Duckworth and Iain Wilson World / Folk – "Bom Fazer" by Anje West and Owen Newcomb Primary School – "Country Outback Girl" by Romany Elmas Secondary School – "City" by Andrew Redford People's Choice Award
The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award – "Baby You've Changed" by Ben Carstens, Simon Radich, Matt Tanner and Adam Toole2010 Q Song Awards The 2010 Q Song Awards took place on 10 August 2010 at The Tivoli in Fortitude Valley. The event was hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Howells. [ 8] The winners are listed below. [ 9]
Major awards Song of the Year - "Wrist Watch" by Hungry Kids of Hungary Published song of the Year - "I Don't Even Know Where to Start" by David McCormack Grant McLennan Lifetime Achievement Award - Carol Lloyd QMusic Encouragement Award - "Today's Song" by The Cairos Billy Thorpe Scholarship Award - Andrew Redford Genre awards Alternative - "Wrist Watch" by Hungry Kids of Hungary Blues and Roots - "Falling" by James Grehan Country - "Country Town" by The Duke Wilde Band Dance / Electronic - "Kafka Remixed" by Peter Golikov Folk and Ballad - "Classified (WVTM)" by Mardi Lumsden Gospel & Spiritual - "Messiah" by Eric Ossebaar Indigenous - "Paint My Cup" by Busby Marou Jazz – "Jazz" by Sean Foran Pacific Island - "One to Wait" by Charles Wall Pop - "Firestarter" by Dan Parsons Punk – "The Oh Yeah" by The Villains of Wilhelm Regional - "Falling" by James Grehan Rock - "Getting Wise" by Michael Tomlinson Urban - "The Soul of Troubadour" by Impossible Odds World / Folk - "The Owl, The Fairy and the Grasshopper" by Alesa Lajana Borsboom Primary School - "Daddy" by Jessica Coleman Secondary School - "Rain" by Kahlia Ferguson People's Choice Award The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award - "Every June" by My Fiction 2011 Queensland Music Awards The 2011 QMA Awards took place on 16 August 2011 at the Old Museum Building, Brisbane . The event was hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Howells. It featured performances from Elixir featuring Katie Noonan, Emma Louise, The Medics, DZ Deathrays, Streamer Bendy and the students from Brisbane's Aboriginal Centre of Performing Arts . [ 10] The winners are listed below. [ 11] [ 12]
Major awards Genre awards Blues and Roots - "One Step" by Kooii Country - "Move Into the City" by James Blundell Dance / Electronic - "The Stars Have Aligned" by DieVsCity Folk - "1000 Sundowns" by Emma Louise Heavy - "A Burning Horizon" by Tria Mera Indigenous - "Beggars" by The Medics Jazz – "Saudade" by Roberto Iregui (with Marially Pacheco) Pop - "Jungle" by Emma Louise Rock - "Gebbie Street" by DZ Deathrays Urban - "Robots" by Schoolfight World - "Between the Green and Blue" by The Barleyshakes Schools (Grade 6-12) - "Ode to Abigail" by Stephen Smith People's Choice Awards The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award Most Popular Male - "The Coward" by Ben Salter The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award Most Popular Female - "Caught in the Crowd " by Kate Miller Heidke The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award Most Popular Group - "Youngbloods" by The Amity Affliction 2012 Queensland Music Awards The 2012 QMA Awards took place on 14 August 2012 at the Old Museum Building, Brisbane . The event was hosted by Katie Noonan and Sarah Howells . [ 13] [ 14]
The winners are listed below. [ 15]
Major awards Genre awards Blues & Roots - "Golden" by Band of Frequencies Children's Music - "The Hopping Mouse" by The Lamplights Country - "Precious Little" by Harmony James Dance / Electronic - "M&R" by Bec Laughton Folk - "Raisin Heart" by Mosman Alder Heavy - "Dawn to Rise" by A Breach of Silence Indigenous - "Red Roses" by Sue Ray Jazz – "Dresden" by Marially Pacheco Pop - "Do You Hear" by Cub Sport Regional - "Rainstrom" by Jordan Brodie Rock - "Winter Was the Time" by Jeremy Neale Urban - "The Valley" by Rainman World - "Panini Fandango" by Lüke Schools (Grade 6-12) - "You Could Be Happy" by Sahara Beck People's Choice Awards The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award Most Popular Male - Pete Murray The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award Most Popular Female - Kate Miller Heidke The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award Most Popular Group - The Grates 2013 Queensland Music Awards The 2013 QMA Awards took place on 13 August 2013 at Tivoli Theatre in Brisbane. 21 awards were distributed. [ 16] [ 17] The winners are listed below.
Major awards Genre awards Blues & Roots - "Fallen Empire" by Kingfisha Children's Music - "Shake it Down" by Nadia Sunde Country - "EmmyLou's Guitar" by Harmony James Dance / Electronic - "Snarly" by MKO Folk - "Minnesota" by Ange Takats Heavy - "Chasing Ghosts" by The Amity Affliction Indigenous - "Rosie" by Thelma Plum Jazz – "The Alligator Escalator" by Andrew Butt Trio + Pop - "Surrender" by Ball Park Music Regional - "Jacky Kneebone" by Jayson Watkin Rock - "Six Months in a Cast" by The Trouble With Templeton Urban - "Let There Be Hope" by BlaqCarrie featuring Adam George Video - "XO" by Georgia Potter World - "Pollito " by The Saruzu Quartet Schools (Grade 6-12) - "I Cannot Lie" by Kimberley Terrace People's Choice Awards The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award Most Popular Male - "In Strange Times" by Jeremy Neal The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award Most Popular Female - "Boy " by Emma Louise The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award Most Popular Group - "I Am What You Want Me to Be " by The Jungle Giants 2014 Queensland Music Awards There were no awards in 2014, resetting the date cycle. The awards were moved from August to March for 2015, and awards are given for released in the preceding year. In October 2014, Executive Officer for QMusic Denise Foley said "QMusic is excited to begin the application process for the QMAs, and celebrate the new timing of the Awards moving to the annual date of March in 2015. We wanted to ensure that the finalists and winners were given the uncompromised attention that they deserve." [ 18]
2015 Queensland Music Awards The 2015 QMA Awards took place on 30 March 2015 at Brisbane Powerhouse and hosted by Sarah Howells and Fred Leone. 22 awards were distributed. [ 19] The winners are listed below. [ 20] [ 21]
Major awards Self-Nominating Awards Blues & Roots - "Bearing the Crown" by Leanne Tennant Children's Music - "Hungry Crocodile Chomp" by The Kangagang Country - "Dulcify" by Halfway Dance / Electronic - "Short Term Plan" by Michelle Xen Folk - "Live Like I'm Dying" by Quintessential Doll Heavy - "Numbers" by Guards of May Indigenous - "Wake Up" by The Medics Jazz – "Closing Time" by Laique Pop - "Wasted Pilots" by Airling Regional - "To the Sky" by The Vernons Rock - "Holiday Home" by The Grates Urban - "None the Wiser" by Dubmarine Video - "Arcadia" by The Kite String Tangle (directed by Daniel Harley) World - "Enfants du Chemin (Children of the Road) " by MZAZA Schools (Grade 6-12) - "Day's of Doom" by Saskia People's Choice Awards 2016 Queensland Music Awards The 2016 QMA Awards took place on 21 March 2016 at Brisbane Powerhouse and hosted by Gen Fricker . [ 22] [ 23] The winners are listed below. [ 24]
Major awards Song of the Year - "Like Soda" by Violent Soho Album of the Year - Illegals in Heaven by Blank Realm Grant McLennan Lifetime Achievement Award - Noel Mengel Billy Thorpe Scholarship Award – Luke Peacock Export Achievement Award – Sheppard Acknowledgements Self-Nominating Awards Blues & Roots - "Impolite" by Bearfoot Children's Music - "Kangaroo Dance a Roo" by Carolyn Simpson & The Kangagang Country - "Spinning Wheels" by Dana Hassall Dance / Electronic - "Tenderness" by Standby Empire Folk - "Mother Mother" by Sahara Beck Heavy - "Marigold" by Caligula's Horse Indigenous - "Fruits of Our Labour" by Luke Peacock Jazz – "Hope in My Pocket" by Sean Foran, Rafael Karlen & Kristin Berardi Pop - "Golden Fleece" by Amy Shark Regional - "Waiting" by Ayla Rock - "Like Soda" by Violent Soho Urban - "Move Actively" by Astro Travellers Video - "TV" by Eves the Behavior (directed by Hannah Karydas, Adam Spark) World - "NIGHTWATCH" by MZAZA Schools (Grade 6-12) - "Pristine" by Doolie People's Choice Awards The BOQ People's Choice Award Most Promising Male Songwriter – Joe Agius (The Creases ) The BOQ People's Choice Award Most Promising Female Songwriter – Deena The BOQ People's Choice Award Most Promising Song Writing Team - Avaberée 2017 Queensland Music Awards The 2017 QMA Awards took place on 27 March 2017 at the Brisbane Powerhouse . 24 awards were distributed. [ 25] The winners are listed below. [ 26]
Major awards Acknowledgements Self-Nominating Awards Blues & Roots - "Gentle Annie" by Leanne Tennant Country - "Three in and There's Nothing But the Stars" by Halfway Electronic - "Boyfriend (Repeat)" by Confidence Man Folk - "Vague Utopia" by Tia Gostelow Heavy – "Drink the Rum" by Lagerstein Indigenous - "Ngayuwa Nalyelyingminama (I Love You)" by Emily Wurramara Jazz – "Une Fille" by Sean Foran Pop - "Adore" by Amy Shark Regional - "Adore" by Amy Shark Rock - "Poverty Line" by Good Boy Urban - "Wild Heart" by Romy Video - "Boredom" by Hey Geronimo (directed by Ross Pearson, Pete Kilroy) World - "Aware" by High Life Schools (Grade 6-12) - "State of Art" by Tia Gostelow People's Choice Awards The BOQ People's Choice Award for Most Popular Male artist – Jarryd James The BOQ People's Choice Award for Most Popular Female artist - Dami Im The BOQ People's Choice Award for Most Popular Group - Cub Sport 2018 Queensland Music Awards The 2018 QMA Awards took place on 14 May 2018 at the Royal International Convention Centre , Brisbane. 23 awards were distributed. [ 27] The winners are listed below. [ 28]
Major awards Acknowledgements Self-Nominating Awards Blues & Roots - "Blood to Give" by Karl S Williams Country - "Well Dressed Man" by Brad Butcher Electronic - "The Prize" by The Kite String Tangle (featuring Bridgette Amofah) Heavy – "Ethereal" by The Brave Hip Hop / Rap – "Put Me On" by Crooked White Indigenous - "Ngayuwa Nalyelyingminama (I Love You)" by Emily Wurramara Jazz – "Asset or Liability" by Trichotomy Pop - "Weekends " by Amy Shark Regional - "Weekends" by Amy Shark Rock - "Dancin' & Romancin'" by Jeremy Neale Singer / Songwriter – Amy Shark Soul / Folk / R&B - "Without You" by Eleea Navarro Video - "Same Same" by Waax (directed by Gregory Kelly, Pernell Marsden) World - "Junior Was His Name" by Sue Ray Schools (Grade 6-12) - "Something Real" by Xander Holmes People's Choice Awards 2019 Queensland Music Awards The 2019 QMA Awards took place on 19 March 2019 at the Royal International Convention Centre , Brisbane. The event was hosted by Patience Hodgson and Mel Buttle . 23 awards were distributed. [ 29] The winners are listed below. [ 30]
Major awards Acknowledgements Self-Nominating Awards Blues & Roots - "Tap Sticks" by Emily Wurramara Country - "Wild Heart" by Emma Beau Electronic - "Give it Time" by The Kite String Tangle (featuring Aalias ) Heavy – "The Armour You Own" by Dead Letter Circus Hip Hop / Rap – "Pack Your Bags" by Resin Dogs Indigenous - "Lady Blue" by Emily Wurramara Jazz – "Long Black" by The Biology of Plants Pop - "Dreaming" by Clea Regional - "Here We Go Again" by Sahara Beck Rock - "Used to Be in Love " by The Jungle Giants Singer / Songwriter – "I Said Hi" by Amy Shark Soul / Folk / R&B - "The Sound of Light" by Mark Peric Video - "Ghost in the Machine" by Buttah World / Folk - "Everybody Talks" by Asha Jefferies Schools (Grade 6-12) - "Little Things" by Tokyo Twilight (featuring DVNA) People's Choice Awards Metro Venue of the Year – The Triffid, Brisbane Regional Venue of the Year - Night Quarter Festival of the Year – Big Pineapple Music Festival 2020 Queensland Music Awards The 2020 QMA Awards took place on 3 March 2020 at the Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane and included performances from The night featured performances from Jaguar Jonze , Cub Sport , Nat Dunn , Busby Marou and Order Sixty6. [ 31] The winners are listed below. [ 32]
Major awards Acknowledgements Self-Nominating Awards Blues & Roots - "Naba Norem (The Reef Song)" by Busby Marou Country - "Give It a Miss" by Oh Harlow Electronic - "P()l4r" by The Kite String Tangle Heavy – "Still No Change" by DZ Deathrays Hip Hop / Rap – "Sele" by Carmouflage Rose Indigenous - "Arrived" by Mau Power (featuring Marcus Corowa) Jazz – "Monkey" by Sean Foran Pop - "Heavy Hearted" by The Jungle Giants Regional - "Bring It All Back" by Leanne Tennant Rock - "Just Exist" by Eliza & The Delusionals Singer / Songwriter – "Beijing Baby" by Jaguar Jonze Soul / Folk / R&B - "Soul Fruit" by Pink Matter Video - "P()l4r" by The Kite String Tangle World Music award - "Make Everything" by Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra Schools (Grade 6-12) - "Wired" by Hanni People's Choice Awards Metro Venue of the Year – The Triffid, Brisbane Regional Venue of the Year - Solbar Festival of the Year – Big Pineapple Music Festival 2021 Queensland Music Awards The 2021 QMAs took place at the Fortitude Music Hall on 5 May 2021. [ 34] The winners are listed below. [ 35] [ 36]
Major Awards Song of the Year - "Dribble " by Sycco Album of the Year - Ball Park Music by Ball Park Music Export Achievement Award - Sheppard Billy Thorpe Scholarship - Beckah Amani Grant McLennan Lifetime Achievement Award - Lynette Irwin Emerging Artist of the Year - Beckah Amani Acknowledgements Self-Nominating Awards Blues / Roots Award - "God Is a Bomb" by Karl S Williams Children's Music Award - "Love Everybody" by Nyssa Ray Contemporary Classical Award - Moonlight Illusion by Ray Lin Country Award - "Like Hank Would" by Melody Moko Electronic / Dance Award - "Juice" by Young Franco featuring Pell Folk / Singer Songwriter Award - "Murder" by Jaguar Jonze Heavy Award - "White Lies" by These Four Walls Hip Hop / Rap Award - "Venom" by Jesswar Indigenous Award - "Twisting Words " by Miiesha Jazz Award - "Falling" by Danny Widdicombe with Kristin Berardi and Trichotomy Pop Award - "Dribble" by Sycco Regional Award - "Intentions" by Cloe Terare Remote Award - "Twisting Words" by Miiesha Rock Award - "Second" by Hope D Schools (Grade 6-12) - "Over & Out" by Amber Farnan Soul / Funk / R&B Award - "Twisting Words" by Miiesha World Award - "The Ether" by MZAZA Video Award - Dylan Dulcos, Rico Zhang for "Out of Touch" by Lastlings People's Choice Awards Metro Venue of the Year - The Tivoli Regional Venue of the Year - The NightQuarter Festival of the Year - Woodford Folk Festival 2022 Queensland Music Awards The 2022 QMAs were held at Fortitude Music Hall on 29 March 2022. the nominees were announced on 24 February 2022. [ 37] The winners are listed below. [ 38]
Major Awards Song of the Year - "My Ways" by Sycco Album of the Year - Love Signs by The Jungle Giants Billy Thorpe Scholarship - Cloe Terare Grant McLennan Lifetime Achievement Award - Dennis Conlin Emerging Artist of the Year - Zheani Acknowledgements Self-Nominating Awards Blues / Roots Award - "Take Me Away" by Sue Ray Children's Music Award - "New Shoes" by The Mini Moshers Contemporary Classical Award - "Dreams of the Earth" by Corrina Bonshek Country Award - "God Took His Time on You " by Casey Barnes Electronic / Dance Award - "Foolproof " by Hayden James , Nat Dunn and Gorgon City Folk / Singer Songwriter Award - "Crybaby" by Asha Jefferies Heavy Award - "F... The Hollywood Cult" by Zheani Hip Hop / Rap Award - "Okay" by iiiConic Indigenous Award - "Letting Go" by Jem Cassar-Daley Jazz Award - "Sonorous Figurine" by Impulse Orchestra Pop Award - "My Ways" by Sycco Regional / Remote Award - "Foolproof" by Hayden James, Nat Dunn and Gorgon City Rock Award - "Most Hated Girl" by WAAX Soul / Funk / R&B Award - "Made for Silence" by Miiesha World Award - "Welcome to the Neighbourhood" (Taiwese: 就當家裡) by Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra Video Award - "Every Single Time" by Example featuring What So Not & Lucy Lucy (directed by Macario De Souza & Allan Hardy) Youth (ages 10–17) - "Parasite" by Paulina People's Choice Awards Metro Venue of the Year - The Tivoli Regional Venue of the Year - NightQuarter Festival of the Year - Airlie Beach Festival of Music 2023 Queensland Music Awards The 2023 QMA's occurred on 28 March 2023 at The Fortitude Music Hall. The winners are listed below. [ 39]
Major Awards Acknowledgements Self-Nominating Awards Blues / Roots Award - "All Riled Up" by Jen Mize & The Rough N' Tumble Children's Music Award - "Yes or No - A Song About Consent" by Cheekey Monkey Club Contemporary Classical Award - "Downhill Skiing" by Monique Clare Country Award - "Country Boys" by James Johnston Electronic / Dance Award - "Ripple " by Sycco Folk / Singer Songwriter Award - "Blackphemy" by Yb. Heavy Award - "Paranoid" by DZ Deathrays Hip Hop / Rap Award - "Cheques" by Khi'leb Indigenous Award - "Kalkani" by William Barton Jazz Award - "Forward Motion" by Trichotomy Pop Award - "Backseat of My Mind" by Thelma Plum Regional / Remote Award - "Nothing Wrong With That" by Sahara Beck Rock Award - "No Doz" by WAAX Soul / Funk / R&B Award - "Still Dream" by Miiesha World Award - "Space" by c and Menaka Thomas Video Award - "Purple Static by Mirrors" by Ben Wrigley Youth (ages 10–17) - "Happy Birthday" by Lottie Mcleod People's Choice Awards Metro Venue of the Year - Fortitude Music Hall Regional Venue of the Year - Solbar Festival of the Year - Caloundra Music Festival 2024 Queensland Music Awards The 2024 QMA's took place on 17 April 2024 at The Fortitude Music Hall. The event was hosted by Myf Warhurst and Michael Tuahine. The winners are listed below. [ 40]
Major Awards Acknowledgements Category Awards Blues / Roots Award - "Conversation" by Busby Marou Children's Music Award - "Dance Mode (Bluey) " by Joff Bush Contemporary Classical and Music for Stage Award - "Cybernylon" performed by Karin Schaupp ; composed by Thomas Green Country Award - "Sometimes" by Tori Forsyth Electronic Award - "Songs About It" by Cub Sport Folk Award - "Cannonball" by Minor Gold Heavy Award - "My Mind Is Eating Me Alive" by DZ Deathrays Hip Hop Award - "Uptown" by Ozi Jarel Indigenous Award - "Spring to Life" by Tia Gostelow Jazz Award - "Le Baiser Salé" by Andrew Butt Trio Music for Screen Award - "Dance Mode (Bluey)" by Joff Bush Pop Award - "King of Disappointment" by Jem Cassar-Daley Regional / Remote Award - "Act Your Age" by LT Rock Award - "Everyone I Like Wants to Kill Themselves" by Felony Soul / Funk / R&B Award - "Compromise" by Sahara Beck World Award - "Falealili Manusamoa" by Taitu'uga Video Award - "Make It So Easy" by Jordan Briton featuring JUNO (Luis Campbell, Adam Hasa & Julian Panetta) Youth (ages 10–17) - "Sofa Bed" by Parker Export Award - Skin on Skin People's Choice Venue Awards Metro Venue of the Year - Fortitude Music Hall Regional Venue of the Year - Kings Beach Tavern Festival of the Year - Gympie Music Muster Accessible Venue of the Year - Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct Scholarship Billy Thorpe Scholarship - Lottie McLeod Carol Lloyd Award - Jo Davie Dennis Conlon Scholarship - Kristal West Dalwood-Wylie Foundation Scholarship - Ethan Roberts Grant McLennan Fellowship - Georgia Potter 2025 Queensland Music Awards The 2025 QMA's took place on 25 March 2025. For the first time, Album of the Year will be people's choice. [ 41] [ 42]
Major Awards Acknowledgements Category Awards Blues / Roots Award - "Illegal Things" by Full Flower Moon Band Children's Music Award - "Rubbish Bin Day" by The Wobble Bus Contemporary Classical and Music for Stage Award - "Untangled" by Nicole Murphy Country Award - "Making Cups of Tea" by Denvah Electronic Award - "Wake Up" by Young Franco featuring Master Peace Folk Award - "Spinning" by Asha Jefferies Heavy Award - "The Darkest Path" by Wildheart Hip Hop Award - "Walked Away" by Randy Thrill$ Indigenous Award - "Big Container" by Jem Cassar-Daley Jazz Award - "River to Sea" by Kellee Green Music for Screen Award - "Legend Is Born" by Tristan Barton Pop Award - "Meant to Be" by Sycco Regional / Remote Award - Greta Stanley Rock Award - "Stay the Same" by Beddy Rays Soul / Funk / R&B Award - "I'm the Man" by JUNO World Award - "Gummy Bamarra (Grandsons Story)" by JUNGAJI Video Award - "Hocus Pocus" by Mallrat (by Tom Carroll) Youth (ages 10–17) - "Little Things" by Mackenzie May People's Choice Venue Awards Metro Venue of the Year - Fortitude Music Hall Regional Venue of the Year - Sandstone Point Hotel Festival of the Year - Big Pineapple Festival Accessible Venue of the Year - The Station SC Scholarship Billy Thorpe Scholarship - Miles Nautu Carol Lloyd Award - Dana Gehrman Dennis Conlon Scholarship - Rudy Matoy Grant McLennan Fellowship - Wolfe Peterson External links
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