Finalists announced for Gold Coast Music Awards
Image: 2015’s Emerging Artist of the Year winner Hanlon Brothers
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A shortlist of Gold Coast’s best musicians, bands, venues and events have been announcedin the lead-up to this year’s second annualGold Coast Music Awards. QMusiccongratulatesall the nominees. The Gold Coast Music Awards arepresented byBlank GCand will take place atBurleigh Brewing Co.on June 16.
The GC Awards give local artistsin the area an opportunity to be recognised while also showcasing the Gold Coast’s vibrant music scene. Check out QMusic spotlight on the Gold Coast here
2016 Gold Coast Music Awards Finalists
Artist of the year
- Amy Shark
- Ella Fence
- Evol Walks
- Hanlon Brothers
- Hussy Hicks
Emerging artist of the year
- Aquila Young
- Benny D Williams
- Electrik Lemonade
- Ella Fence
- IVEY
- Jenna Dearness Dark
- Leopold’s Treat
Song of the year
- Golden Fleeceby Amy Shark
- Unknown Waterby Ella Fence
- Jellyby Jesswar
- Houndogs & Bullfrogsby Leopold’s Treat
- That Old Heartacheby Hussy Hicks
Music champion of the year
- Cindy Jensen
- Emily Holler
- Glenn Tozer
- Guy Cooper
- Matt Webber
Event of the year
- Blues On Broadbeach
- Buskers By The Creek
- La Traviata At Spotlight Theatre
- Summertime Sessions In The VillageWallapalooza
Video of the year
- Apolloby Baltimore Gun Club
- Baby It’s A Good Songby Cheap Fakes
- Golden Fleeceby Amy Shark
- Wild Heartby ROMY
- Unknown Waterby Ella Fence
- The One You Loveby Casey Barnes
- That Old Heartacheby Hussy Hicks
Venue of the year
- Soundlounge
- Miami Marketta
- Nightquarter
- elsewhere
- Currumbin Creek Tavern
- The Avenue
The Gold Coast Music Awards will be held at Burleigh Brewing Co. on Thursday 16 June.Tickets are available here
Voting in the Burleigh Brewing Co. People’s Choice Award, opens 27 Mayvia the GCMAs’ website.
Check out the video featuring interviews with someof the finalists and Sam Morris from Blank GC.