Gold Coast Music Awards

The winners were confirmed at a red-carpet gala and live concert on Thursday night at HOTA, Home of the Arts. 

Country music singer-songwriter Casey Barnes and rock band Eliza And The Delusionals wound up a strong 12 months each by dominating the Gold Coast Music Awards.

The 2022 Gold Coast Music Awards have unveiled finalists for its eighth season.

Gold Coast Music Awards co-founder and creative director Chloe Popa outlines the strategy, challenges and determination that went into planning and delivering this year’s live awards ceremony.

Jesswar, Peach Fur, Mo's Desert Clubhouse and Scott French also received nods at the Gold Coast music industry's night of nights.

Now in its seventh year, the Gold Coast Music Awards will go down at the city's Home of the Arts on Saturday, September 4.

A number of other Aussie music events were also nominated.

Gold Coast Music Awards director, Samantha Morris has some sage advice for anyone planning virtual events.

Hussy Hicks leads the pack with five nominations, while Casey Barnes is close behind with four.

Mayor Tom Tate: “The Advisory Group will have a big job."