Queensland Music Awards

The 2026 Queensland Music Awards winners have been announced.

A mix of household names and emerging voices are among the 80 finalists across 20 categories announced for the 2026 Queensland Music Awards.

Fans and music lovers can play a crucial role in this year's QMAs, by casting a vote in the People's Choice categories.

“We hear you,” reads QMusic’s latest message to its members, “and we are committed to acting with care and accountability”.

Franco took out the export honour and “Wake Up” featuring Master Peace won for song of the year at the 2025 QMAs.

Produced by QMusic, the 2025 QMAs will be presented at The Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley on Tuesday, March 25th.

The finalists for this year's Queensland Music Awards have been revealed, with voting also opening for four major publicly-voted awards.

With two wins each, Cub Sport, Jem Cassar-Daley and Joff Bush were the big winners Wednesday night (April 17) at the 2024 QMAs.

Cub Sport, Holy Holy, Lastlings and the Go-Betweens co-founder Robert Forster will compete for the 2024 QMAs AOTY.

Thelma Plum, the Gamilaraay singer and songwriter, scooped the coveted song of the year for “Backseat of My Mind.”