QMusic – Queensland’s music industry development association – have announced the full list of nominees for the 2024 Queensland Music Awards. The awards ceremony is set to take place on Wednesday April 17th at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall. Tickets to attend the ceremony can be accessed via Ticketmaster here, and the full list of finalists can be viewed below.
Though the majority of awards are panel-voted, there are also four People’s Choice categories: Metro Venue Of The Year, Regional Venue Of The Year and Festival Of The Year. Those wishing to vote in those categories can do so here.
Several artists are up for two awards, including Cub Sport, The Jungle Giants, Tia Gostelow and Jordan Briton. “So grateful to be part of the awards again this year,” said Briton when reacting to the news of his double nomination on Instagram. “Can’t wait to see what’s in store for everyone.”
Jem Cassar-Daley – ‘King of Disappointment’
Jem Cassar-Daley also features in the nominations list, having scored a nod for her 2023 single ‘King Of Disappointment’ in the Pop category. The singer-songwriter described it as “a true honour and privilege to be a finalist” in a press statement. “It makes me so incredibly proud to be a part of such an inclusive and supportive music community, one that is worth celebrating,” she said.
Last year’s ceremony saw Thelma Plum take out Song Of The Year for ‘Backseat Of My Mind’ and Ball Park Music take out Album Of The Year for Weirder & Weirder. The former also took out the Pop Award category, with other winners on the night including Amy Shark (Highest Selling Single), DZ Deathrays (Heavy Award), WAAX (Rock Award) and Sycco (Electronic/Dance Award).
2024 Queensland Music Awards Nominees
BLUES & ROOTS AWARD
- Busby Marou – ‘Conversation’
- Karl S. Williams – ‘Built This Way’
- Kevin Borich – ‘Straight From My Heart (feat. Ian Moss)’
- Kurilpa Reach – ‘Chicken Rendang’
CHILDREN’S MUSIC AWARD
- Joff Bush – ‘Dance Mode’ (Bluey)
- Junior Burger – ‘Bin Night’
- Sharron Mirii Bell – ‘I Am Me’
- Spotty Kites – ‘Banjo Bunny’
CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL & MUSIC FOR STAGE
- AVÉ (Australian Vocal Ensemble) – ‘Typewriter & First Night’
- Flightless Birds Take Wing x Benjamin Shannon – ‘Plains-Wanderer’
- Karin Schaupp – ‘Cybernylon’
- Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra – ‘Premonition’
COUNTRY AWARD
- Hayley Marsten – ‘Getting Better’
- James Johnston – ‘Got It Good’
- Melody Moko – ‘Jesus’ Year’
- Tori Forsyth – ‘Sometimes’
ELECTRONIC AWARD
- 1tbsp – ‘Sleeves Touch My Elbows’
- Cub Sport – ‘Songs About It’
- The Jungle Giants – ‘Trippin Up’
- Young Franco – ‘Daydreaming (feat. Franc Moody)’
FOLK AWARD
- Karl S. Williams – ‘A Heart Is Not An Anvil’
- Minor Gold – ‘Cannonball’
- Pat Tierney – ‘Lost In The Haze’
- Ziggy Alberts – ‘Rewind Dois’
HEAVY AWARD
- Caligula’s Horse – ‘Golem’
- DZ Deathrays – ‘My Mind Is Eating Me Alive’
- These Four Walls – ‘Carousel’
- Wildheart – ‘Sacred Ground’
HIP HOP AWARD
- Nebzy – ‘Thin Pockets’
- Ozi Jarel – ‘Uptown’
- Paulsn – ‘Coop In The Breeze (feat. Khi’leb)’
- Sachem – ‘My City (feat. Nerve)’
INDIGENOUS AWARD
- Busby Marou – ‘Conversation’
- Djarraway – ‘Bundarra’
- ELEEA – ‘Just Friends’
- Tia Gostelow – ‘Spring To Life’
JAZZ AWARD
- Andrew Butt Trio – ‘Le Baiser Salé’
- Steve Newcomb – ‘Pluto And The Sun’
- The Scornful Four – ‘A Rainy Morning’
- Valtozash – ‘Oncology’
MUSIC FOR SCREEN
- Aubrielle – ‘Paige’s Triumph (Cinema, Too Theme)’
- Brooke Schubert – ‘Burn Like Summer’
- Joff Bush – ‘Cricket’ (Bluey)
- Tristan Barton – ‘The Grey Line’
POP AWARD
- Cub Sport – ‘Keep Me Safe’
- Hatchie – ‘Rooftops (feat. Liam Benzvi)’
- Jem Cassar-Daly – ‘King Of Disappointment’
- Jude York – ‘Mr Porcelain’
ROCK AWARD
- Atticus Chimps – ‘High At The Sight Of You’
- FELONY. – ‘Everyone I Like Wants To Kill Themselves’
- Hallie – ‘Cut It Off’
- Jaguar Jonze – ‘Don’t Call Me Queen’
SOUL/FUNK/RNB AWARD
- Jordan Briton – ‘Make It So Easy (feat. Juno)’
- Lemonade Baby – ‘Don’t Stop (Keep On Keepin’ On)’
- Menajerie – ‘Holding Pattern’
- Sahara Beck – ‘Compromise’
WORLD AWARD
- Innessa – ‘Wave’
- Sue Ferrers – ‘Vitterpolskan’
- Taitu’uga – ‘Falealili Manusamoa’
- Zenekar – ‘Lament For A Holiday Tango’
YOUTH (AGES 10 – 17) AWARD
- Allegra Neve – ‘Rewind’
- Ixaras – ‘Sprouts’
- L.i.E – ‘Ghost’
- Parker – ‘Sofa Bed’
REGIONAL AWARD
- Emma Bosworth – ‘Eggs On Toast’
- Greta Stanley – ‘Every Time I Think I’m Happy’
- LT – ‘Act Your Age’
- Tia Gostelow – ‘Spring To Life’
VIDEO AWARD
- Jennifer Embleton, Jack Birtles & Clea Pratt – ‘I Wanna Be Alive’ by Clea
- Leigh Agius, Joe Agius & Max Brading – ‘Trippin Up’ by The Jungle Giants
- Levi Cranston – ‘Trial’ by Tessa Fleur
- Luis Campbell, Adam Hasa & Julian Panetta – ‘Make It So Easy’ by Jordan Briton feat. Juno
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD: METRO VENUE OF THE YEAR
- Banshees Bar & Artspace
- Brisbane Powerhouse
- Eatons Hill Hotel
- Greaser
- Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
- Sandstone Point Hotel
- Stranded Bar
- The Cave Inn
- The Fortitude Music Hall
- The Junk Bar
- The Princess Theatre
- The Tivoli
- The Triffid
- The Zoo
- Tomcat Bar
- Warehouse 25
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD: REGIONAL VENUE OF THE YEAR
- Kings Beach Tavern
- Miami Marketta
- Mo’s Desert Clubhouse
- Oodies café
- Solbar
- Tanks Arts Centre
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD: FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR
- Gympie Music Muster
- Sweet Relief!
- Tablelands Folk Festival
- The Battle of the ROCK Bands
- ΩHM
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