We are shaping a new live music era for the Gold Coast.
Our music scene is becoming a creative powerhouse, with home-grown award-winning musicians and a growing audience hungry for live music offerings.
We recognise the immense musical talent that exists in our city. We support everyone who contributes to shaping our cultural identity – musicians, the venues and professional service providers who work behind the scenes.
Our new Gold Coast Music Office is your one-stop shop for music on the Gold Coast. We provide expert advice, live music funding, and fast-tracked permit approvals, to make it easier to host your event.
$845m
contribution to the City's music economy in total output
$388m
GVA music events ecosystem
3706
local jobs
Funding and partnerships
Funding and partnerships
We offer funding and partnerships to support Gold Coast musicians and the music industry to create and perform on the Gold Coast. Opportunities for 2026 will be posted here.
Funding
Gold Coast Live Music Fund
The fund aims to encourage, promote, improve, and showcase Gold Coast's diverse music industry by providing support to local independent promoters, professional musicians, and music venues.
The Fund assists with a range of activities targeted to support the growth of music businesses, including live performances, merchandise, video and studio production.
BIGSOUND Bursary
The southern hemisphere’s biggest music industry gathering. Some of the world’s most influential tastemakers and adventurous music lovers come to discover the future of music over 3 exciting, fun-filled nights in Brisbane each September. For conference details, visit BIGSOUND
Australian Women in Music Awards Conference Bursary
Recognises and celebrates exceptional female musicians and music practitioners across all genres of music. For conference details, visit AWMA
Partnerships
Gold Coast Music Awards
Our region’s leading music industry awards. They highlight the city’s vibrant live music scene and honour the rich and diverse talent. For details, visit the Gold Coast Music Awards website .
Road to BIGSOUND
This is QMusic’s program for Gold Coast artists. The program provides tools to maximise the opportunities at BIGSOUND. Participants attend pre-event meetings and receive on the ground support at BIGSOUND.
