SUNSHINE COAST MUSIC AWARDS •

SUNSHINE COAST MUSIC AWARDS 2026

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

NOMINATIONS CLOSE MARCH 20

Award for the biggest act coming out of the Sunshine Coast during the eligibility period

Artist of the Year is an award for an established act (either an individual or a band) who has produced a consistent body of work and achieved significant outcomes. They will have been actively releasing music and performing live and will have a profile outside of the Sunshine Coast.

The artist’s body of work will be considered, including the commercial reach of all releases and performances. Judges will also consider career trajectory and progression, media and press coverage received, ability to secure support slots and signings as well as additions to playlists and lineups.

Judges will also consider how the artist conducts themselves and the respect they have for the people, venues and industry around them

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NOMINATE FOR ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Nomination form submissions will only be accepted from the nominee themselves (artist, band, venue etc) or their manager, publicist or agent.

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Sorry, nominations are now closed.

ARTIST INFO

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

TITLE (IF PREFERRED)

ARTIST NAME

PHONE NUMBER

MY CONNECTION TO THE SUNSHINE COAST MUSIC SCENE IS:

LINKS & ASSETS

LINKS TO YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS (INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, TIKTOK ETC)

LINKS TO YOUR ONLINE MUSIC (SPOTIFY, SOUNDCLOUD ETC)

PLEASE UPLOAD TWO HIGH-QUALITY PRESS SHOTS THAT CAN BE USED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

LINK TO A CURRENT BIOGRAPHY (150 WORDS MAX) THAT CAN BE USED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE.

WHY YOU SHOULD WIN THE AWARD

TELL US ABOUT THE ARTIST'S CAREER AND WHY THEIR BODY OF WORK IS CONSIDERED SIGNIFICANT.

PLEASE INCLUDE HIGHLIGHTS FROM WITHIN THE ELIGIBILITY PERIOD.

(250 WORDS MAX)

ARTIST SIGNIFICANCE

TELL US ABOUT THE ARTIST'S PROFILE OUTSIDE OF THE SUNSHINE COAST, INCLUDING INCLUSION IN LIVE PERFORMANCE LINEUPS, STRONG STREAMING FIGURES, TICKET/MERCH SALES, AND EVIDENCE OF A GROWING FAN BASE.

(250 WORDS MAX)

PROFILE OUTSIDE THE COAST

HOW HAS YOUR ARTISTIC CAREER GROWN OVER THE ELIGIBILITY PERIOD AND HOW HAVE YOU ACHIEVED THIS GROWTH? INCLUDE HOW YOU AND YOUR TEAM ARE PROACTIVELY TAKING STEPS TO DRIVE GROWTH AND ARE ENGAGING WITH PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT NETWORKS.

MAY ALSO INCLUDE OTHER INDICATORS SUCH AS RECENT SYNC PLACEMENTS, PLAYLIST ADDITIONS, AIRPLAY, MEDIA COVERAGE, AND OTHER SIGNS OF ADVANCEMENTS.

(250 WORDS MAX)

CAREER GROWTH

IF YOU WERE TO WIN, WHICH SONG WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PLAYED ALONGSIDE THE ANNOUNCEMENT? THIS SONG MAY ALSO BE ADDED TO A SUNSHINE COAST MUSIC INDUSTRY COLLECTIVE PLAYLIST.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT SONG

WAS A.I. USED IN THE CREATION OF YOUR WORK?

READ THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA HERE BEFORE YOU SUBMIT.

Was A.I. used in the creation of your work?

Yes, A.I. was used

No, A.I. was not used

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