SUNSHINE COAST MUSIC AWARDS •

SUNSHINE COAST MUSIC AWARDS 2026

LIVE ACT OF THE YEAR

NOMINATIONS CLOSE MARCH 20

This award honors an act that consistently delivers an engaging and highly respected live performance.

Judges will evaluate the quantity and variety of shows performed during the eligibility period, alongside audience attendance and engagement, and the overall production quality.

Video footage or other forms of evidence (such as reviews) showcasing your live show are required (it does not need to be a professional-quality recording).
Judges are particularly interested in artists with a proven history of touring beyond the city, and will take into account the act’s professional reputation and ability to promote their work.

READ THE GUIDELINES >

NOMINATE FOR LIVE ACT OF THE YEAR

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

If you would like your favourite artist, venue or punter to win you can click here to invite them to nominate

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ARTIST INFO

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

TITLE (IF PREFERRED)

ARTIST NAME

PHONE NUMBER

MY CONNECTION TO THE SUNSHINE COAST MUSIC SCENE IS:

LINKS & ASSETS

LINK TO CLOUD-BASED FOLDER WHERE FOOTAGE OF YOUR SHOWS CAN BE VIEWED, WHERE NO LOGIN IS REQUIRED.

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 LIVE SHOWS YOU'VE PERFORMED DURING THE ELIGIBILITY PERIOD. WHERE DID THEY TAKE PLACE, THEIR CAPACITY, MARKETING EFFORTS, AND DETAILS ON HOW OFTEN YOU TOURED OUTSIDE OF THE SUNSHINE COAST

(250 WORDS MAX)

TELL US ABOUT YOUR LIVE SHOW. HOW IS IT PRODUCED AND HOW DO YOU ENSURE FANS ARE ENGAGED?

(250 WORDS MAX)

TELL US ABOUT YOUR LIVE SHOW. HOW IS IT PRODUCED AND HOW DO YOU ENSURE FANS ARE ENGAGED?

WHAT EVIDENCE IS THERE OF STRONG ATTENDANCE AT YOUR SHOWS? PLEASE SHARE A SUMMARY OF TICKET DATA, OR OTHER EVIDENCE THAT MAY SUPPORT YOUR APPLICATION.

(250 WORDS MAX)

WHAT EVIDENCE IS THERE OF STRONG ATTENDANCE AT YOUR SHOWS? PLEASE SHARE A SUMMARY OF TICKET DATA, OR OTHER EVIDENCE THAT MAY SUPPORT YOUR APPLICATION.

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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