SUNSHINE COAST MUSIC AWARDS •

SUNSHINE COAST MUSIC AWARDS 2026

VENUE OF THE YEAR

NOMINATIONS CLOSE MARCH 20

This award celebrates a committed Sunshine Coast live music venue that primarily showcases live, original music.

Judges will assess the venue's support for both its audience and performing artists, which may include factors like accessibility, safety, the quality of production, and a dedication to growing developing artists.

Additionally, judges will evaluate how well the venue upholds professional business standards, as well as its reputation and respect within the local community, among other venues, patrons, artists, and the wider music industry.

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JUNE 7 AT THE SHED, PALMVIEW

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NOMINATE FOR VENUE 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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VENUE INFO

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

TITLE (IF PREFERRED)

VENUE NAME

VENUE ADDRESS

YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE VENUE

PHONE NUMBER

LINKS & ASSETS

LINKS TO VENUE'S SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS (INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, TIKTOK ETC)*

PLEASE UPLOAD A HIGH-QUALITY PHOTO THAT CAN BE USED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

LINK TO A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE VENUE (150 WORDS MAX) THAT CAN BE USED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE.

WHY YOU SHOULD WIN THE AWARD

TELL US ABOUT THE CONSISTENT AND DIVERSE PROGRAMMING OF LIVE, ORIGINAL MUSIC IN YOUR VENUE*

(250 WORDS MAX)

TELL US ABOUT THE CONSISTENT AND DIVERSE PROGRAMMING OF LIVE, ORIGINAL MUSIC IN YOUR VENUE

HOW DO YOU CARE FOR BOTH ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES - IN TERMS OF VENUE SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY, BUT ALSO IN PRODUCTION AND MARKETING SUPPORT OF PERFORMING ACTS?*

(250 WORDS MAX)

HOW DO YOU CARE FOR BOTH ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES - IN TERMS OF VENUE SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY, BUT ALSO IN PRODUCTION AND MARKETING SUPPORT OF PERFORMING ACTS?

DESCRIBE YOUR PROFILE OR REPUTATION IN THE MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, HOW YOU SUPPORT THE LOCAL SCENE, AND HOW YOU GO ABOUT BUILDING RESPECT ACROSS THE WIDER INDUSTRY?* (250 WORDS MAX)

DESCRIBE YOUR PROFILE OR REPUTATION IN THE MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, HOW YOU SUPPORT THE LOCAL SCENE, AND HOW YOU GO ABOUT BUILDING RESPECT ACROSS THE WIDER INDUSTRY?

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 AWARDS PLAYLIST.*

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 AWARDS PLAYLIST.

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