Finalists announced for Gold Coast Music Awards

Image: 2015’s Emerging Artist of the Year winner Hanlon Brothers

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A shortlist of Gold Coast’s best musicians, bands, venues and events have been announced in the lead-up to this year’s second annual Gold Coast Music Awards. QMusic congratulates all the nominees. The Gold Coast Music Awards are presented by Blank GC and will take place at Burleigh Brewing Co. on June 16.

The GC Awards give local artists in the area an opportunity to be recognised while also showcasing the Gold Coast’s vibrant music scene. Check out QMusic spotlight on the Gold Coast here

2016 Gold Coast Music Awards Finalists

Artist of the year

• Amy Shark
• Ella Fence
• Evol Walks
• Hanlon Brothers
• Hussy Hicks

Emerging artist of the year

• Aquila Young
• Benny D Williams
• Electrik Lemonade
• Ella Fence
• IVEY
• Jenna Dearness Dark
• Leopold’s Treat

Song of the year

• Golden Fleece by Amy Shark
• Unknown Water by Ella Fence
• Jelly by Jesswar
• Houndogs & Bullfrogs by Leopold’s Treat
• That Old Heartache by Hussy Hicks

Music champion of the year

• Cindy Jensen
• Emily Holler
• Glenn Tozer
• Guy Cooper
• Matt Webber

Event of the year

• Blues On Broadbeach
• Buskers By The Creek
• La Traviata At Spotlight Theatre
• Summertime Sessions In The VillageWallapalooza

Video of the year

• Apollo by Baltimore Gun Club
• Baby It’s A Good Song by Cheap Fakes 
• Golden Fleece by Amy Shark 
• Wild Heart by ROMY 
• Unknown Water by Ella Fence 
• The One You Love by Casey Barnes
• That Old Heartache by Hussy Hicks 

Venue of the year

• Soundlounge
• Miami Marketta
• Nightquarter
• elsewhere
• Currumbin Creek Tavern
• The Avenue

The Gold Coast Music Awards will be held at Burleigh Brewing Co. on Thursday 16 June. Tickets are available here

Voting in the Burleigh Brewing Co. People’s Choice Award, opens 27 May via the GCMAs’ website.

Check out the video featuring interviews with someof the finalists and Sam Morris from Blank GC.