The Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) is calling on local leaders to help judge the Sunshine Coast Music Awards.

The inaugural awards will be on June 1 at Your Mates Brewing in Warana, supported by Sunshine Coast Council.

Community representatives are asked to nominate themselves or others via social media or the SCMIC website.

Applications open on February 24 and there will be 11 award categories.

SCMIC formed in 2022 and is dedicated to growing the local industry and fostering opportunity for musicians and its workers.

Committee members voted in at inaugural general meeting

Executive Members and Committee Members were voted in by the public at SCMIC’s inaugural annual general meeting, on January 16.

Solbar’s Melissa O’Bryan was elected as Chair, ABC’s Sarah Howells as Vice Chair & Secretary, and UniSC’s Dr Andy Ward as Treasurer.

Uncle Kevin Starkey (pictured) is the Indigenous Chair and record producer Alex Henriksson joins the board as Working Musician Chair.

Yelo Mag music editor Penny Brand will work with local musician Jordan Lawrence (Calan Mai), Sunshine Coast Daily journalist Jarrod Tutbury, and The Station owner Chris Hignett, as SCMIC Committee Members.

Larissa Mahony is the SCMIC Administrator.

Please note: no committee members, executive members, nor the administrator can judge the awards.

About SMIC: SCMIC is the voice of Sunshine Coast music.

Its shared values are to inspire, educate, and provide opportunity.

With transparency of utmost priority, SCMIC encourages musicians, industry workers, and its supporters, to stay up-to-date with committee meetings.

To do this head to scmic.org and select ‘Log in’ at the top right (only available to SCMIC members). Become a member here.

Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective Vision

• National Recognition. Elevate the profile of our local music industry. Ensure the exceptional talent and contributions of Sunshine Coast musicians and aligned industries are acknowledged and celebrated.
• Industry Acknowledgement. Honour and appreciate the efforts of all individuals within the music industry, recognizing their vital role in enriching our cultural landscape.
• Industry Encouragement. Foster an environment where musicians are inspired and motivated to pursue their passion. Provide them with the support and resources they need to thrive.
• Skill Development. Create opportunities for musicians and the allied industries can enhance their skills through workshops, training programs, and mentorship.
• Local Opportunities. Nurture our local talent by liaising with large-scale events and festivals, offering them platforms to showcase their skills and gain paid work.
• Attracting Talent. Draw interstate and international talent to the Sunshine Coast, enriching our music scene with diverse influences and collaborations. 
• Tourism and Economy. Leverage our vibrant music industry to boost tourism and stimulate the local economy, creating a prosperous community where arts and culture thrive.

Do you know someone who would make an exceptional judge for the 2025 Sunshine Coast Music Awards? Perhaps a colleague doing great things in the industry or a natural leader with on-the-ground knowledge of the scene? Head to the SCMIC website for more information or SCMIC.org.

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