Maleny Music Festival has picked up a major Queensland music win, after being named Festival of the Year in the People’s Choice Awards at the 2026 Queensland Music Awards. The Sunshine Coast Hinterland event was recognised at this year’s awards, announced on the Gold Coast on Wednesday, April 22. The win puts one of the
Sunshine Coast musicians and businesses have become overnight rockstars after taking home major awards at the Queensland Music Awards (QMAs) on Tuesday. Co-hosted by the Coast’s own Sarah Howells, of ABC Sunshine Coast, the event saw popular new venue The Station take home the Accessible Venue of the Year award. It was a bittersweet ending