Category: Music and Festivals
Country music talent from across Australia and beyond is set to light up the stage this weekend as Country Stars Australia proudly announces the Top 15 Finalists for the highly anticipated 2026 competition. After an overwhelming response of entries showcasing incredible artistry, passion, and raw talent, the judges have selected an outstanding line-up of emerging artists ready […]
Australian country music Artist Col Finley and Country Stars managing director has been recognised with a prestigious Sunshine Coast Small Business Award for his outstanding work in developing and supporting emerging talent through the highly successful Country Stars Australia 2026 program. The Sunshine Coast award acknowledges Finley’s ongoing dedication to building opportunities for country music […]
“Katie Noonan appears across multiple categories, alongside Minnie Marks and 8 Ball Aitken, while artists like Elke Louie, Cora and Marshall Hamburger continue to show up as part of the next wave coming through. It all sits pretty naturally — no sharp divide between established and new. Finalists were selected by a national panel including representatives from […]
Rising Australian country-folk storyteller Shanleigh Rose delivers a bold and evocative new single with “Like My Mama Loves Tobacco”—a track that lingers long after the first listen. Sitting in the fragile space where love and dependency collide, “Like My Mama Loves Tobacco” explores the emotional complexity of holding onto something that still feels like home. Between fields left […]
Following an overwhelming response from the Sunshine Coast music community, the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) is proud to reveal the finalists for the 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards. Showcasing the depth, creativity and diversity of the region’s music scene, this year’s finalists span a wide range of genres and disciplines, recognising emerging artists, […]
Praise For EDIE ‘Garden of Edie’ – Nominated for Best Electronic Track for the 2026 WAM Awards “Things that EDIE knows how to do… bring drama, bring cinema, make hits! <3 ‘Fall of Man’ is all consuming – love your work gal <3” 4 / 5 (Anika Luna, Triple J) [About ‘Fall of Man’] “…unforgiving grunge-pop ballad tackling the expectations […]
Praise for Laura Adeline ‘501s’ First Play on Triple J PRISM ‘501s’ added to Apple Music’s New Music Daily and New in Pop ‘Curbside’ added to Apple Music’s New Music Daily, R&B Now and New In R&B ‘Curbside’ Added to Triple J Unearthed Rotation “The way this just melts right into your soul. Absolutely divine, I never wanted it to end!” 4.5 / 5 (Claire Mooney, Triple J) [On […]
“Elke Louie is one of the most promising and exciting artists making music today.” “Elke’s voice is as smooth as butter… The self-directed video is washed in warmth and nature, with beautiful shots of Elke and her partner balancing on a rooftop and wandering the outdoors together. There’s a bridge surrounded by trees, a flowing […]
Praise for MUKI ‘Gasoline’ added to Apple Music’s Acoustic Chill and Today’s Acoustic playlists “A gorgeous and very sincere moment worth every second of your time.” 4 / 5 (Claire Mooney, Triple J) “MUKI makes you feel like you’re floating – this is transcendent <3” 4 / 5 (Anika Luna, Triple J) “Damn! What a voice!” 4 / 5 (Ebony Jade, […]
Turn up the volume for Boorloo/Perth-based, queer, pop rock artist Rosalie Chilvers, returning with her new single ‘TINY TSHIRTS’ on Thursday, April 30, alongside its accompanying music video. Whiplashing gusto and glitter, this glossy pop-rock anthem brings an unapologetic energy, built for the night out and louder feelings. For the unfamiliar, at just 20 years old, Rosalie has made a name for […]