Tag: Music Awards

Sponsor Commitment to the prize package has shown in the success & development of past winners Country Stars, the premier talent search in the Sunshine Coast country music scene, proudly announces its unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional experience for aspiring artists in 2026. Founder Col Finley emphasises that the upcoming year will uphold the same […]

The Sunshine Coast Music Awards returns in 2026 with nominations officially open today, Monday, February 9. Following the success of the inaugural awards last year, the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) is excited to announce the return of the region’s night-of-nights for live music, celebrating outstanding artists and music industry excellence. Last year’s awards marked a major milestone for […]

The much-anticipated Country Stars 2025 Showcase, held on May 30th and 31st, proved to be a resounding success despite challenging weather conditions. The event brought together 20 of Australia’s best country music contestants for an inspiring weekend of talent and celebration. The semi-finals kicked off on Friday, May 30th, where our talented semi-finalists took the […]

Ziggy Alberts, Betty Taylor and Yama-Nui Recording Studio are some of the big names who have taken home top gongs – or should we say ‘golden pineapples’ – at the inaugural Sunshine Coast Music Awards (SCMAs) on Sunday night (June 1). The SCMAs, in its first year, saw local industry legends come together at Birtinya […]

Country Stars Australia Expands and Launches New Website as Nomination Deadline Approaches for 2025 Event On the eve of Country Stars 2024 Junior Winner Mackenzie Lee “Damn That’s Right” Single Release this Friday 14th March 2025 to radio as part of her share in 20K prize package Mackenzie Lee has Recorded, Produced, Filmed, Photographed and now nationally &  Internationally […]