Keeping the Beat Alive in the Aussie Music Scene
🎤 Focus of the Month: Gold Coast Music Awards (GCMA)
Alright HSM Fam, this month’s all about one of the biggest events on the coast. The Gold Coast Music Awards (GCMA). It’s run by the legends at Gold Coast Music Network and celebrates everything we love about this city’s music culture.
We’re pumped to share that Hanlon School of Music is a major sponsor once again, marking our third year in a row backing the artists, producers and venues that make the Gold Coast’s music scene so special.
The GCMA isn’t just about trophies or speeches; it’s about connection, community and celebrating the sound that brings us all together.
So come along, support your local artists and let’s make some noise for the people keeping our scene alive.
Grab your tickets HERE
The Aussie Music Scene Is Buzzing
The Aussie music scene is slowly making a comeback! From small venues finding new life to Aussie artists blowing up overseas, it’s clear music here is more than just sound, it’s culture, connection and community.
If you haven’t seen it, check out this piece from The Guardian on how Aussie artists are taking over the world (but how we still need to back them more at home):
Grassroots Power: Australian Music Venue Foundation Steps Up
There’s a new organisation on the scene — the Australian Music Venue Foundation (AMVF). Giving small, live-music venues across the country a proper voice.
Finally, the little pubs, bars and creative hubs that keep our live scene alive have someone fighting for them.
That’s massive for independent artists and local music lovers everywhere.
Aussie Artists Soaring — and Why We Need to Keep Listening
Lately, The Music Network has been full of stories about Aussie artists blowing up overseas, but local listening numbers are dropping. It’s a reminder that if we want our culture to stay strong, we’ve got to keep showing up to gigs, buying tickets and backing homegrown talent.
That’s what we do at HSM, giving our students the stage, confidence and community to keep that heartbeat of Aussie music going strong.
What’s On: Brisbane, Gold Coast & Byron – Top 15 Concerts
There’s a huge lineup of shows across SE QLD this month, from Byron to Brisbane and it’s looking unreal. Perfect excuse to grab a mate, hit a show and catch some inspiration.
Ricky Martin – Brisbane Entertainment Centre – Thu 6 Nov 2025.
Bernard Fanning – QPAC – Sat 1 Nov 2025.
Lenny Kravitz – Brisbane Entertainment Centre – Fri 21 Nov 2025.
RÜFÜS DU SOL – Riverstage – Tue/Wed 25-26 Nov 2025.
David Gray – Concert Hall, QPAC – Sat 15 Nov 2025.
Addison Rae – Fortitude Music Hall – Thu 14 Nov 2025.
The Waifs – Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba – Fri 14 Nov 2025.
Harvey Sutherland – La La Land, Fortitude Valley – Sat 8 Nov 2025.
Tyne‑James Organ – The Beach Hotel, Byron Bay – Sun 9 Nov 2025.
Benson – The Beach Hotel, Byron Bay – Sat 8 Nov 2025.
Shelly Brown + Pam Hata + The Florin Arc – The Beach Hotel, Byron Bay – Wed 5 Nov 2025.
Cheeky Leash – The Northern, Byron Bay – Thu 6 Nov 2025.
Wolfpack – Crowbar, Fortitude Valley – Fri 7 Nov 2025.
The whole region’s buzzing, from Byron’s beachfront stages to Marketta’s warehouse grooves. It’s the perfect time to get out there and support the local scene.
Why It Matters to Us at HSM
Every concert, every student showcase, every jam, it’s all part of the same mission: keeping music and culture alive.
At Hanlon School of Music, we’re not just running lessons, we’re building a movement that connects people, inspires growth and creates community through sound.
Fun Fact:
The world’s oldest known musical instrument is a flute made from a vulture’s wing bone, discovered in a German cave. It’s more than 40,000 years old, proof that music has been bringing people together since day dot.
Feeling inspired?
Hanlon School of Music is where creativity, performance and community meet. Whether you’re just starting or chasing your next milestone, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Book in your first lesson today and let’s keep the beat alive together.
🖋️ Written by AI Hanlon