Brisbane’s best up-and-coming musical acts were crowned on Monday August 19 as part of the annual QUBE Effect Awards. More than 270 young and emerging acts entered this year’s awards, with just five winning awards at an intimate ceremony at the Triffid.
Singer and songwriter Dublin Rose won the coveted People’s Choice Award after receiving more than 680 votes, or a quarter of all votes cast, for her song There You Go Again. Six-piece band Maarjn scored the innovation award for showing the most creativity through innovative composition, while Allegra Neve picked up the Original Song award for Bending Pressure. The Lord Mayor’s Live Event Award went to artist 01 Thurman who will now have the opportunity to showcase her talents on stage at Valley Fiesta.
The QUBE Effect program creates pathways for young artists to achieve their musical dreams through professional performance and personal development mentorship. A cohort of 18 talented finalists took part in a 35-week mentorship program with the likes of Powderfinger’s Bernard Fanning, John ‘JC’ Collins and Ian Haug and The Grates’ Patience Hodgson. Since launching in 2015, the program’s hands on learning and mentorship opportunities have supported 269 young Brisbane musicians in developing the skills and industry networks they need to grow their career’s here and abroad.
“Brisbane’s music scene plays a huge role in ensuring Brisbane continues to be a great place to live,” said Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner. “Our Council is committed to providing opportunities for up-and-coming artists to grow through programs like the QUBE Effect and Creative Sparks grants, as well as supporting events like Valley Fiesta and BrisAsia Festival that offer paid gigs to local talent. We look forward to seeing this year’s program participants leave their mark on our music scene and help boost Brisbane’s reputation as Australia’s live music capital on the world stage.”
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