Beckah Amani, Lyric Win Big At Gold Coast Music Awards

The Gold Coast Music Awards (GCMAs) hosted its massive 2025 gala and live concert at HOTA, Home of the Arts, rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the absolute best of the South East Queensland music scene.

Leading the charge and proving her breakout year was no fluke, powerhouse singer-songwriter Beckah Amani snagged the coveted Artist of the Year gong. Fresh off supporting Jorja Smith on her Aussie run and being invited onstage by Coldplay in Melbourne, the win tops off a big year.

The future is looking bright for Lyric, who took out the Breakout Artist of the Year after her latest EP debuted at #2 on the ARIA Charts. Meanwhile, indie-folk heroes Hollow Coves added another accolade to their billion-stream tally, claiming Live Act of the Year.

Musician of the Year went to guitarist Robbie Bostock while TANISHA took home Release of the Year for On My Terms. bella amor scored Song of the Year for rocks in my pocket after supporting Benson Boone earlier this year on his sold out national tour.

The GCMAs are also an opportunity to give a nod to those behind the curtain with Luke Palmer taking Studio Producer of the Year, Den Devine taking Venue of the Year and Selve taking Video of the Year for the song Breaking Into Heaven. Visual Creative of the Year went to Jared Hinz while Blind Corners took the prestigious Gold Coast Music Prize for artistic impact and trajectory.

In a unique touch the live audience on the night voted for the People’s Choice Award. The crowd-favourite finalists were Fake News, Haystack Mountain Hermits, and Lecia Louise... with the ultimate honour going to Lecia Louise.

Ticket holders worse their t-shirts on the red carpet for Ausmusic T-Shirt day in what was another great gathering for a music scene that’s growing in both numbers and passion. The live show was one of the best concerts of the year featuring performances by bella amor, Eimjn, Louie Shelton, Mattymadeit, Parker, Selve, TANISHA and The Wrath.

2025 Gold Coast Music Awards Winners

Artist of the Year – Beckah Amani
Breakout Artist of the Year – Lyric
Live Act of the Year – Hollow Coves
Musician of the Year – Robbie Bostock
Release of the Year – TANISHA – On My Terms
Song of the Year – bella amor – rocks in my pocket
Studio Producer of the Year – Luke Palmer
Venue of the Year – Den Devine
Video of the Year – Selve – Breaking Into Heaven
Visual Creative of the Year – Jared Hinz
Gold Coast Music Prize – Blind Corners

People’s Choice Award - Lecia Louise