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Gold Coast Music Awards Open Nominations For 2018

Staff Writer

Calling all Gold Coast artists!

More Bobby Alu Bobby Alu

Heads up to those wanting to follow in the footsteps of Amy Shark, the Gold Coast Music Awards have opened nominations for 2018.

The awards are well-known for highlighting the up-and-comers of the sunny city, with this year's big night being accompanied with a beachside event headlined by Bobby Alu.

“We have an incredible calibre of talent coming out of the Gold Coast, from Amy Shark to Jesswar, Bleeding Knees Club to Karl S Williams, Eliza and the Delusionals, Ivey, Lane Harry x Ike Cambpell, Lastlings and PACES," Gold Coast Music Awards director Samantha Morris said.

The awards will take place as part of Surfers Paradise LIVE, a free multi-day music festival featuring the likes of Daryl Brathwaite, John Stevens and Kate Ceberano.

Nominations close 2 March with winners announced at the ceremony on Thursday 3 May.

To nominate your favourite Gold Coast act, head over to the official website.