Your Guide To The 2020 QMAs Regional Venue Of The Year Nominees

Miami Marketta

“The Gold Coast was thirsty for a venue that could cater for local and international bands. We feel like in the past few years we have successfully filled that gap.” - Mel DeRegt, Miami Marketta

Solbar

“Solbar has been a long-standing institution in the Sunny Coast Region. For nearly 20 years, Solbar has acted as a support of not just music, but the culture of the Sunshine Coast. We provide a true performance space, of urban quality, in regional Queensland, and with a team full of passion and drive, we think we do it pretty well… but to most we are more than that. We are a framework of our region, gluing together a community that can share a memory (often hazy) or experience they have had here with us... and we bloody love it.” - Melissa O'Bryan, Solbar

Tanks Arts Centre

“Tanks combines two main functions, that of a ‘presenter’ organisation offering a range of arts and cultural events and activities to a wide audience, and also as a community cultural development organisation which aims to proactively engage local communities in cultural expression and participation.” - Cairns Regional Council

The Spotted Cow

“From relaxing with a beer to enjoying great food or dancing the night away, The Spotted Cow's warm and friendly atmosphere has something for everyone's tastes. The calibre of bands that play the Cow are something to behold. We’ve hosted bands such as Van Halen, Thirsty Merc, Muse, Coldplay, Aerosmith and more. If you love live music, you’ll love The Cow.” – The Spotted Cow

Villa Noosa

"Love live entertainment? Then you need to head to Noosa's number one entertainment venue, Villa Noosa Hotel. Villa Noosa is bringing you the best entertainment acts this country has to offer. We have acts covering all genres; from alternative rock, originals, hip hop to classic heritage rock." - Villa Noosa

Vinnies Dive

“I think every venue in Queensland is important and plays its part. Ours was built because of the love of punk rock and is an easy place for established or up-and-coming bands to plug in and play. We're friends with all the bars on our street, and other venues on the Gold Coast - and all of us are working hard to provide a safe, fun and exciting place for locals and visitors. Stoked that we're even considered in this category!” - Glenn Stewart, Vinnies Dive