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Finalists Revealed for 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards

The Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) unveiled this year's finalists today (May 11th). 

By Conor LochriePublished May 11, 2026
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The finalists have been revealed for the 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards.

Following an "overwhelming response from the Sunshine Coast music community," the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) unveiled the finalists today (May 11th).

"Our second year of celebrating, and we are thrilled with how it's all shaping up," SCMIC chair Melissa O’Bryan shares. "The diversity of genres this year is exceptional, and with increased nominations in categories such as the Punter of the Year and Artwork of the Year, it is telling that these awards are shaping up to be one of the more eclectic programs out there."

The finalists were selected by a panel of respected music industry professionals from across Australia, including representatives from triple j and the Woodford Folk Festival.

The winners will be announced at the official ceremony on Sunday, June 7th, at The Shed in Palmview. Tickets are available now via Moshtix here.

2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards Finalists

ARTIST OF THE YEAR Katie Noonan Linc Phelps Minnie Marks Nana's Pie

ARTWORK OF THE YEAR
Elke Louie - Killing Time film clip
Fake News - 'Dead Set' album artwork
Jordyn Furmedge (The Video Chick) - 'Run' by Byrd of Paradyse
Lahni Thorogood - 'Good Boy' cover art (Phil and the Blanks)
INDIDGE AWARD
Adam James
Al Bartholemew
Deline Briscoe
LIVE ACT OF THE YEAR
8 Ball Aitken
Katie Noonan
Marshall Hamburger
Raw Ordio
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
8 Ball Aitken
Katie Noonan
Minnie Marks
Pat Tierney
PUNTER OF THE YEAR
Laura Thompson
Letty Delaney
Lindsay Gibson
RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR
Alpha & Omega Digital Recording Studio
Nyssa Ray Recordings
Tom Does Stuff Studios
Yama-Nui Studios
RISING STAR
Cora
Chris Cobb
Marshall Hamburger
mou
Zorrovian
SONG OF THE YEAR
Alys Ffion - Secret
Buttermello - Low
Che Burns - Devil Like You
Cora - (boy)cott
Jesse Taylor - I Can Feel It
VENUE OF THE YEAR
The Presynct
Norton Music Factory
Kings Beach Tavern
The Nook
Mapleton Public House (Green Room)
YOUNG ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Cora
Elke Louie
Frank & Louis
Jemzel
Layla Havana

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