Jem Cassar-Daley makes history at the Queensland Music Awards
A Brisbane artist has made history at the Queensland Music Awards by winning Song of the Year, a title once claimed by her famous father.
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Brisbane’s Jem Cassar-Daley has followed in her father’s footsteps to clinch the coveted ‘Song of the Year’ award at the 2024 Queensland Music Awards, held at the Fortitude Music Hall on Wednesday night.
This win not only celebrated her growing career but also marks a historic moment as she and her father, Troy Cassar-Daley, become the first parent-child duo to each snag this prestigious accolade.
Jem, 23, clinched the prestigious ‘Song of the Year’ for her hit single ‘King of Disappointment’, mirroring her father’s success when he won ‘Published Song of the Year’ back in 2009, for his heartfelt track ‘Big Big Love’.
In 2022, Jem made her QMA debut winning the Indigenous award for her debut single ‘Letting Go’, and even performed a special duet with Troy Cassar-Daley covering ‘Brisbane Blacks’, an iconic protest song by Mop and The Dropouts’ Dennis Conlin.
Cub Sport, another Brisbane-based powerhouse, continued their meteoric rise by snagging the ‘Album of the Year’ for their work ‘Jesus at the Gay Bar’ and the Electronic Award for the track ‘Songs About It’.
This came on the heels of the album’s chart-topping success and sellout national tour.
Joff Bush, was also recognised in both the Children’s Music and Music For Screen categories for his compositions for the beloved show, Bluey.
Veteran artist James Blundell was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his 34-year career that has significantly shaped Australian country music.
Reflecting on the significance of the award, Blundell shared heartfelt thoughts about the industry, emphasising the importance of longevity and character in sustaining a successful career.
“I am very grateful to receive this award,” he said.
“It is an acknowledgment of survival. I say to all the young artists I work with that longevity is a major part of the equation.
You can be fabulous for a nanosecond but to sustain a career, well you’ve got to be a bit more interesting (laughs).”
The ceremony was charged with emotional performances, including Jem’s breathtaking rendition of ‘King of Disappointment’ alongside Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra.
Offstage, the celebrations continued as last year’s ‘Song of the Year’ winner Thelma Plum accepted her Valley Walk Of Fame plaque at a QMA pre-event, for her hit single ‘Backseat of My Mind’.
2024 QUEENSLAND MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS
SONG OF THE YEAR: Jem Cassar-Daley – ‘King of Disappointment’
ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Cub Sport – Jesus at the Gay Bar
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: James Blundell
Categories
BLUES/ROOTS AWARD: Busby Marou – ‘Conversation’
CHILDREN’S MUSIC AWARD: Joff Bush – ‘Dance Mode’ (Bluey)
CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL & MUSIC FOR STAGE: Karin Schaupp – ‘Cybernylon’
COUNTRY AWARD: Tori Forsyth – ‘Sometimes’
ELECTRONIC AWARD: Cub Sport – ‘Songs About It’
FOLK AWARD: Minor Gold – ‘Cannonball’
HEAVY AWARD: DZ Deathrays – ‘My Mind Is Eating Me Alive’
HIP HOP AWARD: Ozi Jarel – ‘Uptown’
INDIGENOUS AWARD: Tia Gostelow – ‘Spring To Life’
JAZZ AWARD: Andrew Butt Trio – ‘Le Baiser Salé’
MUSIC FOR SCREEN: Joff Bush – ‘Cricket’ (Bluey)
POP AWARD: Jem Cassar-Daley – ‘King of Disappointment’
ROCK AWARD: FELONY. – ‘Everyone I Like Wants To Kill Themselves’
SOUL | FUNK | RNB AWARD: Sahara Beck – ‘Compromise’
WORLD AWARD: Taitu’uga – ‘Falealili Manusamoa’
YOUTH (AGES 10 – 17) AWARD: PARKER – ‘SOFA BED’
REGIONAL | REGIONAL AWARD: LT – ‘Act Your Age’
VIDEO AWARD: Luis Campbell, Adam Hasa & Julian Panetta – ‘make it so easy’ by Jordan Briton feat. JUNO
EXPORT AWARD: Skin on Skin
HIGHEST SELLING SINGLE: Fisher & Kita Alexander – ‘Atmosphere’
HIGHEST SELLING ALBUM: Brad Cox – Acres
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD METRO VENUE OF THE YEAR: The Fortitude Music Hall
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD REGIONAL VENUE OF THE YEAR: Kings Beach Tavern
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