Revealed: South Burnett Music Award nominees announced

Nominees for the third annual South Burnett Music awards have been announced, with some local legends among the names.

The third annual South Burnett Music Awards will be held at the Murgon RSL on March 20. Source: Facebook

Nominees for the third annual South Burnett Music Awards have been announced, with award-winning country musicians, a Queensland Youth Parliament member and beloved local music teachers among the selection.

The event brings people from all over the South Burnett region together, to celebrate the music industry, and to encourage and preserve the act of performing live music.

Not only does the event celebrate local heroes in the music industry, it also raises money to make music more accessible for students in South Burnett schools through an instrument bursary program.

The event will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Murgon RSL. Tickets are available now.

The full list of nominees are below.

Live Music Venue of the Year

This award recognises a South Burnett venue which has supported local acts and prioritised live music throughout the year. The nominees are as follows:

The Maidenwell Hotel

The Commercial Hotel, Kingaroy

The Kingaroy RSL

The Commercial Hotel, Nanango

Youth Musician of the Year

This is awarded to a South Burnett based musician under 25 who has shown commitment and drive in their music and music performance. The nominees are as follows:

Lily Heiner

Emma Lindholm

Justine Evangelista

Walter Sawtell

Cooper Mollenhauer

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Warren Gould, a local musician, is the founder of South Burnett Music Awards, which will be held at the Murgon RSL this year.

Music Industry Encouragement Award

This accolade is presented to a person in the music industry who has shown a special commitment to the industry and deserves encouragement in their work. The nominees are as follows:

Brett Chaseling

Sonia McMahon

Mathew Wild

Stephanie Wimpenny

Maria Mollenhauer

Inductee into the South Burnett Music Hall of Fame

This award recognises outstanding contributions to live music in the South Burnett region and/or for showcasing South Burnett music talent to a state or national audience. The nominees are as follows:

Matt Phillips

Sonia McMahon

Julie Anne Bell

Larry Cann

Country Musician of the Year

This award is for a person in country music who has shown a special commitment to the industry and has achieved recognition in country music via accolades, chart position or music honour. The nominees are as follows:

Amber Goldsmith

Paul Ricketts

Larry Cann

South Burnett residents can also nominate a local band or artist for the People’s Choice award, anyone who they believe has significantly contributed to the local music industry.

Nominations close at 5pm on February 19.

The top five most nominated musicians or bands will be announced on February 26, and will then be open to a public vote.

Originally published as Revealed: South Burnett Music Award nominees announced