The finalists for the 2025 Queensland Music Awards have been announced, with Indigenous artists Thelma Plum, Beddy Rays, JUNGAJI, and Sharron Mirii Bell among the leading nominees.
The awards will take place at The Fortitude Music Hall on Tuesday, 25 March.
Spanning 18 categories, the Queensland Music Awards (QMAs) recognise achievements across genres including blues, folk, pop, rock, jazz, hip-hop, country, and electronic.
A panel of more than 100 Australian and international music industry professionals selected the finalists.
This year's multiple nominees include Redland Bay indie-rock group Beddy Rays, Indigenous singer-songwriter Thelma Plum, Grammy-nominated Tibetan artist Tenzin Choegyal, Gold Coast soul artist Beckah Amani, and songman JUNGAJI.
Several 2024 winners have been nominated again, including Jem Cassar-Daley, Sahara Beck, and Lottie McLeod.
For the People's Choice Award, the public will vote for Album of the Year, with Confidence Man, Troy Cassar-Daley, The Veronicas, Dune Rats, Amy Shark, and Sheppard among 35 contenders.
QMusic CEO Kris Stewart said the nominees highlight the QMAs' role in elevating Queensland's music scene.
"For 20 years, the QMAs have been a launchpad for homegrown artists, highlighting the extraordinary talent coming from all corners of the state," he said.
2025 Queensland Music Awards Finalists
Indigenous Award
Beddy Rays – 'Stay The Same'
Jem Cassar-Daley – 'Big Container'
JUNGAJI – 'Gummy Bamarra (Grandson's Story)'
Thelma Plum – 'Nobody's Baby'
Blues | Roots Award
Dana Gehrman – 'Let It Be You'
Full Flower Moon Band – 'Illegal Things'
Pat Tierney – 'The Devil's Door'
Sunny Luwe – 'We've Got The Power'
Children's Music Award
Easy Peasy – 'Who Can Toucan?'
Sharron Mirii Bell – 'WINHANGAGIGILANHA'
The Mini Moshers – 'Really Really Tall'
The Wobble Bus – 'Rubbish Bin Day'
Contemporary Classical & Music for Stage
Karin Schaupp – 'Dreamscapes'
Nicole Murphy – 'Untangled'
Shugorei – 'Overture'
Tara Lynam – 'Ultraviolet: I. Formations'
Country Award
Denvah – 'Making Cups of Tea'
Jacob Vincent – 'What Would I Say'
Lily Grace – 'Old Enough To Know Better'
Troy Cassar-Daley – 'Let's Ride'
Electronic Award
1tbsp – 'Oh No'
AYLA – 'Fade Into Forever'
The Kite String Tangle – 'Need U Here'
Young Franco – 'Wake Up ft. Master Peace'
Folk Award
Asha Jefferies – 'Spinning'
Lottie McLeod – 'Expire'
LT – 'Real Life = No Fun'
Tenzin Choegyal – 'Jhala I Fly to You'
Heavy Award
A Somerset Parade – 'Morningstar'
Citadel – 'Bonestorm'
SAME PAINS – 'candle memory'
Wildheart – 'The Darkest Path'
Hip Hop Award
Jamiesha – 'Bloodshed'
Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra – 'LIVE LAUGH DECOLONISE'
Randy Thrill$ – 'Walked Away'
Rivermouth – 'Notice to Leave'
Jazz Award
Andrew Butt Trio + – 'Peregian'
Kellee Green – 'River to Sea'
Sophie Min – 'Western Sunsets'
Valtozash – 'Jekyll, Hyde & Seek (Live @ BJC)'
Music for Screen
Ack Kinmonth – 'Parents Prologue'
Alice Benfer – 'Cataclysm Down Under'
Tenzin Choegyal – 'SOS End Music – Tenzin Sings with Nightingales'
Tristan Barton – 'Legend Is Born'
Pop Award
Confidence Man – 'I CAN'T LOSE YOU'
Hope D – 'Nails'
Sycco – 'Meant To Be'
Thelma Plum – 'Nobody's Baby'
Rock Award
Beddy Rays – 'Stay The Same'
Greta Stanley – 'If I get in where would I go?'
Platonic Sex – 'Hanging Out The Window'
Sahara Beck – 'Special'
Soul | Funk | RNB Award
Beckah Amani – 'Sober'
JUNO – 'I'm the Man'
Lemonade Baby – 'Yeah Yeah Yeah (Lifestyle)'
Tanisha – 'Things Bout You'
World Award
BCHARRE ريÙ' بش' – 'My Family's Orange Tree'
Cigány Weaver – 'Horatio Hornblower'
JUNGAJI – 'Gummy Bamarra (Grandson's Story)'
Menaka – 'Bittersweet'
Youth (Ages 10 – 17) Award
Frank and Louis – 'Fat Man'
Jon Trotta – 'Impression, Water-Lilies'
Mackenzie May – 'Little Things'
The Royals – 'It's A Joke'
Regional Award
Beckah Amani
Denvah
Greta Stanley
LT
Video Award
Andrew Nolan – 'Invader Summer - A Somerset Parade'
Dan MacArthur – 'Fade Away - Nice Biscuit'
Michael Soiza – 'Decisions - Semiirè'
Tom Carroll – 'Hocus Pocus - Mallrat'
People's Choice Awards (Voting Closes 16 February)
Album of the Year
Metro Venue of the Year
Regional Venue of the Year
Festival of the Year
For the full list of nominees and ticket details, visit the QMusic website.
Votes can be casted on the People's Choice Awards page.
