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Queensland Music Trails Scores Back-to-Back Nominations at Global Music Cities Awards in 2025.

Queensland Music Festival (QMF) is once again being celebrated globally, following its 2024 win and now a 2025 finalist nomination at the prestigious Music Cities Awards, the world’s leading platform recognising music-led innovation and impact.

QMF Announces the Return of The Long Sunset for 2025

Queensland Music Trails is thrilled to announce the return of the much-loved Scenic Rim Trail, coming to life from Friday, 31 October – Sunday, 9 November 2025, with an exciting new twist. After a sold-out festival last year, the trail will culminate in a reimagined edition of The Long Sunset, headlined by Boy and Bear and Vera Blue, which will be hosted in a brand-new location, the captivating country town of Boonah. The line-up also features Gretta Ray, The Buoys, Jem Cassar-Daley and Playlunch.

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QMF Proud to Partner with QYAC to Support 2025 Quandamooka Festival

Queensland Music Festival (QMF) is proud to announce its partnership with the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) to help deliver the 2025 Quandamooka Festival, a powerful celebration of culture, connection, and Country set on the stunning island of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).

QMF Wins Prestigious Best Music Tourism Initiative at Music Cities Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Queensland Music Festival (QMF) has been awarded the Best Music Tourism Initiative at the internationally renowned Music Cities Awards for their groundbreaking project, Between the Tides. The award was announced at a ceremony in Riyadh, recognising QMF’s exceptional efforts in promoting cultural tourism through immersive and sustainable music experiences.

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QMF Wins Silver for Cultural Tourism

Queensland Music Festival (QMF) is proud to announce its Silver Award win in the Cultural Tourism category at the Queensland Tourism Awards for Between the Tides, an immersive cultural and musical celebration at Cape Hillsborough National Park. This recognition highlights QMF’s commitment to showcasing Queensland’s diverse landscapes and vibrant cultural heritage through unique, location-based music festivals.

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QMF teams up with Crankworx Cairns to present Party in Paradise

We're thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration between QMF and the world's largest mountain bike festival, Crankworx!

From May 22nd to May 26th, 2024, Crankworx Cairns will be the epicentre of heart-pounding adventure as it brings together the best mountain bike athletes for five days of exhilarating action. But that's not all - for the first time ever, QMF is joining forces with Crankworx to introduce the Party in Paradise stage, adding a vibrant music dimension to this adrenaline-fuelled event.