Who we are.

We love Gold Coast music

Launching the Gold Coast Music Awards in 2015, armed with an idea, an empty brewery and the support of some of the Gold Coast’s most dedicated music industry workers, the growth of the Awards has been swift and impressive.

Off the back of the Awards, co-founders Amanda Gorman, Chloe Popa and Samantha Morris Identified the need for further industry support and connection across the Gold Coast and have since worked to develop a program of networking and profiling opportunities for the local sector, leading to the launch of Gold Coast Music Network in 2021.

We’re honoured to play a role in the growth and development of Gold Coast’s live original music scene and work together to shine a spotlight on the talent coming out of our City.

Meet the team

Amanda gorman

Amanda gorman

Co-founder and Business Development Director

Kirsty Abrahams

Kirsty Abrahams

Program & Industry Coordinator

Chloe popa

Chloe popa

Co-founder and Managing Director

Shannon Hart

Shannon Hart

Partnerships Manager

Samantha Morris

Samantha Morris

Co-founder and Judging Panel Chairperson

Issy Schoonenberg

Issy Schoonenberg

Digital Marketing