Brisbane’s best up-and-coming musical acts were crowned overnight at part of the Schrinner Council’s annual QUBE Effect Awards.
Singer and songwriter Dublin Rose won the coveted People’s Choice Award after receiving more than 680 votes, or a quarter of all votes cast, for her song There You Go Again.
More than 270 young and emerging acts entered this year’s awards, with just five winning awards at an intimate ceremony at the Triffid overnight.
Six-piece band Maarjn scored the innovation award for showing the most creativity through innovative composition, while Allegra Neve picked up the Original Song award for Bending Pressure.
The Lord Mayor’s Live Event Award went to artist 01 Thurman who will now have the opportunity to showcase her talents on stage at Valley Fiesta.
The QUBE Effect program creates pathways for young artists to achieve their musical dreams though professional performance and personal development mentorship.
A cohort of 18 talented finalists took part in a 35 week mentorship program with the likes of Powderfinger’s Bernard Fanning, John ‘JC’ Collins and Ian Haug and The Grates’ Patience Hodgson.
Former QUBE Effect participant and artist Hope D hosted Monday night’s awards ceremony along with local singer-songwriter Nat Dunn.
Hope D has been involved in a mentor role since 2021, after participating in the 2019 QUBE Effect cohort where she was awarded the 2019 QPAC Green Jam Award.
Since launching in 2015, the program’s hands on learning and mentorship opportunities have supported 269 young Brisbane musicians in developing the skills and industry networks they need to grow their career’s here and abroad.
The QUBE Effect will return in 2025, with more information to be released later this year.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner:
“Brisbane’s music scene plays a huge role in ensuring Brisbane continues to be a great place to live.
“This year’s QUBE Effect finalists span all sorts of genres and we want to help them achieve their dreams and develop their talents even further.
“Our Council is committed to providing opportunities for up-and-coming artists to grow though programs like the QUBE Effect and Creative Sparks grants, as well as supporting events like Valley Fiesta and BrisAsia Festival that offer paid gigs to local talent.
“We look forward to seeing this year’s program participants leave their mark on our music scene and help boost Brisbane’s reputation as Australia’s live music capital on the world stage.”
Quotes attributable QUBE Effect Alumni and mentor Hope D:
“It’s particularly awesome to be able to come back as a mentor and contribute to the program.
“Throughout the program, each year’s ‘Qubies’ benefits from workshops, live showcases, video projects and personal mentoring, all of which are key to their development.”
2024 QUBE EFFECT WINNERS:
| AWARD | WINNER | GROUP MEMBERS | SUBURB |
| People’s Choice Award | Dublin Rose | – | Sandgate |
| Innovation Award | Maarjn | Jon Marsden
Josh O’Byrne Ryan Percival Charlie Newman Massimo Dell’Annunziata Ocean Beck |
Bridgeman Downs
Mt Gravatt Kelvin Grove Toowong Toowong Toowong |
| Original Song Award | Allegra Neve | – | Fortitude Valley |
| QUBE Development Award | Ixaras | Ixara Dorizac
Josh Woo Nath Rose Rohan Sweeny Tom Horton |
Wishart
Eight Mile Plains Lota South Brisbane Ashgrove |
| Lord Mayor’s Live Event Award | 01 Thurman | Josh Bartlett
Sarah Proberts Elliot Lee-Hearn |
Highgate Hill
Red Hill Kelvin Grove |
