Check out the winners of The QUBE Effect 2022.
The QUBE Effect
Discover The QUBE Effect
Brisbane City Council’s The QUBE Effect provides 20 musical acts the chance to take part in an annual music development program.
Being part of The QUBE Effect provides artists with the opportunity to network with and be mentored by some of the country's most influential music industry experts. Musicians will develop their skills, have live performance opportunities, make incredible industry connections and have their own music video filmed for thousands of people to watch and vote for in the People’s Choice Award.
Check out The QUBE Effect 2023 finalists music videos on Council's YouTube.
Applications for The QUBE Effect 2024 will open later in 2023.
Lord Mayor’s Live Event Award
Awarded to the group or individual that displays originality, creativity and potential to further develop their on-stage presence.
Winner: Lucy Korts
About the artist
Lucy Korts is renowned for her intense vulnerability, enchanting vocals and empowering aura. With her fearless approach to song writing and powerful deliveries, she is also fast becoming known for her distinctive sound and stirring performance style. Since dropping her latest pop sensation 'Gone' and debut single 'Not Your Type', Lucy has gained airplay through the likes of B105 FM and Triple J. Her dedication to honing her song writing craft will see her continue to break down new boundaries and set the tone for shooting soft, and equally as strong releases into the eyes (and ears) of the Australian music scene.
Innovation Award
Awarded to the song that shows the most originality, creativity and innovative composition.
Winner: ZZADE
About the artist
ZZADE is a 20 year old industrial-pop artist from Brisbane. Emerging in 2021 with a bass guitar and self-produced demos, ZZADE has focused on creating her own world of industrial, punk and pop inspired sounds, steadily carving a place for herself in the Brisbane music scene.
QUBE Development Award
Awarded to support the act that has shown commitment, originality and great potential in their artistic pursuits.
Winner: Ney Ney
About the artist
Ney Ney is an Indigenous R&B singer who wants to give back that Bobby Brown feel and get everyone on their feet dancing. With his undeniably cool 90s vibes, Ney Ney celebrates all that was great about this area with his smooth vocals and nostalgic approach to song writing.
Original Song Award
Awarded to the song that shows excellence in the craft of song writing an original composition.
Winner: Sophia Scott
About the artist
21-year-old singer-songwriter Sophia Scott is one to watch. Since the release of her indie-pop debut ‘We Were Almost’ in 2021, she has been drawing a crowd to her live shows in Brisbane and Byron Bay and tugging at the heartstrings of her doting listeners globally. Accompanied by her eclectic 3-piece band, Sophia has even amassed more than 75,000 streams on Spotify! More recently, Sophia has starting learning into a rockier realm of sound and with her latest rock-pop anthem ‘Fled the Alter’, she has set the tone for the energetic, captivating performance that is Sophia Scott.
People’s Choice Award
Awarded to the song that receives the most public votes for their original music video.
Winner: A-Muse Project
About the artist
A-MUSE is a Brisbane based performance group that aims to spread the exciting world of Japanese pop music and culture across Australia. Performing energetic and colourful live shows every month, A-MUSE have also recently released their first EP ‘Opalescent’ in both Japanese and English.
Performance Partner prizes
In addition to the prizes for the five award categories, our expert panel, in conjunction with our program sponsors, hand-picked finalists for the following paid performance opportunities.
Winners
- Splendour in the Grass Arts and Music Festival - The Dandys
- QAGOMA Festival - Lucy Korts
- QAGOMA Up Late - ZZADE
- Teneriffe Festival - Sleeping
- Tivoli / The Princess Theatre - Sophia Scott
- The Triffid - It's Acrylic
- Airlock Encouragement Prize - Bonsai Bay
Bernard Fanning
Danny Widdicombe
Davey Thompson
Elise Huntley
Fred Leone
Gabe Cramb
Hope D
Ian Haug
Jem Cassar-Daley
Jeremy Neale
Joc Curran
John Collins (JC)
John Mullen
Kate Little
Katie Rutledge
Kelsey Iris
Luke Henry
Luke Daniel Peacock
Maz De Vita
Nat Dunn
Nick DiDia
Patience Hodgeson
Roxanne Brown
Ruby-Jean McCabe
Sahara Herald
Seja Vogel
Troy Cassar-Daley
More information
For more information about The QUBE Effect you can:
- phone Council on 07 3403 8888
- email the Creative Communities team.
Join Brisbane City Council’s Creative Register to receive information about future program opportunities.
