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KRIS STEWART

Artistic & Executive Director

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  • CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - QMUSIC

    As Chief Executive Officer of QMusic, the peak body for Queensland's music sector, Kris leads the state-wide representative voice for Queensland’s musicians, music workers, live music venues and fans.

     

    They work with artists from the beginning of their careers facilitating professional developments programs and mentorships, and as the artists progress, QMusic platforms their talent through festivals and major events  (such as BIGSOUND and Valley Fiesta) before finally honouring and celebrating excellence in music through the Queensland Music Awards, which QMusic has presented since 2006.

     

    Their programs include development events such as Industry Connect and advocacy and engagement activity, such as The Parliamentary Friends of the Music Industry and the $7m Music Venues COVID rescue package.

  • BIGSOUND

  • The key event annually produced by Kris at QMusic is BIGSOUND, the largest music industry event in the Southern Hemisphere.

     

    After a three years of COVID cancellations and in its 21st year, Kris relaunched the event in 2022 in a big way - with the largest BIGSOUND ever presented.


    The Music: BIGSOUND's Incredible Return 

     

    BIGSOUND is a daytime conference and networking event with global thought leaders and brands that flows into an evening showcase festival featuring more than 180 bands across 23 stages and venues.

     

    For the first time in 2022, Kris lead the creation of a First Nations Advisory Board to ensure that all First Nations programs and initiatives were Indigenous-led, and the event saw more than 1000 artists and 3000 Conference and Showcase attendees from more than two dozen countries.

    MEDIA COVERAGE

    A record event was produced for the first time in three years, following COVID cancellations: THE ABC

     

    BIGSOUND 2022: The Best of Series: MUSIC FEEDS

     

    Bigsound 2022: Keeping a Beat of the Australian Music Economy: THE MUSIC NETWORK

  • QUEENSLAND MUSIC AWARDS

  • From household names Keith Urban, Amy Shark and Sheppard to emerging artists like Jaguar Jonze, Jesswar and Hope D, the Queensland Music Awards is an annual celebration of the state's best music produced by QMusic, that culminates in an Award ceremony at the Fortitude Music Hall.

    MEDIA COVERAGE

    Close to 70 finalists for 2022 Queensland Music Awards: THE MUSIC NETWORK

     

    The Nominations For The 2023 Queensland Music Awards Are Now Open: THE MUSIC

     

    The 2023 Queensland Music Awards website: HERE

  • STATEWIDE PROGRAMMING

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    Valley Fiesta

    Australia's greatest music precinct is celebrated annually with a massive festival of contemporary music
     

    SCENESTR ARTICLE

    Concert Care 

    Launched in 2021, Concert Care is QMusic's key program for industry safety and behavior change

    Big Summer Block Party

    A re-launch of Brisbane's music scene post-COVID, BSBP was a RISE-funded multivenue major event

  • MEDIA COVERAGE - QMUSIC

    Media coverage from Kris' beginnings at QMusic

    QMusic appoints Kris Stewart as CEO

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    Music industry explores COVID plans

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    House lights dimming on arts sector

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  • interview - ABC RADIO NATIONAL

    As CEO of QMusic, Kris is asked about what's in his feed this week - what are people talking about in the music industry?

  • Contact Kris

    This is direct to Kris' personal email, so shoot him a note!

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