QMusic CEO Angela Samut says the Queensland Music Awards have received a record number of submissions this year. She says the vast number of talented Queensland artists proves the hardship of the last year has not discouraged upcoming artists.

The awards will also include the presentation of the People’s Choice Award for best live venue and the announcement of the Billy Thorpe Scholarship Prize.

Finalists for the Queensland music awards will be announced on May fifth at Fortitude Valley’s Fortitude Music Hall.