Or maybe you’ve already played a few shows and you’re ready to level up, connect with other young artists, and get real-world advice from people working in the music industry?

The Next Set is for you.

On Sunday March 22 at the Beerwah Community Hall, the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) is hosting a dedicated event for musicians under 18 - designed to help you build confidence, knowledge and connections.

What to expect

Industry Round Tables

 Sit down with experienced music industry professionals and ask the questions you’ve always wanted answered, like:

• How do I approach venues and bookers?

• What should I know before playing my first gig?

• How do I set up properly for a live show?

• How do I deal with rejection and keep going?

These small-group discussions are practical, honest and focused on helping you understand the next steps in your music journey.

Live Showcase

 Hear from some of the Sunshine Coast’s best and brightest young acts and see what’s possible.

Jam Night

The day wraps up with a collaborative jam session - a chance to meet other young musicians, jump on stage, and be part of something creative and supportive.

Why come?

• Connect with other like-minded young musicians

• Meet local industry “movers and shakers”

• Gain practical knowledge you can use straight away

• Build confidence in a supportive, youth-focused space

   

Whether you’re just starting out or already performing, The Next Set is about helping you find your place in the local music scene - and take that next step.

Are you a parent of a budding musician?

While your young artist is learning, connecting and gaining confidence, you’re invited to relax in the lounge and meet the SCMIC board. We’ll be available to chat, answer your questions, and share practical advice on how to navigate the music industry as a parent — and your child’s biggest supporter.

Featured speakers

Phoebe Le Brocque - Programming & Admin Coordinator - Social State Entertainment & manager of Serendipiti

Serendipiti - winner of Triple J Unearthed 2025 and fresh from killer shows at BIGSOUND  & Melbourne shows 

Ruth Gardner - Cave Inn Brisbane and 4ZZZ Chair

Paulie B - ARIA award winning musician and producer. Working from and running Yama-Nui Studios

Jordan Lawrence - Professional counsellor and musician under the moniker Calan Mai.

Plus SCMIC committee members and more to be announced

Featured live musicians

Wave Raiders Wave Raiders are a trio of alternative rock disruptors fuelled by a love of alternative rock, surf culture, and the last 25 years of Australian music. Between school and surfing, the trio can be found meticulously honing their skills to create a show that is equal parts instrumentally tight and entertaining. They formed at just 10 – 12 years old, and since then have played the Airlie Beach Festival of Music, Bluesfest, Good Things and more. They’ve had viral festival moments (including being called onstage by Spiderbait to perform ‘Calypso’ in front of 10,000 fans). They’ve shared stages with the likes of New Found Glory, Amy Shark, The Angels, The Beautiful Girls, Jem Cassar Daley, The Choir Boys, Middle Kids, James Reyne, Boom Crash Opera, Mi-Sex, Dragon, Tanya George, Pricey and Kingswood. And they’ve snagged coveted support slots on tours with The Screaming Jets and The Superjesus. 

Jemzel is a Filipino/Australian alternative artist and producer making music in a bedroom. Jemzel’s love for singing and playing instruments came to life early in her childhood. At age 11, she started using the internet to start teaching herself music production and audio engineering. In early 2023, Jemzel released her bedroom pop track ‘Tell Nobody’. The track quickly gained attention on social media, and has now amassed 700,000 listens and counting on Spotify alone.

Karma Police are a young four-piece band with a grunge-inspired, alt-rock, post-punk sound. They have had airplay on triple j Unearthed, 4ZZZ and ABC Radio, and played alongside  Superjesus, Chamber Lane and Charm of Finches. They won ‘Best Original Song’ at the Aura Youth Fest Battle of the bands, and are about to head into the studio to record their debut EP with Producer, Cody McWaters, at Airlock Studios. 

CorksCrew formed in 2024, to play music that matters to them as hard as they can.

Dylan and Alex on Guitar, Fraser on Drums, Isla on bass and Vocals with Clark on lead vocals. Having performed locally on the Sunshine Coast since they formed, they lean into the heavier side - rock and metal - getting audiences pumped every time.