The Carol Lloyd Award is a $15,000 grant presented to an emerging femele-identifying or non-binary singer-songwriter to either record a full-length album or record and tour an EP.
The Carol Lloyd Award forms part of QMusic’s Women in Music program, which delivers a suite of events and initiatives, including QMentorship, to create opportunities for music industry professionals to upskill, innovate and become future leaders.
The Carol Lloyd Award honours the contribution the late Carol Lloyd made to the Queensland music scene, including through bands Railroad Gin and Carol Lloyd Band, as well as her support for women to be offered more opportunities and benefits in the very male-dominated industry.
Carol Lloyd made a significant impact on the Australian and international music industry with several number one hits and the first worldwide EMI International publishing contract issued to any artist in Australia. Carol’s songs were published in 27 countries, with her first album, A Matter of Time racing up to number one in three weeks, and her second, Mother was Asleep charting at number one or in the top three in Germany, France, Japan, Holland and Indonesia.
Previous recipients include Sahara Beck (2019), Leanne Tennant (2018) and Moreton (2017).
Carol’s wife, Annie Haydon is part of the team bestowing this award to a Queensland musician.
“Carol would be so proud of this award, especially the amount of support it will offer a female musician to make their mark” - Annie Haydon
QMusic is the new home for the Carol Lloyd Award supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and APRA AMCOS.
