Arts Queensland has developed press play, Contemporary Music Strategy 2009-2012 (PDF 1.97MB) to make a difference in the growth and development of Queensland's burgeoning contemporary music industry. Press play aims to build a sustainable and entrepreneurial contemporary music sector in Queensland by:

• supporting the growth and development of artists, musicians, bands;
• increasing uptake and quotas of Queensland content in the global marketplace;
• developing sustainable local music scenes;
• strengthening Queensland's partnerships and position in the international marketplace;
• recognising the importance of media in raising artist and industry profile, positioning and sales;
• capitalising on the digital revolution for production, distribution and for audience and market development;
• building on unique and niche market strengths, especially Indigenous music and youth contemporary music.

Press Play initiaves include funding for creative content and product development through grants, competitive fellowships and scholarships

• A Venue - funding for local governments to enable young musicians to get career experience within their own communities
• Grant McLennan Memorial Fellowship – a $20,000 annual fellowship to a Queensland contemporary songwriter.
• Billy Thorpe Scholarship – a $10,000 annual scholarship for an aspiring Queensland musician to honour the legacy of musician Billy Thorpe.
• International Contemporary Music Markets - how we work with them and how they can work for you
• The Indigenous Contemporary Music Action Plan - adopted by all the states, territories and the Australian Government

10 Dec 2008 Queensland contemporary music amps up for future success

8 September 2009 Queensland acts to tour Australia