Girls, girls, girls!
The impressive finalists for the Australian Women in Music Awards have been announced, including names Ngaiire, Mojo Juju, Christine Anu, Claire Edwardes and Alice Skye, among many more, to be presented at a star-studded ceremony, concert and party in Brisbane on Wednesday 9 October.
This year’s AWMAs include three new award categories for Excellence in Classical Music, Music Journalism and Image Making. Producers, Engineers, Film Makers, Photographers, Songwriters, Industry Leaders, Artist Managers and more are set to be acknowledged and celebrated in their own right at this year’s ceremony − recognition that has gone untapped for far too long in an industry built on creativity and tenacity!
Fifteen AWMAs will be up for grabs following the public nomination process and judging by a prestigious group of industry professionals and practitioners. A special award will once again be presented to this year’s inductee for the AWMA Honour Roll 2019.
The AWMA Ceremony, Concert and Party will include a dazzling mix of music genres and some of Australia’s biggest music names and most inspiring artists, with performances featuring Katie Noonan, Clare Bowditch, Cheryl Barker, and more.
Check out the finalists for the Australian Women in Music Awards below:
Artistic Excellence Award
Christine Anu
Nai Palm
NGAIIRE
Creative Leadership Award
Claire Edwardes
Elaine Chia
Katie Noonan
Diversity in Music Award
Christine Anu
Lisa Cheney & Peggy Polias (Making Waves)
NGAIIRE
Emerging Artist Award
Alice Skye
Ella Fence
Lisa Caruso
Excellence in Classical Music Award
Caroline Almonte
Claire Edwardes
Sarah-Grace Williams
Excellence in Image Making Award
Chloe Jean
Melaine Knight
Ntombi Moyo
Filmmaker Award
Aimée-Lee Xu Hsien Curran
Tashi Hall
Humanitarian Award
Alison Hams
Dami Im
Lindy Morrison, OAM
Lifetime Achievement Award
Joy McKean, OAM
Marcia Hines, AM
Vika and Linda Bull
Live Production Award
Jenny Moon
Kait Hall
Laurie May
Music Journalist Award
Ange McCormack
Jane Gazzo
Jules LeFevre
Music Leadership Award
Elise Reitze-Swensen
Lynette Irwin
Sue Telfer
Music Photographer Award
Jessica Vaini
Kerrie Geier
Tashi Hall
Songwriter Award
Mojo Juju
NGAIIRE
Thelma Plum
Studio Production Award
Elise Reitze-Swensen (Feels)
Kathy Naunton
Virginia Read
For more info, head to the AWMA website.
