From Barkaa performing at Vivid to Jem Cassar-Daley taking out song of the year at the Queensland Music Awards, Blak women are powerhouses when it comes to the music industry.
This year, The Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) are celebrating women in music, particularly First Nations and culturally diverse artists.
AWMA are opening their doors again for talented female artists to be nominated.
The award categories cover all genres, from rap to rock and the many important behind-the-scenes roles in the music industry.
Last year, Cerisa Benjamin took out the Diversity in Music Award. Ripple Effect band were a finalist for the category.
Jessica Mauboy was a finalist for the Artistic Excellence Award, Jem Cassar-Daley was a finalist for the Emerging Artist Award and Candice Lorae was a finalist for the Studio Production Award.
This year’s Awards Ceremony and Concert will be in Meanjin (Brisbane) on Wednesday 2 October 2024.
The categories include:
Lifetime Achievement Award
2023 Recipients: Kate Ceberano, Jeannie Lewis and Clare Moore.
Tina Arena Special Impact Award
2023 Recipient: Oana Gilbert (Posthumous).
Humanitarian Award
2023 Recipient: Alison Hams.
Diversity in Music Award
2023 Recipient: Cerisa Benjamin.
Excellence in Classical Music
2023 Recipient: Celia Craig.
Heavy Music Award
2023 Recipient: Emmy Mack.
Creative Leadership Award
2023 Recipient: Claire Edwardes.
Artistic Excellence Award
2023 Recipients: Vika & Linda.
Studio Production Award
2023 Recipient: Robyn Lee Payne.
Live Creative Production Award
2023 Recipient: Naomi Price.
Live Production Touring Award
2023 Recipient: Jenny Moon.
Music Leadership Award
2023 Recipient: Marianna Annas.
Songwriter Award
2023 Recipient: Toni Watson (Tones And I).
Emerging Artist Award
2023 Recipient: ASHLI.
Music Photographer Award
2023 Recipient: Mia Mala McDonald.
Filmmaker Award
2023 Recipient: Triana Hernandez.
ARIA Executive Leader Game Changer Award
2023 Recipient: Emily Collins.
Music Journalist Award
2023 Recipient: Jane Gazzo.
