Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards Return In 2014

Shining a spotlight on independent Australian music, the ninth annual Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards is set to go down at the heritage-listed North Melbourne Meat Market on Wednesday 8 October.

Relocating for the first time in three years and once again coordinated by the Australian Independent Record Labels Association, this year’s nominees will be announced in the coming weeks, as well as guest presenters and who’ll be performing on the night.

With Vance Joy and Flume cleaning up at last year’s awards, as well as King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard taking out the Carlton Dry Global Music Grant – the 2015 edition of which is currently accepting applications – this year will no doubt follow suit.

To be eligible for their respective categories, artists must have released material between 1 August 2013 and 31 July 2014, and said material must be owned by the artist or an independent Australian label.

AIR is currently accepting submission from members for a long-list that will be presenting to approximately 400 industry professionals for judging to narrow down and allocate nominees for each category.

Categories

Best Independent Artist

Best Independent Album

Breakthrough Independent Artist

Best Independent Single/EP

Best Independent Hip Hop Album

Best Independent Country Album

Best Independent Blues And Roots Album

Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavy or Punk Album

Best Independent Jazz Album

Best Independent Dance/Electronica Album

Best Independent Dance/Electronica or Club Single

Best Independent Classical Album

Best Independent Label