‘An Important Opportunity’: Nominate Yourself (Or A Mate) For The 2021 SAM Awards
"Winning in previous years for me has always been one of the highlights of my career."
Entries for the 2021 South Australian Music Awards close tomorrow night, September 15, at 11:59pm AEST, and if you’re yet to submit yourself or someone else worthy, perhaps some wise words from past winners will inspire you.
MOTEZ
- Winner, Best Release 2020
- Winner, People’s Choice Electronic 2020
- Winner, Best Music Video 2020
"The SA Music Awards are an incredible celebration of all music in South Australia and the cultural richness we possess. It gives the platform for everybody within our community to recognise our peers and their achievements.
“This year it is even more important in light of constant lockdowns, disruptions and challenges that threaten our very own careers. Winning in previous years for me has always been one of the highlights of my career, a moment to share with all my friends and colleagues who have helped me along the journey."
Don't miss a beat with our FREE daily newsletter
MARIO SPATE
- Winner, Best Studio Engineer/Producer 2020
- Winner, Best Studio Engineer 2019
“The SAMs is such a great opportunity to collectively put our heads up from what we've been working on and celebrate each other, to build an identity in our own little corner of the Australian music scene. It’s also a great way to find new artists to collaborate with.”
WING DEFENCE
- Winner, People’s Choice Punk 2020
- Winner, Best Group 2020
- Winner, Best Release 2020
- Winner, People’s Choice Punk 2019
“The SAM Awards are such a great way to give recognition in our music community and acknowledge all of the talent in SA. We are grateful to have won a few awards in previous years and love seeing the local scene continue to be celebrated."
TOWNS
- Winner, People’s Choice Rock 2020
- Winner, People’s Choice Rock 2019
“In a time where artists have been feeling less connected than ever with the world something like the SAM awards means so much more than many people think.
“Artists have had their creativity and passion put on hold and that eats away at that motivation for us musicians. The SAM Awards will give South Australian artists the recognition that their work and art means something to the world even in what feels like this never-ending cycle of cancellations or postponements.
“It’s an important opportunity for us all to come together and spread some love and appreciation for one another at an event that showcases the talent that South Australia is full of.”
– Aston Valladares (TOWNS)
Entries across both the Industry Voted Awards and People’s Choice Awards categories will remain open until 11:59pm AEST on September 15.
People’s Choice Awards voting will then open to the public on September 22 via theMusic.com.au ahead of the awards ceremony on November 18, which will unfold as a COVID-19 appropriate gala-style event.
More From Our Network
