Search Results

this is a moment to celebrate them. “Awarding the biggest prize in Australian music will provide a vital financial boost for the winners and a big incentive for the next ... want to boost their careers, recognise the cultural importance of local music and inspire the next generation of prize winners.“ “Artists are at the heart of our music industry

year’s Justin Cosby Music Prize . Announced at SXSW Sydney , today’s announcement marks the third annual awarding of the prize. In addition to the prize winners, SXSW Sydney ... named for Australian industry legend Justin Cosby , who passed away in 2021, the prize continues his legacy by supporting independent music and new talent. A regular attendee of SXSW

ARIA Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist Award and shortlisted for this year’s Australian Music Prize . One of Joy’s touring mates, Wray has also shared the stage with Spacey Jane

year of phenomenal, diverse new music from Australian artists, and the 21st SoundMerch Australian Music Prize mirrors that with its 2025 shortlist. Previous winners of the award include Kankawa Nagarra ... Tropical Fuck Storm were also members of The Drones, who won the 1st Australian Music Prize! Fun fact 2: Mick Turner of Bleak Squad was also shortlisted last year

strange to be winning a huge prize and being granted an opportunity for high-profile live shows when live music was such a tenuous thing. "There was definitely ... music industry when the future is so uncertain? "Personally I remember at this stage of high school (almost graduating) I had already decided long before that music was the career

Geisha’s “lost” third album, which was released in 2007. Embedded Content No Second Prize also featured a classic ballad, Nobody’s Angel , which Chris wrote with Mark Holden ... Melbourne radio. Embedded Content Chris re-formed Geisha in 2007 with guitarist and music journalist Joe Matera , who had seen the original band play a New Year’s Eve show

humour, tragedy and triumph. There’s been no story in the history of Australian music quite like The Whitlams. When founding member Stevie Plunder died in 1996, Tim Freedman thought ... surprise – a cover of Two Little Boys , a song made famous by disgraced Australian entertainer Rolf Harris . In 2008, Tim was invited to perform a Harris song when

Album of the Year at the 2023 J Awards and for the 2023 Australian Music Prize . The band have been working on new music this year—some of which might

gospel singer-songwriter, teacher, mentor, human rights advocate, political activist, and 2024 Australian Music Prize winner Olive Knight ( Kankawa Nagarra ), who will embark on her debut European tour. Applications

After making her Australian and New Zealand debut in February for Laneway Festival , British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean is returning Down Under in October 2026 with a massive arena tour ... mainstream. Dean’s 2023 debut album, Messy , was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize , nominated for BRITs , and has led to a soundtrack appearance in the latest Bridget Jones film

month, Sound NSW announced the launch of the inaugural NSW Music Prize , offering the largest cash prize to Australian musicians. The first-ever NSW Music Prize will be presented during ... professionals. A Selection Committee of 20 Australian music industry professionals will nominate artists and create a longlist for the main NSW Music Prize and the Breakthrough Artist of the Year