National Live Music Awards of 2023

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National Live Music Awards of 2023
Date11 October 2023 (2023-10-11)
Venuevarious locations across Australia
Most awards Genesis Owusu and Amyl and the Sniffers (3)
Most nominations King Stingray and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard (6)
Website www.nlmas.com.au
  2020  · National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards of 2023 were the 6th annual National Live Music Awards. [1]

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In December 2022, the National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) confirmed they will be back to celebrate the live sector in October 2023, after a two-year hiatus, due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2023 awards will reflect a lengthier eligibility period (1 September 2020 – 30 June 2023). [2]

The events were held simultaneously across eight cities on 11 October 2023. [1] All venues and nominees were announced on Brisbane on 5 September 2023. [3]

Live Legend Recipient

National awards

Nominations and wins below. [4] [1]

Best Live Act

ArtistResult
Amyl and the Sniffers Won
Electric Fields Nominated
Genesis Owusu Nominated
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Nominated
King Stingray Nominated

Best Live Voice

ArtistResult
Cash Savage Nominated
Ngaiire Nominated
Romy Vager (RVG)Nominated
Yirrŋa Yunupiŋu (King Stingray)Nominated
Zaachariaha Fielding (Electric Fields)Won

Best Live Bassist

ArtistResult
Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich (Camp Cope)Won
Lucas Harwood (King Gizzard)Nominated
Nick Finch (Cash Savage)Nominated
Steele Chabau (Butterfingers, James Johnston, Katie Noonan and others)Nominated
Zoe HauptmannNominated

Best Live Drummer (aka The Sheddy)

ArtistResult
Dobby Nominated
G Flip Won
Lewis Stiles (King Stingray)Nominated
Talya ValentiNominated
Michael Cavanagh (King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard)Nominated
Sarah Thompson (Camp Cope)Nominated

Best Live Guitarist

ArtistResult
Andrew Glitoris (Glitoris)Nominated
Chloe Dadd (May-a, Peach PRC and solo)Nominated
Joey Walker (King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard)Won
Roy Kellaway (King Stingray)Nominated
Sophie McComish (Body Type)Nominated

Best Live Instrumentalist

ArtistResult
Kirsty TickleWon
Laura Jean Nominated
Lyndon BlueNominated
Monique ClareNominated
William Barton Nominated

Best Live Music Journalist

JournalistResult
Ellie RobinsonNominated
Mikey CahillNominated
Sosefina FuamoliWon
Will OakeshottNominated
Zara RichardsNominated

Best Live Music Photographer
(Presented by Beehive)

PhotographerResult
Jess GleesonNominated
Jordan MunnsNominated
Ruby BolandNominated
Samuel GravesNominated
Tashi HallWon

Best Stage & Light Design
(presented by Novatech)

Best Stage & Light DesignResult
Emile Frederick (Gang of Youths)Nominated
Alex McCoy and Pat Babekuhl (Genesis Owusu)Won
Matthew Smith and Alex ‘Katzki’ George (Rüfüs Du Sol)Nominated
Rob Sinclair (Tame Impala)Nominated
Nathan Dagostino, Nicholas Beachen and Rachael Johnston (Vera Blue)Nominated

Best Live Music Festival or Event
(presented by The Music)

Best Live Music Festival or EvenResult
Byron Bay Bluesfest Nominated
Dark Mofo Won
Meredith Music Festival Nominated
St Jerome's Laneway Festival Nominated
Tamworth Country Music Festival Nominated

Best International Tour in Australia
(presented by Live Event Logistics)

Tour and PromoterResult
Angel Olsen - Big Time Tour 2023 (Supersonic)Nominated
Ed Sheeran +–=÷× Tour (Frontier Touring)Nominated
Harry Styles Love on Tour (Live Nation)Nominated
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis - Australian Carnage Tour (Supersonic)Won
Sleaford Mods - AUS Tour 2023 (Handsome Tours)Nominated

Musicians Making a Difference

NameResultRationale
Baker Boy WonFor his work in celebrating the Yolŋu languages through music and connecting First Nations young people in remote communities to their potential.
Big hART & Songs for FreedomNominatedFor their advocacy work in raising awareness of the disproportionate incarceration rates of Aboriginal children in Australian prisons through their national touring production.
Prinnie Stevens NominatedFor celebrating the historic power of the female voice and the transformation of pain into music through her album and stage show, Lady Sings the Blues
G-FlipNominatedFor their advocacy work in encouraging conversation about gender identity.
Josh Pyke NominatedFor championing indigenous languages through music in primary schools while raising funds through Busking for Change.

National Genre Awards

Best Blues & Roots Act

ArtistResult
FoolsNominated
Hussy HicksNominated
Jack Biilmann & The Black TideNominated
Sweet TalkNominated
The Teskey Brothers Won

Best Classical Act

ArtistResult
Australian String Quartet Nominated
Australian Vocal Ensemble (AVÉ)
(featuring Katie Noonan, Fiona Campbell, Andrew Goodwin and Andrew O'Connor)
Nominated
Ensemble Offspring Nominated
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Nominated
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Won

Best Country Act

ArtistResult
Caitlin Harnett & The Pony BoysWon
Hana and Jessie-Lee's Bad HabitsNominated
Mark Curtis and the FlannelettesNominated
Siobhan CotchinNominated
The Weeping Willows Nominated

Best DJ/Electronic Act

ArtistResult
Elle ShimadaNominated
Lastlings Nominated
Rüfüs Du SolWon
Slumberjack Nominated
Tijuana CartelNominated

Best Folk Act

ArtistResult
Ben Salter Nominated
Charm of Finches Nominated
Emily Wurramara Won
Melody Pool Nominated
Naomi Keyte Nominated

Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Act
(Presented by HEAVY)

ArtistResult
C.O.F.F.I.N Won
GlitorisNominated
Polaris Nominated
Rocky's Pride & JoyNominated
Voyager Nominated

Best Hip Hop Act

ArtistResult
1300 Nominated
Baker BoyNominated
Barkaa Nominated
Genesis OwusuWon
Tkay Maidza Nominated

Best Indie/Rock/Alternative Act

ArtistResult
Ball Park Music Won
Cash Savage and the Last DrinksNominated
DMA's Nominated
King Gizzard and the Lizard WizardNominated
RVG Nominated

Best Jazz Act

ArtistResult
Cigany WeaverNominated
Grievous Bodily CalmNominated
Hiatus Kaiyote Won
Mildlife Nominated
Shaolin Afronauts Nominated

Best Pop Act

ArtistResult
Amy Shark Nominated
Electric FieldsNominated
Peach PRCNominated
Thelma Plum Won
Vera Blue Nominated

Best Punk/Hardcore Act
(Presented by HEAVY)

ArtistResult
Amyl and the SniffersWon
Cable Ties Nominated
Pinch PointsNominated
Private Function Nominated
Sly Withers Nominated

Best R&B or Soul Act

ArtistResult
Budjerah Nominated
Emma Donovan and the Putbacks Nominated
Mo'Ju Won
NgaiireNominated
THNDONominated

State and Territory awards

ACT Awards
Best Live Act in the ACT
(Presented by BMA Magazine)
Result
Apricot InkNominated
ARCHIENominated
dogworldNominated
Genesis OwusuWon
GlitorisNominated
Live Voice in the ACTResult
Cormac McKahey (Sonic Reducer)Won
Keven 007 (Glitoris)Nominated
Kim YangNominated
Lucy SugermanNominated
Tasha Nauenburg (Bad Lunar)Nominated
Best Venue in the ACTResult (win only)
The BasementWon
Best Live Event in the ACT
(Presented by Oztix)
Result (win only)
Loading Zone – SidewayWon
Northern Territory Awards
Best Live Act in the NTResult
Caiti Baker Nominated
Katanga JuniorNominated
King StingrayWon
NgulmiyaNominated
Southeast Desert Metal BandNominated
Live Voice in the NTResult
Aidan Lijanga (Katanga Junior)Won
Alice CottonNominated
Caiti BakerNominated
Ngulmiya NundhirribalaNominated
Yirrŋa Yunupiŋu (King Stingray)Nominated
Best Venue in the NTResult (win only)
Darwin Railway ClubWon
Best Live Event in the NT
(Presented by Oztix)
Result (win only)
Darwin Festival Won
NSW Awards
Best Live Act in NSW
(Presented by 2SER)
Result
1300Nominated
Body TypeNominated
DMA'sWon
DustNominated
Ngaiire Nominated
Live Voice in NSWResult
Andy Golledge Nominated}
BudjerahNominated
Georgia MulliganNominated
Milan RingNominated
Vera BlueWon
Best Venue in NSWResult (win only)
Enmore Theatre Won
Best Live Event in NSW
(Presented by Oztix)
Result (win only)
Mardi Gras Fair Day Won


Queensland Awards
Best Live Act in QLD
(Presented by 4ZZZ)
Result
Ball Park MusicWon
Cigany WeaverNominated
Full Flower Moon BandNominated
Jaguar Jonze Nominated
WAAX Nominated
Live Voice in QLDResult
Asha JefferiesNominated
Deena Lynch (Jaguar Jonze)Nominated
Jesswar Nominated
Katie NoonanWon
Marie DeVita (WAAX)Nominated
Best Venue in QLD
(Presented by Red Octopus)
Result (win only)
The Tivoli Won
Best Live Event in QLD
(Presented by Oztix)
Result (win only)
Woodford Folk Festival Won
South Australian Awards
Best Live Act in SA
(Presented by City of Adelaide)
Result
Electric FieldsNominated
SlowmangoNominated
Teenage Joans Nominated
The Empty ThreatsWon
West Thebarton Nominated
Live Voice in SA
(Presented by Three D Radio)
Result
Alana JagtNominated
Carla LippisWon
Naomi Keyte (The Transatlantics)Nominated
StellieNominated
Zaachariaha Fielding (Electric Fields)Nominated
Best Venue in SA
(Presented by Red Octopus)
Result (win only)
The Gov Won
Best Live Event in SA
(Presented by Oztix)
Result (win only)
WOMADelaide Won
Tasmanian Awards
Best Live Act in Tasmania
(Presented by City of Hobart)
Result
Grace ChiaNominated
Lennon WellsNominated
Luca Brasi Won
The Native CatsNominated
ThreatsNominated
Live Voice in Tasmania
(Presented by Simple)
Result
Ben Salter Nominated
Christopher ColemanNominated
Claire Anne TaylorWon
Emily WurramaraNominated
Tasha ZappalaNominated
Best Venue in Tasmania
(Presented by Edge Radio)
Result (win only)
The Odeon TheatreWon
Best Live Event in Tasmania
(Presented by Oztix)
Result (win only)
Dark MofoWon
Victorian Awards
Best Live Act in Victoria
(Presented by SYN Media)
Result
Amyl and the SniffersWon
BIG WETTNominated
Emma Donovan and the Putbacks Nominated
FloodlightsNominated
King Gizzard and the Lizard WizardNominated
Live Voice in Victoria
(Presented by Music Victoria)
Result
Emma DonovanNominated
Georgia Maq (Camp Cope)Nominated
Julia Jacklin Won
Sampa The Great Nominated
THNDONominated
Best Venue in VictoriaResult (win only)
Forum Theatre Won
Best Live Event in Victoria
(Presented by Oztix)
Result (win only)
Meredith Music Festival Won
West Australian Awards – Presented by Dailymotion
Best Live Act in WA
(Presented by RTRFM)
Result
Alter BoyWon
DulcieNominated
Spacey Jane Nominated
Tame ImpalaNominated
The Kill Devil Hills Nominated
Live Voice in WAResult
AnesuNominated
Brendon Humphries (The Kill Devil Hills)Nominated
Carla Geneve Won
Noah DillonNominated
Siobhan CotchinNominated
Best Venue in WA
(Presented by Edge Radio)
Result (win only)
Mojo's Bar Won
Best Live Event in WA
(Presented by Oztix)
Result (win only)
Nannup Music Festival Won

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