Finalists Announced for the 2023 Australian Women in Music Awards
The finalists for the 2023 Australian Women in Music Awards have been revealed, with Jessica Mauboy, Vika & Linda, and country artist Beccy Cole leading the announcement as nominees for the Artistic Excellence Award. Singer Kate Ceberano, jazz/folk artist Jeannie Lewis, and drummer Clare Moore are in the running for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
In the Emerging Artist category, Ashli, Jem Cassar-Daley, and Merinda Dias-Jayasinha have been named as finalist, while Sarah McLeod, Tanya Batt (BATTS), and Toni Watson (Tones and I) are up for the Songwriter Award.
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This year the AWMA’s will also present the inaugural Women In Heavy Music Award, with Music Feeds’ own Emmy Mack (RedHook), Jelena Goluza, and Amy Simmons named as finalists. See the full list of categories and finalists below.
“AWMA has raised the collective voice – demanding equitable access, safety, and recognition for women in the Australian music industry,” AWMA Founding Executive Producer & Program Director Vicki Gordon said in a statement.
“We support and promote women as vital, essential contributors to the future business growth of the sector and are calling on the industry to adopt Gender Equality as a Core Music Industry value. Gender equity is still a long way in the future and we all need to remain vigilant.”
In a statement, Ceberano said working in the Australian music industry for many years “has been an education and at times a baptism by fire.”
“But we are hardy and the Australian singers that are striking notes globally, not only with their music but with their minds, is outstanding,” Ceberano said. “I’m glad to be a part of this modern community of likeminded artists who wish to share their wisdom and prevail despite all provocation to do otherwise!”
The AWMA’s will take place in Meanjin/Brisbane on Wednesday, 27th September – it will be broadcast at a later date on ABC TV.
Australian Women In Music Awards 2023 Finalists
Artistic Excellence Award
Jessica Mauboy
Beccy Cole
Vika & Linda
Creative Leadership Award
Claire Edwardes
Sharni Honor
Chelsea Wilson
Diversity in Music Award
Ruth O’Brien
Cerisa Benjamin
Ripple Effect Band
Emerging Artist Award
Ashli
Jem Cassar-Daley
Merinda Dias-Jayasinha
Excellence in Classical Music Award
Jenny Duck-Chong
Celia Craig
Anne Cawrse
Inaugural ARIA Executive Leader Game Changer Award
Nazlican Eren
Emily Collins
Sophie Galaise
Filmmaker Award
Philippa Bateman
Amy Louisee
Triana Hernandez
Inaugural Women In Heavy Music Award
Emmy Mack
Jelena Goluza
Amy Simmons
Humanitarian Award
Andrea Smith
Alison Hams
Gemma Farrell
Lifetime Achievement Award
Jeannie Lewis
Clare Moore
Kate Ceberano
Live Creative Production Award
Nikki Nouveau
Naomi Price
Sarah Ponturo
Live Production Touring Award
Karen-lee Herrmann
Jenny Moon
Stacey Queffert
Music Journalist Award
Tait McGregor
Stephanie Eslake
Jane Gazzo
Music Leadership Award
Marianna Annas
Mary Jo Capps AM
Beth Appleton
Music Photographer Award
Ruby Boland
Lucinda Goodwin
Mia Mala McDonald
Songwriter Award
Sarah McLeod
Tanya Batt
Toni Watson
Studio Production Award
Candice Lorrae
Robyn Lee Payne
Elise Reitze-Swensen
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