National Live Music Awards of 2016 explained
| National Live Music Awards of 2016 |
| Venue: | The Basement, Sydney, Australia |
| Most Wins: | Ngaiire (3) |
| Next: | 2017 |
The National Live Music Awards of 2016 are the inaugural National Live Music Awards. The event took place on 29 November 2016.[1] [2]
Award director, Larry Heath said: "Artists like Ngaiire are the beating heart of the contemporary live music scene in Australia and to be able to recognise her for that, alongside dozens of other winners around the country, is what these awards were designed for. I look forward to seeing the event evolve and develop in the years to come and continuing to spread our love for live music around the country, solidifying our place both locally and internationally one of the healthiest live music scenes in the world." The awards took place across 8 venues all around Australia, encompassing and representing every State and Territory, making the National Live Music Awards an industry first.[3]
National awards
Nominations and wins below.[4]
Live Act of the Year
Live Voice of the Year
The Heatseeker Award
- The Heatseeker Award recognises a rising star on the Australian live circuit, who have gone from unknown to selling out rooms around the country over the last 12 months.
Live Bassist of the Year
Live Drummer of the Year
Live Guitarist of the Year
Live Instrumentalist of the Year
| Artist | Result |
|---|
| Happy Axe (Emma Kelly) | |
| Johann Beardraven (The Beards) | |
| Lachy Doley | |
| Sophie Hutchings | |
| Tara John (Joni In The Moon) | | |
Live Electronic Act (or DJ) of the Year
Live Hard Rock Act of the Year
Live Hip Hop Act of the Year
Live R&B or Soul Act of the Year
Live Roots Act of the Year
Best Live Music Festival or Event
International Live Achievement (Group)
International Live Achievement (Solo)
Industry Achievement
| Group | Result |
|---|
| Danny Rogers (Laneway Festival / Lunatic Entertainment) | |
| Evelyn Morris (LISTEN) | |
| Damian Cunningham & John Wardle (Live Music Office) | |
| Sounds Australia | |
| Jaddan Comerford (UNIFIED) | | |
State and Territory awards
| Northern Territory Awards |
|---|
| Award | Winner |
|---|
| Live Act of the Year | Apakatjah & Tapestry |
| Live Voice of the Year | Colin Lillie |
| Live Venue of the Year | Epilogue Rooftop |
| Live Event of the Year | Wide Open Space Festival | |
- NT Live Act of the Year was a tie.
| NSW Awards |
|---|
| Award | Winner |
|---|
| Live Act of the Year | Gang of Youths |
| Live Voice of the Year | Ngaiire |
| Live Venue of the Year | Newtown Social Club |
| Live Event of the Year | King Street Crawl |
| All Ages Achievement | Black Wire Records | |
| Queensland Awards |
|---|
| Award | Winner |
|---|
| Live Act of the Year | Violent Soho |
| Live Voice of the Year | MKO |
| Live Venue of the Year | The Triffid |
| Live Event of the Year | BIGSOUND | |
| South Australian Awards |
|---|
| Award | Winner |
|---|
| Live Act of the Year | Bad//Dreems |
| Live Voice of the Year | Naomi Keyte |
| Live Venue of the Year | The Grace Emily Hotel |
| Live Event of the Year | WOMADelaide | |
| Tasmanian Awards |
|---|
| Award | Winner |
|---|
| Live Act of the Year | Luca Brasi |
| Live Voice of the Year | Jed Appleton |
| Live Venue of the Year | The Republic Bar |
| Live Event of the Year | Dark Mofo | |
| Victorian Awards |
|---|
| Award | Winner |
|---|
| Live Act of the Year | King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard |
| Live Voice of the Year | Paul Dempsey |
| Live Venue of the Year | The Corner Hotel, Richmond |
| Live Event of the Year | St. Jerome's Laneway Festival | |
| West Australian Awards |
|---|
| Award | Winner |
|---|
| Live Act of the Year | Methyl Ethel |
| Live Voice of the Year | Keira Owen |
| Live Venue of the Year | Mojos |
| Live Event of the Year | St Jerome's Laneway Festival | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Tickets Now Available. NLMAs. 26 October 2016. 5 September 2020.
- Web site: Ngaiire, Violent Soho, more of your faves win big in National Live Music Awards. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 29 November 2016 . 30 January 2017.
- Web site: The Results are In. NLMA. 30 November 2016. 5 September 2020.
- Web site: Nominees 2016. NLMA. 2016. 5 September 2020.
