The National Live Music Awards of 2019 were the 4th annual National Live Music Awards in Australia.
The nominations were announced on 22 October 2020 and the awards ceremony was held on 4 December 2020. For the first time ever, all State and Territory categories (except the "All Ages Achievement" award) are public voted.
Live Legend recipient Deborah Conway
National awards Nominations and wins below.
Live Act of the Year ArtistResultAmyl and the SniffersElectric FieldsMojo JujuPsychedelic Porn CrumpetsWAAX
Live Voice of the Year ArtistResultJulia JacklinMatt CorbyStella DonnellyThelma PlumZaachariaha Fielding (Electric Fields)
Best New Act ArtistResult Carla Geneve G Flip Press Club The Chats Tones and I
Live Bassist of the Year ArtistResult Hayley Manwaring (Moaning Lisa) Jennifer Aslett (San Cisco, Stella Donnelly) Jonathan Zwartz Rosie Fitzgerald (I Know Leopard) Sara McPherson
Live Drummer of the Year ArtistResult Dan Williams Jonathan Boulet (Party Dozen) Lauren Hammel (High Tension, Tropical Fuck Storm) Talya Valenti
Live Guitarist of the Year ArtistResult Axel Carrington (New Talk, Peppermint Showers) Carla Geneve Erica Dunn (Tropical Fuck Storm) Stella Donnelly Tommy Emmanuel
Live Instrumentalist of the Year ArtistResult Bree Tranter (Solo, The Middle East, Timberwolf, Matt Corby and more) Jay Watson (Tame Impala) Jenny McCullagh (I Know Leopard) Kat Mear (Cash Savage) William Barton
Live Blues and Roots Act of the Year ArtistResultLittle GeorgiaSteve SmythTash SultanaThe Cat EmpireThe Teskey Brothers
Live Classical Act of the Year ArtistResultDeborah CheethamEnsemble OffspringGenevieve LaceyPinchgut OperaPlexus
Live Country Act of the Year ArtistResultKasey ChambersThe WaifsThe Weeping WillowsThe WildsThe Wolfe Brothers Note: This was a tie.
Live Electronic Act (or DJ) of the Year ArtistResultElectric FieldsHermitudeKLPPnauRüfüs Du Sol
Live Hard Rock Act of the Year ArtistResultDZ Deathrays GlitorisHands Like HousesNorthlaneThe Beautiful Moment
Live Hip Hop Act of the Year ArtistResultAlldayBaker BoyGenesis OwusuHilltop HoodsSampa the Great
Live Indie / Rock Act of the Year ArtistResultAngie McMahonCash Savage and the Last DrinksEast Brunswick All Girls ChoirMiddle KidsWAAX
Live Jazz Act of the Year ArtistResultJonathan ZwartzTamara MurphyStephen MagnussonThe CatholicsThe Necks
Live Pop Act of the Year ArtistResultAmy SharkG FlipHatchieJack RiverMallrat
Live R&B or Soul Act of the Year ArtistResultCaiti BakerDemon DaysJamillaMilan RingMojo Juju
Best Live Music Festival or Event Festival or EventResult BigSound Dark Mofo Groovin' the Moo St Jerome's Laneway Festival Woodford Folk Festival
Best Live Music Photographer of the Year PhotographerResult Britt Andrews Ian Laidlaw Jacinta Keefe Michelle Grace Hunder Megan Carew
International Live Achievement (Group) GroupResult Angus & Julia Stone Gang of Youths Oh Pep! Rüfüs Du Sol The Teskey Brothers
International Live Achievement (Solo) GroupResult Hatchie Julia Jacklin Meg Mac Stella Donnelly Tash Sultana
Industry Achievement NameResultNotes Leanne de Souza Recognising her work for three years as head of the Association of Artist Managers, and 25+ years as an artist manager – one of the true champions of artists and managers in this country. Joel Edmondson Recognising his invaluable work for 4 years as head of Q Music. Scott Hutchinson Celebrating a genuine patron of live music, who through his work with Hutchinson Building, has made the Brisbane live music scene what it is. Susan Heymann The irreplaceable Managing Director of Chugg Entertainment, responsible for some of the biggest tours in Australia (to say the least). Women of Music Production (WOMPP) Recognising this Perth based organisation, who are fostering a true spirit of supportive collaboration for female, transgender and non-binary music makers to share, discuss and showcase music production.
State and Territory awards Note: Wins only. ACT Awards – Presented by BMA Magazine Award Winner Live Act of the Year Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Live Voice of the Year Genesis Owusu Live Venue of the Year Smith's Alternative Live Event of the Year Groovin' The Moo All Ages Achievement Bec Taylor School of Music
Northern Territory Awards – Presented by Foldback Magazine Award Winner Live Act of the Year Baker Boy Live Voice of the Year Colin Lillie Live Venue of the Year Darwin Railway Club Live Event of the Year Darwin Festival All Ages Achievement NT Music School
NSW Awards – Presented by The Music Network Award Winner Live Act of the Year Jack River Live Voice of the Year Ruel Live Venue of the Year Oxford Art Factory Live Event of the Year Yours & Owls Festival All Ages Achievement Music NSW
Queensland Awards - presented by Brisbane City Council Award Winner Live Act of the Year Cub Sport Live Voice of the Year Thelma Plum Live Venue of the Year The Tivoli Live Event of the Year Caloundra Music Festival All Ages Achievement Brett Wood, Principal of the Music Industry College
South Australian Awards – Presented by Three D Radio Award Winner Live Act of the Year Teenage Joans Live Voice of the Year Bec Stevens Live Venue of the Year Lion Arts Factory Live Event of the Year A Day of Clarity All Ages Achievement Girls Rock! Adelaide
Tasmanian Awards – Presented by Edge Radio Award Winner Live Act of the Year A. Swayze & the Ghosts Live Voice of the Year Claire Anne Taylor Live Venue of the Year The Brisbane Hotel Live Event of the Year Dark Mofo All Ages Achievement Falls Festival, Marion Bay, Tasmania
Victorian Awards – Presented by SYN Media Award Winner Live Act of the Year Mojo Juju Live Voice of the Year Didirri Live Venue of the Year The Corner Hotel, Richmond Live Event of the Year Falls Festival All Ages Achievement Music Victoria
West Australian Awards – Presented by RTR FM Award Winner Live Act of the Year Jack Davies and the Bush Chooks Live Voice of the Year Carla Geneve Live Venue of the Year Mojos Live Event of the Year WAMFest All Ages Achievement Em Burrows
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