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NLMAs
Postponed
6th Annual Event
to be held in 2022
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The 2019 Gala, at Brisbane’s The Triffid. Photo Credit: someFX.
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Following the news that events like the Helpmann Awards and BIGSOUND would be taking a break for 2021, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) have today confirmed that their 6th Annual event will be postponed to 2022.
This comes after the 5th Annual Awards proceeded in October 2020 on the eve of BIGSOUND, with a combination of physical and digital events around the country.
More than 50,000 tuned in for the digital event internationally, during the live screening and on demand for the 72 hours following the event, while screening parties and live performances took place in Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth.
Founder and Director of the Awards, Larry Heath, explained the decision to move the next event to 2022, “…our 2020 event proceeded as more than half of the year of eligibility saw live music operating as normal in Australia.”
“Sadly, while there are fantastic local scenes still in operation, and many artists who have defied the odds and managed to tour through much of the last year in one form or another, the landscape of touring has been one of uncertainty and the raw fact of the matter is – with a year of lockdowns and closed borders, there is no national live music scene to celebrate right now. And more to the viability of the awards themselves – there is no clear way for our judges to assess this year’s potential nominees.”
While the awards are postponed, the NLMAs will be finding other ways to shine a light on the bright spots of the last 12 months, in the leadup to, and during the 2022 event.
Organisers are also planning some exciting changes to the awards for next year, and promise to return bigger and better than ever – with work already underway.
The next “Live Legend”, the award’s hall of fame equivalent, has already been decided, and there have also been changes to the award’s Advisory Board, with new members to be announced later in the year.
Founding Advisory Board Member Katie Noonan says of today’s announcement, “This decision may reflect the state of the industry right now, but it should by no means reflect our fervent passion and belief in the transformative power of the Australian live music industry.”
“To all those who are keeping the live industry in Australia alive, we sincerely thank you for everything you do. Your advocacy and passion is what keeps us all going in these difficult times. We can’t wait to celebrate you and your work again soon.”
For more details about the awards and to see past winners, head to NLMAs.com.au.
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One of the NLMAs most celebrated artists, Stella Donnelly, accepting three trophies at the 2019 NLMAs in Brisbane. Photo Credit: Peter McGhie
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About the NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia’s diverse and successful live industry, celebrating the diversity and success of the Australian live scene – recognising the best vocal talents and musicians alongside the best venues, events and festivals.
The awards contain both national and state focused categories, voted on by the live industry (including fellow musicians, media, venues, bookers), with select public voted categories. Traditionally, the national awards are revealed at a gala event, while the State and Territory awards are revealed at satellite events in their respective capital cities.
The first annual event was held on 29th November 2016 as part of ARIA Week, the second on 7th December 2017, the third on Thursday, 6th December 2018 and the fourth on 4th December 2019. The 2020 event was held online and in select cities on Tuesday, 20th October 2020, on the eve of BIGSOUND.
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Warren Ellis (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Dirty Three) accepting his trophy for Live Instrumentalist of the Year from France, during the 2020 NLMAs.
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