The National Live Music Awards of 2016 are the inaugural
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 event took place on 29 November 2016.
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.
National awards
Nominations and wins below.
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
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
State and Territory awards
*Note: Wins only.
* NT Live Act of the Year was a tie.
References
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