The National Live Music Awards of 2023 were the 6th annual
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 ...
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In December 2022, the National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) confirmed they will be back to celebrate the live sector in October 2023, after a two-year hiatus, due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2023 awards will reflect a lengthier eligibility period (1 September 2020 – 30 June 2023).
The events were held simultaneously across eight cities on 11 October 2023.
All venues and nominees were announced on Brisbane on 5 September 2023.
Live Legend Recipient
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Yothu Yindi
Yothu Yindi (Yolŋu Matha, Yolngu for "child and mother", pronounced ) are an Australian musical group with Australian Aboriginal, Aboriginal and ''List of English words of Malay origin#B, balanda'' (non-Aboriginal) members, formed in 1986 as ...
* Susan Heymann
National awards
Nominations and wins below.
Best Live Act
Best Live Voice
Best Live Bassist
Best Live Drummer (aka The Sheddy)
Best Live Guitarist
Best Live Instrumentalist
Best Live Music Journalist
Best Live Music Photographer
(Presented by Beehive)
Best Stage & Light Design
(presented by Novatech)
Best Live Music Festival or Event
(presented by
The Music
The Music are an English alternative rock band, formed in Kippax, Leeds in 1999. Comprising Robert Harvey (vocals, guitar), Adam Nutter (lead guitar), Stuart Coleman (bass) and Phil Jordan (drums), the band came to prominence with the releas ...
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Best International Tour in Australia
(presented by Live Event Logistics)
Musicians Making a Difference
National Genre Awards
Best Blues & Roots Act
Best Classical Act
Best Country Act
Best DJ/Electronic Act
Best Folk Act
Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Act
(Presented by HEAVY)
Best Hip Hop Act
Best Indie/Rock/Alternative Act
Best Jazz Act
Best Pop Act
Best Punk/Hardcore Act
(Presented by HEAVY)
Best R&B or Soul Act
State and Territory awards
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, Budjerah
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, Georgia Mulligan
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, Milan Ring
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, Vera Blue
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Enmore Theatre
The Enmore Theatre is a theatre and entertainment venue in Sydney, Australia. It was built in 1908. It is located at 118–132 Enmore Road in Newtown, in the inner west of Sydney's suburbs. It was first opened in 1912 as a photo-play theatre. I ...
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(Presented by Oztix)
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Mardi Gras Fair Day
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References
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