An undertaking as big as the Music Victoria Awards is only possible thanks to the generous support of our partners. Year after year they join us in supporting great music, making the full 6 month program possible and the event a guaranteed success.
and giving away prizes!
A Music Victoria Award nomination results in increased promotion, recognition and attention on your music, career, venue or festival. This recognition can translate to audience growth and increased record or ticket sales.
In addition, all winners receive a trophy, and some categories also come with a prize. Be sure to keep checking back here as the list below grows.
ARCHIE ROACH FOUNDATION AWARD
$3,000 Cash & Bakehouse Studio Rehearsal PackageSupported by the Archie Roach Foundation & Bakehouse Studios
ARTS ACCESS VICTORIA AMPLIFY AWARD
$3,000 Cash & Bakehouse Studio Rehearsal PackageSupported by Arts Access Victoria & Bakehouse Studios
MAV DIASPORA AWARD
$3,000 Cash & Bakehouse Studio Rehearsal PackageSupported by Multicultural Arts Victoria & Bakehouse Studios
BEST ALBUM
$500 Travel Voucher & 1 Day Free Studio HireSupported by On The Road Travel Group & Newmarket Studios
BEST SONG OR TRACK
Press Shot Photography Session with Oli Sansom & 2x Rehearsal Sessions at Three PhaseSupported by Oli Sansom Photography & Three Phase
BEST SOLO ARTIST
Plakkit Street Poster CampaignSupported by Plakkit
BEST GROUP
Plakkit Street Poster Campaign & 3 x Rehearsal Sessions at Kindred StudiosSupported by Plakkit & Kindred Studios
BEST DJ
AIAIAI TMA2DJ Headphones & 3x Weekday Pass for Bath HouseSupported by AIAIAI (Innovate Music) & Sense Of Self
BEST PRODUCER
$500 Cash & 6-month MESS MembershipSupported by Level Two Music & MESS
BEST REGIONAL ACT
x1 Night Accomodation at Veriu Hotel Collingwood & 3 x Rehearsal Sessions at Kindred StudiosSupported by Veriu & Kindred Studios
BEST MUSICIAN
Bakehouse Studio Rehearsal PackageSupported by Bakehouse Studios
BEST SMALL VENUE (METRO)
Venue Drinks PackageSupported by Brick Lane Brewing
BEST LARGE VENUE (METRO)
Venue Drinks PackageSupported by Brick Lane Brewing
BEST REGIONAL VENUE/PRESENTER (UNDER 50 GIGS)
$1,000 of Legal Services from Moira McKenzieSupported by Moira McKenzie Legal
BEST REGIONAL VENUE/PRESENTER (OVER 50 GIGS)
$1,500 of Legal Services from Studio LegalSupported by Studio Legal
BEST METRO FESTIVAL
1 Day Free Haptic Vest HireSupported by The Newmarket Collective
BEST REGIONAL FESTIVAL
1 Day Free Haptic Vest HireSupported by The Newmarket Collective
BEST EXPERIMENTAL OR AVANT-GARDE WORK
$4,000 Record Pressing Voucher, 3 x Rehearsal Sessions at Kindred Studios & 3 Month DocPlay SubscriptionSupported by Program Records, Kindred Studios & DocPlay
BEST POP WORK
1x Dolby Atmos Track Mix, 3 x Rehearsal Sessions at Kindred Studios & 3 Month DocPlay SubscriptionSupported by Immersive Studios, Kindred Studios & DocPlay
BEST COUNTRY WORK
Custom Feather & Drum Hat, 3 x Rehearsal Sessions at Kindred Studios & 3 Month DocPlay SubscriptionSupported by Feather & Drum Custom Hat Co, Kindred Studios & DocPlay
BEST FOLK WORK
Custom Feather & Drum Hat, 3 x Rehearsal Sessions at Kindred Studios & 3 Month DocPlay SubscriptionSupported by Feather & Drum Custom Hat Co, Kindred Studios & DocPlay
BEST HIP HOP WORK
Versus Merch T-Shirt Pack, 3 x Rehearsal Sessions at Kindred Studios & 3 Month DocPlay SubscriptionSupported by Versus Merch, Kindred Studios & DocPlay
BEST ROCK OR PUNK WORK
Versus Merch T-Shirt Pack, 3 x Rehearsal Sessions at Kindred Studios & 3 Month DocPlay SubscriptionSupported by Versus Merch, Kindred Studios & DocPlay
BEST JAZZ WORK
Melbourne Recital Centre Performance Opportunity, 3 x Rehearsal Sessions at Kindred Studios & 3 Month DocPlay SubscriptionSupported by Melbourne Recital Centre, Kindred Studios & DocPlay
BEST ELECTRONIC WORK
TMA2 Studio XE Avid Editions, 3 x Rehearsal Sessions at Kindred Studios & 3 Month DocPlay SubscriptionSupported by AIAIAI (Innovate Music), Kindred Studios & DocPlay
BEST BLUES WORK
3 x Rehearsal Sessions at Kindred Studios & 3 Month DocPlay Subscription3 Month DocPlay SubscriptionSupported by Kindred Studios & DocPlay
BEST HEAVY WORK
Guitar Setup or Service at Found Sound, 3 x Rehearsal Sessions at Kindred Studios & 3 Month DocPlay SubscriptionSupported by Found Sound, Kindred Studios & DocPlay
BEST REGGAE OR DANCEHALL WORK
1x Sontronics Orpheus Microphone, 3 x Rehearsal Sessions at Kindred Studios & 3 Month DocPlay SubscriptionSupported by Mannys, Kindred Studios & DocPlay
BEST SOUL, FUNK, RNB OR GOSPEL WORK
Press Shot Photography Session with MGH Photography, 3 x Rehearsal Sessions at Kindred Studios & 3 Month DocPlay SubscriptionSupported by MGH Photography, Kindred Studios & DocPlay
Entries
Open
9am Monday
3 July 2023
Entries
Close
2pm Friday
21 July 2023
Nominees
Announced
8am Thursday
14 September 2023
Public Voting
Closes
12 Noon Friday
13 October 2023
Awards
Ceremony
6pm Tuesday
31 October 2023
Contemporary Music Victoria Inc.
Unit 1, 35 Johnston Street
Collingwood Yards
Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country
Collingwood VIC 3066
Music Victoria advocates, celebrates and supports on the unceded lands of the peoples of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, as well as to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We deeply respect the role that music and songlines play and have played in the continuation of their culture for the past 60,000+ years.