CONGRATULATIONS
2023 Recipients announced!
AWMA CEREMONY | 27 September 2023 | Meanjin/Brisbane
Support for Voice to Parliament
AWMA Statement of Support for a Voice to Parliament
Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) acknowledges the importance of working with First Nations people to develop and maintain authentic, respectful partnerships.
AWMA especially acknowledges the role of First Nations women in the Australian music industry and the important voice that they have had in the past and continue to have today as well as in shaping the nation’s future.
AWMA also acknowledge past injustices and harm caused to First Nations people as a result of the impact of colonisation.
We stand in solidarity with First Nations people and proudly support the ‘YES’ campaign to amend the Constitution to ensure that First Nations voices are heard loudly and clearly on all matters that affect them.
This statement reaffirms our ongoing commitment to justice, healing and reconciliation in acknowledging the rightful place of First Nations people in this country.
“AWMA provides unprecedented opportunities for our Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander sisters. This is a change maker”
_ Christine Anu
An inclusive event
AWMA acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of our First Nations and culturally diverse women.
“Alongside the leadership of AWMA, we have an unprecedented opportunity to improve the culture and pave the way for many more women to be recognised across the sector.”
_ Tina Arena
It’s time
NOW is the time to stand united for positive change in the Australian Music Industry.
“The next positive step in creating a more equal playing field for all. What a momentous platform to shine a light on the amazing women in our industry”
_ Izzi Manfredi
Recognition
Turning the spotlight to women in music
Some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry have joined forces to support the Australian Women in Music Awards.
AWMA is turning the spotlight on women; recognising First Nations and multicultural performers and music practitioners, focusing on excellence in artistry, technical and production skills, leadership, cross-cultural development, songwriting, music journalism, music photography, film making, classical music, humanitarian work and more.
” I know that there are vast numbers of men who support women and huge numbers of women who want more so together let’s create the mother of all paradigm shifts.
_ Jenny Morris