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This is our third instalment of Australian Women in Music Awards and Concert on May 18. The night will feature the latest Honour Roll recipient Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE, with a special tribute by Tina Arena AM for Dame Olivia.

MCs Yumi Stymes and Dizzy Doolan will lead a chorus of cheers for all the finalists which include artists Kate Ceberano, Deborah Cheetham AO, Elena Kats-Chernin, Genevieve Lacey, and Tania Doko; music journalists Sosefina Fuamoli and Poppy Reid; emerging artist Glves; industry leaders Marianna Annas and Jodi Field; Dina Bassile, Sahara Herald and Sonja Horbelt up for the inaugural Tina Arena Special Impact Award alongside producers Antonia Gauci, Alice Ivy, Annie Peterson and more.

Artists performing this year include Emma Donovan & Kee àhn, Tina Arena, BARKAA & Dizzy Doolan, Sahara Beck, Sandy Evans & Satsuki Odamura and Montaigne. Celebrations will cover the spectrum of music with a premiere performance of a new classical composition, commissioned by AWMA announced on International Womens Day, written by Elena Kats-Chernin – Jubilissima and performed with trumpeter Leanne Sullivan.

Join us for a day of vibrant discussion as we forge change in the music industry addressing visibility, equality & opportunities for women.

The AWMA conference will include a film screening and forums about Women & Hip Hop, Workplace Safety and Sexual Harassment, Youth and Mental Health, with our 2022 Keynote ‘in conversation’ with Tina Arena talking with Yumi Stynes.

Download the Conference Program here.

Afternoon Session, 2.00pm to 4.30pm

Collective Change & Well-being

The afternoon’s program addresses challenges to achieve a strong work life balance to sustain a long and successful career in an industry that is in the midst of extensive systemic change.

EVENT

TINA ARENA AM IN CONVERSATION WITH YUMI STYNES

Beloved Australian singer-songwriter, musician, musical theatre actor and record producer, Tina Arena discusses the intricacies and roller coaster ride of her 40-year international music career, paved with extraordinary achievements and highlights.

FORUM 3

AWMA YOUTH & MENTAL HEALTH
This forum focuses on mental health and takes a deep look at the many challenges faced by young women, GNC & LGBTQI working in the Australian music industry today.

Facilitator Tahlia Davies (Twitter)
Panellists Sahara Beck, Kee áhn & Hannah Buck

A powerful collective of First Nations female performers and DJs curated by Dizzy Doolan. Highlighting the immense talent of Queensland based Hip Hop artists performing alongside their sisters from other states. This event forms part of the Australian Women in Music Awards 2022.

Featuring Dizzy Doolan, DJ RedBelly, Hot Brown Honey, Kayla Truth, Kween G, Lady Lash, and Shakaya.

Your ticket includes an invitation to join us for an after-show function and an opportunity to network with artists and music industry practitioners.