DMA’s, Emma Donovan, Katie Noonan, Vika & Linda and Gordi are just a few of the AIR Award winners for 2021.
AIR CEO Maria Amato says, “Congratulations to all the nominees and winners tonight. In a year of continued lockdowns and enormous challenges, it was great to see Australian Independent artists continue to create new music and connect with engaged audiences. We thank the South Australian Department of Innovation and skills, the Music Development Office, Tourism SA and Events SA for being our major sponsor and extend thanks to our supporting partners and label members for their continued support.”
THE 2021 AWARDS RECIPIENTS ARE…
BEST INDEPENDENT LABEL
I OH YOU
INDEPENDENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR
DMA’S – THE GLOW
INDEPENDENT SONG OF THE YEAR
SPACEY JANE – BOOSTER SEAT
BEST INDEPENDENT SOUL/RNB ALBUM OR EP
EMMA DONOVAN & THE PUTBACKS – CROSSOVER
BEST INDEPENDENT COUNTRY ALBUM OR EP
FANNY LUMSDEN – FALLOW
BEST INDEPENDENT BLUES AND ROOTS
ALBUM OR EP
VIKA & LINDA – SUNDAY (THE GOSPEL
TO ISO)
BEST INDEPENDENT POP ALBUM OR EP
GORDI – OUR TWO SKINS
BEST INDEPENDENT ROCK ALBUM OR EP
DMA’S – THE GLOW
BEST INDEPENDENT CLASSICAL ALBUM OR EP
JOSEPH TAWADROS/JAMES TAWADROS/SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – LIVE AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
2021 OUSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – SPONSORED BY MERLIN
DEENA LYNCH
BREAKTHROUGH INDEPENDENT ARTIST OF THE YEAR – PRESENTED BY PPCA
SPACEY JANE
BEST INDEPENDENT HIP HOP ALBUM OR EP
CHILLINIT – THE OCTAGON
BEST INDEPENDENT DANCE OR ELECTRONICA ALBUM OR EP
BANOFFEE – LOOK AT US NOW DAD
BEST INDEPENDENT DANCE, ELECTRONICA
OR CLUB SINGLE
DMA’S – CRIMINALS (THE AVALANCES REMIX)
BEST INDEPENDENT JAZZ ALBUM OR EP
KATIE NOONAN – THE SWEETEST TABOO
BEST INDEPENDENT PUNK ALBUM OR EP
THE CHATS – HIGH RISK BEHAVIOUR
BEST INDEPENDENT HEAVY ALBUM OR EP
POLARIS – THE DEATH OF ME
BEST INDEPENDENT CHILDREN’S ALBUM OR EP
TEENY TINY STEVIES – THOUGHTFUL SONGS FOR LITTLE PEOPLE
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