Folk Alliance Australia proudly announces the winners of the 2023 Australian Folk Music Awards (AFMAs), presented at a packed Brunswick Ballroom in Melbourne and livestreamed to audiences across Australia and internationally.

2023 AFMA Award Winners

Traditional Folk Album of the Year
Barry Skipsey – The Wrong Tram

Contemporary Folk Album of the Year
Monique Clare – Sight

Solo Artist of the Year
Pauline Maudy

Duo/Group/Ensemble of the Year
The Weeping Willows

Instrumentalist of the Year
Gleny Rae

Youth Artist of the Year
Felicity Dowd

Community/Cultural Project of the Year
CresFest 2023

Contribution to Folk Award
Andrew Pattison – Troubadour Music

People’s Choice Award
The Spooky Men’s Chorale

Lifetime Achievement Awards
Bill Hauritz
Kavisha Mazzella

Congratulations to the winners and finalists.