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Nominate Now For 2021 Australian Folk Music Awards

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Nominations are now open for the following 8 Awards.

  • Album of The Year – Traditional
  • Album of The Year – Contemporary
  • Youth Act of The Year
  • Folk Artist of the Year – Solo
  • Folk Artist of the Year – Duo/Group/Ensemble
  • Folk Community- Cultural Project of the Year
  • Contribution to Folk
  • People’s Choice Award

Nominations closing on 31 July.

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Instrumentalist of the Year

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CONDITIONS AND RULES:
Please read all conditions and rules before completing Nomination Form

Definitions:

  • This Award recognizes an outstanding contribution by a traditional or contemporary instrumentalist folk musician or group of musicians played in any folk music genre.
  • The Award recognizes this contribution to recorded music or live music performance during the period 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023. This could be in a solo project, as part of a band/ensemble or in a variety of musical projects.
  • Evidence of this contribution can be submitted with recorded music and/or video files.
  • Instrumentalist of the Year could specialise on a single instrument (including voice) or multiple instruments.
  • The panel will assess the following:- musical proficiency, creativity of playing, contribution of the instrumentalist in the context of the recording or live performances and contribution to Australian folk music from the 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023.

Nomination Fee

  • A Nomination/Entry Fee of $25 is required to be paid at the time of the entry. This fee covers costs of coordination/ processing of entries. The fee is to be paid by credit card (Debit card not accepted) Entries will not be accepted without payment of the fee. The fee is non-refundable.

Nomination for Instrumentalist of The Year

  • IMPORTANT – YOUR NOMINATION IS ASSESSED PRIMARILY ON INFORMATION YOU GIVE IN THIS NOMINATION FORM. WE ARE ASSESSING YOUR ACTIVITY/PROJECTS FOR THE PERIOD JULY 2022 – JUNE 2023. PLEASE ENSURE YOU PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THIS BASIS.
  • All Nominations must be made via the online Entry Form
  • All questions must be completed and information supplied in the format designated. Your application may be  invalid if all information is not submitted in the correct format.
  • You may nominate for more than one AFMA Award (if applicable a separate fee must be paid)
  • Nominations open in June and close on 12 Midnight Sunday 31st July 2023 EST.
  • Late entries will not be accepted.
  • The nominated artist for Instrumentalist of the Year must be an Australian Permanent Resident.  Group/Acts members must comprise 50% of Australian Permanent Residents.
  • Parental Permission must be submitted for nominations of persons under the age of 18 years.
  • Once you have submitted your nomination entry and paid the entry fee you will receive a confirmation email.
  • Awards are decided by a panel of selected judges with expertise in folk music and the folk music sector. Their decisions are deemed final. No correspondence will be entered into.
  • Five (5) Finalists will be selected to be featured at the AFMA AWARDS event (Wednesday 25th
  •  October) Names of Finalists will be announced on 1st September. Finalists may be required to provide additional media information/images.
  • All recordings must fulfill legal requirements meaning songwriters have been properly credited and appropriate royalties have been paid

NOMINATION FORM

This Form must be submitted before midnight on Sunday 31st July 2023 EST. A Nomination Fee of $25 must be paid as part of the lodgement process.

Nomination For Instrumentalist of the Year

Folk Community/Cultural Project of the Year

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CONDITIONS AND RULES:
Please read all conditions and rules before completing Nomination Form

Definitions:

  • This award recognizes an outstanding folk music community/cultural project undertaken or completed between the period 1st July 2022  to 30th June 2023.
  • The project need not be just music performance but can be publishing, collection, media, recording or folklore for example.
  • The panel will assess the following:-  The quality and contribution of the project to the diverse Australian folk music in the period 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023 including at a  community, local, state, national and international level.
  • The project need not be completed and may be an ongoing project or presented in stages.

Nomination Fee

  • There is NO Fee to be paid to Nominate or enter this Award. Nomination is FREE.

Nomination for Folk Community/Cultural Project of the Year

  • IMPORTANT – YOUR NOMINATION IS ASSESSED PRIMARILY ON INFORMATION YOU GIVE IN THIS NOMINATION FORM. WE ARE ASSESSING YOUR ACTIVITY/PROJECTS FOR THE PERIOD JULY 2022 – JUNE 2023. PLEASE ENSURE YOU PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THIS BASIS.
  • All Nominations must be made via the onlineEntry Form
  • All questions must be completed and information requested is to be supplied as links or attachments only as requested. Your Application may be invalid if all information is not submitted.
  • You may nominate for more than one AFMA Award (if applicable a separate fee must be paid)
  • Nominations close on 12 Midnight Sunday 31st July 2023 EST.
  • Late entries will not be accepted.
  • The nominated artist(s) for Folk Community/Cultural Project of the Year must be an Australian Permanent Resident.  Group/Acts members must comprise 50% of Australian permanent residents.
  • Parental Permission must be submitted for nominations of persons under the age of 18 years.
  • Once you have submitted your nomination entry you will receive a confirmation email.
  • Awards are decided by a panel of selected judges with expertise in folk music and the folk music sector. Their decisions are deemed final. No correspondence will be entered into.
  • Five (5) Finalists will be selected to be featured at the AFMA AWARDS event (Wednesday 25th October) Names of Finalists will be announced on 1st September. Finalists may be required to provide additional media information/images.

NOMINATION FORM

This Form must be submitted before midnight on Sunday 31st July 2023 EST.

Nomination For Folk Community/Cultural Project of the Year

Youth Artist of the Year

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CONDITIONS AND RULES:-

  • This Award is for a leading Young Act (solo or group) playing traditional or contemporary folk music in any diverse folk music genre. The aim of the project is to boost the profile of young performers and introduce, support and encourage them to the next level of their development.
  • The Youth Artist of the Year should be ‘tour ready’ and available to play at leading folk festivals around Australia in 2024.
  • The Award is to support the career development of a high quality youth performer.
  • The nominating artists will need to have good quality recordings/video and press material/bio available, a website/social media and have a track record of performances at a number of recognised folk/music venues. One video must be of a live music performance.
  • Nominated Youth Acts shall be between ages of 15 – 25 years of age at the time of nomination. All members of a nominated group need to be between 15-25 years of age.
  • The Youth Act of The Year will receive touring support from FAA as well as receiving mainstage bookings at key partner folk festivals. The Youth Artist of The Year will receive the opportunity to showcase at the Folk Alliance International annual Conference (USA/Canada). Subject to Confirmation with FAI
  • Support will also be given to the ‘Runner-Up’ at a level to be determined.
  • The panel will assess the following:- Track record of act, quality of support material, potential and opportunity for act to take next step in their development and capability of representing FAA as Youth Act of The Year.

Nomination Fee

  • There is NO Fee to be paid to Nominate or enter this Award. Entry is FREE.

Nomination for  AFMA Youth Artist of the Year

  • All Nominations must be made via the onlineEntry Form
  • All questions must be completed and information requested is to be supplied as links or attachments only as requested. Your Application may be  invalid if all information is not submitted.
  • You may nominate for more than one AFMA Award (if applicable a separate fee must be paid)
  • Nominations open in June and close on 12 Midnight Sunday 31st July 2023 EST.
  • Late entries will not be accepted.
  • The nominated artist for Youth Artist of the Year must be an Australian Permanent Resident.  Group/Acts members must comprise 50% of Australian permanent residents.
  • Parental Permission must be submitted for nominations of persons under the age of 18 years.
  • Once you have submitted your nomination entry you will receive a confirmation email.
  • Awards are decided by a panel of selected judges with expertise in folk music and the folk music sector. Their decisions are deemed final. No correspondence will be entered into.
  • Five  (5) Finalists will be selected to be featured at the AFMA AWARDS event (Wednesday 25th October) Name of Finalists will be announced on 1st September. Finalists may be required to provide additional media information/images.

NOMINATION FORM

This Form must be submitted before midnight on Sunday 31st July 2023 EST.

Nomination For Youth Artist of The Year

Contribution to Folk Award

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CONDITIONS AND RULES:
Please read all conditions and rules before completing Nomination Form

Definitions:

  • This award recognizes an outstanding contribution to Folk Music in Australia by an individual, group or organisation in any folk music genre.
  • The Award recognizes  a significant contribution over a period of time in any aspect of Folk Music community/industry, including:- performing/ organising/ presenting/ collecting/ teaching/ sound engineering/live music events/recording/ collaboration/publishing.

Assessment

  • The panel for this award is the Board of Folk Alliance Australia. Who will assess the following:- Nomination material/Quality of the contribution, peer recognition, Contribution to  folk music preservation/development/ community involvement and overall impact of the  contribution.

Nomination Fee

  • There is NO Fee to be paid to Nominate or enter this Award. Entry is FREE.

Nomination for AFMA Contribution to Folk Award

  • All Nominations must be made via the online Entry Form
  • All questions must be completed and information requested is to be supplied as links or attachments only as requested. Your Application may be  invalid if all information is not submitted.
  • You may nominate for more than one AFMA Award (if applicable a separate fee must be paid)
  • Nominations close on 12 Midnight Sunday 31st July 2023 EST. Late entries will not be accepted.
  • The nominated person(s) for Contribution to Folk Award must be an Australian Permanent Resident.  Group/Acts members must comprise 50% of Australian permanent residents.
  • Parental Permission must be submitted for nominations of persons under the age of 18 years.
  • Once you have submitted your nomination entry and paid the entry fee you will receive a confirmation email.
  • The Award for Contribution to Folk will be presented at the Folk Awards event on Wednesday 25th October.
  • Awards are decided by a panel of selected judges with expertise in folk music and the folk music sector. Their decisions are deemed final. No correspondence will be entered into.
  • No Finalist list will be published. The Award shall be announced with one recipient.

NOMINATION FORM

This Form must be submitted before midnight on Sunday 31st July 2023 EST.

Nomination For Contribution to Folk Award

People’s Choice Award

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CONDITIONS AND RULES:
Please read all conditions and rules before completing Nomination Form

Definitions:

  • This Award is determined by voting.
  • Voting is open to the public.
  • This award recognizes an outstanding folk performer solo/group/ensemble for their activity in the last year (1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023)
  • The Award recognizes the performers as “Australian Folk Music Awards –  People’s Choice – Folk Performer 2023”

Nomination Fee

  • A Nomination/Entry Fee of $25 is required to be paid at the time of the entry. This fee covers costs of coordination/ processing of entries. The fee is to be paid by credit card (Debit card not accepted) Entries will not be accepted without payment of the fee. The fee is non-refundable.

Nomination for People’s Choice Award

  • All Nominations must be made via the On-Line Entry Form.
  • Nominations close on 12 Midnight Sunday 31st July 2023 EST. Late entries will not be accepted.
  • The nominated artist for People’s Choice must be an Australian Permanent Resident.  Group/Acts members must comprise 50% of Australian permanent residents.
  • Ten (10) Finalists will be selected to be featured. Names of Finalists will be announced on 1st September for Public Voting.
  • Finalists may be required to provide additional media information/images.
  • Parental Permission must be submitted for nominations of persons under the age of 18 years.
  • Once you have submitted your nomination entry you will receive a confirmation email.
  • A list of TEN selected nominations will be listed
  • Voting
    • Each person may only vote once. Voting is tied to an individual email address
  • The Award will be announced at the AFMAs Awards Night & Concert on Wednesday 25th October

NOMINATION FORM

This Form must be submitted before midnight on Sunday 31st July 2023 EST. A Nomination Fee of $25 must be paid as part of the lodgement process.

Nomination For AFMAs People’s Choice Award

Folk Album of the Year – Traditional

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Definitions:

  • This Award recognises an outstanding album of traditional music played in any folk music genre.
  • The Award recognises the recording artist(s) and others that have contributed to it’s recording
  • An album is considered to be a body of at least six (6) tracks or 30 minutes of music of which 75% are to be in a ‘traditional style’. These tracks can be original music or arrangements of traditional songs and tunes but must show a clear link to the tradition they draw from. 
  • The album shall be released for public purchase or access between the period 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023.
  • The panel will assess the following: musical proficiency, creativity of arrangement, concept of the album, recording quality, potential interest and impact of the album.

Nomination Fee

  • A Nomination/Entry Fee of $25 is required to be paid at the time of the entry. This fee covers costs of coordination/ processing of entries. The fee is to be paid by credit card (Debit card not accepted) Entries will not be accepted without payment of the fee. The fee is non-refundable.

Nomination for Folk Album of The Year – Traditional

  •  IMPORTANT – YOUR NOMINATION IS ASSESSED PRIMARILY ON INFORMATION YOU GIVE IN THIS NOMINATION FORM. WE ARE ASSESSING YOUR ACTIVITY/PROJECTS FOR THE PERIOD JULY 2022 – JUNE 2023. PLEASE ENSURE YOU PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THIS BASIS.
  • All Nominations must be made via the onlineEntry Form
  • All questions must be completed and information supplied in the format designated. Your application may be invalid if all information is not submitted in the correct format.
  • You may nominate for more than one AFMA Award (if applicable a separate fee must be paid)
  • Nominations open in June and close on 12 Midnight Sunday 31st July 2023 EST.
  • Late entries will not be accepted.
  • The nominated artist for Album of the Year Traditional must be an Australian Permanent Resident.  Group/Acts members must comprise 50% of Australian Permanent Residents.
  • Parental Permission must be submitted for nominations of persons under the age of 18 years.
  • Once you have submitted your nomination entry and paid the entry fee you will receive a confirmation email.
  • Awards are decided by a panel of selected judges with expertise in folk music and the folk music sector. Their decisions are deemed final. No correspondence will be entered into.
  • Five (5) Finalists from across the award categories will be selected to be featured as performers at the AFMA AWARDS event (Wednesday 25 th October)
  • Names of Finalists will be announced on 1st September. Finalists may be required to provide additional media information/images.
  • All recordings must fulfill legal requirements meaning songwriters have been properly credited and appropriate royalties have been paid

NOMINATION FORM

This Form must be submitted before midnight on Sunday 31st July 2023 EST. A Nomination Fee of $25 must be paid as part of the lodgement process

Nomination For Album of the Year – Traditional

Folk Album of the Year – Contemporary

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CONDITIONS AND RULES:
Please read all conditions and rules before completing Nomination Form

Definitions:

  • This award recognizes an outstanding album of contemporary folk music played in any folk music genre. (If your album draws from a specific folk tradition you could consider entering the ‘Traditional Album’ category).
  • The Award recognizes the recording artist(s) and others that have contributed to it’s recording
  • The album comprises a body of at least six (6) tracks or 30 mins of music.
  • The album shall be released for public purchase or access between 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023.
  • The panel will assess the following:- musical proficiency, creativity of arrangement, concept of the album and recording quality, potential interest & impact of the album.

Nomination Fee

  • A nomination/Entry Fee of $25 is required to be paid at the time of the entry. This fee covers costs of coordination/ processing of entries. The fee is to be paid by credit card (Debit card not accepted) Entries will not be accepted without payment of fee. The fee is Non-refundable.

Nomination for Folk Album of The Year – Contemporary

  • IMPORTANT – YOUR NOMINATION IS ASSESSED PRIMARILY ON INFORMATION YOU GIVE IN THIS NOMINATION FORM. WE ARE ASSESSING YOUR ACTIVITY/PROJECTS FOR THE PERIOD JULY 2022 – JUNE 2023. PLEASE ENSURE YOU PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THIS BASIS.
  • All Nominations must be made via the online Entry Form
  • All questions must be completed and information requested is to be supplied as links or attachments only as requested. Your Application may be invalid if all information is not submitted.
  • You may nominate for more than one AFMA Award (if applicable a separate fee must be paid)
  • Nominations open in June and close on 12 Midnight Sunday 31st July 2023 EST.
  • Late entries will not be accepted.
  • The nominated artist for Album of the Year -Contemporary must be an Australian Permanent Resident.  Group/Acts members must comprise 50% of Australian Permanent Residents.
  • Parental Permission must be submitted for nominations of persons under the age of 18 years.
  • Once you have submitted your nomination entry and paid the entry fee you will receive a confirmation email.
  • Awards are decided by a panel of selected judges with expertise in folk music and the folk music sector. Their decisions are deemed final. No correspondence will be entered into.
  • Five (5) Finalists will be selected to be featured at the AFMA AWARDS event (Wed 25 h October) Names of Finalists will be announced on 1st September. Finalists may be required to provide additional media information/images.
  • All recordings must fulfill legal requirements meaning songwriters have been properly credited and mechanical royalties have been paid

NOMINATION FORM

This Form must be submitted before midnight on Sunday 31st July 2023  EST. A nomination Fee of $25 must be paid as part of the lodgement process

Nomination For Album of the Year – Contemporary

Folk Artist of the Year – Solo

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CONDITIONS AND RULES:
Please read all conditions and rules before completing Nomination Form

Definitions:

  • This Award recognizes an outstanding solo folk music performer in any folk music genre.
  • The Award recognizes the solo performer’s activities, contribution and achievements undertaken in the period 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023.
  • The panel will assess the following:  The artist’s contribution to the diverse Australian folk music sector in the period 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023 including at a community, local, state, national and international level
  • Solo artists may have contributed to a variety of other line-ups or been supported by other musicians on their projects and performances.

Nomination Fee

  • A nomination/Entry Fee of $25 is required to be paid at the time of the entry. This fee covers costs of coordination/ processing of entries. The fee is to be paid by credit card (Debit card not accepted) Entries will not be accepted without payment of fee. The fee is Non-refundable.

Nomination for Folk Artist of The Year – Solo

  • IMPORTANT – YOUR NOMINATION IS ASSESSED PRIMARILY ON INFORMATION YOU GIVE IN THIS NOMINATION FORM. WE ARE ASSESSING YOUR ACTIVITY/PROJECTS FOR THE PERIOD JULY 2022 – JUNE 2023. PLEASE ENSURE YOU PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THIS BASIS.
  • All Nominations must be made via the online Entry Form
  • All questions must be completed and information requested is to be supplied as links or attachments only as requested. Your Application may be invalid if all information is not submitted.
  • You may nominate for more than one AFMA Award (if applicable a separate fee must be paid)
  • Nominations close on 12 Midnight Sunday 31st July 2023 EST. Late entries will not be accepted.
  • The nominated artist for Folk Artist of The Year – Solo must be an Australian Permanent Resident. 
  • Parental Permission must be submitted for nominations of persons under the age of 18 years.
  • Once you have submitted your nomination entry and paid the entry fee you will receive a confirmation email.
  • Awards are decided by a panel of selected judges with expertise in folk music and the folk music sector. Their decisions are deemed final. No correspondence will be entered into.
  • Five (5) Finalists will be selected to be featured at the AFMA AWARDS event (Wed 25 th October) Names of Finalists will be announced on 1st September. Finalists may be required to provide additional media information/images.
  • All recordings submitted as support material must fulfill legal requirements meaning songwriters have been properly credited and mechanical royalties have been paid

NOMINATION FORM

This Form must be submitted before midnight on Sunday 31st July 2023 EST. A Nomination Fee of $25 must be paid as part of the lodgement process

Nomination For Folk Artist of The Year – Solo

Folk Artist of the Year – Duo/Group/Ensemble

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Definitions:

  • This award recognizes an outstanding duo, group or ensemble performing traditional  or contemporary in any folk music genre.
  • The Award recognizes the performer’s activities, contribution and achievements undertaken in the period 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023.
  • The panel will assess the following:-  The artist’s quality of contribution to the diverse Australian folk music in the period 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023 including at a  community, local, state, national and international level.

Nomination Fee

  • A nomination/Entry Fee of $25 is required to be paid at the time of the entry. This fee covers costs of coordination/ processing of entries. The fee is to be paid by credit card (Debit card not accepted) Entries will not be accepted without payment of fee. The fee is Non-refundable.

Nomination for Folk Artist of the Year – Duo/Group/Ensemble

  • IMPORTANT – YOUR NOMINATION IS ASSESSED PRIMARILY ON INFORMATION YOU GIVE IN THIS NOMINATION FORM. WE ARE ASSESSING YOUR ACTIVITY/PROJECTS FOR THE PERIOD JULY 2022 – JUNE 2023. PLEASE ENSURE YOU PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THIS BASIS.
  • All Nominations must be made via the online Entry Form
  • All questions must be completed and information requested is to be supplied as links or attachments only as requested. Your Application may be  invalid if all information is not submitted.
  • You may nominate for more than one AFMA Award (if applicable a separate fee must be paid)
  • Nominations open in June and close on 12 Midnight Sunday 31st July 2023 EST.
  • Late entries will not be accepted.
  • The nominated artist for Folk Artist of the Year – Duo/Group/Ensemble must be an Australian Permanent Resident.  Group/Acts members must comprise 50% of Australian permanent residents.
  • Parental Permission must be submitted for nominations of persons under the age of 18 years.
  • Once you have submitted your nomination entry and paid the entry fee you will receive a confirmation email.
  • Awards are decided by a panel of selected judges with expertise in folk music and the folk music sector. Their decisions are deemed final. No correspondence will be entered into.
  • Five (5) Finalists will be selected to be featured at the AFMA AWARDS event (Wed 25th October) Names of Finalists will be announced on 1st September. Finalists may be required to provide additional media information/images.
  • All recordings must fulfill legal requirements meaning songwriters have been properly credited and mechanical royalties have been paid

NOMINATION FORM

This Form must be submitted before midnight on Sunday 31st July 2023 EST. A nomination Fee of $25 must be paid as part of the lodgement process

Nomination For Folk Artist of the Year – Duo/Group/Ensemble

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