Folk Alliance Australia

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 (1^st July 2022 to 30^th 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 31^st 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 1^st 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 25^th October

NOMINATION FORM

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

Nomination For AFMAs People’s Choice Award

AFMAs – Folk Artist of the Year – People’s Choice Award

"*" indicates required fields

1ACT DETAILS

2ALBUM DETAILS

ACT DETAILS

Name of ACT being Nominated*

Does the Act agree to be Nominated?*

Please selectYesNo

Contact Person for Nominated Act*

Contact Address

(full postal Address details)

Contact Email*

Contact Phone

Website

Facebook

Other Social Media

Link to Online Music or Works*

So that panelists can listen to artists work. If password is required please provide

Password

If password is required to access works.

Names of all people in Act*

Photo of Artist/Act*

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 3 MB.

Description and Bio*

Please provide a short description of the Project/ Short Bio of Artist(s)/People involved and their roles.

I am over 18 years of age*

Please selectYesNo

PARENTAL CONSENT IF UNDER 18 YEARS

Age if under 18 years*

If artist/person nominated is under 18 years they require Parental or Guardian approval to enter the Awards.

I approve this Nomination. Signed:*

Signature of Parent/Guardian.

Name of Parent/Guardian*

NOMINATED BY:-

Name of Nominating Person*

First Last

Relationship to Nominated act*

Phone Number*

Email*

Reason for Nomination*

Why should this act be awarded AFMA People’s Choice Performer of the Year?
100 WORDS MAXIMUM

Agreement*

I agree to the Conditions & Rules of the AFMA Award as outlined. I have provided all of the information as requested in this Nomination.

Signed*

Signee Name*

First Name Last name

Payment

Nomination Fee

Price:

Payment is required to complete the Nomination.

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 31^st 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 1^st 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 31^st July 2023 EST. A Nomination Fee of $25 must be paid as part of the lodgement process

Nomination For Album of the Year – Traditional

AFMAs – Album of the Year – Traditional

"*" indicates required fields

1ACT DETAILS

2ALBUM DETAILS

3CONSENT & PAYMENT

ACT DETAILS

Name of ACT being Nominated*

(Name of Artist/Act who has performed on Album)

Does the Act agree to be Nominated?*

Please selectYesNo

Contact Person for Nominated Act*

Contact Address

(full postal Address details)

Email*

Mobile Number

Website

Facebook

Other Social Media

Name of Album*

Duration of Album*

Number of Tracks*

Link to Album Online*

So that panelists can listen to album. If password is required please provide

Password

If password is required to access album.

Link to Album liner notes

If available

Date Album was Released to Public*

Day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031

Month123456789101112

Year202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920

(must be between Jan 1st 2021 and June 30th 2022)

Names of all people playing on album*

Photo of Album Cover

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 1 MB.

Photo of Artist/Act

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 1 MB.

Description and Bio*

Please provide a) short description of the Album AND b)Short Bio of Artist(s) MAX 300 WORDS TOTAL

Describe the tradition*

Describe the tradition you drew on for this album and how this tradition impacted your album concept and arrangements – 100 WORDS MAXIMUM

I am over 18 years of age*

Please selectYesNo

PARENTAL CONSENT IF UNDER 18 YEARS

Age if under 18 years*

If artist/person nominated is under 18 years they require Parental or Guardian approval to enter the Awards.

I approve this Nomination. Signed:*

Signature of Parent/Guardian.

Name of Parent/Guardian*

NOMINATED BY:-

Name of Nominating Person*

First Last

Relationship to Nominated act*

Phone Number*

Email*

Reason for Nomination*

Why should this album be awarded the AFMA Album of the Year –Traditional? In your answer please refer to the assessment criteria (musical proficiency, creativity of arrangement, concept of the album, and recording quality, potential interest and impact of the album) 100 WORDS MAXIMUM

Agreement*

I agree to the Conditions & Rules of the AFMA Award as outlined. I have provided all of the information as requested in this Nomination.

Signed*

Signee Name*

First Name Last name

Payment

Nomination Fee

Price:

Payment is required to complete the Nomination.

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 31^st 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 1^st 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 31^st July 2023  EST. A nomination Fee of $25 must be paid as part of the lodgement process

Nomination For Album of the Year – Contemporary

AFMAs – Album of the Year – Contemporary

"*" indicates required fields

1ACT DETAILS

2ALBUM DETAILS

3CONSENT & PAYMENT

ACT DETAILS

Name of ACT being Nominated*

(Name of Artist/Act who has performed on Album)

Does the Act agree to be Nominated?*

Please selectYesNo

Contact Person for Nominated Act*

Contact Address

(full postal Address details)

Email*

Phone

Website

Facebook

Other Social Media

Name of Album*

Duration of Album*

Number of Tracks*

Link to Album Online*

So that panelists can listen to album. If password is required please provide

Password

If password is required to access album.

Link to Album liner notes

if available

Date Album was Released to Public*

Day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031

Month123456789101112

Year202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920

(must be between July 2022 – June 2023)

Names of all people playing on album*

Photo of Album Cover

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 1 MB.

Photo of Artist/Act

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, jpeg, Max. file size: 1 MB.

Description and Bio*

Please provide a) short description of the Album AND b)Short Bio of Artist(s) MAX 300 WORDS TOTAL

I am over 18 years of age*

Please selectYesNo

PARENTAL CONSENT IF UNDER 18 YEARS

Age if under 18 years*

If artist/person nominated is under 18 years they require Parental or Guardian approval to enter the Awards.

I approve this Nomination. Signed:*

Signature of Parent/Guardian.

Name of Parent/Guardian*

NOMINATED BY:-

Name of Nominating Person*

First Last

Relationship to Nominated act*

Phone Number*

Email*

Reason for Nomination*

Why should this album be awarded the AFMA Album of the Year – Contemporary?
100 WORDS MAXIMUM

Agreement*

I agree to the Conditions & Rules of the AFMA Award as outlined. I have provided all of the information as requested in this Nomination.

Signed*

Signee Name*

First Name Last name

Payment

Nomination Fee

Price:

Payment is required to complete the Nomination.

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 1^st July 2022 to 30^th 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 31^st 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 1^st 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 31^st 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

AFMAs – Folk Artist of the Year – Solo

"*" indicates required fields

1ACT DETAILS

2ALBUM DETAILS

ACT DETAILS

Name of ACT being Nominated*

Does the Act agree to be Nominated?*

Please selectYesNo

Contact Person for Nominated Act*

Contact Address

(full postal Address details)

Contact Email*

Contact Phone

Website

Facebook

Other Social Media

Link to Online Music or Works*

Link to Online Music or Works released or produced in the period 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023

Password

If password is required to access works.

Description and Bio*

Please provide a short biography of the nominated performer covering details of their key activities (e.g. recording, performing, community contribution and achievements for the period 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023. MAXIMUM 300 WORDS

I am over 18 years of age*

Please selectYesNo

PARENTAL CONSENT IF UNDER 18 YEARS

Age if under 18 years*

If artist/person nominated is under 18 years they require Parental or Guardian approval to enter the Awards.

I approve this Nomination. Signed:*

Signature of Parent/Guardian.

Name of Parent/Guardian*

NOMINATED BY:-

Name of Nominating Person*

First Last

Relationship to Nominated act*

Phone Number*

Email*

Reason for Nomination*

Why should this artist should be awarded the Folk Artist of the Year – Solo?
100 WORDS MAXIMUM

Agreement*

I agree to the Conditions & Rules of the AFMA Award as outlined. I have provided all of the information as requested in this Nomination.

Signed*

Signee Name*

First Name Last name

Payment

Nomination Fee

Price:

Payment is required to complete the Nomination.

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 1^st July 2022 to 30^th June 2023.
• The panel will assess the following:-  The artist’s quality of contribution to the diverse Australian folk music in the period 1^st July 2022 to 30^th 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 31^st 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 25^th October) Names of Finalists will be announced on 1^st 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 31^st 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

AFMAs – Folk Artist of the Year – Duo/Group/Ensemble

"*" indicates required fields

1ACT DETAILS

2ALBUM DETAILS

ACT DETAILS

Name of ACT being Nominated*

(Name of Artist)

Does the Act agree to be Nominated?*

Please selectYesNo

Contact Person for Nominated Act*

Contact Address

(full postal Address details)

Email*

Phone

Website

Facebook

Other Social Media

Link to Online Music or Works*

Link to Online Music or Works released or produced in the period 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023.

Password

If password is required to access works.

Description and Bio*

Please provide a Short Biography of the Nominated Performer covering details of their key activities for the period 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023 MAXIMUM 300 WORDS

I am over 18 years of age*

Please selectYesNo

PARENTAL CONSENT IF UNDER 18 YEARS

Age if under 18 years*

If artist/person nominated is under 18 years they require Parental or Guardian approval to enter the Awards.

I approve this Nomination. Signed:*

Signature of Parent/Guardian.

Name of Parent/Guardian*

NOMINATED BY:-

Name of Nominating Person*

First Last

Relationship to Nominated act*

Phone Number*

Email*

Reason for Nomination*

Why should this artist should be awarded the Folk Artist of the Year – Duo/Group/Ensemble?
100 WORDS MAXIMUM

Agreement*

I agree to the Conditions & Rules of the AFMA Award as outlined. I have provided all of the information as requested in this Nomination.

Signed*

Signee Name*

First Name Last name

Payment

Nomination Fee

Price:

Payment is required to complete the Nomination.