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 2024 to 30^th June 2025) 
• The Award recognizes the performers as “Australian Folk Music Awards – People’s Choice – Folk Performer 2025.

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 Thursday 31^st July 2025 EST. Late entries will not be accepted.
• The nominated artist for People’s Choice must be a resident in Australia.  Group/Acts members must comprise 50% of Australian residents.
• Ten (10) Finalists will be selected to be featured. Names of Finalists will be announced on 1^stSeptember 2025 and listed 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.
• Voting
  • Each person may only vote once. Voting is tied to an individual email address and will be voted electronically via the FAA website link

The Award will be announced at the AFMAs Awards Night & Concert on Wednesday 22^nd October 

NOMINATION FORM

This Form must be submitted before midnight on Thursday 31^st July 2025 EST. A Nomination Fee of $25 must be paid as part of the lodgement process.

AFMAs – People’s Choice Award 2025

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1ACT DETAILS

2ALBUM DETAILS

ACT DETAILS

Name of ACT being Nominated*

Does the Act agree to be Nominated?*

Please selectYesNo

Folk Alliance membership no.*

Artists FAA member number

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.