# National Live Music Awards of 2019

The National Live Music Awards of 2019 were the 4th annual National Live Music Awards in Australia.
The nominations were announced on 22 October 2020 and the awards ceremony was held on 4 December 2020. For the first time ever, all State and Territory categories (except the "All Ages Achievement" award) are public voted.

## Live Legend recipient

* Deborah Conway

## National awards

Nominations and wins below.
Live Act of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Amyl and the Sniffers | Nominated |
| Electric Fields | Won |
| Mojo Juju | Nominated |
| Psychedelic Porn Crumpets | Nominated |
| WAAX | Nominated |
Live Voice of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Julia Jacklin | Nominated |
| Matt Corby | Nominated |
| Stella Donnelly | Nominated |
| Thelma Plum | Nominated |
| Zaachariaha Fielding (Electric Fields) | Won |
Best New Act
| Artist | Result |
| Carla Geneve | Nominated |
| G Flip | Nominated |
| Press Club | Nominated |
| The Chats | Nominated |
| Tones and I | Won |
Live Bassist of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Hayley Manwaring (Moaning Lisa) | Nominated |
| Jennifer Aslett (San Cisco, Stella Donnelly) | Won |
| Jonathan Zwartz | Nominated |
| Rosie Fitzgerald (I Know Leopard) | Nominated |
| Sara McPherson | Nominated |
Live Drummer of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Dan Williams | Nominated |
| Jonathan Boulet (Party Dozen) | Nominated |
| Lauren Hammel (High Tension, Tropical Fuck Storm) | Won |
| Talya Valenti | Nominated |
Live Guitarist of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Axel Carrington (New Talk, Peppermint Showers) | Nominated |
| Carla Geneve | Nominated |
| Erica Dunn (Tropical Fuck Storm) | Won |
| Stella Donnelly | Nominated |
| Tommy Emmanuel | Nominated |
Live Instrumentalist of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Bree Tranter (Solo, The Middle East, Timberwolf, Matt Corby and more) | Won |
| Jay Watson (Tame Impala) | Nominated |
| Jenny McCullagh (I Know Leopard) | Nominated |
| Kat Mear (Cash Savage) | Nominated |
| William Barton | Nominated |
Live Blues and Roots Act of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Little Georgia | Nominated |
| Steve Smyth | Nominated |
| Tash Sultana | Nominated |
| The Cat Empire | Nominated |
| The Teskey Brothers | Won |
Live Classical Act of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Deborah Cheetham | Won |
| Ensemble Offspring | Nominated |
| Genevieve Lacey | Nominated |
| Pinchgut Opera | Nominated |
| Plexus | Nominated |
Live Country Act of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Kasey Chambers | Won |
| The Waifs | Won |
| The Weeping Willows | Nominated |
| The Wilds | Nominated |
| The Wolfe Brothers | Nominated |
* Note: This was a tie.
Live Electronic Act (or DJ) of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Electric Fields | Won |
| Hermitude | Nominated |
| KLP | Nominated |
| Pnau | Nominated |
| Rüfüs Du Sol | Nominated |
Live Hard Rock Act of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| DZ Deathrays | Nominated |
| Glitoris | Won |
| Hands Like Houses | Nominated |
| Northlane | Nominated |
| The Beautiful Moment | Nominated |
Live Hip Hop Act of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Allday | Nominated |
| Baker Boy | Nominated |
| Genesis Owusu | Nominated |
| Hilltop Hoods | Nominated |
| Sampa the Great | Won |
Live Indie / Rock Act of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Angie McMahon | Won |
| Cash Savage and the Last Drinks | Nominated |
| East Brunswick All Girls Choir | Nominated |
| Middle Kids | Nominated |
| WAAX | Nominated |
Live Jazz Act of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Jonathan Zwartz | Nominated |
| Tamara Murphy | Nominated |
| Stephen Magnusson | Nominated |
| The Catholics | Nominated |
| The Necks | Won |
Live Pop Act of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Amy Shark | Nominated |
| G Flip | Won |
| Hatchie | Nominated |
| Jack River | Nominated |
| Mallrat | Nominated |
Live R&B or Soul Act of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Caiti Baker | Nominated |
| Demon Days | Nominated |
| Jamilla | Nominated |
| Milan Ring | Nominated |
| Mojo Juju | Won |
Best Live Music Festival or Event
| Festival or Event | Result |
| BigSound | Nominated |
| Dark Mofo | Won |
| Groovin' the Moo | Nominated |
| St Jerome's Laneway Festival | Nominated |
| Woodford Folk Festival | Nominated |
Best Live Music Photographer of the Year
| Photographer | Result |
| Britt Andrews | Nominated |
| Ian Laidlaw | Nominated |
| Jacinta Keefe | Nominated |
| Michelle Grace Hunder | Won |
| Megan Carew | Nominated |
International Live Achievement (Group)
| Group | Result |
| Angus & Julia Stone | Nominated |
| Gang of Youths | Won |
| Oh Pep! | Nominated |
| Rüfüs Du Sol | Nominated |
| The Teskey Brothers | Nominated |
International Live Achievement (Solo)
| Group | Result |
| Hatchie | Nominated |
| Julia Jacklin | Nominated |
| Meg Mac | Nominated |
| Stella Donnelly | Won |
| Tash Sultana | Nominated |
Industry Achievement
| Name | Result | Notes |
| Leanne de Souza | Won | Recognising her work for three years as head of the Association of Artist Managers, and 25+ years as an artist manager – one of the true champions of artists and managers in this country. |
| Joel Edmondson | Nominated | Recognising his invaluable work for 4 years as head of Q Music. |
| Scott Hutchinson | Nominated | Celebrating a genuine patron of live music, who through his work with Hutchinson Building, has made the Brisbane live music scene what it is. |
| Susan Heymann | Nominated | The irreplaceable Managing Director of Chugg Entertainment, responsible for some of the biggest tours in Australia (to say the least). |
| Women of Music Production (WOMPP) | Nominated | Recognising this Perth based organisation, who are fostering a true spirit of supportive collaboration for female, transgender and non-binary music makers to share, discuss and showcase music production. |

## State and Territory awards

* Note: Wins only.
ACT Awards – Presented by BMA Magazine :
| Award | Winner |
| Live Act of the Year | Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers |
| Live Voice of the Year | Genesis Owusu |
| Live Venue of the Year | Smith's Alternative |
| Live Event of the Year | Groovin' The Moo |
| All Ages Achievement | Bec Taylor School of Music |
Northern Territory Awards – Presented by Foldback Magazine :
| Award | Winner |
| Live Act of the Year | Baker Boy |
| Live Voice of the Year | Colin Lillie |
| Live Venue of the Year | Darwin Railway Club |
| Live Event of the Year | Darwin Festival |
| All Ages Achievement | NT Music School |
NSW Awards – Presented by The Music Network :
| Award | Winner |
| Live Act of the Year | Jack River |
| Live Voice of the Year | Ruel |
| Live Venue of the Year | Oxford Art Factory |
| Live Event of the Year | Yours & Owls Festival |
| All Ages Achievement | Music NSW |
Queensland Awards - presented by Brisbane City Council :
| Award | Winner |
| Live Act of the Year | Cub Sport |
| Live Voice of the Year | Thelma Plum |
| Live Venue of the Year | The Tivoli |
| Live Event of the Year | Caloundra Music Festival |
| All Ages Achievement | Brett Wood, Principal of the Music Industry College |
South Australian Awards – Presented by Three D Radio :
| Award | Winner |
| Live Act of the Year | Teenage Joans |
| Live Voice of the Year | Bec Stevens |
| Live Venue of the Year | Lion Arts Factory |
| Live Event of the Year | A Day of Clarity |
| All Ages Achievement | Girls Rock! Adelaide |
Tasmanian Awards – Presented by Edge Radio :
| Award | Winner |
| Live Act of the Year | A. Swayze & the Ghosts |
| Live Voice of the Year | Claire Anne Taylor |
| Live Venue of the Year | The Brisbane Hotel |
| Live Event of the Year | Dark Mofo |
| All Ages Achievement | Falls Festival, Marion Bay, Tasmania |
Victorian Awards – Presented by SYN Media :
| Award | Winner |
| Live Act of the Year | Mojo Juju |
| Live Voice of the Year | Didirri |
| Live Venue of the Year | The Corner Hotel, Richmond |
| Live Event of the Year | Falls Festival |
| All Ages Achievement | Music Victoria |
West Australian Awards – Presented by RTR FM :
| Award | Winner |
| Live Act of the Year | Jack Davies and the Bush Chooks |
| Live Voice of the Year | Carla Geneve |
| Live Venue of the Year | Mojos |
| Live Event of the Year | WAMFest |
| All Ages Achievement | Em Burrows |