The winners of The Age Music Victoria Genre Music Awards were revealed on Thursday night at Media House, Melbourne.
The Age Music Victoria awards recognise the work of artists from the state of Victoria. “Not many states in the world have such a depth of talent in so many different genres to even justify a Genre Awards”, said Music Victoria CEO Patrick Donovan. “These bands are the best of the best, and you can see them play at your local venue seven nights a week.”
Donovan also explained the need for awards programs. “Awards play an important role by recognising artistic achievements and giving a leg up to the most deserving acts, while acting as a filter for fans seeking out the best new music,” he said.
The Age Music Victoria Genre Award winners
Best Blues Album – presented by Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society
Greg Dodd & The Hoodoo Men – 3am Blues Live
Best Country Album – presented by Out On The Weekend
Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes – Black Coffee
Best Soul, Funk, R’n’B and Gospel Album – presented by Plakkit
Cookin’ on 3 Burners – Blind Bet
Best Jazz Album – presented by Dixons Creek Estate
Anton Delecca Quartet – The Healer
Best Hip Hop Album – presented by PBS
Briggs – ShepLife
Best Electronic Act – presented by Select AV
Chet Faker
Best Heavy Album – presented by Sailor Jerry
Ausmuteants – Amusements
Best Indigenous Act – presented by Songlines
The Deans
Best Global or Reggae Album – presented by Crumpler
Black Jesus Experience – Migration
Best Folk Roots Album – presented by White Sky
Charles Jenkins – Too Much Water In The Boat
Best Experimental/Avant-Garde Act – presented by Implant Media
Evelyn Morris
Voting for the public awards is now open to the public online at theage.com.au/agemusicvictoriaawards on Friday 17th October.
The winners will be announced on Wednesday 19th November at 170 Russell Street, Melbourne.
The Age Music Victoria Awards 2014 nominees
Best Album – presented by The Age
Dan Sultan – Blackbird
HTRK – Psychic 9-5 Club
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – Oddments
Teeth & Tongue – Grids
Total Control – Typical System
Best Band – presented by The Corner
Client Liaison
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
Teeth & Tongue
Total Control
Wagons
Best Song – presented by APRA
Banoffee – Got It
Courtney Barnett – Avant Gardener
Fraser A Gorman – Book Of Love
Laura Jean – My First Love Song
Total Control – Flesh War
Best Male Artist
Chet Faker
Dan Sultan
Mikelangelo
Rob Snarski
Vance Joy
Best Female Artist
Courtney Barnett
Jen Cloher
Jess Cornelius (Teeth & Tongue)
Laura Jean
Missy Higgins
Best Emerging Artist – presented by Travel Beyond/BigSound
Banoffee
Client Liaison
D.D Dumbo
Milwaukee Banks
Remi
Best Live Band – presented by Rockwiz
Cosmic Psychos
Graveyard Train
Harmony
King Parrot
Saskwatch
Best Venue – presented by Mountain Goat
170 Russell, Melbourne
Cherry, Melbourne
Corner Hotel, Richmond
Howler, Brunswick
The Forum Theatre, Melbourne
Best Festival – presented by Crumpler
Boogie
Falls Festival
Golden Plains
Laneway Festival
Meredith Music Festival
Best Regional Venue – presented by Dixons Creek Estate
Barwon Club, Geelong
Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine
Hallam Hotel, Hallam
Karova Lounge, Ballarat
Meeniyan Town Hall, Meeniyan
Best Regional Act – presented by Live at Your Local
Briggs
Cosmic Psychos
D.D Dumbo
Freya Hollick
Stonefield
