AIR Awards of 2022
The 2022 AIR Awards is the sixteenth annual Australian Independent Record Labels Association Music Awards ceremony. It took place on 4 August 2022 in Adelaide.
The nominations were revealed on 18 May 2022 with all material being released in 2021.
Owusu won three awards from three nominations. In a video acceptance speech after winning Independent Album of the Year, Owusu said, "I poured everything that I had into the making of this album, simply for my own sanity and mental well-being, so the fact that it's being recognised by so many young people globally and industry-wise is insane to me. And I'm humble and grateful for it."
The late Warren Costello was honoured with the 2022 Outstanding Achievement Award, being recognised for his more than 30 years spent supporting independent artists and labels, including time spent as the managing director for Liberation Music.
Performances
- Jesswar
- Telenova
- Teenage Joans
- Jaguar Jonze
- Andrew Swift
Nominees and winners
AIR Awards
Winners indicated in boldface, with other nominees in plain.| Independent Album of the Year | Independent Song of the Year |
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| Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year | Best Independent Blues and Roots Album or EP |
| Best Independent Children's Album or EP | Best Independent Classical Album or EP |
| Best Independent Country Album or EP | Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP |
| Best Independent Dance, Electronica or Club Single | Best Independent Heavy Album or EP |
| Best Independent Hip Hop Album or EP | Best Independent Jazz Album or EP |
| Best Independent Pop Album or EP | Best Independent Punk Album or EP |
| Best Independent Rock Album or EP | Best Independent Soul/R&B Album or EP |
| Independent Label of the Year | Outstanding Achievement Award |