AIR Awards of 2023


The 2023 AIR Awards is the seventeenth annual Australian Independent Record Labels Association Music Awards ceremony, which took place on 3 August 2023 in Adelaide. The 2023 AIR Awards introduced two new categories; the Independent Marketing Team of the Year and the Independent Publicity Team of the Year. The nominations were revealed on 31 May 2023.
At the awards ceremony, AIR's CEO Maria Amato said, "It was a great night of celebration and recognition for the talented, and resilient Australian independent artist and label community."

Performances

Nominees and winners

Winners indicated in boldface, with other nominees in plain.
Independent Album of the YearIndependent Song of the Year

  • Genesis Owusu – "Get Inspired"
  • *Cub Sport – "Always Got the Love"
  • *Jen Cloher – "Mana Takatāpui"
  • *Julia Jacklin – "I Was Neon"
  • *King Stingray – "Camp Dog"
  • Breakthrough Independent Artist of the YearBest Independent Blues and Roots Album or EP
  • King Stingray
  • *Andy Golledge
  • *Jem Cassar-Daley
  • *Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
  • *Wanderers
  • Dope LemonRose Pink Cadillac
  • *Baby Velvet – Please Don’t Be In Love With Someone Else
  • *Little QuirksCall to Unknowns
  • *William CrightonWater and Dust
  • *Ziggy AlbertsDancing in the Dark
  • Best Independent Children's Album or EPBest Independent Classical Album or EP
  • Teeny Tiny SteviesHow to Be Creative
  • *Emily WurramaraAyarra Emeba
  • *Emma MemmaEmma Memma
  • *Play SchoolVery Jazzy Street Party
  • *The WigglesReWiggled
  • William Barton and Véronique Serret – Heartland
  • *Ensemble OffspringTo Listen, To Sing – Ngarra-Burria: First Peoples Composers
  • *Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Northey and Nigel WestlakeBlueback (Original Motion Picture Score)
  • *MirusiaSongbird
  • *Tasmanian Symphony OrchestraNightlight
  • Best Independent Country Album or EPBest Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP
  • Andy GolledgeStrength of a Queen
  • *Adam BrandAll or Nothing
  • *Casey BarnesLight It Up
  • *Freya Josephine Hollick – The Real World
  • *Lyn BowtellWiser
  • Confidence ManTILT
  • *FlumePalaces
  • *NinajirachiSecond Nature
  • *TelenovaStained Glass Love
  • *The Jungle GiantsLove Signs
  • Best Independent Dance, Electronica or Club SingleBest Independent Heavy Album or EP
  • Cub Sport – "Always Got the Love"
  • *Flume featuring May-a – "Say Nothing"
  • *Lime Cordiale, Idris Elba – "Holiday"
  • *Memphis LK – "Coffee"
  • *PNAU & Troye Sivan – "You Know What I Need"
  • NorthlaneObsidian
  • *CLAMM – Care
  • *Parkway DriveDarker Still
  • *ThornhillHeroine
  • *Yours Trulyis this what i look like?
  • Best Independent Hip Hop Album or EPBest Independent Jazz Album or EP
  • Jesswar – Life's Short, Live Big
  • *AlldayExcuse Me
  • *Danté Knows – Phase One
  • *Kween G – Sensible Rebel
  • *Yawdoesitall – Life I Chose
  • Donny BenétLe Piano
  • *Barney McallPrecious Energy
  • *Jeremy RoseFace to Face
  • *MildlifeLive from South Channel Island
  • *Surprise Chef – Education & Recreation
  • Best Independent Pop Album or EPBest Independent Punk Album or EP
  • Daniel JohnsFutureNever
  • *Big ScaryMe and You
  • *Jem Cassar-Daley – I Don't Know Who to Call
  • *Telenova – Stained Glass Love
  • *Vance JoyIn Our Own Sweet Time
  • Teen Jesus and the Jean TeasersPretty Good for a Girl Band
  • *Body TypeEverything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising
  • *Hard-OnsYummy!
  • *Press ClubEndless Motion
  • *These New South WhalesTNSW
  • Best Independent Rock Album or EPBest Independent Soul/R&B Album or EP
  • King Stingray – King Stingray
  • *Ball Park MusicWeirder & Weirder
  • *Camp CopeRunning with the Hurricane
  • *Ocean AlleyLow Altitude Living
  • *Slowly SlowlyDaisy Chain
  • Felivand – Ties
  • *Ashli – Only One
  • *Beckah Amani – April
  • *Wanderers – Wanderers
  • *Winston SurfshirtPanna Cotta
  • Independent Marketing Team of the YearIndependent Publicity Team of the Year
  • I OH YOU, Mushroom Marketing: Confidence Man – TILT
  • *ABC Music, The Orchard: The WigglesReWiggled
  • *Chugg Music, The Annex: Lime CordialeCordi Elba
  • *Domestic La La: Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers – Pretty Good for a Girl Band
  • *Future Classic: FlumePalaces
  • Genna Alexopoulos: Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers – Pretty Good for a Girl Band
  • *Mushroom Publicity: Confidence Man – TILT
  • *Positive Feedback: Lime Cordiale – Cordi Elba
  • *RPM, Bec Brown Communications: – The Wiggles: ReWiggled
  • *Thinking Loud: Genesis Owusu – "Get Inspired"
  • Best Independent LabelOutstanding Achievement Award
  • Chapter Music
  • *ABC Music
  • *Domestic La La
  • *Liberation Music
  • *UNFD
  • Dr. Catherine Crock