National Live Music Awards of 2023
The National Live Music Awards of 2023 were the 6th annual National Live Music Awards.
In December 2022, the National Live Music Awards confirmed they will be back to celebrate the live sector in October 2023, after a two-year hiatus, due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2023 awards will reflect a lengthier eligibility period.
The events were held simultaneously across eight cities on 11 October 2023. All venues and nominees were announced on Brisbane on 5 September 2023.
Live Legend Recipient
- Yothu Yindi
- Susan Heymann
National awards
Nominations and wins below.Best Live Act
| Artist | Result |
| Amyl and the Sniffers | Won |
| Electric Fields | Nomitated |
| Genesis Owusu | Nomitated |
| King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard | Nomitated |
| King Stingray | Nomitated |
Best Live Voice
| Artist | Result |
| Cash Savage | Nomitated |
| Ngaiire | Nomitated |
| Romy Vager | Nomitated |
| Yirrŋa Yunupiŋu | Nomitated |
| Zaachariaha Fielding | Won |
Best Live Bassist
| Artist | Result |
| Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich | Won |
| Lucas Harwood | Nomitated |
| Nick Finch | Nomitated |
| Steele Chabau | Nomitated |
| Zoe Hauptmann | Nomitated |
Best Live Drummer
| Artist | Result |
| Dobby | Nomitated |
| G Flip | Won |
| Lewis Stiles | Nomitated |
| Talya Valenti | Nomitated |
| Michael Cavanagh | Nomitated |
| Sarah Thompson | Nomitated |
Best Live Guitarist
| Artist | Result |
| Andrew Glitoris | Nomitated |
| Chloe Dadd | Nomitated |
| Joey Walker | Won |
| Roy Kellaway | Nomitated |
| Sophie McComish | Nomitated |
Best Live Instrumentalist
| Artist | Result |
| Kirsty Tickle | Won |
| Laura Jean | Nomitated |
| Lyndon Blue | Nomitated |
| Monique Clare | Nomitated |
| William Barton | Nomitated |
Best Live Music Journalist
| Journalist | Result |
| Ellie Robinson | Nomitated |
| Mikey Cahill | Nomitated |
| Sosefina Fuamoli | Won |
| Will Oakeshott | Nomitated |
| Zara Richards | Nomitated |
Best Live Music Photographer
| Photographer | Result |
| Jess Gleeson | Nomitated |
| Jordan Munns | Nomitated |
| Ruby Boland | Nomitated |
| Samuel Graves | Nomitated |
| Tashi Hall | Won |
Best Stage & Light Design
| Best Stage & Light Design | Result |
| Emile Frederick | Nomitated |
| Alex McCoy and Pat Babekuhl | Won |
| Matthew Smith and Alex 'Katzki' George | Nomitated |
| Rob Sinclair | Nomitated |
| Nathan Dagostino, Nicholas Beachen and Rachael Johnston | Nomitated |
Best Live Music Festival or Event
| Best Live Music Festival or Even | Result |
| Byron Bay Bluesfest | Nomitated |
| Dark Mofo | Won |
| Meredith Music Festival | Nomitated |
| St Jerome's Laneway Festival | Nomitated |
| Tamworth Country Music Festival | Nomitated |
Best International Tour in Australia
| Tour and Promoter | Result |
| Angel Olsen - Big Time Tour 2023 | Nomitated |
| Ed Sheeran – +–=÷× Tour | Nomitated |
| Harry Styles – Love on Tour | Nomitated |
| Nick Cave and Warren Ellis - Australian Carnage Tour | Won |
| Sleaford Mods - AUS Tour 2023 | Nomitated |
Musicians Making a Difference
| Name | Result | Rationale |
| Baker Boy | Won | For his work in celebrating the Yolŋu languages through music and connecting First Nations young people in remote communities to their potential. |
| Big hART & Songs for Freedom | Nomitated | For their advocacy work in raising awareness of the disproportionate incarceration rates of Aboriginal children in Australian prisons through their national touring production. |
| Prinnie Stevens | Nomitated | For celebrating the historic power of the female voice and the transformation of pain into music through her album and stage show, Lady Sings the Blues |
| G-Flip | Nomitated | For their advocacy work in encouraging conversation about gender identity. |
| Josh Pyke | Nomitated | For championing indigenous languages through music in primary schools while raising funds through Busking for Change. |
National Genre Awards
Best Blues & Roots Act| Artist | Result |
| Fools | Nomitated |
| Hussy Hicks | Nomitated |
| Jack Biilmann & The Black Tide | Nomitated |
| Sweet Talk | Nomitated |
| The Teskey Brothers | Won |
Best Classical Act
| Artist | Result |
| Australian String Quartet | Nomitated |
| Australian Vocal Ensemble | Nomitated |
| Ensemble Offspring | Nomitated |
| Sydney Symphony Orchestra | Nomitated |
| Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra | Won |
Best Country Act
| Artist | Result |
| Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys | Won |
| Hana and Jessie-Lee's Bad Habits | Nomitated |
| Mark Curtis and the Flannelettes | Nomitated |
| Siobhan Cotchin | Nomitated |
| The Weeping Willows | Nomitated |
Best DJ/Electronic Act
| Artist | Result |
| Elle Shimada | Nomitated |
| Lastlings | Nomitated |
| Rüfüs Du Sol | Won |
| Slumberjack | Nomitated |
| Tijuana Cartel | Nomitated |
Best Folk Act
| Artist | Result |
| Ben Salter | Nomitated |
| Charm of Finches | Nomitated |
| Emily Wurramara | Won |
| Melody Pool | Nomitated |
| Naomi Keyte | Nomitated |
Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Act
| Artist | Result |
| C.O.F.F.I.N | Won |
| Glitoris | Nomitated |
| Polaris | Nomitated |
| Rocky's Pride & Joy | Nomitated |
| Voyager | Nomitated |
Best Hip Hop Act
| Artist | Result |
| 1300 | Nomitated |
| Baker Boy | Nomitated |
| Barkaa | Nomitated |
| Genesis Owusu | Won |
| Tkay Maidza | Nomitated |
Best Indie/Rock/Alternative Act
| Artist | Result |
| Ball Park Music | Won |
| Cash Savage and the Last Drinks | Nomitated |
| DMA's | Nomitated |
| King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard | Nomitated |
| RVG | Nomitated |
Best Jazz Act
| Artist | Result |
| Cigany Weaver | Nomitated |
| Grievous Bodily Calm | Nomitated |
| Hiatus Kaiyote | Won |
| Mildlife | Nomitated |
| Shaolin Afronauts | Nomitated |
Best Pop Act
| Artist | Result |
| Amy Shark | Nomitated |
| Electric Fields | Nomitated |
| Peach PRC | Nomitated |
| Thelma Plum | Won |
| Vera Blue | Nomitated |
Best Punk/Hardcore Act
| Artist | Result |
| Amyl and the Sniffers | Won |
| Cable Ties | Nomitated |
| Pinch Points | Nomitated |
| Private Function | Nomitated |
| Sly Withers | Nomitated |
Best R&B or Soul Act
| Artist | Result |
| Budjerah | Nomitated |
| Emma Donovan and the Putbacks | Nomitated |
| Mo'Ju | Won |
| Ngaiire | Nomitated |
| THNDO | Nomitated |
State and Territory awards
! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Venue in NSW! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Result
! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Live Event in NSW
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!colspan="2"! style="width:15%;background:maroon| Queensland Awards
! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Live Act in QLD
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! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Live Voice in QLD
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! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Venue in QLD
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! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Live Event in QLD
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!colspan="2"! style="width:15%;background:red| South Australian Awards
! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Live Act in SA
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! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Live Voice in SA
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! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Venue in SA
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! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Live Event in SA
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!colspan="2"! style="width:15%;background:#006b54| Tasmanian Awards
! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Live Act in Tasmania
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! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Live Voice in Tasmania
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! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Venue in Tasmania
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! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Live Event in Tasmania
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!colspan="2"! style="width:15%;background:navy| Victorian Awards
! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Live Act in Victoria
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! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Live Voice in Victoria
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! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Venue in Victoria
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! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Live Event in Victoria
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!colspan="2"! style="width:15%;background:#FCC200| West Australian Awards – Presented by Dailymotion
! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Live Act in WA
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! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Live Voice in WA
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! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Venue in WA
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! style="width:10%;background:#EEDD82;" | Best Live Event in WA
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