The Association of Artist Managers is delighted to announce the 2024 AAM Awards.
Presented by Oztix, the 2024 AAM Awards will celebrate the outstanding achievements of Australian artist managers, highlighting the global success, hard work, dedication and passion of the key figures behind our Australian artists' global and local success.
The invite-only ceremony will be held Wednesday 1st May at Crowbar on Gadigal land (345 Paramatta Rd, Leichhardt NSW) from 12pm - 3pm.
The event will also be livestreamed for the general public from 1pm.
The ceremony will feature special guest performances and will be hosted by the wonderful Myf Warhurst.
Finger food will be provided courtesy of Ultimate Pig, and drinks provided by Crowbar.
We can't wait to celebrate the achievements of our management community with you all this May!
If you are an AAM Member and need assistance with registering your attendance, please contact info@aam.org.au
Manager of the Year - Presented by Oztix
Breakthrough Manager of the Year - Presented by DMT Lawyers
Community Engagement Award - Presented by Live Event Logistics
Legacy Award - Presented by Sony Music Publishing
Patrons Gift Award - Presented by the AAM Patrons
AAM Members who meet the eligibility criteria (as outlined in the section below) for Manager of the Year, Breakthrough Manager of the Year or the Community Engagement Award were required to self-nominate for this year’s awards, providing key information about their achievements in the past 12 months. Applications are then assessed by the Awards judging panel, alongside the AAM executive team, who determine the shortlist finalists and winners in these categories.
The 2024 Legacy Award winner is determined by the AAM Board, and the 2024 Patrons Gift Award is curated and presented by the AAM Patrons.
The 2024 APRA AMCOS Lighthouse Award winner will also be presented as part of the 2024 AAM Awards ceremony.
2024 Awards Categories
Manager of the Year
Eligibility
Must be a current AAM member
Must have been operating as an artist manager for 3+ years
Must have completed all sections of the submission form for nomination to be considered by the judging panel
Criteria
The judging panel will assess submissions based on the following:
The level of growth in the business of the manager and its roster of artists across all key areas of the entertainment industry in the past 12 months. This includes recorded music, live touring, publishing, press, radio, social media, brand partnerships, collaborations and any other achievements noted in the submission
The Innovative, creative and non-traditional strategies employed by the manager to achieve this growth
The long-term sustainability of the managers business and the artists businesses they are managing
The manager consistently demonstrating professionalism through their work, in line with the AAM’s Code of Conduct
Nominations for this category are now closed.
Breakthrough Manager of the Year
Eligibility
Must be a current AAM member
Must have been operating as an artist manager for 1+ years
Must have completed all sections of the submission form for nomination to be considered by the judging panel
Criteria
The judging panel will assess submissions based on the following:
The level of growth in the business of the manager and its roster of artists across all key areas of the entertainment industry in the past 12 months. This includes recorded music, live touring, publishing, press, radio, social media, brand partnerships, collaborations and any other achievements noted in the submission
The Innovative, creative and non-traditional strategies employed by the manager to achieve this growth
The long-term sustainability of the managers business and the artists businesses they are managing
The manager consistently demonstrating professionalism through their work, in line with the AAM’s Code of Conduct
Nominations for this category are now closed.
Community Engagement Award
Eligibility
Must be a current AAM member
Must have been operating as an artist manager for 1+ years
Must have completed all sections of the submission form for nomination to be considered by the judging panel
Criteria
Those who are self-nominating will be asked to provide details of up to 3 key achievements and/or contributions from the past 12 months specifically, that demonstrates their contribution to the greater good - culturally, environmentally, socially and/or politically. In addition, you will be invited to share any further information you wish to include for consideration by the judging panel that you feel would support your nomination (this may include: details not covered in other questions, references who can attest to your accomplishments or contributions to the music community, and any other insights you believe could strengthen your candidacy, etc). In addition, nominees will be expected to have consistently demonstrated professionalism through their work, in line with the AAM’s Code of Conduct.
Nominations for this category are now closed
2024 Awards Judging Panel
Alastair Burns (VIC) - Director, Heartstop Music / AAM Awards Producer
Alex Bruford (UK) - Founder/MD/Agent, ATC Live
Bill Cullen (NSW) - Managing Director, One Louder
Correne Wilkie (VIC) - Director, Maven & Muse
Esti Zilber (NSW) - Executive Producer, Sounds Australia
Hallie Anderson (US) - Co-Founder, Rareform
Jane Slingo (NSW) - Director - Young Strangers / Patron - AAM
Linda Bosidis (VIC) - Managing Director, Mushroom Music Publishing
Maggie Collins (QLD) - Executive Director, AAM
Matt Tanner (VIC) - VP of A&R, Concord Music
Stephen Wade (NSW) - CEO/Agent, Select Music
Teresa Patterson (NZ) - Head of Music, NZ On Air
2024 Shortlist Finalist Nominees
MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Presented by Oztix
Andrew Klippel, Ourness
Ashleigh Hills, UNIFIED Music Group
Dan Nascimento, UNIFIED Music Group
James Fava, Intergalactic Fantastic Worldwide
Jamie-Rose Fowler & Charlotte Ried, Powerhouse Management
Jeremy Furze, Applejack Music
Leigh Treweek, Handshake MGMT
Nathan Farrell & Adam Booth (Weez), Calibre Music Management
Nicholas O'Byrne, Look Out Kid
Simone Ubaldi & Andrew Parisi, Sundowner Artists
BREAKTHROUGH MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Presented by DMT Law Firm
Ali Tomoana, Soul Has No Tempo
Darcy O'Brien, Wildfire Music
Elise Naismith, Lemon Tree Music
Megan Rasmussen + Harry White, Future Classic
Udaravi Widanapathirana, SemaphoreMGMT
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD
Presented by Live Event Logistics
Hayley-Jane Ayres, 360 Artist Logistics
Jannah Beth, Offbeat Collective
Kerry Kennell, Kennell & Co
Tim Levinson, Elefant Traks
Zac Abroms, Viceroyalty
Thank you to our 2024 AAM Awards Sponsors
Primary Awards Sponsor & Manager of the Year Sponsor
Oztix proudly stands as 100% Australian-owned and operated, igniting the scene since 2003. As Australia's leading independent ticketing company, we've earned the trust of the nation's premier promoters, venues, bookers, and event organisers. With a deep-rooted passion for live music, we're honoured to support the Association of Artist Managers Awards once again in recognising the efforts of the talented managers who represent artists that we have helped connect to live audiences, or will be soon!
Breakthrough Manager of the Year Sponsor
Based in Los Angeles, DMT Law is one of the premiere music immigration boutiques in the US filing hundreds of O-1B and O-2 petitions annually for artists, crew, management, and others. Collaborating closely with most of the major agencies and management companies from across the globe, DMT Law Firm brings a unique approach that is tailored to the needs and challenges specific to the music industry, streamlining the process and eliminating much of the client’s normal visa workload for quick and cost-effective immigration outcomes.
Legacy Award Sponsor
Sony Music Publishing is Australia’s leading music and home to many of Australia’s greatest contemporary and legendary songwriters including Kevin Parker, Luke Steele, Paul Kelly, Sarah Aarons, Angus & Julia Stone, Thelma Plum, 5 Seconds Of Summer, AC/DC, The Avalanches, AB Original, Don Walker/Jimmy Barnes, King Stingray, Sarah Blasko, Barkaa, Dune Rats, Electric Fields, Gurrumul and Midnight Oil. Sony Music’s international catalogue includes songs by music icons The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Carole King, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Paul Simon and Bruce Springsteen as well as contemporary superstars such as Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Rhianna, Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran.
Community Engagement Award Sponsor
Live Event Logistics provide specialised and personalised freight and logistics services to the live event, entertainment, sport, production and creative industries, across Australia and around the world. Established in 2017, the business now operates on a global scale, servicing all areas of the world within their network of offices and partners. LEL provides a range of in-house freight solutions in all countries including, tour trucking, general road freight, international shipping (air and sea), carnet & trade documents, site labour and itinerary planning.
Friends of the AAM Sponsors
AP Touring: AP Touring is an Australian-owned entertainer bus company, providing bands and solo artists with their own personal home-away-from-home since 2014.
Crowbar: Crowbar hosts 800+ bands each year. Curating events and working alongside a network of promoters and agents on a local, national and international level. Supporting Australian live music is at the core of Crowbar, we aim to remain and grow as a key player in the ecosystem of the Australian live music scene.
Entertainment Travel Partners: For 20 years Entertainment Travel Partners has been focussed on servicing the travel needs of the Entertainment Industry. Boutique in size, independent in nature, but the resources of the major players.
Media Arts Lawyers: For over 20 years, Media Arts Lawyers has given practical and commercial legal advice to clients throughout the entertainment, media, and creative industries. Acting for high-profile talent and multinational companies alongside emerging and fledgling projects, we set the benchmark for creative strategic legal solutions – no matter the deal size. Our combined experience means that we have the skill, deep networks, lateral thinking, and foresight to achieve the best commercial outcomes for our clients.
Mountain Goat: Mountain Goat are passionate about unrestrained creativity, especially when it comes to beer and Australia's live and local music scene. When they’re not in the brewery crafting great-tasting beers, their mission is to hero the creativity of good people doing great things, supporting the arts and bringing live music activations to life in venues like Crowbar Sydney and the Corner Hotel in Melbourne.
Plakkit: Plakkit is a media company, established in 2001. Plakkit is a trusted brand with a proud history of providing cost-effective advertising services for the cultural sector across Australia. Plakkit has offices in Melbourne and Sydney. We are the experts in the industry. Yes, we have glue in our veins.
PPCA: Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) is a non-profit copyright collecting society that provides blanket licences for the use of recorded music and video clips in Australia. Revenue generated from licensing is distributed to registered record labels and artists so they can continue to make music for all of us to enjoy. If your artists control the copyright in their recordings, or feature on recordings, make sure you have your PPCA details up to date! www.ppca.com.au
SXSW Sydney: South by Southwest (SXSW) Sydney is the annual meeting place for Asia-Pacific’s pre-eminent creative industries to connect and explore. The event is a week-long program stacked with more than 1,000 ground-breaking events and networking sessions across pillars of Tech and Innovation, Games, Music, Screen and Culture.
White Sky: Since our foundation in 2002, White Sky has always been at the forefront of defining accounting services in the Australian music industry. Our drive to continually adapt and improve our services is why White Sky quickly became, and remains Australia’s largest music accounting services business.