PRESS RELEASE: OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO AWMA SOUND NSW WOMEN’S MUSIC DELEGATE PROGRAM
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OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO AWMA SOUND NSW WOMEN’S MUSIC DELEGATE PROGRAM
Australian Women in Music is the only national organisation solely dedicated to achieving gender equality across the music industry. Established in 2018 by acclaimed music producer Vicki Gordon, the Australian Women in Music Awards & Conference (AWMA) has become a catalyst for cultural change, delivering high-impact National programs while mobilising support across the sector to ensure First Nations, multicultural, female and gender-diverse artists and music practitioners are visible, recognised and represented.
The Australian Women in Music Delegates Program is a dynamic initiative designed to amplify the voices of artists and music practitioners who live and work outside major metropolitan areas.
Successful delegates are supported with travel, accommodation and daily allowances enabling them to fully participate in the rich two-day annual Awards & Conference Program. This immersive experience offers participants unparalleled opportunities to connect, learn and be inspired with powerful insights and real-world perspectives across the music industry in a safe and supportive environment.
The AWMA Program includes unique networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful connections with peers, industry leaders and potential collaborators. In addition, delegates are invited to walk the Black Carpet and attend the prestigious Awards Ceremony & Concert celebrating the outstanding achievements of First Nations, female and gender-diverse artists and music practitioners across all areas of industry and all genres of music.
The two day event concludes with the much anticipated After Party, another invaluable opportunity to celebrate and connect with the broader music community.
In 2025, the Program was expanded to include New South Wales delegates, thanks to the generous support of the NSW Government through Sound NSW.
“We have been overwhelmed by the enormous response from artists and music practitioners from every state wanting to attend AWMA this year and as a result we are hoping to open up the Program nationally in 2026”, said Founding Executive Producer Vicki Gordon.
45 applications were received with twelve delegates chosen as part of Sound NSW Women’s Music Delegates program.
They are listed below:
Nidala Barker
Clarissa Bock
Isy Cappo
Georgina Chorley
Ebony Holmes
Briony Edgar
Madelaine De Leon
Pam Hata
Nicole Issa
Lily Morris
Charnel Rizk
Cathy Nguyen
The Sound NSW Delegate will be involved in the following activities on the following dates.
8 October 2025:
– Conference Program at Queensland Multicultural Centre
– Involvement in media, such as a photoshoot or press interview, as required
– Networking event HOTEL X Rooftop
9 October 2025:
– Black Carpet networking event at The Fortitude Music Hall
– Awards Ceremony & Concert
– After Party and networking event
“We’re so proud to be supporting this program, which shines a light on the incredible women and gender-diverse talent making music across New South Wales. The response has been inspiring, showing just how much creativity and ambition exists outside the major cities. Programs like this give those artists the chance to be seen, celebrated and meaningfully connected to the wider music community. By backing the AWMA Delegates Program, we’re helping to build a more inclusive, supportive and exciting future for music,” said Emily Collins, Head of Sound NSW.
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The Australian Women in Music Awards & Conference Program is made possible with support from the Queensland Government and is assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and the Office of the Arts. AWMA is proudly sponsored by Brisbane City Council, the City of Gold Coast, and is supported by corporate, industry, and community partners.
For interview opportunities with Vicki Gordon, please contact publicist Josie Gagliano at [email protected] or 0411 234 022
Notes and links for Editors:
AWMA 2025 Finalists: https://womeninmusicawards.com.au/2025-recipients-and-finalists/
AWMA Website: womeninmusicawards.com.au
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About AWMA Led by highly respected music producer Vicki Gordon, the AWMA team is made up of experts with extensive experience in the production of large-scale event management, digital media, strategic planning and development. AWMA is overseen by a Board of Directors with extensive experience in the arts and the music industry, accountancy, community engagement, not-for-profi t governance, stakeholder engagement and law.
The mission of AWM is HERE: https://womeninmusicawards.com.au/mission-statement/
Download the AWMA Legacy 2018-2024 HERE: https://womeninmusicawards.com.au/our-legacy/
