PRESS RELEASE: Australian Women in Music Awards Ceremony, Artists & Conference Program Announced TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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August 19, 2025
Australian Women in Music Awards Ceremony, Artists & Conference Program Announced
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets are now on sale for the Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) & Conference Program 2025, featuring a full Conference Program at the Queensland Multicultural Centre on October 8 and a spectacular line-up of performers at The Fortitude Music Hall, Meanjin/Brisbane, on October 9, 2025.
Artists include Kate Miller-Heidke, Missy Higgins, ‘Babyshakes’ Dillon, Sarah McLeod, Arrkula Yinbayarra (ft. Shellie Morris) from remote NT, Donna Simpson and Vikki Thorn of The Waifs, teen prodigy IXARAS, and mezzo soprano Aylish Ryan. Australian broadcaster and author Yumi Stynes returns as co-host with Australia’s rising star, operatic soprano, Nina Korbe.
The AWMA House Band, featuring some of Australia’s top female musicians, Zoe Hauptmann (AWMA Music Director & Bassist), Sarah Belkner (Keys & Vocals), Kath Halloran (Guitarist & Vocals), and Lozz Benson (Drums), will be accompanying the extraordinary musical talent on the night.
In keeping with the AWMA 2025 theme, ‘Youth, Leadership & Legacy’, Australian Women in Music is incredibly proud to launch this year’s Program. With an extraordinary lineup of artists, a dynamic Conference Program, Black Carpet Arrivals event, Awards Ceremony, Concert and After Party, AWMA has never been stronger. Since 2018, AWMA has recognised in excess of 2500 artists, leaders and music practitioners, with a strong focus on elevating First Nations women, culturally-diverse voices and amplifying regional & remote representation. Australian Women in Music is committed to delivering a culturally safe and inclusive platform to foster long-term structural change across the sector and AWMA is doing just that”, said Vicki Gordon.
With 20 AWMA recipients to be announced including the 2025 AWMA Honour Roll recipient, Universal Music Australia Lifetime Achievement Award and Australian Women in Music Inspiration Award, AWMA 2025 promises to be another unforgettable night of celebration and recognition.
The AWMA Conference is a dynamic thought leadership platform built to share insights and ideas to provoke new ways of thinking. The event highlights diverse experiences and perspectives to amplify the voices of First Nations women, female and gender diverse individuals across all areas of the Australian music industry. This year’s ‘In Conversation’ will be delivered by Brittany Long, a live music and entertainment photographer on wheels, known for capturing the unfi ltered atmosphere and emotion of live performance. Now in its sixth year, the AWMA 2025 Conference Program includes a powerful series of forums, conversations and themes exploring remote First Nations women’s perspectives, youth engagement, accessibility, music technology, leadership and legacy.
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 Offi ce 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.
The full program and tickets to the Awards and Conference are on sale from 10am on 19 August 2025, available here https://womeninmusicawards.com.au/program/
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ABOUT
For interview opportunities with Vicki Gordon, Founding Executive Producer & Program Director, 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/
