Amyl and the Sniffers and Genesis Owusu sweep National Live … – ABC News

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are back in a big way after a couple of years off. In the sixth iteration of the extensive and comprehensive awards for the live music industry, it was Genesis Owusu and Amyl and the Sniffers that came up trumps.

With three awards each, the two big winners cemented why they’re so beloved – their live performances are filled with passion, artistry, energy and star power.

Amyls picked up the biggest award of the night, taking home Live Act of the Year as well as Best Live Act in Victoria and Best Punk/Hardcore Act.

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Meanwhile Genny Wu snatched the gong for Best Stage and Lighting Direction with collaborators Alex McCoy and Pat Santamaria, along with Best Hip Hop Act and Best Live Act in the ACT.

“I don’t think there’s anything in this world I put more work into than the live show,” Genesis said.

“My knees will never be the same. These shins. My Voice. Spending hours and hours conceptualising narratives with people like Pat and Alex just for this crazy and unexplainable goal of being able to create a new world on stage.

“It takes a lot of my mental and physical energy. So thank you for recognising it and giving it more of a platform. I truly appreciate it.”

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The coveted Musicians Making A Difference (MMAD) Live Award was handed to Baker Boy for its third year in existence, recognising his work in celebrating the Yolngu language and connecting young First Nations people in remote communities with their own bright futures and potential.

It’s no surprise that Yothu Yindi were the recipients of Live Legends this year, honouring their lengthy dedication and contribution to the local and international music scene.

It’s been a big year for Yothu Yindi, who were also inducted into the National Indigenous Music Awards’ Hall of Fame in August.

Check out the full list of all the winners below – congrats legends!

2023 National Live Music Awards Winners

2023 Live Legend Inductees
Yothu Yindi
Susan Heymann

Live Act of the Year
Amyl and the Sniffers

MMAD Live Award
Presented by MMAD
Baker Boy

Live Voice of the Year
Zaachariaha Fielding (Electric Fields)

Live Guitarist of the Year
Joey Walker (King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard)

Live Bassist of the Year
Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich (Camp Cope)

Live Drummer of the Year
“The Sheddy
G Flip

Live Instrumentalist of the Year
Kirsty Tickle (Party Dozen)

Live Event of the Year
Dark Mofo

Live Photographer of the Year
Presented by Beehive
Tashi Hall

Live Journalist of the Year
Sosefina Fuamoli

International Tour of the Year
Presented by Live Event Logistics
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis
Supersonic

Best Stage and Lighting Design
Presented by Novatech 
Alex McCoy and Pat Santamaria
Genesis Owusu

GENRE AWARDS

Best Punk/Hardcore Act
Presented by Heavy
Amyl and the Sniffers

Best Hard Rock/Metal Act
Presented by Heavy
C.O.F.F.I.N

Best Indie/Rock/Alternative Act
Ball Park Music

Best Hip Hop Act
Genesis Owusu

Best Electronic/DJ Act
RÜFÜS DU SOL

Best Pop Act
Thelma Plum

Best Folk Act
Emily Wurramara

Best Blues & Roots Act
The Teskey Brothers

Best Country Act
Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys

Best R&B/Soul Act
Mo’Ju

Best Classical Act
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

Best Jazz Act
Hiatus Kaiyote

STATE/TERRITORY AWARDS

ACT

Best Live Act in the ACT
Presented by BMA
Genesis Owusu

Best Live Voice in the ACT
Cormac McKahey

Best Live Venue in the ACT
The Basement

Best Live Event in the ACT
Presented by Oztix
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The ACT NLMA
Ruth O’Brien

NSW

Best Live Act in NSW
Presented by 2SER
DMA’s

Best Live Voice in NSW
Vera Blue

Best Live Venue in NSW
The Enmore Theatre

Best Live Event in NSW
Presented by Oztix
Mardi Gras Fair Day

The NSW NLMA
Vyvienne Alba

SA

Best Live Act in SA
Presented by City of Adelaide
The Empty Threats

Best Live Voice in SA
Carla Lippis

Best Live Venue in SA
The Gov

Best Live Event in SA
Presented by Oztix
WOMADelaide

THE SA NLMA
Isobella Caruso

NT

Best Live Act in NT
King Stingray

Best Live Voice in NT
Katanga Junior

Best Live Venue in NT
Darwin Railway Club

Best Live Event in NT
Presented by Oztix
Darwin Festival

The NT NLMA
Asher Gregory

QLD

Best Live Act in QLD
Presented by 4ZZZ
Ball Park Music

Best Live Voice in QLD
Katie Noonan

Best Live Venue in QLD
Presented by Red Octopus
The Tivoli

Best Live Event in QLD
Presented by Oztix
Woodford Folk Festival

The QLD NLMA
Joc Curran

VIC

Best Live Act in VI
Presented by Syn Media
Amyl and the Sniffers

Best Live Voice in VIC
Presented by Music Victoria
Julia Jacklin

Best Live Venue in VIC
The Forum

Best Live Event in VIC
Presented by Oztix
Meredith Music Festival

The VIC NLMA
Allison Watters

TAS

Best Live Act in TAS
Presented by City of Hobart
Luca Brasi

Best Live Voice in TAS
Presented by Simple
Claire Anne Taylor

Best Live Venue in TAS
Presented by Edge Radio
The Odeon Theatre

Best Live Event in TAS
Presented by Oztix
Dark Mofo

The TAS NLMA
Sam Dowson

WA

Best Live Act in WA
Presented by RTR FM
Alter Boy

Best Live Voice in WA
Carla Geneve

Best Live Venue in WA
Mojos Bar

Best Live Event in WA
Presented by Oztix
Nannup Music Festival

The WA NLMA
Kelsie Miller