2025 AAM Awards: Shortlist Announced
Andrew Klippel (Ourness), Daniel Nascimento (UNIFIED Music Group), Jacqueline Thomas-Piccardi (Cinque Artist Management), Leigh Treweek (Handshake MGMT), and Simone Ubaldi & Andrew Parisi (Sundowner Artists) are in the running for Manager of the Year at the 2025 Association of Artist Managers Awards, with nominations announced today, Tuesday, March 25th.
Also vying for Breakthrough Manager of the Year are Ash Hills (UNIFIED Music Group), James Fava (Intergalactic Fantastic Worldwide), Luke Giannoukas (Teamwrk Management), Sarah McMillan (BootsDarling Music), and Steve de Wilde (UNIFIED Music Group).
The celebration takes place on Wednesday, April 30th, at Northcote Social Club in Naarm/Melbourne. The lunchtime event honours the “incredible domestic and international achievements by Australian artist managers, shining a light on the key figures behind the global success of Australian artists,” reads a statement.
Awards on the day include Breakthrough Manager of the Year, the Community Engagement Award, the Patrons Gift Award, and the Legacy Award. As previously reported, the Legacy Award will go to John Watson (Eleven Music), who represents artists like Missy Higgins, Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil, and more.
This year’s event will be hosted by podcast producer, music journalist, and media personality Tait McGregor.
The APRA AMCOS Lighthouse Award recipient will also be revealed at the 2025 ceremony.
Nominees are selected through consultation with a music industry judging committee. See the full list of nominees below.
2025 AAM Awards Shortlist
Presented by White Sky
Manager of the Year
Presented By White Sky
Andrew Klippel, Ourness
Daniel Nascimento, UNIFIED Music Group
Jacqueline Thomas-Piccardi, Cinque Artist Management
Leigh Treweek, Handshake MGMT
Simone Ubaldi & Andrew Parisi, Sundowner Artists
Breakthrough Manager of the Year
Presented by DMT Law Firm
Ash Hills, UNIFIED Music Group
James Fava, Intergalactic Fantastic Worldwide
Luke Giannoukas, Teamwrk Management
Sarah McMillan, BootsDarling Music
Steve de Wilde, UNIFIED Music Group
Emerging Manager of the Year
Presented by Live Event Logistics
Damien Platt, Palms Management
Elise Naismith, Lemon Tree Music
Kristie McCarthy, Lemon Tree Music
Rachel Whitford, 27 Music
Zac Abroms, Viceroyalty
Community Engagement Award
Presented by Oztix
Fiona Duncan, Loog Management
Louise Sawilejskij, Nala Music
Nick Finch, Low and Tight
Skinny O’Leary, Sidequest
Stu McCullough, Amplifire Music