AIR Awards

Ninajirachi Sweeps 2026 AIR Awards

The breakout producer was the big winner at the ceremony in Adelaide, with the awards celebrating the best of Australia's independent music industry.

2026 AIR Awards Nominees Revealed

This year's AIR Awards ceremony will be held at the Adelaide Town Hall on Thursday, July 30th as an invite only industry event.

Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards

The AIR Awards are coming back in 2026, with nominations now open, marking two decades of championing Australia's independent music sector. 

Amyl And The Sniffers, Alice Ivy Win Big at 2025 AIR Awards

With three trophies each Amyl And The Sniffers and Alice Ivy were the big winners at the 2025 AIR Awards, presented at the Adelaide Town Hall.

Indie-Con and A2IM Indie Week Announce Program for Landmark 2025 Event in Adelaide

Indie-Con and the first international A2IM Indie Week will unite this July, bringing over 90 global music industry leaders to Adelaide.

2025 AIR Awards Nominations: Amyl and the Sniffers, Alice Ivy Lead the Way

Australia’s Independent Music Shines at the 2024 AIR Awards

Australia’s independent music scene hit up the 2024 AIR Awards to celebrate the bold artists reshaping the industry

2024 AIR Awards Nominees Revealed

Maple Glider, Cub Sport, Polaris, and Confidence Man have also been nominated at this year's AIR Awards

King Stingray, Genesis Owusu, Daniel Johns Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards

The Stingers converted three of four nominations, taking home best independent rock album or EP, independent album and artist of the year.

2023 AIR Awards Nominations Revealed

AIR introduces two new industry award categories – the independent marketing team of the year and the independent publicity team of the year.