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2011 JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS
13.10.2011
The 2011 JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS have wrapped up their sixth year delivering a superbly entertaining evening and bestowing 12 Awards on some of Australia’s finest talent, with THE JEZABELS the only multiple award winners, taking out 2 major honours.
Rising stars THE JEZABELS well and truly made their mark on the evening picking up the awards for Best Independent Single /EP for their critically acclaimed debut EP “Dark Storm” (the third and final installment of their EP Trilogy) and also the award for Best Independent Artist. Already enjoying a massive year both locally and internationally and now, winners in two categories at the JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS, its little wonder THE JEZABELS have been earmarked as a band to watch.
It was a night out for our female artists who not only blew everyone away with their live performances but also in the award stakes, with Rock icon ADALITA, taking out the gong in the hotly contested Best Independent Album category, earning well deserved and long awaited recognition for her first solo album, the self-titled “Adalita. Newcomer EMMA LOUISE was acknowledged as the Breakthrough Independent Artist for the sublime sounds of her ep “Full Hearts and Empty Rooms” and its superb single “Jungle” which spent more than 20 weeks at the top of the Independent charts.
Perth based Hip Hop artist DRAPHT won his first JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD for Best Independent Hip Hop Album for the epic release, “The Life Of Riley”. Currently on a sold out 21 date National Australian tour, “The Life Of Riley” album debuted at Number 1 on the ARIA chart, and gave us the hits “Bali Party”, “Sing it” and “Rapunzel”, and is now officially certified Gold. Best Independent Hard Rock or Punk Album went to Melbourne Trio MY DISCO for their third and highly acclaimed record 'Little Joy'. An astounding collection of songs from the first single ‘Young’ - a near nine-minute-long epic, to the chilling and tightly-wound sounds of 'River”, MY DISCO have managed to cultivate enormous respect among independent music communities both locally and internationally, and now further acknowledgement comes in the form of this year’s Best Independent Hard Rock or Punk Album award.
This year also saw the Awards expanding into new territory, with the introduction of the Best Independent Dance / Electronica or Club Single category. The new category also produced another first, with the Award voting resulting in a tie taken out by TOMMY TRASH AND TOM PIPER for their single “All My Friends Featuring Mr. Wilson” and SEEKAE with their track “Blood Bank”. London based Australian duo PNAU took out the already established award for Best Independent Dance / Electronica album with “Soft Universe”, a 10 track opus that has been described as the finest example yet of their epic techno pop, and is their 4th studio album and most successful charting record to date.
The Award for the Best Independent Blues and Roots Album (for his double Deadly Award winning release “Rrakala”) was taken out by former winner GURRUMUL. His second full-length release, “Rrakala” follows in the footsteps of his multi award winning double platinum debut album and confirms GURRUMUL’S status as one of the definitive Australian folk artists of our times. WAGONS took out their first JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD for the Best Independent Country Album with their latest release “Rumble, Shake and Tumble”. From its stomping outlaw country tracks, to the irresistible crooning classic pop songs, charismatic front man Henry Wagons wields his mighty fist as a premiere story teller on this, the band’s stunning fifth studio album.
Internationally renowned saxophonist, composer and multi-award winner SANDY EVANS was awarded Best Independent Jazz album for her 60 minute extended jazz composition “When The Sky Cries Rainbows”. These outstanding works, exquisitely played, created a landmark album, which has now been recognized as the JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD’S finest Jazz album for 2011, adding to EVAN’S already remarkable repertoire.
And finally taking out the peoples choice award for Jagermeister’s Most Hunted was 360 who released his groundbreaking second album, “Falling & Flying” last week, to critical acclaim and booming sales. Debuting in the top 5 of the ARIA charts this week and remaining at the top of the iTunes Album charts, the sophomore release from this innovative indie rapper sounds like no hip-hop release to come before it, and the public agreed by voting 360 the inaugural Most Hunted artist at the 2011 JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS
The JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS once again proved to be one of the Industry’s most entertaining evenings, and a night peppered with stunning live performances from artists who crossed all musical genres including award winners ADALITA and EMMA LOUSE, alongside CALLING ALL CARS, ILLY (featuring OWL EYES) and THE HOLIDAYS.
2011 JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS:
Best Independent Artist - The Jezabels
Best Independent Album – Adalita - “Adalita” (Liberation Music)
Breakthrough Independent Artist - Emma Louise
Best Independent Single/EP - The Jezabels – “Dark Storm” (Independent/MGM)
Best Independent Dance/Electronica Album – Pnau – “Soft Universe” (Etc. Etc.)
Best Independent Dance/Electronica a Club Single -Seekae – “Blood Bank” (Rice Is Nice/Popfrenzy)
-Tommy Trash and Tom Piper – “All My Friends Featuring Mr. Wilson” (Ministry Of Sound)
*Joint winners (votes exactly the same)
Best Independent Hard Rock or Punk Album - My Disco – “Little Joy” (Shock Entertainment)
Best Independent Blues And Roots Album – Gurrumul – “Rrakala” (Skinnyfish/MGM)
Best Independent Jazz Album - Sandy Evans – “When The Sky Cries Rainbows” (Independent/ABC Music)
Best Independent Country Album – Wagons “Rumble Shake and Tumble” (Spunk Records)
Best Independent Hip Hop/Urban Album – Drapht – “The Life Of Riley” (The Ayems Records)
Jagermeister Most Hunted Award (Peoples Choice) – 360
THE 2011 JAGERMEISTER MOST HUNTED AWARD
16.09.2011
The Jagermeister Most Hunted Award is a new award that will feature for the first time at the Sixth Annual 2011 Jagermeister Independent Music Awards.
The Jagermeister Independent Music Awards are being held on 12th October at one of Melbourne’s newest performing Art Spaces, Revolt in Kensington.
Presented and produced by The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR), this year’s Jagermeister Independent Music Awards will once again reward the country’s highest achieving independent artists across all genres.
The Jagermeister Most Hunted Award is the only publicly voted award and will be voted by Jagermeister fans using the Jagermeister Australia Facebook fan page.
Nominees for the award have been selected by the Australian Independent Record Label Association and cover a cross section of Australian Independent Music.
The nominee list for the very first Jagermeister Most Hunted Award includes; the Jezabels, Art V.s Science, Pnau, Drapht, Bliss N Eso, Illy, Little Red, The Potbelleez, Dream on Dreamer and 360.
Fans can vote for their favourite artist on the Jagermeister Facebook page, and go into the draw to win exclusive tickets to the awards. The prize includes airfares, transfers, accommodation and the opportunity to co-present the Jagermeister Most Hunted Award to the winning artist on the night.
The winner will also be given the chance to meet and greet the artists performing at the awards.
For more information check out the Jagermeister Australia Facebook page here
LET THE HUNT BEGIN
JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED
13.09.2011
Nominations for the sixth Annual JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS have officially been announced, and they include a stunning array of the country's brightest emerging artists, alongside established and respected performers, acknowledging yet another extraordinary year for Independent music.
Leading the pack (along with Seekae) with 4 Nominations for her critically acclaimed debut solo album is rock icon and Magic Dirt front woman Adalita, nominated for BEST INDEPENDENT ARTIST, BEST INDEPENDENT ALBUM, BREAKTHROUGH INDEPENDENT ARTIST OF THE YEAR and BEST INDEPENDENT SINGLE OR EP for her stunning song “Hot Air”.
Also receiving a nomination for the coveted BEST INDEPENDENT ALBUM and BEST INDEPENDENT HIP HOP ALBUM awards is Perth based Hip Hop artist Drapht, who’s “Life Of Riley” album was not only number 1 on the Jagermeister Independent Charts, but was also Number 1 on the ARIA chart, and has recently been certified Gold. After a busy year on the charts and on the road, former Winners Art Vs Science received well-earned nominations in the BEST INDEPENDENT ARTIST and BEST INDEPENDENT ALBUM categories, as did dynamic 3-piece Seekae for their sophomore electronica release “+Dome”. Abbe May will also vie for BEST INDEPENDENT ARTIST and BEST INDEPENDENT ALBUM for her latest release ‘Design Desire”, a clever cocktail of indie riff-rock, psychedelia and blues.
Newcomer Emma Louise has been acknowledged for the sublime sounds of her ep “Full Hearts and Empty Rooms” and has been nominated for BREAKTHROUGH INDEPENDENT ARTIST OF THE YEAR and BEST INDEPENDENT SINGLE OR EP. Fellow rising stars, the Jezabels have also had a massive year already with sold out local and international tours, U.S. chart action, and now, nominations in two categories - BEST INDEPENDENT ARTIST and BEST INDEPENDENT SINGLE OR EP for “Dark Storm”, the third and final installment of their EP Trilogy.
This year also sees the awards expanding into new territory, with the introduction of the BEST INDEPENDENT DANCE / ELECTRONICA OR CLUB SINGLE category which presents new opportunities for artists such as Tonite Only and Tommy Trash and Tom Piper, and compliments the already established award for BEST INDEPENDENT DANCE / ELECTRONICA ALBUM, which sees The Potbelleez and Pnau nominated among others for the 2011 award, and finally, Seekae are nominated in both Dance categories, bringing their total to 4.
Channel [V] will be on hand once again to film the event, producing a JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS special to air in October, which will feature live performances from Adalita, Calling All Cars, The Holidays, Illy (featuring Owl Eyes) and Emma Louise, plus Artist interviews and exclusive back stage footage of the event. Shaun James, General Manager, XYZnetworks Music Channels said “Channel [V] is proud to once again partner with AIR and the Jagermeister Independent Music Awards. These Awards foster and pay tribute to Australia’s Independent artists and, as a champion of all Australian music, Channel [V] looks forward to showcasing the event to our audience.”
Unfortunately due to unexpected international touring commitments, Seekae will no longer be performing at the awards. We are however, pleased to announce that Sydney 4 piece The Holidays will now take to the stage and will no doubt bring a touch of summer as they entertain us with the sounds of their magical dance floor anthems and mellow, breezy melodies.
For a full list of the nominees and more info on the Awards, Charts and Independent music click here
The 6th Annual
JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS
Wednesday October 12th
Revolt, 12 Elizabeth Street, Kensington
Featuring live performances from Adalita, Calling All Cars, The Holidays, Illy (featuring Owl Eyes) and Emma Louise
JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED
01.09.2010
Nominations for the fifth Annual JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS (formally known as the Jagermeister AIR Awards) have officially been announced, and they include a stellar array of the country's brightest emerging artists, while acknowledging an extraordinary year for Independent music.
Leading the pack with 3 Nominations a piece, Sia, Dan Sultan and Cloud Control will all vie for BEST INDEPENDENT ARTIST and BEST INDEPENDENT ALBUM - with Sia also nominated for BEST INDEPENDENT SINGLE OR EP, Dan Sultan for BEST INDEPENDENT BLUES AND ROOTS ALBUM, and Cloud Control for BREAKTHROUGH INDEPENDENT ARTIST.
Also receiving a nomination for the coveted BEST INDEPENDENT ALBUM award is Australian music Legend Rowland S Howard, who passed away last year and is recognized posthumously for his final recording “Pop Crimes” which was released only months before he died.
After a busy year on the charts and on the road, former Winners British India and Eddie Current Suppression Ring both received well earned nominations in the BEST INDEPENDENT ARTIST category, alongside first timers Bridezilla for their BREAKTHROUGH INDEPENDENT ARTIST nomination, and BEST INDEPENDENT SINGLE OR EP nods to Little Red for “Rock It” and The Temper Trap for “Love Lost”.
We are also pleased to announce the Host for the 2010 JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS will be NOVA 969 Breakfast Announcer Scott Dooley, who will MC the evening alongside a number of high profile special guest presenters including Channel [V] presenter Billy Russell.
Proudly sponsored by The City Of Melbourne, the 2010 JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS is the Marquis event in Melbourne Music, a new 12-day programme designed to celebrate the city’s diverse and lively music scene.
Channel [V] will be on hand once again to film the event, producing a JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS special to air in October, which will feature live performances, artist interviews and exclusive back stage footage of the event. Shaun James, General Manager for the XYZ Music Channels said “We are proud to be partnering with AIR for another year to deliver the Jagermeister Independent Music Charts, and the Jagermeister Independent Music Awards to our audience.”
Also In support of the JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS, an exciting new addition to the Award Categories has been added this year, with NOVA looking for the ‘most popular independent artist of 2010 as voted by Nova listeners!’. Wade Kingsley, Nova Group Integration Manager said, “Part of Nova’s DNA is to support Independent music, so we’re thrilled to be partnering with the Australian Independent Record Association.”
You can jump on line to vote at www.novafm.com.au
MOST POPULAR INDEPENDENT ARTIST (as voted by Nova listeners):
Basement Birds
Birds Of Tokyo
Bliss N Eso
John Butler Trio
Little Red
Midnight Juggernauts
Philadelphia Grand Jury
Sia
The Cat Empire
The Temper Trap
JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS 2010 NOMINEES:
BEST INDEPENDENT ARTIST
British India (Independent/Shock)
Cloud Control (Ivy League)
Dan Kelly (Independent/Shock)
Dan Sultan (Independent/MGM)
Eddy Current Suppression Ring (Aaarght!)
Sia (Independent)
BREAKTHROUGH INDEPENDENT ARTIST
Bridezilla (Inertia Recordings)
Cloud Control (Ivy League)
Otouto (Two Bright Lakes/Inertia)
Philadelphia Grand Jury (Boomtown Records/Shock)
Richard In Your Mind (Rice Is Nice/Other Tongues)
The Jezebels (Independent/MGM)
BEST INDEPENDENT ALBUM
Cloud Control – Bliss Release (Ivy League)
Dan Kelly – Dan Kelly’s Dream (Independent/Shock)
Dan Sultan – Get Out While You Can (Independent/MGM)
Eddy Current Suppression Ring – Rush To Relax (Aaarght! /Shock)
Rowland S Howard – Pop Crimes (Liberation)
Sia – We Are Born (Independent/Inertia)
BEST INDEPENDENT SINGLE OR EP
Bliss N Eso – Down By The River (Illusive)
Little Red - Rock It (Liberation)
Philadelphia Grand Jury – The Good News (Boomtown/Shock)
Sia – Clap Your Hands (Independent/Inertia)
The Jezabels – She’s So Hard (Independent/MGM)
The Temper Trap – Love Lost (Liberation)
BEST INDEPENDENT BLUES AND ROOTS ALBUM
Ash Grunwald – Hot Mama Vibes (Delta Groove/Shock)
Dan Sultan – Get Out While You Can (Independent/MGM)
Jeff Lang - Chimeradour (ABC Records)
Mama Kin -Beat and Holler (Independent/MGM)
The Beautiful Girls – Spooks (Independent/MGM)
The Red Eyes – Red Army (Independent/MGM)
BEST INDEPENDENT HARD ROCK OR PUNK ALBUM
50 Lions – Where Life Expires (Resist/Shock)
Calling All Cars – Hold, Hold, Fire (Independent/Shock)
House Vs. Hurricane – Perspectives (Independent/Shock)
Parkway Drive - Deep Blue (Resist/Shock)
The Amity Affliction – Youngbloods (Boomtown/Shock)
BEST INDEPENDENT COUNTRY ALBUM
Amber Lawrence – When It All Comes Down (Compass Brothers)
Deborah Conway – Half Man, Half Woman (Independent/MGM)
Kasey Chambers, Poppa Bill and The Little Hillbillies – Lost Music Blues (Liberation)
The Dingoes – Tracks (Liberation)
The Sunny Cowgirls – Summer (Compass Brothers/Shock)
BEST INDEPENDENT HIP HOP/URBAN ALBUM
Horrorshow – Inside Story (Elefant Traks/Inertia)
Lowrider – Round The World (Illusive)
M-Phazes – Good Gracious (Obese Records)
Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial (Elefant Traks/Inertia)
Urthboy – Spitshine (Elefant Traks/Inertia)
BEST INDEPENDENT DANCE / ELECTRONICA ALBUM
Faux Pas - Noiseworks (Sensory Projects/Inertia)
Jamie Lloyd - Beware Of The Light (Future Classic)
Midnight Juggernauts - The Crystal Axis (Siberia/Inertia)
Nick Thayer - Just Let It Go (Independent)
Opiuo - Slurp And Giggle (Addictech)
Space Invades - Soul:Fi (Invada Records)
BEST INDEPENDENT JAZZ ALBUM
Alister Spence Trio - Fit (Rufus Records)
Allan Browne Quintet - Une Saison En Enfer (Jazzhead)
Ben Winkelman Trio - Odysseys (Jazzhead)
Bernie McGann - Double Dutch (Independent)
Jamie Oehlers and Paul Graboswky - On A clear Day (Jazzhead)
Joe Chindamo - Another Place Another Time (Jazzhead)
Jonathan Zwartz - The Sea (Independent)
Mike Nock Trio - An Accumulation Of Subtleties (FWM Records)
Stu Hunter - The Gathering (Vitamin)
Way Out West - The Effects Of The Weather (Jazzhead)
** Please note – nominees in this category will be reduced to 5 pre-event
For more info on the Awards, Charts and Independent music check out http://www.ausindies.com/
The 5th Annual
JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS
The Forum Theatre, Melbourne - Friday October 1st, 2010
Doors open at 8:00pm
Tickets - $29 +BF and are available now @ http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/