National Live Music Awards of 2023

The National Live Music Awards of 2023 were the 6th annual National Live Music Awards.

In December 2022, the National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) confirmed they will be back to celebrate the live sector in October 2023, after a two-year hiatus, due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2023 awards will reflect a lengthier eligibility period (1 September 2020 – 30 June 2023).

The events were held simultaneously across eight cities on 11 October 2023. All venues and nominees were announced on Brisbane on 5 September 2023.

Live Legend Recipient

 * Yothu Yindi
 * Susan Heymann

National awards
Nominations and wins below. Best Live Act Best Live Voice Best Live Bassist Best Live Drummer (aka The Sheddy) Best Live Guitarist Best Live Instrumentalist Best Live Music Journalist Best Live Music Photographer (Presented by Beehive) Best Stage & Light Design (presented by Novatech)

Best Live Music Festival or Event (presented by The Music) Best International Tour in Australia (presented by Live Event Logistics) Musicians Making a Difference

National Genre Awards
Best Blues & Roots Act

Best Classical Act

Best Country Act

Best DJ/Electronic Act

Best Folk Act

Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Act (Presented by HEAVY)

Best Hip Hop Act

Best Indie/Rock/Alternative Act

Best Jazz Act

Best Pop Act

Best Punk/Hardcore Act (Presented by HEAVY)

Best R&B or Soul Act