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Media Arts Lawyers

Locality: North Melbourne, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9320 4200

Address: 187 Peel Street 3051 North Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.mediaartslawyers.com

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25.01.2022 Australian Podcast Awards: The Australian Podcast Awards is an annual celebration of the quality and breadth of Australian podcast content. This year, our client StoryProjects were awarded Podcast of the Year for their podcast "Birds Eye View" which is the culmination of a two-year audio storytelling project in the Darwin Correctional Centre. One of a number of public health initiatives designed to minimise alcohol-related harm, the project involved workshops and mentoring in field recording, interviewing, editing, vocal techniques, body percussion, scripting and slam poetry. This is a huge achievement and we send our congratulations to the StoryProjects team. To listen to the podcast head to https://www.birdseyeviewpodcast.net/podcast or search Birds Eye View on your preferred podcast platform.

25.01.2022 Movie Giveaway: The Biggest Little Farm premieres this Thursday 16 Jan and we have three family passes to giveaway! The Biggest Little Farm chronicles the eight year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. The film features an urgent message to heed Mother Natures call and provides us all a vital blueprint for better living and a healthier planet. To win a Family Pass (4 for the price of 2), like this post and tell us how you plan to be more sustainable in 2020! #TheBiggestLittleFarm To see the official trailer, head here > https://www.youtube.com/watch

25.01.2022 Support, Support Act: Feeling a little helpless in this strange, testing time? All round legend Charlotte Abroms (Hear Hear Group) launched a fundraiser this week in aid of Support Act to help those members of the music industry who are suddenly without work. Support Act delivers crisis relief and counselling services to artists, crew and music workers and they are providing vital breathing space to members of the arts community who have been seriously impacted by the fallout... from COVID-19. If youre able to, please consider making a donation to Support Act. You can donate here > https://www.facebook.com/donate/2689822821065306/ You can read more about Support Act here > https://supportact.org.au/ Support Act 24/7 Wellbeing Helpline 1800 959 500

23.01.2022 Sound States: Sound States is an exciting new WA based mentorship program for emerging music managers and self managed artists with a focus on DIY approaches and empowering creative minds. Music lawyer, Kristin Churley, will be participating this year as a mentor to the next generation of artists and artist managers.

23.01.2022 J Awards 2019: Earlier today, triple j announced this years J Award nominees for Australian Album of the Year and we were reminded yet again of what a huge year it has been for our clients and Australian music generally. We are honoured to work with such talented, hard working artists and send our congratulations to the following clients who have been nominated for Triple Js Australian Album of the Year 2019 (in alphabetical order): G Flip, About Us Hatchie, Keepsake Hayden... James, Between Us Hilltop Hoods, The Great Expanse Matt Corby, Rainbow Valley Northlane, Alien Stella Donnelly, Beware Of The Dogs Thelma Plum, Better In Blak For the full list of nominees > https://www.abc.net.au//heres-your-triple-j-award/11665098 See more

23.01.2022 IMNZ Session: Calling all Independent Music New Zealand members! Our managing partner, Stephen King, will be in Auckland on Wednesday 13 November for a members-only forum discussion on protecting your rights in the music business. The session is free, but places are limited! If you have questions about legal issues in the music industry, register here > https://tinyurl.com/MALxINMZ

23.01.2022 Games Week: GCAP Conference returns to Melbourne this week as part of Melbourne International Games Week. The community-based conference focuses on up-skilling the Australian game development industry through facilitating talks, panels and discussions with industry heavy weights. Catch senior lawyer Yasmin Naghavi at 11am on Wednesday 9 October for Games + Music; Your Perfect Soundtrack for a discussion on the importance of music in video games and how to navigate licensing and publishing. For the full GCAP program > https://www.gcap.com.au/ Creative Victoria GCAP - Game Connect Asia Pacific

21.01.2022 APRA Awards 2021: We were thrilled to attend the APRA Music Awards last night and we are honoured to celebrate the excellence in contemporary music. We were even more proud of the fact that so many of our clients brought home awards on the night. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. A massive congrats to all of our clients who were recognised as achieving outstanding success in their fields (in no particular order): Kevin Parker Flume... The Teskey Brothers Eric Dubowsky Jon Hume Lindsey Jackson For a full list of winners, head to: https://www.apraamcos.com.au//awar/apra-music-awards-2021

21.01.2022 ARIA Awards 2020: The ARIA Awards were held last night in partnership with YouTube Music and celebrated the incredible talent of Australian artists who continue to prove their excellence both in Australia and globally. Huge congratulations to the following clients (in alphabetical order) who took out an award last night: Amy Shark | Dom Dolla | Fanny Lumsden | Kevin Parker (individually Producer and Engineer of the Year) | Tame Impala | Teeny Tiny Stevies | The Teskey Brothers For the full list of winners head to > https://www.aria.com.au/awards/

20.01.2022 EMC 2019: Electronic Music Conference kicks off in Sydney this week for five jam packed days of networking, panels, workshops and showcases all which aim to connect and inspire electronic artists. Catch senior music lawyer Rob Glass this Wednesday 13 Nov at 5pm on the The Economics of Artist Management panel presented by Association of Artist Managers - AAM Australia, White Sky and EMC for a discussion on the remuneration of managers and the artist/manager agreement. To grab a conference pass and see the full program head to > https://www.electronicmusicconference.com/program-2019/ #EMC2019 #TheNextNow #electronicmusicconference #electronicmusic

20.01.2022 AACTA Awards: The 2019 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) were announced in Sydney this week and congratulations are due to our client, Francois Tetaz, who won Best Original Score for his work in Judy & Punch. The AACTA Awards recognise excellence in screen and are considered one of the highest achievements in Australian film and television. Francois adds this award to a list of impressive feats including two Grammys and an Australian Guild of Screen Composers Feature Film Score of the Year Award for his work in Wolf Creek. Congratulations Francois! For a full list of winners > https://www.aacta.org/aacta-awards/winners-and-nominees/

20.01.2022 Isol-Aid Music Fest: The live performance industry has taken a massive blow in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. We have seen unprecedented cancellations for both international and domestic live performances with losses estimated in the hundreds of millions. In response, the arts community has come together yet again for a two-day isolation live stream festival with some of Australias favourite artists. Isol-Aid kicks off tomorrow at 12pm AEST with live self-isolation performances from the likes of Angie McMahon, Julia Jacklin, Stella Donnelly, Didirri, Ainslie Wills, Spacey Jane and many, many more. For more info > https://www.facebook.com/events/228594401659430/

19.01.2022 WAMCon: WAMCon 2019, presented by WAM, kicks off next week in what is sure to be a massive weekend of learning, networking and celebrating the West Australian music industry. The 2019 conference schedule is packed with panels, presentations and one-on-one networking opportunities with a strong focus on diversity and sustainability in the industry. Our very own defamation litigation specialist, Amanda Mason, is moderating the #Defamation_Situation panel on Friday 1 Nov from 11.30am 12.30pm. The panel will take a deep dive into defamation controversies and what you need to know about the implications of defamation. Full the full program > http://wamfest.com.au/wamcon/

19.01.2022 Employment advice: Many clients have been contacting us about their legal rights and obligations during this uncertain period. To understand the difference between stand downs, redundancies, and more - contact [email protected]

19.01.2022 Eurovision Australia Decides: Wishing luck to our clients Didirri, Casey Donovan, and Jaguar Jonze, who will perform at EAD this weekend and compete for the chance to represent Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020! Check out their entry songs and find details on how you can vote for these amazing acts here -https://eurovisionaustralia.tv/index.php/2020-artists/

19.01.2022 MALs Current Response to Outbreak of COVID-19: To our valued clients, On behalf of all of us at Media Arts Lawyers, we hope this message finds you safe and well. ...Continue reading

18.01.2022 ARIA Awards 2019: The MAL team got all dressed for the ARIA Awards 2019 which kick off tonight! Best of luck to all the nominees

17.01.2022 AACTA Industry Awards 2020: Best of luck to our clients tonight who have been nominated for Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) awards in the following categories (appearing in alphabetical order) Andy Allen (for Masterchef Australia's nomination) - Best Reality Program Bounce Patrol - Best Online Entertainment Chloe Ting - Best Online Entertainment... Mighty Car Mods- Best Online Entertainment Tony Thorne (for Little J and Bug Cuz' nomination) - Best Children's Program Congratulations! Click here for full list of nominees and winners https://www.aacta.org/aacta-awards/nominees-and-winners/

17.01.2022 Tame Impala: Congratulations are in order for our client, Tame Impala, whos hugely anticipated fourth studio album The Slow Rush debuted this week at No 1 in Australia, No 3 in the US and No 3 in the UK. This is Tames second Australian ARIA Chart No 1 after Currents went straight to No 1 in 2015 and highest ever US chart position. Big congrats to Kevin and his team! To listen to The Slow Rush on Spotify > https://open.spotify.com/album/31qVWUdRrlb8thMvts0yYL https://theindustryobserver.thebrag.com/tame-impala-slow-r/

15.01.2022 Novel coronavirus (COVID-19): Were seeing the novel coronavirus raise a number of complex legal issues for our clients, particularly for those operating live events and music festivals. We are encouraging our clients to proactively consider how COVID-19 will impact their businesses, employees and upcoming events, and to mitigate that risk where needed. If youre concerned about the impact of COVID-19 on your event or business were here to help, contact Kristin at [email protected].

14.01.2022 Indie Week: Calling out to all independent record labels - expressions of interest are now open to attend A2IM Indie Week in New York this June! Details are in the post below

13.01.2022 Taite Music Prize 2021: We are very proud once again to be a sponsor for the Taite Music Prize for 2021 and we offer our congratulations to reb fountain who has been announced as the winner of the 2021 Taite Music Prize for her self-titled album. Named after the late Dylan Taite, one of New Zealand’s most respected music journalists, the Taite Music Prize recognises outstanding creativity for an entire collection of music contained in one recording. You can read all about it here > https://www.scoop.co.nz//reb-fountain-wins-2021-taite-musi

13.01.2022 Passion to Pro: Niche Productions and The Street University Mt Druitt have partnered up to deliver the Passion to Pro program which is aimed at empowering participants with practical skills to apply to their own music career. The program is centered on a series of music industry panel discussions covering a range of topics from basic business to live touring. Senior music lawyer Rob Glass is presenting at Passion to Pro this Thursday as part of the Basics of Getting Your Project Business Smart panel. For more details on the panel and to register head to > tinyurl.com/passiontopro

13.01.2022 Phenomena: We're excited to have advised on an exciting new online series entitled "Phenomena" - a co-production between Gatti Pty Ltd and Mashup Pictures, featuring an original score composed by Kim Moyes. Described as "A psychedelic journey from chaos to geometry - where art and science collide to explore the patterns and evolution of nature - and our relationship to it", you can check out the first episode here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYgQD2WT3vg

13.01.2022 ARIA Awards 2020: Congratulations to the following clients who have been nominated for an ARIA Award (in alphabetical order): Amy Shark Briggs DMA'S... Dom Dolla Fanny Lumsden Flume Josh Pyke Katie Noonan KLP Hilltop Hoods Illy Mallrat Northeast Party House Polaris Ruel RÜFÜS DU SOL Sally Seltmann & Darren Seltmann Tame Impala Teeny Tiny Stevies The Amity Affliction The Jungle Giants The McClymonts The Teskey Brothers Tkay Maidza Violent Soho Vlossom We are humbled to work with such talented artists and their teams. For the full list of nominees head to > https://www.aria.com.au/awards/nominees

12.01.2022 Exciting News: Last Friday marked the launch of Indigemoji the worlds first complete sticker set of Indigenous emoji made on Arrernte land in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. The App has already topped the Apple store charts as the number one social networking app in Australia this week! Congratulations to the Indigemoji team, were very proud to have assisted with this inspiring project! You can download the App for free at www.indigemoji.com.au

12.01.2022 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30: We are extremely proud to announce that this year we have two finalists for the 2021 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards, both Kristin Churley and Jessica Iuliano. These awards identify the finest young lawyers across Australia and provide industry wide recognition for outstanding achievement in law for the Sports and Entertainment category. Congratulations to both Kristin and Jessica! #LawyersWeekly30Under30 https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/lawyerswe//2021-finalists

12.01.2022 We were very proud to help Leo Burnett Australia put together a campaign for BONDS Bloody Comfy Period Undies. A great campaign with incredible songs and performances: https://campaignbrief.com/bonds-launches-bloody-comfy-peri/

12.01.2022 AIR Award Winners: The 2020 AIR Awards took place last night, celebrating independently released Australian music. Congratulations are in order for the following clients (in alphabetical order) who took out awards > Angie McMahon | Dom Dolla | DZ Deathrays | Julia Jacklin | Stella Donnelly | The Jungle Giants | Northlane Australian Independent Record Labels Association ... https://www.air.org.au/awards See more

11.01.2022 Vanda & Young 2021: Huge congrats to our client Thelma Plum who won this year's prestigious Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition for her song ‘Better In Blak’. The competition was launched to recognise excellence in songwriting as well as to raise money for music therapy charity, Nordoff Robbins. Since it’s release, ‘Better In Blak’ has received critical acclaim from both fans and industry alike taking out ninth place in the 2019 Triple J’s Hottest 100 and making the top five in APRA’s Song of the year 2020. Our congratulations also goes out to clients Ruel who came runner up and Carla Geneve who took out the emerging songwriter prize. To listen to the full list of finalists, head here > https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CJii9cCPQvEn2fKNVeq7l\

10.01.2022 Acclaim All-Stars 2020: Voting is now open for the the inaugural Acclaim All-Stars Awards. The All-Stars are dedicated to highlighting and elevating the highest achievers in Australian hip hop and were created as a means for fans and the Australian hip hop community to formally acknowledge and celebrate the success of Australian hip hop artists. The total prize pool exceeds $60,000 in value and includes recording equipment, footwear and apparel, international industry support and much more. Voting closes 31 October 2020 so get your votes in now! More info > https://allstars.acclaimmag.com/about/

10.01.2022 WAM Awards 2021: We were honored to be a sponsor of the WAMAwards which took place in Perth on Tuesday night as part of WA Music Week to celebrate the very best of WA music. Huge congratulations to clients Spacey Jane and Tame Impala who tied for Best Album. It was a particularly big night for Spacey Jane with the band also winning Best Pop Act, Most Popular Act, and Best Single for Booster Seat. Our congrats also go out to client Noah Dillon who won best EP. For a full list of winners head to > https://wamfest.com.au/wamawards/winners/

10.01.2022 ARIA Award Nominees: The ARIA season is upon us, and its time to celebrate another knock-out year of Australian music. Congratulations to all our clients who received nominations in the following categories, listed in no particular order ALBUM OF THE YEAR Hilltop Hoods The Great Expanse (Hilltop Hoods/Island Records Australia/Universal Music Australia) RFS DU SOL Solace (Rose Avenue Records/Sony Music Australia)...Continue reading

07.01.2022 WXIM Pro Bono Initiative: Media Arts Lawyers is proud to launch the WXIM Pro Bono Initiative aimed at providing legal support to women (trans and cis), non-binary and gender non-conforming artists and music, film and creative industry professionals. For the full run down and how to apply head to > https://tinyurl.com/MAL-WXIMprobono

07.01.2022 IMNZ Session: Our managing partner, Stephen King, will be in Auckland next Wednesday 13 November for a free forum discussion on protecting your rights in the music business. The session is for Independent Music New Zealand members only! There are only a few places remaining so if you have questions about legal issues in the music industry, register now at > https://tinyurl.com/MALxINMZ

07.01.2022 Trump Cant Get What He Wants: The Rolling Stones and Tom Pettys estate have threatened legal action against Donald Trump for using their music at his political rallies without permission. Making the point that Trump in fact cant always get what he wants, the bands legal team have issued numerous cease and desist letters to Trumps campaign for unauthorised use of the bands songs. Partner, Julian Hewitt, and senior music lawyer, Marcus Walkom, have both been on the airwaves this week to discuss the major issues underlying the matter. To hear the full run down from both interviews head to > https://www.abc.net.au//rolling-stones-threaten-t/12402180 https://www.3aw.com.au/iconic-bands-threaten-donald-trump-/

07.01.2022 Grammys 2020: The nominees for the Grammy Awards 2020 were announced this week and we were very chuffed to spot a few of our clients on the list. The biggest congratulations to Flume, RFS DU SOL and The Teskey Brothers on your nominations. For the full list of nominees > https://www.grammy.com//2020-grammy-awards-complete-nomine

06.01.2022 ARIA Artisan Awards: Bang the drums for our clients Dann Hume and Sam Teskey who took our awards at the 2019 ARIA Artisan & Fine Arts Awards this morning. Dann won Producer of the Year for his work with Matt Corby on Rainbow Valley and Sam was crowned Engineer of the Year for his work on Run Home Slow by the The Teskey Brothers. Congratulations Dann and Sam! https://themusicnetwork.com/2019-arias-artisan-fine-arts/

06.01.2022 Experts in Residence: Experts in Residence presented by the Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) is a series of collaborations with accomplished business professionals to provide one-on-one expert advice to small Victorian music businesses. The sessions run for an hour and are aimed at giving small music businesses access to professional services in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Applications are now open to meet with our senior lawyers, Yasmin Naghavi and Marcus Walko...m. Yasmin is available to discuss areas of employment, contract law and force majeure matters while Marcus is available to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on all facets of the music industry, contracting and future impacts on music industry agreements. To read more about our lawyers and apply for a session please head to https://www.vmdo.com.au/expertsinresidence or email [email protected]. See more

05.01.2022 APRA Awards 2020: The Virtual APRA Music Awards 2020 Live took place Monday night and while the ceremony ran a little differently this year, it was great to see the music community band together to celebrate outstanding success in songwriting at the virtual awards. Massive congrats to those clients who were recognised for their songwriting achievements. A very special mention to longstanding client, Hilltop Hoods, for taking out Songwriter of the Year! For a full list of winners head to > https://apraamcos.com.au//winners-of-2020-virtual-apra-mu/

04.01.2022 A recent defamation matter run by our reputation team, on behalf of client Daniel Johns: https://www.billboard.com//daniel-johns-six-figure-settlem

03.01.2022 HTH x Support Act: Long term client and Aussie hip hop legends, Hilltop Hoods dropped a new track last week with all proceeds being donated to Support Act. Im Good? was written in isolation, about isolation and in aid of road crew who have been devastated by the impact of COVID-19. We were proud to be on board and kick off the fundraising along with Island Records, Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Blue Max Music. You can also donate by heading to supportact.org.au/donate-now/ and select the Roadies (Crew) Fund.

03.01.2022 Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30: We are extremely proud to announce that our very own Kristin Churley has been named a finalist in the 2020 Lawyers Weekly Awards. These awards identify the finest young lawyers across Australia and provide industry wide recognition for outstanding achievement in law. Kristin has been recognised for her both her talent and professional accomplishments in entertainment law. Congratulations Kristin! #LawyersWeekly30Under30 https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/lawyerswe//2020-finalists

02.01.2022 Pandemic At The Disco: A playlist to get you through isolation, put together by our team and jam packed with our clients! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xcCQqnsHY9GL75TakVNrp

01.01.2022 Hottest 100: Congratulations to all of our clients who made it on triple js Hottest 100 over the long weekend - were stoked to represent 41 of the 65 Australian chart entries! Listed here in order of countdown: 2. Flume feat. Vera Blue Rushing Back 3. Mallrat Charlie 6. G Flip Drink Too Much... 8. The Jungle Giants Heavy Hearted 9. Thelma Plum Better In Blak 10. Hilltop Hoods feat. Illy and Ecca Vandal Exit Sign 18. Tame Impala Borderline 20. DMAS Silver 22. Ruel Painkiller 30. Flume feat. Reo Cragun Friends 33. Dom Dolla San Frandisco 38. Ruel Face To Face 43. Tame Impala It Might Be Time 48. Ziggy Alberts Intentions (22) 49. Ruel Free Time 50. HOLY HOLY Teach Me About Dying 52. Tame Impala Patience 57. Slowly Slowly Jellyfish 58. G Flip Lover 59. Mallrat and Basenji Nobodys Home 60. Hockey Dad I Missed Out 61. Holy Holy Maybe You Know 64. George Alice Circles 65. Thelma Plum Homecoming Queen 66. G Flip Stupid 69. Violent Soho Vacation Forever 72. Angie McMahon Pasta 73. Cub Sport Party Pill 74. Hayden James feat. NAATIONS Nowhere To Go 75. Golden Features and The Presets Paradise 77. G Flip I Am Not Afraid 78. Thelma Plum Not Angry Anymore 80. Spacey Jane Good For You 81. Flume feat. London Grammar Let You Know 82. Peking Duk and Jack River Sugar 83. Alex Lahey Welcome To The Black Parade (Like A Version) 92. Client Liaison The Real Thing 94. Allday Protection 97. San Cisco Skin 99. Cosmos Midnight C.U.D.I (Can U Dig It) 100. DUNE RATS No Plans Heres to another year of Aussies dominating the charts! Full list at: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/19/#/1-100

01.01.2022 Top 100 DJs: Congrats are in order for our clients Timmy Trumpet, Alison Wonderland and Will Sparks who placed in the 2019 DJ Mags Top 100 DJs. Top 100 DJs is the definitive annual guide to the worlds most popular DJs with over a million votes cast globally each year. At twenty spots higher than last year, Timmy Trumpet placed 13th overall, making this his highest placement yet. Alison Wonderland placed 44th overall and took out the Highest Climber Award after jumping a massive 52 places from 2018. Melbourne bounce electronic producer Will Sparks placed 57th overall. Congratulations Timmy, Alison and Will! https://djmag.com//dimitri-vegas-mike-win-dj-mag-top-100-d

01.01.2022 AIR Awards 2020: The Australian Independent Record Labels Association Awards are back again this year in celebration of Australia’s independent music sector. The Awards will be broadcast live and free via YouTube for the first time ever and will feature performances from our clients Angie McMahon, The Teskey Brothers and Stella Donnelly. We’re proud supporters of the Awards and look forward to tonight’s virtual celebration! Livestream the awards from 8:30pm AEST here > https://tinyurl.com/airawards2020

01.01.2022 Attention all Artists: PPCA have introduced an emergency policy to provide a one off advance to registered artists who have suffered hardship as a result of COVID-19. Registered artists who wish to take advantage of the advance should contact [email protected] to determine their eligibility. For the full press release > https://tinyurl.com/PPCAGrant

01.01.2022 WIM Mentor Program: The Women in Music Mentor Program led by the Australian Independent Record Labels Association is an incredible four year initiative aimed at empowering women in the Australian music industry. The program focuses on professional development and broadening skill sets within the music industry by pairing mentors with mentees based on the goals they wish to achieve. The program is open to all female, female-identifying and non-binary participants working in, or aspiring to work in, the Australian music industry. Applications are now open and can be submitted via https://wim.grantplatform.com/. Applications close on the 31 July 2020!

01.01.2022 Hottest 100 of the Decade: Its an uncertain time for many in the music industry so its important now more than ever to keep cheering each other on. So on that note, wed like to take a moment to congratulate our clients who landed in triple js Hottest 100 of the Decade last weekend. We are so proud to work with such an amazing bunch of artists who have built remarkable careers in music. Big congrats to the following clients who made top ten and to all of our other clients ...who placed: #1 The Less I know The Better - Tame Impala #2 Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye #4 Covered In Chrome - Violent Soho #5 Innerbloom - RFS DU SOL #6 Magnolia - Gang of Youths #8 Never Be Like You - Flume #10 Brother - Matt Corby You can check out a full list here > https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/decade/2010s/

01.01.2022 ARIA Week: Another year and another ARIA Week comes to a close! Congratulations again to all our clients who went home with ARIA Awards on Wednesday night, listed in no particular order: The Teskey Brothers - Best Group and Best Blues & Roots Album for Run Home Slow (Ivy League Records) RFS DU SOL - Best Dance Release for Solace (Rose Avenue Records/Sony Music Australia) ... Kaiit Best Soul/R&B Release for Miss Shiney (Alt. Music Group/Ditto Music) Amyl and The Sniffers - Best Rock Album for Amyl and The Sniffers (Flightless Records) Northlane - Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album for Alien (UNFD) Hilltop Hoods - Best Australian Live Act for Hilltop Hoods, The Great Expanse World Tour (Hilltop Hoods/Island Records Australia/Universal Music Australia) Heres to another year of great Aussie music!