The Corner Hotel has revealed that Papua New Guinea-born, Naarm/Melbourne-based artist Kaiit is the recipient of the 2024 Corner Award.
This year’s campaign also featured a fan-voted category, with the public selecting Grace Cummings as the Fan Favourite.
The Corner Award was established in 2016 to support the local music scene and recognise exceptional talent across Australia. As the 2024 recipient, Kaiit receives a headline show at the Corner Hotel, among other rewards.
Awards and prizes
As the Corner Award winner, Kaiit will receive:
- $10,000 cash prize
- Venue contribution valued at $8,500 (includes free venue hire, a production/rehearsal day, marketing and media support, and a photoshoot with Ian Laidlaw)
- Brennan Backline voucher for one Victorian-based show
- Beat Magazine full-page feature
- Portrait by Ian Laidlaw in the Corner Hotel Hall of Fame
Grace Cummings, the Fan Favourite, will receive:
- $500 cash prize
- Brennan Backline voucher for one Victorian-based show
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Known for her soulful debut in 2017 with Natural Woman and her breakout EP Live From Her Room, Kaiit has since amassed over 30 million streams, 90,000 Spotify followers, and won the ARIA Award for Best Soul/R&B Release in 2019 with Miss Shiney. Her music combines nostalgic production with a unique fusion of soul and contemporary hip hop, showcasing her old-soul voice alongside her modern storytelling.
Singer-songwriter Grace Cummings takes home the Fan Favourite award, a fitting win for an artist celebrated for her raw, powerful vocals and poignant lyrics. Her third album, Ramona, released in April 2024, blends folk, rock, and orchestration, resonating with a strong and growing fanbase.
The Corner Hotel thanks award supporters Oztix, Beat Magazine, Triple R, Brennan Backline, and Ian Laidlaw, as well as the panel, which included Simon Winkler (RRR FM), Brodie Popple (Oztix), Adam Camilleri (CG Live), Natasha Pinto (CG Live), Lara Whalley (Corner Hotel), and Lorraine Bright (Corner Hotel).
Find out more about the Corner Award here.
