Melbourne’s iconic live music venue, the Corner Hotel in Richmond, has announced the much-anticipated return of the Corner Award in 2024 after a four-year break.
First launched in 2016 and presented by presented by Corner Hotel and Oztix, the Corner Award celebrates Australia’s emerging musical talents. Previous winners include Sampa the Great, Cable Ties, Baker Boy, and Electric Fields.
This year, the award will feature two categories: the Main Award, selected by a panel of industry veterans, and the Fan Favourite, chosen through a public vote. The panel has nominated 10 artists, representing a vibrant cross-section of Victoria’s music scene, and reflecting the future of Australian music. The nominees will be announced on Wednesday, 18 September at 10am, with public voting running for seven weeks until 3 November. Winners will be revealed on Thursday, 14 November, 2024.
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This year’s nominees:
- Agung Mango
- Cool Sounds
- Dr Sure’s Unusual Practice
- Folk Bitch Trio
- Good Morning
- Grace Cummings
- Gut Health
- KAIIT
- Miss Kaninna
- The Belair Lip Bombs
Prizes for the Main Award include:
- $10,000 cash prize
- Venue contribution (valued at $8,500): free venue hire, production/rehearsal day, marketing and media support, radio carts, social media promotion, newsletter inclusion, and a photo shoot with Ian Laidlaw
- Brennan Backline voucher (for a Victorian-based show)
- A full page feature in this humble rag!
- Portrait by Ian Laidlaw in the Corner Hotel Hall of Fame
For the Fan Favourite, prizes include:
- $500 cash prize
- Brennan Backline voucher (for a Victorian-based show)
Fans who participate in voting will also have the chance to win:
- 2 x Golden Passes (12 double passes for a year of gigs)
- 2 x $100 food and beverage vouchers
To vote, head to cornerhotel.com/corneraward.
