NSW Music Prize
| NSW Music Prize | |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| First award | 2025 |
| Final award | current |
The NSW Music Prize is a prize awarded by Sound NSW a part of the Government of New South Wales, which said it aims to "celebrate, support and incentivise" the NSW's most talented artists, with "the aim of inspiring the next generations of stars". It commenced in 2025 with a $160,000 prize pool split across three categories.[1]
2025 prizes
The eligibility period for 2025 NSW Music Prize is released between 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. The nominations were revealed on 27 October 2025.[1] The winners were announced on 24 November 2025 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.[2]
| Award | Nominee/ Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Music Prize ($80,000) | Only One Mode by Speed | Won |
| Kill the Dead by 3% | Nominated | |
| Big Tidda by Barkaa | Nominated | |
| Chapter 26 by Kobie Dee | Nominated | |
| girl EDM by Ninajirachi | Nominated | |
| Look At Me Now by Onefour | Nominated | |
| Crime in Australia by Party Dozen | Nominated | |
| Inhale/Exhale by Rüfüs Du Sol | Nominated | |
| Trek by Shady Nasty | Nominated | |
| Varvie World by Vv Pete & Utility | Nominated | |
| NSW First Nations Music Prize ($40,000) | Big Tidda by Barkaa | Won |
| Kill the Dead by 3% | Nominated | |
| Did I Stutter? by Djanaba | Nominated | |
| Crossroads by Stiff Gins | Nominated | |
| Human? by Ziggy Ramo | Nominated | |
| NSW Breakthrough Artist of the Year ($40,000) | Ninajirachi | Won |
| Don West | Nominated | |
| Royel Otis | Nominated | |
| Shady Nasty | Nominated | |
| Speed | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b "Finalists Unveiled for Inaugural NSW Music Prize". Billboard. 27 October 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ "Sydney hardcore punk band takes out Australia's 'most lucrative music award'". Sydney Morning Herald. 24 November 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.