Last night, the 2020 AIR Awards returned to Adelaide to celebrate the success of the vibrant Australian Independent Music sector. Taking place at Lion Arts Factory, the ceremony was broadcast via a live stream on AIR's Youtube Channel.

18 awards total were given out, including 4 new categories - with the highly coveted award for Best Independent Label (sponsored by Moshtix) going to ABC Music. We're a proud supporter of the AIR Awards and independent music. ABC Music will be receiving a digital marketing package from us as their prize to help showcase their talent to the public. Keep your eyes out for more news on this from us!

Both Stella Donnelly and Tones and I were the big winners for the night, snagging two awards each - with Stella Donnelly taking home Independent Album of the Year and Best Independent Pop Album for "Beware of the Dogs" and Tones and I taking home Breakthrough Artist Of The Year presented by PPCA and Song of the Year for her record breaking hit single "Dance Monkey".

AIR CEO, Maria Amato commented "We congratulate all the nominees and award recipients and are grateful for the ongoing support we have received from the South Australian Government and our supporting partners. We look forward to celebrating the success of the Australian Independent music sector in Adelaide again next year!"

Check out the full list of winners from last night's ceremony below.

2020 AIR Award Winners

BEST INDEPENDENT LABEL
ABC MUSIC

INDEPENDENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR
STELLA DONNELLY - BEWARE OF THE DOGS

INDEPENDENT SONG OF THE YEAR
TONES AND I - DANCE MONKEY

BEST INDEPENDENT SOUL/RNB ALBUM OR EP
CAITI BAKER - DUST (PT. 1)

BEST INDEPENDENT COUNTRY ALBUM OR EP
CHARLIE COLLINS - SNOWPINE

BEST INDEPENDENT BLUES AND ROOTS ALBUM OR EP
JULIA JACKLIN - CRUSHING

BEST INDEPENDENT POP ALBUM OR EP
STELLA DONNELLY - BEWARE OF THE DOGS

BEST INDEPENDENT ROCK ALBUM OR EP
ANGIE MCMAHON - SALT

BEST INDEPENDENT CLASSICAL ALBUM OR EP
RICHARD TOGNETTI & ERIN HELYARD - BEETHOVEN & MOZART VIOLIN SONATAS

2020 OUSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 
EMILY ULMAN

This award recognises an individual or group who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the Australian Independent Music Community

BREAKTHROUGH INDEPENDENT ARTIST OF THE YEAR 
TONES AND I

BEST INDEPENDENT HIP HOP ALBUM OR EP
SAMPA THE GREAT - THE RETURN

BEST INDEPENDENT DANCE OR ELECTRONICA ALBUM OR EP
THE JUNGLE GIANTS - HEAVY HEARTED 1,2,3,4 AM REMIXES

BEST INDEPENDENT DANCE, ELECTRONICA OR CLUB SINGLE
DOM DOLLA - SAN FRANDISCO

BEST INDEPENDENT JAZZ ALBUM OR EP
KATE CEBERANO AND PAUL GRABOWSKY - TRYST

BEST INDEPENDENT PUNK ALBUM OR EP
DZ DEATHRAYS - POSITIVE RISING: PART 1

BEST INDEPENDENT HEAVY ALBUM OR EP
NORTHLANE - ALIEN

BEST INDEPENDENT CHILDREN'S ALBUM OR EP
REGURGITATOR'S POGOGO SHOW - THE REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY BORING ALBUM