NANNUP EMERGING ARTISTS AWARD
The Nannup Music Festival is passionate and excited to support, nurture and encourage Emerging Artists. We are honoured to have the support from our incredible sponsors, which allows us to present the Nannup Emerging Artists Award.
Ten artists from our lineup are selected each year to take part in the award. They are asked to perform two original songs to a supportive audience and go in the running for recording time with Lee Buddle at Crank Recording and with James Newhouse from Lamb Chop (thank you to Totally Sound).
“Getting it out there” Punters Pick receives post awards interview to go statewide with their music featured on ABC Drive Program. Punters can vote on ABC-provided paper and a box will be placed at the Ticket Office.
Winners are selected by an industry pool of judges and announced at the opening of Sunday’s Amphitheatre night concert. They are also invited to perform at the following year’s festival.
Applications for the Nannup Emerging Artists Award are accepted as part of the general artist application process, open to all from 1st May to 31st June each year.
The 2025 Nannup Emerging Artists Award will be presented on the Sunday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at The Playground. The winners will be announced during the evening program at the Amphitheatre.
THE 2025 ENTRANTS ARE:
BEN LUNT (QLD)
Growing up in Perth, Western Australia, singer-songwriter Ben Lunt has been making waves in the indie-folk scene, performing widely and drawing inspiration for his unique and passionate tracks such as "West Coast" and "Just Like That."
DAISY PARK (WA)
Daisy Park is a dreamy four piece indie rock band from Boorloo/Perth who blend alternative and pop rock flavours to create their unique sound. Their sonic flair catches the ear and gets you dancing, but listen deeper and their incisive lyrics will have you thinking while you’re grooving.
DON'T TELL DAISY (WA)
Don’t Tell Daisy is an emerging four-piece band comprised of two sisters (Holly, Lottie) and two mates (Harley, Aidan) from the Wheatbelt towns of Popanyinning and Narrogin, Western Australia. Don’t Tell Daisy uses raw lyrics to tell stories, and has an indie/folk sound, characterised by the sister’s harmonies, extraordinary drumming and complimenting rhythm sections.
Helena. (WA)
Hailing from the scenic Perth Hills, Helena. is a band of brothers bonded by their shared passion for rock music and the great outdoors. Helena. seamlessly blends rock anthems, pop punk, and harmonies to create a sound that's both infectious and captivating.
Kayps (WA)
Born in Broome, WA, Kurrungaya Bieundurry known professionally as Kayps is a 19 year old Walmatjarri and Bunuba artist now based in Perth/Boorloo. Kayps writes and produces focusing on lyrical and melodic vocal performances with his signature ability to go from melodic catchy hooks to reaching breakneck speed flows on hip hop breakdowns.
Midnight Francine (WA)
Midnight Francine is the pseudonym for singer songwriter Nici Bull, a versed storyteller she writes songs of love, tragedy and heartache that will draw you in and leave you breathless. Raised on 60’s Motown and 90’s Indie pop rock, Midnight Francine’s sound is drawn from greats such as Neil Finn, Aretha Franklin, PJ Harvey and Jeff Buckley.
Oakabella Mae (WA)
Boorloo based folk singer songwriter Oakabella Mae enchants audiences with her unfiltered musings, conveying organic stream of conscious thought on the complexities of our collective human spirit. Oakabella Mae is a spinner of yarns with an oeuvre of flowery composition and idiosyncratic lexicon.
Psycho Serene (WA)
Psycho Serene emerges like a sonic tempest from the coastal haven of Dunsborough, WA. This vibrant young band doesn't just play music; they conjure an electrifying kaleidoscope of face-melting sounds that transcends the boundaries of conventional genres. Nestled primarily in the psychedelic rock realm, their tunes are more than just auditory experiences.
Romy B (WA)
21 yr old folk pop artist Romy B, is an award-winning singer/songwriter from Perth. Her inspirations are often found in life experiences, connection & solo travelling. She’s is armed with a soothing voice and a love for live looping & groovy guitar licks. She left school to study & pursue her artistry.
Sam Coombes (WA)
From the west coast, 23 year old Sam Coombes is an up and coming coastal folk singer/songwriter. His storytelling method of songwriting portrays his love for the ocean, the south west and his experiences with the people he has met.
Past Winners
2024 Littlefair & The Cup Trumpets
2023 Mia June & Sienna Rebelo
2022 CANCELLED FESTIVAL
2021 Sofa & Racka Chachi
2020 Sunday Lemonade & MissGenius
2019 Farraday’s Cage
2018 Jack Davies & The Bush Chooks
2017 Jake Hatch
2016 Dan Howls
2015 The Tommyhawks
2014 Siobhan Cotchin & Leah Grant
2013 Seeds of the Sea
2012 Spoonful of Sugar
2011 Minnie Marks
2010 Tom Richardson
2009 Isabel Quigley
2008 Loren Kate
2007 Dan Richmond
The Nannup Emerging Artists Award is sponsored by:
