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 WINNERS ARE:

Emerging Artists Award Winner: ROMY B
Emerging Artists Industry Award Winner: DON’T TELL DAISY
 
‘Punters Pick’ Prize winning showcase time with ABC Statewide Drive Program through the ‘New Music with Muz’ segment: PSYCHO SERENE

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.

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.

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.

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 supported by: