NANNUP EMERGING ARTISTS AWARD
Overview
The Nannup Music Festival is passionate and excited to support, nurture and encourage Emerging Artists. We are honoured to be able to present the Nannup Emerging Artists Award with the support of our incredible sponsors.
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 at Lamb Chop (thank you to Totally Sound).
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 selected artists will perform on the Sunday, 3:00pm – 5:00pm at the Playground and winners will be announced on Sunday night at the Amphitheatre.
2026 Winners
Hello Stranger
2027 Entrants
Dear Maryann
Dear Maryann, are a Perth based indie/folk duo blending warm acoustic guitar with close vocal harmonies. Inspired by artists like Lizzy McAlpine and Searows, their sound sits in the space between modern indie/folk and heartfelt singer-songwriter storytelling.
Elianie
Honing her signature pop/soul sound, Elianie is skyrocketing out of the Boorloo/Perth music scene at 19-years-old. On stage, she creates a captivating and soulful live experience, defined by anthemic choruses, authentic storytelling and smooth vocals, all backed by a tight live band.
Empty Coast
Hey, we're Empty Coast a young and up and coming indie rock band from the south west, with a warm and nostalgic sound inspired by Fool Nelson, Spacey Jane and others.
Fish Kiss
Fish Kiss is a Boorloo-based folk trio who express honest emotion through their heartaching songwriting and sound.
Lakeeeisha
Lakeeeisha is an emerging folk inspired singer/songwriter based in Jambinu/Geraldton - Yamatji country. Lakeeeisha’s songwriting is raw and vulnerable, written and led straight from the heart.
Lily Rawson
Lily Rawson is a 18 year old Perth-based indie rock artist blending intense lyricism, powerhouse vocals, and an explosive live presence with an angry girl rock edge.
Navy June
Navy June are a Boorloo-based five piece carving out their place in Western Australia's indie scene since 2025. Blending the grit of grunge with the warmth of soul, their sound channels the nostalgic energy of the '90s while reimagining it for the present day.
Pearl
Pearl is a five-piece soul rock band based in Boorloo/Perth, Western Australia. After a debut performance on Telethon 2024, they have been captivating audiences with an unforgettable live experience and a magnetic blend of experimental rock, soul and jazz.
Stack of Bibles
Well Nannup, this has been a long time coming....the fabulous Stack of Bibles show is here! The heavy hittin' country counterpunchers have been making waves in suburban Boorloo, Walyalup and more recently in the South-West tellin' tales of yesteryear. Most of em are true too.
String and Bone
String and Bone are Australia's premier "Clonk" band bringing together an eclectic collection of instruments and musical styles, marinated in whimsical humour, baked in a cozy audience connection, drizzled with great stage banter and garnished with quirky theatrical antics.
Past Winners
2026 Hello Stranger / Clare Perrott
2025 Romy B / Don’t Tell Daisy / Psycho Serene (ABC Public Vote)
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 / Volatus
2018 Jack Davies & The Bush Chooks / Imogen
2017 Jake Hatch / The Broadbent Brothers
2016 Dan Howls
2015 The Tommyhawks
2014 Siobhan Cotchin
2013 Seeds of the Sea
2012 Spoonful of Sugar
2011 Minnie Marks
2010 Tom Richardson
2009 Isobel Quigley
2008 Loren Kate
2007 Dan Richmond
The Nannup Emerging Artists Award is proudly presented by:
