[4] At the virtual event, AIR CEO, Maria Amato said "Congratulations to all the nominees and winners tonight.
In a year of continued lockdowns and enormous challenges it was great to see Australian independent artists continue to create new music and connect with engaged audiences.
"[5] Minister for Innovation and Skills David Pisoni said "Congratulations to all the nominees and winners.
You all richly deserve the recognition after what has been a challenging year for the music industry.
The South Australian Government is proud to support these awards, showcasing the amazing artists that we have in this country across a wide range of diverse genres of music.