[1] For the first time, the public awards and the genre specific awards, were all presented in one event.
[1] Immediately following the awards ceremony, Music Victoria CEO Patrick Donovan congratulated all of the nominees and winners saying, "Bringing the genre awards and public awards together was a great success as the nominees are all equally deserving.
It was wonderful to see the stars of the music industry under one roof in a huge celebration that showcases the depth of our diverse music scene.
Winners indicated in boldface, with other nominees in plain.
[3][4] Industry expert panel awards