Who deserves an Industry Observer Award?
The all-new event takes place at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday, March 27, 2018.

Nominations open tomorrow for the inaugural The Industry Observer Awards, an all-new event taking place at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday, March 27, 2018.
With categories covering management, publishing, publicity, community radio and more, the Australasia-focused ceremony will recognise those that stand behind the artists and celebrate their genius, dedication and creativity.
From tomorrow, the wider industry will be asked to nominate those they believe are worthy of recognition for their hard work.
TIO welcomes any person to join the nominations process; they can send in their nominations from anywhere in the world, and nominate as many times for as many people as they like.
TIO encourages people to self nominate to ensure nothing in your submission is left out and you have the best chance at being shortlisted.


Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
However, the TIO Awards were created to recognise the incredible industry figures in Australasia only; all award winners must have some activity in either Australia or New Zealand.
Stay tuned for details and instructions on how to make a nomination for the 2018 TIO Awards, as well as the terms and conditions.
Key dates:
Nominations open January 10 Tickets available January 10 Nominations close January 31 Nominees announced February 5 2018 TIO Awards: March 27 at Sydney Cricket Ground
The TIO Awards 2018 categories:
Manager of the Year sponsored by AAM
Record Label A&R of the Year sponsored by Doyles
Publisher A&R of the Year
Marketing Manager/Director of the Year
Publicist of the Year sponsored by One Accounting
Booking Agent of the Year
Radio Host of the Year
Community Radio Host of the Year
The Industry Impact Award sponsored by BMG
Executive of the Year sponsored by KPMG
Industry Tweet of the Year
Guardian of the Year (Recognising mums, dads and guardians of musicians)
Festival of the Year
Boutique Festival of the Year sponsored by Mountain Goat Beer
Music Lawyer of the Year sponsored by Madison Marcus
Music Retailer of the Year
Tickets to the TIO Awards will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendance is open to the general public and industry alike.
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