This category recognises an album or EP released by an Australian artist in the eligibility year that has notably impacted the musical landscape.

* The nominated artist must be an Australian resident or citizen and must have released the master/s between 1st November 2020 - 15th October 2021.

This category recognises songs released as a single by an Australian artist in the eligibility year that has notably impacted the musical landscape.

* The nominated artist must be an Australian resident or citizen and must have released the master/s between 1st November 2020 - 15th October 2021.

This category recognises an Australian artist whose eligibility-year release(s) broke through into the public consciousness and notably impacted the musical landscape.

* The nominated artist must be an Australian resident or citizen and must have released their debut single, EP or Album between 1st November 2020 - 15th October 2021.
NOTE: artists who have been previously nominated for “Best New Artist” are not eligible for this category.

This category recognises an Australian artist whose eligibility-year release(s) broke through into the international public consciousness and notably impacted the musical landscape of a global market outside of Australia.

* The nominated artist must be an Australian resident or citizen and must have released the master/s between 1st November 2020 - 15th October 2021.