The Cassette Awards rolled into Sydney, and the energy from Melbourne followed in full force. 

Held at the iconic Oxford Art Factory, the night celebrated the incredible work of our JMC Sydney Music, Audio, and Entertainment Business Management students and alumni. With a packed crowd, powerful performances, and unstoppable creative spirit, it was a night of creative celebration and success.

Hosted by Kylie Whitney and Shannon Brown, the night opened with Once in a Lifetime, performed alongside the JMC Student Band, setting the tone for a night of exceptional talent. 

Performances from Holy (Moon Song), Violet Harbour (White Rabbit), Kade Charlesworth (Backseat), and Alumni Medley featuring Elyssa Jade, Noble, and Marianna filled the venue with energy and emotion. The night closed with Soul Generations featuring Alyssa Delpopolo performing Watcha Want, bringing the celebration to a beautiful close.

Entertainment Management Trailblazer Award 

Nominees: Olivia Pinto Bueno de Campos Bicudo, Liv Foust, Tarni Salisbury 

Winner: Olivia Pinto Bueno de Campos Bicudo 

Audio Achievement Award (Golden Ears Mixing) 

Nominees: Amelia Hill (Come Undone), Bailey Holmes (Brainjob), Romulo Rodrigues (DHYB), Luke Whalan (Tobacco Rat), Emily Worsnop (What Once Was) 

Winner: Amelia Hill – Come Undone 

Outstanding Instrumental Performance Award 

Nominees: Simon Burcher (Ride Tonite), Farrahdise (Mama), BR3E (Uncomfortable Skin), L.D.9 (Parasocial Parasite), Vey Antonio (Remember the Times) 

Winner: Vey Antonio – Remember the Times 

Best Produced Track Award 

Nominees: Romeo’s Ruse (Happy Place Happy Face), IMEMMIE (Atonement), Tablomotif (Apply the Bells), St Joel (Nobody Knows), SENJ Audio (Javier & The Wave – Away) 

Winner: SENJ Audio – Javier & The Wave – Away 

Alumni Achievement Award 

Nominees: Holy (All My Love), Julia Ivory (If Only I Knew), Marianna (Can’t Resist U), Noble (True Calling), Cooper Turnbull (Persephone’s Pride) 

Winner: Cooper Turnbull – Persephone’s Pride 

Vocal Excellence Award 

Nominees: Alyssa Delpopolo (Cruel), Farrahdise (Next Lover), Tablomotif (Apply the Bells), Thuy Binh (Con Co – 1PM Band), Violet Harbour (All My Moods) 

Winner: Alyssa Delpopolo – Cruel 

Original Song of the Year Award 

Nominees: Kade Charlesworth (Backseat), Julienne Harvey (Don’t Talk to Me About Love), Noble (True Calling), St Joel (Someone New), Violet Harbour (All My Moods) 

Winner: Noble – True Calling 

People’s Choice Award 

Nominees: Kade Charlesworth (Backseat, Wake Up), Alyssa Delpopolo (Cruel), Ariane De Souza (By My Side), Farrahdise (Mama, Next Lover), Holy (All My Love), Julienne Harvey (Don’t Talk to Me About Love), Lilly May (Slow Down – Kiss & Tell), Romeo Magz (Satisfaction – This Is Tall), Salted Veemo (Run ‘Em in Circles!), Steelio (You Didn’t Let Me Know), St Joel (Someone New), Violet Harbour (Eyes on the Wind), Coen Winchester (Piece by Nervous Piece) 

Winner: Alyssa Delpopolo – Cruel 

Sydney, you absolutely showed up — and now it’s Brisbane’s turn!