recognise and encourage excellence in the performance, creativity, recording and performance of jazz in Australia.
WE INVITE ALL JAZZ MUSICIANS AND INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS TO HAVE A DIRECT INPUT TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF OUR NOMINATION PROCESS.
Nominations for 2025 Australian Jazz Bell Awards are
NOW CLOSED!
WHY JOIN?
You have the chance to influence the Jazz scene by having the opportunity to vote on all nominees in all Award categories.
THE CATEGORIES FOR 2025 AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS
Best Australian
JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM
Best Australian
INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ ALBUM
Best Australian
JAZZ ALBUM PRODUCTION
Best Australian
JAZZ WORK OF THE YEAR
Best Australian
JAZZ ENSEMBLE OF THE YEAR
Young Australian
JAZZ ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Graeme Bell
HALL OF FAME AWARD
In recognition of an outstanding career
BENEFITS
Be part of the Academy and enjoy additional benefits
Voting rights
Invitation to special events
Concerts (Concession rates)
Have your opinion heard in public discussions
JOIN THE AUSTRALIAN JAZZ AWARDS ACADEMY
$15.00 Tax deductable - All proceeds go towards the Australian Jazz Bell Awards Limited (Annual membership - expires January 1st 2026)
ABOUT US
The Australian Jazz Awards (The Bells) recognise and encourage excellence in the performance, creativity, recording and performance of jazz in Australia.
In honour of one of the greats of Australian jazz - the late Graeme Bell, MBE, AO - the Australian Jazz Awards are informally known as 'the Bell Awards'.
The Australian Jazz Bell Awards Limited is a non for Profit Company.
