{"id":208990,"date":"2025-11-27T00:07:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T05:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2025\/11\/27\/speed-barkaa-and-ninajirachi-win-2025-nsw-music-prize-2\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T00:07:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T05:07:49","slug":"speed-barkaa-and-ninajirachi-win-2025-nsw-music-prize-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2025\/11\/27\/speed-barkaa-and-ninajirachi-win-2025-nsw-music-prize-2\/","title":{"rendered":"SPEED, BARKAA and Ninajirachi Win 2025 NSW Music\u00a0Prize"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- no image --><\/p>\n<div><!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSydney hardcore punk band <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/speed\/\">SPEED<\/a> has collected the NSW Music Prize,\u00a0Australia\u2019s most lucrative music awards, presented for the first time this week, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/barkaa\/\">BARKAA<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/ninajirachi\/\">Ninajirachi<\/a> continued their respective winning streaks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tEstablished by the Minns Labor government of New South Wales to \u201ccelebrate and inspire local musicians\u201d and strengthen the music industry \u201cin the face of increasing competition from overseas,\u201d the A$160,000 ($104,000) prize pool is split among three categories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSPEED nabbed top honors for <em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Only_One_Mode\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Only One Mode<\/a><\/em> via Last Ride Records (AANZ) and Flatspot Records (worldwide), their debut album from 2024, which impacted the top 10 on the ARIA Albums Chart, debuting at No. 10.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: ONLY ONE MODE\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/0dqxVuMzJVZLo1hqWvNUjf?si=vpHV_qmWRD2s_EgFWzKOpw&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe group, led by Jem Siow\u00a0(vocals),\u00a0Aaron Siow\u00a0(bass),\u00a0Josh Clayton\u00a0(guitar),\u00a0Dennis Vichidvongsa\u00a0(guitar), and\u00a0Kane Vardon\u00a0(drums), has since released the three-track EP<em> All My Angles<\/em>, with live shows rocking across Australia <a href=\"https:\/\/gangcalledspeed.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">this December<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAn expert panel decided <em>Only One Mode <\/em>was the release that had \u201cthe most significant impact\u201d during the voting period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cRespectfully,\u201d reads a statement from the band, which bags the\u00a0A$80,000 ($52,000) winner\u2019s check, \u201cour culture has never been a game nor a competition. But we are honored to receive this recognition and see this as acknowledgment of the values cultivated by the passionate souls around us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tMeanwhile, BARKAA was awarded the NSW First Nations Music Prize for <em>Big Tidda <\/em>(Big Apples Music\/Island Records Australia\/Universal Music Australia). Just last week, BARKAA scooped best hip hop\/rap release at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/music\/awards\/aria-awards-2025-amyl-and-the-sniffers-ninajirachi-dom-dolla-1236117842\/\">2025 ARIA Awards<\/a>, becoming the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/music\/awards\/snubs-surprises-2025-aria-awards-1236119250\/\">first Indigenous female artist to do so<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Big Tidda\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/5RtZSqc8hYnrzhhq0wMKhI?si=DTPdvpSMSCmxq7Bb1uxTQw&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAfter bagging a hattrick of pointy trophies last week at the ARIAs, Ninajirachi backed it up with the NSW breakthrough artist of the year award for \u201cgirl EDM\u201d (NLV Records), a salute to an emerging NSW-based artist or act who has had \u201ca groundbreaking 12 months\u201d. The homegrown EDM producer, songwriter and artist has been shining on the awards circuit in recent weeks and months, winning the Australian Music Prize, triple j\u2019s J Award for album of the year, and more. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tRecipients of the First Nations and breakthrough artist prizes are each awarded A$40,000 ($26,000).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ninajirachi - girl EDM (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bmjouiS2lQs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cThese talented and hard-working NSW musicians deserve this recognition,\u201d comments NSW Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy John Graham. \u201cThese awards are about putting the spotlight on NSW, so fans have a chance to celebrate the local music scene. This will give these artists a big career boost, and I also hope it will inspire the next generation to aim high.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAdds Graham, \u201cthe streaming revolution is pushing more American music to Australian listeners. This award is part of our effort support local musicians to cut through and build a fan base.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAll told, 15 acts were nominated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/music\/awards\/finalists-unveiled-inaugural-nsw-music-prize-1236098149\/\">for the prize<\/a>, delivered by Sound NSW, with winners announced Monday, Nov. 24 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia in Sydney.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">NSW Music Prize 2025 finalists and winners:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t3% \u2013 <em>Kill the Dead<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBARKAA \u2013 <em>Big Tidda<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tKobie Dee \u2013<em> Chapter 26<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tNinajirachi- girl EDM<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tONEFOUR- <em>Look At Me Now<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tParty Dozen- <em>Crime in Australia<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tR\u00dcF\u00dcS DU SOL \u2013<em> Inhale \/ Exhale<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tShady Nasty \u2013 <em>Trek<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>SPEED \u2013 <em>Only One Mode<\/em> (WINNER)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tVv Pete &amp; Utility \u2013 <em>Varvie World<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">NSW Breakthrough Artist of Year 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tDon West<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>Ninajirachi<\/strong> <strong>(WINNER)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tRoyel Otis<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tShady Nasty<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSPEED<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">NSW First Nations Music Prize 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t3% \u2013 <em>Kill the Dead<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<strong>BARKAA \u2013 <em>Big Tidda<\/em> (WINNER)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tDjanaba \u2013<em> Did I Stutter?<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tStiff Gins \u2013 <em>Crossroads<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tZiggy Ramo \u2013 <em>Human?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/music\/awards\/speed-barkaa-ninajirachi-win-2025-nsw-music-prize-1236124103\/\">Aller \u00e0 la source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sydney hardcore punk band SPEED has collected the NSW Music Prize,\u00a0Australia\u2019s most lucrative music awards, presented for the first time this week, while BARKAA and Ninajirachi continued their respective winning streaks. Established by the Minns Labor government of New South Wales to \u201ccelebrate and inspire local musicians\u201d and strengthen the music industry \u201cin the face [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-208990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-musique","et-doesnt-have-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208990","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=208990"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208990\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=208990"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=208990"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=208990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}