FBi SMAC Awards 2023

Overview

FBi Radio has been championing Sydney music arts and culture for two decades at this point — celebrating its 20th year on air full-time this year. One of the many ways that the beloved community radio station does this is through its annual Sydney Music Arts and Culture Awards, or SMAC Awards. These awards are back for 2023, celebrating the best this city has offered up over the last 12 months.

The categories for the accolades range from Record and Song of the Year to Best Arts Program and Best Eats, with nominees including beloved and boundary-pushing musicians such as Julia Jacklin, Glo, Skeleten and Collarbones through to artists like Billy Bain and Feras Shaheen; events like Swarm, Carriageworks Nights and Soft Centre; and restaurants young and old such as Midden, Yeodongsik, Self Raised Bread Shoppe and Parami.

Ziggy Ramo, Emma Pegrum

The awards are voted on by the public, but voting is now closed. Whether you had your say or not, if you still want to get involved in the awards, the ceremony is open to everyone for the second year running.

Head along to the Powerhouse Museum on Thursday, November 9 as part of the museum's Powerhouse Late series and you can watch all of the awards being handed out, as well as performances from some of the nominees and DJ sets from FBi family — all for free.

The lineup of performers features Record of the Year nominee Ziggy Ramo; Vv Pete, who's nominated for Song of the Year and Best Live Act; and DIY rock band Carnations, who are gunning for the title of Next Big Thing.

You'll also be able to watch all of the nominations for Best Music Video in a separate exhibition area of the museum — plus there will be drinks from Young Henrys, Yulli's, Fellr and Heaps Normal, with Yulli's also in charge of the night's food.

Powerhouse Late, Destination NSW

Top image: Powerhouse Late, Tim Da Rin.