As 2025 draws to a close, Limelight is getting ready to celebrate the artists who have defined another remarkable year in music, arts and culture.

With nominations closing soon, every submission matters. The deadline has been extended to 8:59am AEDT on Monday 3 November, giving subscribers extra time to put forward the artists whose work stood out this year.

Artists of the Year

Left to right: Umberto Clerici, William Barton, Andrea Lam, Sally Walker and Nicole Car – nominees for Limelight’s 2024 Artists of the Year.

Presented in partnership with Giving Culture, Artists of the Year is Limelight’s longest-running award, shining a light on the exceptional talent that brings our cultural landscape to life.

Limelight subscribers are invited to nominate up to six artists whose performances or projects...