Voted by our readers and nationwide team of music critics, Limelight’s Artists of the Year are announced.

Mirroring the concert stage’s return to full strength post-pandemic, voters came out in strength to have their say. This year, we received more votes than ever before and for the first time, the same one artist has won both the Critics’ and People’s Choice for International Artist of the Year.

Clear winners only emerged late in the tally – a testament to the quantity and quality of musical experiences afforded to Australian audiences in 2023.

Critics' Choice

Erin Helyard

Australian Artist of the Year

Erin Helyard is the critics’ choice for Australian Artist of the Year, both...