Ninajirachi could fill her boots at the 2026 AIR Awards, for which the EDM star and her support cast are shortlisted in 10 categories included the coveted independent album and single of the year.
With the release last year of her debut full-length album, I Love My Computer, the electronic music producer and DJ has been flying high both on the international festivals and awards circuits. Along the way, Ninajirachi (real name: Nina Wilson) nabbed three wins at the 2025 ARIA Awards, won the Australian Music Prize for album of the year, J Awards, the NSW Music Prize for breakthrough artist, and took out second place in the Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition for “iPod Touch.” On the live front, she realized a dream by performing at Coachella 2026, with another North American tour to come.
Expect another gold rush at the AIR Awards, to be presented Thursday, July 30 at Adelaide Town Hall, for an invite-only industry event.
Also on the night, Ninajirachi’s label home, Nina Las Vegas’ NLV Records, is shortlisted for independent label of the year, one of the top categories. NLV Records will square off with ABC Music, Astral People Recordings, College Of Knowledge and Mushroom Music.
Other nominees, announced today, May 14, include Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers, Spacey Jane, Jem Cassar-Daley, Confidence Man, FISHER, John Butler, Keli Holiday, and Stella Donnelly.
Produced by The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR), the awards were first established in 2006 as an effort to “recognize, promote, and celebrate the success of Australia’s Independent Music sector.”
The trophies will once again be handed out on the penultimate evening of AIR’s Indie-Con Australia Conference and A2IM’s Indie Week Australian Edition, presented this year at Mercury Cinema and Nexus Arts from July 29 – 31.
“The South Australian Government is proud to support Indie‑Con Australia and the AIR Awards,” comments minister for arts Kyam Maher MLC, “and to welcome nominees, industry leaders and delegates from across Australia and around the world to South Australia.”
As previously reported, AIR has, for the first time, split its dance and electronic recognition into more clearly defined lanes. A new best independent dance/club single category will spotlight club-driven tracks — including house, techno, trance, drum & bass and garage — with eligibility requiring a DJ service component.
Meanwhile, best independent electronic single fetes electronic releases not designed primarily for club settings, separating festival-floor material from broader electronic artistry.
The category formerly known as best independent dance or electronica album or EP category has been renamed best independent electronic album or EP to align with the updated single framework.
See the full list of AIR Awards nominations below.
Best Independent Blues And Roots Album Or EPJohn Butler – PrismFolk Bitch Trio – Now Would Be A Good TimeLiz Stringer – The Second HighMelbourne Ska Orchestra – The Ballad Of Monte LocoSons Of The East – SonsBest Independent Jazz Album Or EPNatalie Gauci – Pictures Of MarsPhia – When I’m Holding You, I’m Holding MeTemporary Blessings – SumbisoriThe Cat Empire – Bird In ParadiseTouch Sensitiive – In ParadiseBest Independent Classical Album Or EpAndrea Lam – Piano DiaryAustralian String Quartet – Vanessa Perica, String Quartet No.1 No Feeling Is FinalJoseph Tawadros – The Forgotten Path To HumanityRose Riebl – DustWilliam Barton, Omega Ensemble – Gift – Our Breath Of LifeBest Independent Children’s Album Or EPDiver City – Weekend BabyEmma Memma – Dance Island PartyJustine Clarke – Mimi’s SymphonyTeeny Tiny Stevies – Brain FartThe Wiggles, The Tree Of Wisdom – The Tree Of WisdomBest Independent Country Album Or Ep Emily Lubitz – Two Black HorsesHayley Jensen – Country SoulImogen Clark – Choking On FuelRuby Gill – Some Kind Of ControlWade Forster – Gooseneck PartyBest Independent Soul/Rnb Album Or EPBumpy – KananaCookin’ On 3 Burners – Cookin’ The BooksDon West – Give Me All Your LoveFelivand – My Body’s My True NorthWilsn – BloomBest Independent Pop Album Or EPGeorgia Knight – BeanpoleMontaigne – It’s Hard To Be A FishStella Donnelly – Love And FortuneThe Tullamarines – Safety BlanketWay Dynamic – Massive ShoeBest Independent Rock Album Or EPPlaylunch – Sex EdSpacey Jane – If That Makes SenseTeen Jesus And The Jean Teasers – GloryThe Belair Lipbombs – AgainThe Southern River Band – Easier Said Than DoneIndependent Marketing Team Of The YearMushroom Music – Bliss N Eso, The Moon (The Light Side)Nlv Records, The Orchard – Ninajirachi, I Love My ComputerPlaylunch, Abc Music – Playlunch, KeithSecretly Group – Folk Bitch Trio, Now Would Be A Good TimeThe Annex – Ocean Alley, Love BalloonIndependent Music Video Of The YearBall Bass John – Ninajirachi, Fuck My ComputerBridgette Winten, Folk Bitch Trio – Folk Bitch Trio, Cathode RayClaudia Sangiorgi Dalimore – Miss Kaninna, BackstreetsTas Wilson, James Adams – Jem Cassar-Daley, Kiss Me Like You’re LeavingJasper Van Daatselaar – Way Dynamic, People Settle DownIndependent Mix, Studio Or Mastering Engineer Of The YearBecki Whitton, Timothy Harvey, Hannah Cameron – Ruby Gill, Some Kind Of ControlLeon Zervos – Ocean Alley, Love BalloonMichael Carpenter – Imogen Clark, Choking On FuelStephen Mowat – Wilsn, BloomThomas Purcell Pka Wave Racer – Ninajirachi, I Love My Computer Breakthrough Independent Artist Of The Year – Presented By PPCAFolk Bitch TrioGeorgia KnightRageflowerRona.Yes BooneBest Independent Hip Hop Album Or EPBliss N Eso – The Moon (The Light Side)Devaura – Vol 1. Learning In PublicElsy Wameyo – WameyoJamaica Moana – Bud & DeniTeether & Kuya Neil – Yearn Iv Best Independent Electronic Album Or EPEssendon Airport – MorMel Blue – No More Jackets PleaseNinajirachi – I Love My ComputerRona. – It’s All Here (EP)Shouse – Collective EcstasyBest Independent Dance/ Club SingleConfidence Man, Jade – GossipDJ Pgz And Yikes – Ouss OussFisher – StayShouse – SunriseVv Pete – Wassa Feat. Utility, Formation BoyzBest Independent Electronic SingleCosmo’s Midnight – 45Keanu Nelson – Place Where I Go / Kapi NgalyananniNinajirachi – Ipod TouchRobert Baxter & Sweatbaby – Icy (Take It Off)The Superjesus & The Journey – Something GoodBest Independent Punk Album Or EPPress Club – To All The Ones I LovePrivate Function – ¯_(ツ)_/¯Radio Free Alice – Empty Words EpThese New South Whales – GodspeedWet Kiss – Thus Spoke The Broken ChanteuseBest Independent Heavy Album Or EPBattlesnake – Dawn Of The Exultants And The Hunt For The ShepherdHands Like Houses – AtmosphericsNpcede – NpcedeThe Maggie Pills – Hearts Induring Lingering LossThornhill – BodiesIndependent Album Of The YearFolk Bitch Trio – Now Would Be A Good TimeNinajirachi – I Love My ComputerThe 046 – Legacy In MotionThe Belair Lipbombs – AgainWay Dynamic – Massive ShoeIndependent Song Of The YearJem Cassar-Daley – Kiss Me Like You’re LeavingKeli Holiday – Dancing2Ninajirachi – Ipod TouchPlaylunch – KeithWay Dynamic – Miffed ItIndependent Label Of The YearABC MusicAstral People RecordingsCollege Of KnowledgeMushroom Music NLV RecordsIndependent Publicity Team Of The YearCult Logic – Ocean Alley, Love BalloonMushroom Music – Bliss N Eso, The Moon (The Light Side)Mushroom Music – Wilsn, BloomTwnty Three – Folk Bitch Trio, Now Would Be A Good TimeTwnty Three – Ninajirachi, I Love My ComputerIndependent Producer Of The YearAngus Stone – Dope Lemon, Golden WolfBenjamin Stewart – Slowly Slowly, Forgiving SpreeDylan Young – Way Dynamic, Massive ShoeNick DiDia – Ocean Alley, Love BalloonNina Wilson – Ninajirachi, I Love My ComputerHence then, the article about ninajirachi dominates 2026 air awards nominations was published today ( ) and is available on billboard ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. 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