The NUMAs (Next Up Music Awards) are a youth-led celebration of emerging talent in schools.
Sia onstage at the OUT100 Celebration held at nya Studios West on November 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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SYDNEY, Australia — Young Australian music creators and their teachers have a new award to pursue.
Established by experienced music industry executive Milly Petriella, the NUMAs (Next Up Music Awards) are a youth-led celebration of emerging talent in schools supported by student internships, and are designed to strengthen the pathways connecting young creators and the contemporary music industry.
