Kid Sam

Kid Sam are a Melbourne based duo.[1] The band's first gig was in 2006 and it is made up of cousins Kieran and Kishore Ryan.[2] Their debut self-titled album was released in 2009 to positive reviews[2] and they went on their first national headline tour in 2010.[3] Kid Sam were nominated for a J Award and the Australian Music Prize.[4]

Kid Sam
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genresrock
Years active2006-
LabelsTwo Bright Lakes
Associated actsSeagull
MembersKieran Ryan
Kishore Ryan

Discography
  • Kid Sam (2009) - Two Bright Lakes[5]

Awards and nominations

Australian Music Prize

The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. The commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009[6] Kid Sam Australian Music Prize Nominated

J Award

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
J Awards of 2009 Kid Sam Australian Album of the Year Nominated

References
  1. "New Kid on the block", Canberra Times, 25 March 2010
  2. "Seagull set to soar for kidding cousins", Hobart Mercury, 25 March 2010
  3. "Melbourne rockers in town", The Chronicle (Toowoomba), 18 March 2010
  4. McCabe, Kathy (26 March 2010), "Kid-cousins rock", Daily Telegraph
  5. Kingsmill, Kate (23 July 2009), "Kid Sam", Canberra Times
  6. "Winners & Shortlists". australian music prize. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
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