The National Live Music Awards of 2016 are the inaugural National Live Music Awards. The event took place on 29 November 2016.

Award director, Larry Heath said: "Artists like Ngaiire are the beating heart of the contemporary live music scene in Australia and to be able to recognise her for that, alongside dozens of other winners around the country, is what these awards were designed for. I look forward to seeing the event evolve and develop in the years to come and continuing to spread our love for live music around the country, solidifying our place both locally and internationally one of the healthiest live music scenes in the world." The awards took place across 8 venues all around Australia, encompassing and representing every State and Territory, making the National Live Music Awards an industry first.

Nominations and wins below.

Live Act of the Year

Live Voice of the Year

The Heatseeker Award

Live Bassist of the Year

Live Drummer of the Year