Jem Cassar-Daley

Early life and education Cassar-Daley was born on 14 February 2001. Her parents are Laurel Edwards, a television presenter, radio announcer and singer, and Troy Cassar-Daley, a country music singer-songwriter and musician. She is a Gumbaynggirr Bundjalung woman and has a sibling. Other musical influences include Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac, and Missy Higgins.

After graduating from high school in 2018, Cassar-Daley went on her first tour with her father, playing 70 dates in a year. It includes previous singles "Letting Go", "Changes", "Like it More", and "Oh No". In September of that year, the artist issued a mini-documentary of the same name to explain the origins of the EP's tracks.

At the 2026 Queensland Music Awards, Cassar-Daley won Song of the Year with "Kiss Me Like You're Leaving".

2026: Tattoos Used to Come Off in the Pool In July 2026, Cassar-Daley announced her debut album Tattoos Used to Come Off in the Pool would be released on 28 August 2026. Format: Digital, CD Label: Jem Cassar-Daley, Civilians (CVCD165)

Extended plays + List of albums, with selected details Title Details I Don't Know Who to Call Released: 27 May 2022 Format: Digital Label: Jem Cassar-Daley

Awards and nominations AIR Awards The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Jem Cassar-Daley Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year

I Don't Know Who to Call Best Independent Pop Album or EP 2024 "King of Disappointment" Independent Song of the Year

"Big Container" Independent Song of the Year

"Kiss Me Like You're Leaving" Independent Song of the Year

Tas Wilson and James Adams for "Kiss Me Like You're Leaving" Independent Music Video of the Year APRA Music Awards The APRA Music Awards were established by Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) in 1982 to honour the achievements of songwriters and music composers, and to recognise their song writing skills, sales and airplay performance, by its members annually. 2025 Jem Cassar-Daley Emerging Songwriter of the Year

Australian Women in Music Awards The Australian Women in Music Awards is an annual event that celebrates outstanding women in the Australian Music Industry who have made significant and lasting contributions in their chosen field. They commenced in 2018. 2023 Jem Cassar-Daley Emerging Artist Award National Indigenous Music Awards The National Indigenous Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises the achievements of Indigenous Australians in music. The award ceremony commenced in 2004. Electric Fields have won one award from four nominations.

Jem Cassar-Daley New Talent of the Year

I Don't Know Who to Call Album of the Year

"Kiss Me Like You're Leaving" Song of the Year

Jem Cassar-Daley Artist of the Year

"Front Left Pocket" Song of the Year Queensland Music Awards The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.

(wins only) 2022 Letting Go" Indigenous Award

Song of the Year

Pop Award

Indigenous Award

Song of the Year

Pop Award