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# National Indigenous Music Awards

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- [Event Details](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/event-details/) - The 22nd NIMAs will be held onAugust 8 2026at the Gardens AmphitheatreGeorge Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens. The NIMAs are on the first Saturday of Darwin Festival.Tickets are on sale through the Darwin Festival website and from the AANT Centre box office Tickets on Sale now! NIMA 22nd Lineup! Baker Boy BIG NOTER Bumpy Casii Williams
- [Supporters](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/supporters/) - The NIMAs would like to thank the following organisations for supporting the awards: Federal Government Partners Northern Territory Government Partners Program Partners Broadcast Partners Media Partners Supporters
- [Nominate Now](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/register-now/) - Are you interested in nominating for the 2026 NIMAs? To nominate an artist for this years National Indigenous Music Awards please note the following steps: Register here to be added to the nomination portal Register through the link that will be emailed to you Nominate for this years awards Please contact marksmith@musicnt.com.au with any questions.
- [About](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/about/) - Held annually in Darwin, the NIMAs are one of Australia’s most prominent music awards, celebrating Indigenous Australian music excellence for 20 years.
- [2025 Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/2025-winners/) - Artist of the Year, presented by YouTube Emily Wurramara Best New Talent Andrew Gurruwiwi Band Film Clip of the Year Emily Wurramara ft.Tasman Keith – LORDY LORDY Album of the Year BARKAA – BIG TIDDA Song of the Year Andrew Gurruwiwi Band – ONCE UPON A TIME Community Clip of the Year Bulman School & Community
- [2024 NIMA Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/2024-nima-winners/) - Artist of the Year BARKAA New Talent of the Year Becca Hatch Film Clip of the Year BARKAA – ‘We Up’ Album of the Year Dan Sultan – Self-titled Song of the Year 3% – ‘OUR PEOPLE’ Community Clip of the Year Bulman School & Community – ‘Nidjarra’ Indigenous Language Award Electric Fields, Anpuru Maau Kutjpa&
- [Contact](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/contact/) - Event Producer Music NT Mark Smith, Executive Director Level 2, 8 McMinn StreetDarwin NT 0801GPO Box 4016Darwin NT 0801 Tel: +61 8 8981 1995Email: marksmith@musicnt.com.auWeb: musicnt.com.au PR Thinking Loud – Emily Elvish Email: emily@thinkingloud.com.auWeb: www.thinkingloud.com.au Newsletter Click here to get NIMAs news delivered straight to your inbox. Via Email
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- [Donations](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/donations/) - “The National Indigenous Music Awards play in integral role in the preservation & revitalisation of First Nations music here in Australia. Each year the NIMAs showcases and creates a platform for musician all across the country. Through the years, the awards have grow and we are excited to continually find new ways to ensure the
- [Past Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/)
- [News](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/)
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- [2021 NIMA FINALISTS](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/11355-2/) - 2021 NIMAs FINALISTS Artist of the Year Sycco Birdz Miiesha Baker Boy Jessica Mauboy Album of the Year Tia Gostelow - Chrysalis The Kid LAROI - F*ck Love Leah Flanagan - Colour by Number Benny Walker - Chosen Line Baker Boy, Dallas Woods, Sampa The Great - Better Days Birdz - Bagi-la-m Bargan
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- [NIMA, Bush Bands and Women's Music Map](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/nima-and-bush-bands-music-map/) - The MusicNT National Indigenous Music Awards, Bush Bands Program and Women's Music Map allows you to visually see the impact of these programs across the country. To use this map either click on a map point which will open up to show a particular program or band or click on the top left hand corner
- [National Indigenous Music Chart](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/chart/) - TW Title Artist Label LW TI HP 1 Love Again The Kid LAROI Sony 1 17 1 2 Therapy Budjerah Warner 2 15 2 3 STAY The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber Sony 3 98 1 4 Right Here Right Now Jessica Mauboy Warner 4 9 4 5 Don't Really Care Djanaba TMRW 8 3

## News

- [NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS (NIMAs)REVEAL 2026 WINNERS](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/national-indigenous-music-awards-nimasreveal-2026-winners/) - Last night, the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) lit up Darwin Amphitheatre on Larrakia Country once again - a ceremony under the starLast night, the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) lit up Darwin Amphitheatre on Larrakia Country once again - a ceremony under the stars celebrating the talent, diversity and brilliance of First Nations music, across seven award categories
- [THE NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS (NIMAs) ANNOUNCE 2026 AWARD NOMINEES](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/the-national-indigenous-music-awards-nimas-announce-2026-award-nominees/) - ARTIST OF THE YEAR | BEST NEW TALENT | FILM CLIP OF THE YEAR ALBUM OF THE YEAR | SONG OF THE YEAR | COMMUNITY CLIP OF THE YEAR + SOUTH SUMMIT JOINS THE LIVE PERFORMANCE LINEUP
- [THE NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS (NIMAs) ANNOUNCE STELLAR 2026 LIVE PERFORMANCE LINEUP](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/the-national-indigenous-music-awards-nimas-announce-stellar-2026-live-performance-lineup/) - The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) today unveils its electrifying 2026 live performance lineup, as the iconic celebration returns to the Darwin Amphitheatre on Saturday 8 August. Returning to the NIMAs stage will be none other than Yolŋu rapper, dancer and artist Baker Boy, aka Danzal Baker OAM, this year's ceremony promises an unmissable powerhouse bill of legends and rising stars, showcasing
- [THE NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS (NIMAs)  RETURN IN 2026](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/the-national-indigenous-music-awards-nimas-return-in-2026/) - NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) has announced its 22nd edition, returning to Darwin Amphitheatre in Garamilla/Darwin on Saturday 8 August. Ahead of tickets going on sale this Friday, nominations are now open - calling for submissions from across the country to crown the most exciting and groundbreaking First Nations artists.One of the most significant nights
- [NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS (NIMAS) PRESENTED BY YOUTUBE ANNOUNCE 2025 AWARD WINNERS](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/national-indigenous-music-awards-nimaspresented-by-youtube-announce-2025-award-winners/) - The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) presented by YouTube marked 21 years of honouring the talent, diversity and power of First Nations music. With powerful live performances, six award categories and pure celebration under the stars at Darwin Amphitheatre on Larrakia Country, this year’s event showcased the richness of Blak sound and storytelling, reflecting the ever-growing strength
- [THE NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS (NIMAS) PRESENTED BY YOUTUBE ANNOUNCE 2025 AWARD NOMINEES & LIVE PERFORMANCE LINEUP](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/the-national-indigenous-music-awards-nimas-presented-by-youtube-announce-2025-award-nominees-live-performance-lineup/) - PERFORMANCES FROM:TROY CASSAR-DALEYJESSICA MAUBOYVELVET TRIPEMMA DONOVANBARKAAKANKAWA NAGARRAKOBIE DEEELEANOR JAWURLNGALI & MICK TURNER (DIRTY THREE)AND MORE Today, the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) presented by YouTube, announces the award finalists and live performance lineup for its 2025 ceremony, with the iconic celebration returning to the Darwin Amphitheatre on Saturday9 August. With six major categories spotlighting the richness of Blak sound
- [NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2025 NIMAs presented by Youtube ](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nominations-open-for-2025-nimas-presented-by-youtube/) - The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) presented by YouTube, one of the country’s most prominent music awards, have announced that their 2025 ceremony will take place on August 9 at Garamilla/Darwin’s Darwin Amphitheatre. Nominations are open from today, calling out for the country's most exciting and significant First Nations talent. Crowds from across the country will once again congregate under the
- [20th Anniversary Event Winners and Highlights](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/20th-anniversary-event-winners-and-highlights/) - Emily Wurramara captivated the audience, 3% earned Song of the Year, BARKAA triumphed in multiple categories, and Sammy Butcher was honoured with the Hall of Fame induction. In a milestone 20th year, the National Indigenous Music Awards, sponsored by Amazon Music, marked their grandest celebration yet of First Nations music. Held tonight, August 10, at
- [Finalists Announced for its 20th Anniversary NIMAs.](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/finalists-announced-for-its-20th-anniversary-nimas/) - BARKAA and The Kid Laroi lead the nominations for the milestone event set to take place on The National Indigenous Music Awards have today announced the finalists for the 20th anniversary event to be held at its iconic home at Darwin Amphitheatre, Larrakia country, on August 10 - with icons BARKAA and The Kid Laroi
- [NIMA 2024 LINEUP ANNOUNCED](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nima-2024-lineup-announced/) - National Indigenous Music Awards Announce Stellar Performance Lineup for its 20th Annual Event To celebrate two decades of the premier First Nations music celebration event, superstar Jessica Mauboy will lead a performance bill that includes Dan Sultan, 3%, Miss Kaninna and more. Two decades since its inception, the National Indigenous Music Awards have helped launch
- [NIMA Nominations now open.](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nima-nominations-now-open/) - One of Australia’s most beloved music events, the National Indigenous Music Awards, have announced that nominations are open from today for the 2024 ceremony, to be held at its iconic home at Darwin Amphitheatre under the Larrakia stars on August 10.Over twenty years, the awards have plotted the rise of First Nations music in Australia,
- [NIMA 20th Anniversary Date Announced](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nima-20th-anniversary-date-announced/) - National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) (Saturday 10 August). This year, the annual star-studded awards event looks back at 20 deadly years of Indigenous music on the opening weekend of Darwin Festival. Held on the traditional lands of the Larrakia people, the NIMAs inspire everyone to celebrate the rich diversity of Indigenous music from across the
- [MusicNT and the National Indigenous Music Awards are seeking Expressions of Interest for the First Nations Leadership Group!](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/musicnt-and-the-national-indigenous-music-awards-are-seeking-expressions-of-interest-for-the-first-nations-leadership-group/) - Expressions of interest are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for the National Indigenous Music Awards First Nations Leadership Group. This is an exciting opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people working or associated with the Indigenous music industry to provide advice to the NIMA Team on matters related to the NIMA's.
- [2023 NIMAS: WINNERS](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/2023-nimas-winners/) - In their 19th year, the National Indigenous Music Awards brought their finest celebration of First Nations music yet. Held at Darwin Amphitheatre on Larrakia Country, the event saw great laughs from co-hosts Fred Leone and Elaine Crombie, and a slew of dazzling performances from Fred, Thelma Plum, Budjerah and so many more. Host Fred Leone
- [NIMA 2023 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nima-2023-finalists-announced/) - 2023 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED Budjerah and Wildfire Manwurrk lead the nominations for this year’s event on Saturday 12 August, with hosts Fred Leone and Elaine Crombie. Finalists for the honourable National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA) have been announced today, with 22 of Australia’s finest First Nations artists up for awards at the
- [NIMA 2023 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nima-2023-lineup-announcement/) - triple j’s Blak Out, Double J and triple j Unearthed are back as partners to amplify Australian First Nations sounds around the globe, with performances from Thelma Plum, Budjerah, Barkaa, Kobie Dee, Dean Brady and Ngulmiya. After nearly two decades, this year’s National Indigenous Music Awards, sponsored by Amazon Music, will host its biggest lineup
- [NOMINATONS OPEN NOW](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nominatons-open-now/) - Nominations are open now for the 2023 NIMAs. Click NOMINATE and put forward your favourite act for consideration.
- [MULTI-YEAR SPONSORSHIP DEAL WITH AMAZON MUSIC & 2023 FIRST NATIONS LEAD DELIVERY TEAM](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/national-indigenous-music-awards-announce-multi-year-sponsorship-deal-with-amazon-music-2023-first-nations-lead-delivery-team/) - Amazon Music have signed an extended deal to support Australia’s premier Indigenous music event, with 2023 nominations open from today. On August 12 this year, under the evening sky of Larrakia Country, the National Indigenous Music Awards will celebrate the finest in First Nations talent at its 2023 event, with nominations open from today. Amazon
- [2022 NIMAS: WINNERS AND HIGHLIGHTS](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/2022-nimas-winners-and-highlights/) - EMMA DONOVAN LED A MAGICAL TRIBUTE TO ARCHIE ROACH, MANUEL DHURKKAY INDUCTED GURRUMUL INTO THE HALL OF FAME WHILE BAKER BOY SWEPT UP THE WINS. Last night the Darwin Amphitheatre hosted an emotional return to country for the National Indigenous Music Awards, after a two-year hiatus. Under the Larrakia stars, the country’s finest artists were
- [GURRUMUL TO BE INDUCTED INTO NIMA 2022 HALL OF FAME, HONORED BY UNMISSABLE TRIBUTE PERFORMANCE BY MANUEL DHURRKAY](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/gurrumul-to-be-inducted-into-nima-hall-of-fame/) - The National Indigenous Music Awards are paying tribute to Australian music legend Gurrumul this Saturday August 6 in a touching tribute from fellow Saltwater Band founder Manuel Dhurrkay. The first live National Indigenous Music Awards since 2019 is shaping up to be one of the most sensational yet. Hosted by the inimitable Steven Oliver, the show is live at the iconic Darwin Amphitheater presented
- [Vale Uncle Archie](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/vale-uncle-archie/) - We are deeply saddened by the passing of Uncle Archie. Having contributed so much to the music scene not only here in Australia but all over the world, Uncle Archie’s music touched our hearts and souls and for this we will forever be grateful for his music, voice, song and lyrics. Thank you Uncle for
- [THE 2022 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS FINALISTS AND STELLAR LINEUP REVEALED](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/the-2022-national-indigenous-music-awards-finalists-and-stellar-lineup-revealed/) - BARKAA, Thelma Plum and Baker Boy lead the nominations while Thelma, King Stingray, Emma Donovan and the Putbacks, Birdz and Fred Leone will lead a killer Darwin awards show proudly supported by Amazon Music - the first live NIMAs ceremony since 2019. Finalists for this year’s coveted National Indigenous Music Awards have been chosen, along
- [THE NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS RETURN TO A LIVE EVENT ON COUNTRY IN 2022](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/the-national-indigenous-music-awards-return-to-a-live-event-on-country-in-2022/) - One of Australia’s most important music events returns to Darwin in 2022; zoom accounts not required! This August 6, one of Australia’s most important and prestigious events - the National Indigenous Music Awards - is finally reclaiming its rightful place on Larrakia Country at Darwin’s iconic Amphitheater to celebrate their fourteenth birthday, this time in
- [THE KID LAROI, BUDJERAH, BAKER BOY & MIIESHA LEAD WINNERS LIST](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/the-kid-laroi-budjerah-baker-boy-miiesha-lead-winners-list/) - Wrapping up just moments ago, the National Indigenous Music Awards has once again proven itself as one of the most important nights on the Ausmusic calendar! Teaming up to bring you a totally reimagined version of the awards ceremony, the NIMAs and triple j’s First Nations show, Blak Out crafted an epic broadcast that was
- [NIMAs Reimagined on triple j](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nimas-reimagined-on-triple-j/) - With COVID-19 forcing the postponement of this year’s live event in Darwin, the NIMAs have partnered with triple j and it’s First Nations show, Blak Out, to create a two-hour special on Sunday 14 November. The reimagined event will feature exclusive performances as we celebrate one of the biggest years in First Nations music. NOOKY
- [COVID PAUSES 2021 NIMAs](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/covid-pauses-2021-nimas/) - COVID causing havoc across the country has forced the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs), initially scheduled for August 7 at the Darwin Amphitheatre, to be postponed. New South Wales declared a hotspot by the Northern Territory government and strict COVID restrictions remaining in Melbourne and Adelaide have rendered a date change for the much-loved First
- [2021 NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/2021-nominations-announced/) - THE KID LAROI, SYCCO & BAKER BOY SHINE IN 2021 NIMAS NOMINATIONS The extraordinary talent and output of First Nations music stars will be celebrated at this year’s National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs). Today, we unveil the 2021 finalists including The Kid LAROI, Sycco, and Baker Boy, each with three nominations. This August 7, the
- [NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCES STAR-STUDDED 2021 TALENT LINEUP](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/national-indigenous-music-awards-announces-star-studded-2021-talent-lineup/) - Actor, writer, comedian Steven Oliver To Host with Performances from Baker Boy, Miiesha, Electric Fields and more
- [NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS RETURNS TO DARWIN AMPHITHEATRE & NITV:  NOMINATIONS OPEN AND NEW FIRST NATIONS TEAM REVEALED](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/national-indigenous-music-awards-returns-to-darwin-amphitheatre-nitv-nominations-open-and-new-first-nations-team-revealed/) - The National Indigenous Music Awards are proud to announce that 2021 will see the return of Australia’s biggest First Nations gala music gathering at their traditional home, the Darwin Amphitheatre on August 7. The night will once again be broadcast via NITV and online platforms and incorporate contributions from across the country, building on last
- [BAKER BOY TRIUMPHANT AT “SPECTACULAR” NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/baker-boy-triumphant-at-spectacular-national-indigenous-music-awards/) - REPLAY THE EVENT RIGHT NOW ON SBS ON DEMAND, YOUTUBE, FACEBOOK OR TWITTERSTREAM THE NIMA 2020 PLAYLIST ON APPLE MUSIC OR SPOTIFY COVID closures and pandemic restrictions weren’t enough to dampen the spirits at this year’s National Indigneous Music Awards, with the event going completely virtual for the first time across TV, radio and online,
- [NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS WELCOME MIDNIGHT OIL, KALEENA BRIGGS, BUNNA LAWRIE AND DAN SULTAN FOR IN-STUDIO PERFORMANCE OF ‘GADIGAL LAND’](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/national-indigenous-music-awards-welcome-midnight-oil-kaleena-briggs-bunna-lawrie-and-dan-sultan-for-in-studio-performance-of-gadigal-land/) - The National Indigenous Music Awards have added a special in-studio performance from Midnight Oil, Kaleena Briggs, Bunna Lawrie and Dan Sultan to their already-impressive line up for the annual awards show on August 8. Broadcast across TV, radio and online from 7pm AEST on Saturday night in partnership with NITV, the performance of new single
- [THE STARS COME OUT FOR THE 2020 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/the-stars-come-out-for-the-2020-national-indigenous-music-awards/) - Performances from Archie Roach, Thelma Plum, Miiesha and more, live crosses to Jessica Mauboy, Mitch Tambo, Electric Fields & Warumpi Band Tribute The performers for this year’s National Indigenous Music Awards have been announced today, including a tribute to the Warumpi Band with an exclusive performance of ‘My Island Home’ featuring songwriter Neil Murray and
- [MIIESHA, BAKER BOY LEAD NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS FINALISTS](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/miiesha-baker-boy-lead-national-indigenous-music-awards-finalists/) - NATIONAL BROADCAST WELCOMES NITV, DOUBLE J, NIRS, TWITTER, YOUTUBE AND FACEBOOK TO CREATE UNIQUE MULTI-PLATFORM ONLINE EVENT STREAM THE NIMA 2020 PLAYLIST ON APPLE MUSIC OR SPOTIFY The nominations for this year’s National Indigenous Music Awards have been announced today, with a huge geographic and genre range, representing a true snapshot of Australia’s First Nations
- [NIMA's confirm broadcast date and TV partner](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nimas-confirm-broadcast-date-and-tv-partner/) - The annual event that celebrates and spotlights First Nations artists will proceed via a virtual setting on August 8 across TV, radio and online. Host TV broadcaster NITV will join with radio and online partners to create a unique presentation live from Darwin, Larrakia Country and locations across Australia. Channel manager at NITV, Tanya Denning-Orman, said the network is
- [NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS TO GO VIRTUAL.](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/national-indigenous-music-awards-to-go-virtual/) - The National Indigenous Music Awards are pleased to announce in the face of the COVID19 pandemic, that they will continue in 2020, reacting to a climate where celebrating and shining a light on First Nations artists is even more important than ever. Opening their nominations today, the NIMAs are ready to face the challenge of
- [Record Breaking Crowd for the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards!](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/record-breaking-crowd-for-the-2019-national-indigenous-music-awards/) - It is the First Nations music night of nights and the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards exceeded expectations, producing the annual award ceremony’s largest ever crowd, as well as an amazing variety of stellar live performances. Check out the full list of winners here.
- [National Indigenous Music Awards unveils 2019 Nominations](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/national-indigenous-music-awards-unveils-2019-nominations/) - The National Indigenous Music Awards have unveiled their nominations for the 2019 awards night, shining a bright light on a new generation of Indigenous talent with twenty artists nominated across six categories.
- [NIMA Announces 2019 Lineup](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nima-announces-2019-lineup/) - JESSICA MAUBOY, DAN SULTAN, ELECTRIC FIELDS & MORE UNVEILED FOR 2019 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS LINEUP With tickets on sale today, the National Indigenous Music Awards will welcome Jessica Mauboy, Dan Sultan, Electric Fields and more to Darwin’s iconic Amphitheatre this August to perform as part of the nations definitive celebration of Australian Indigenous music.
- [Nominations open for 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nominations-open-for-2019-national-indigenous-music-awards/) - Nominations are now open for the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) signalling the beginning of the sixteenth year of the event providing a well-deserved platform for First Nation’s talent in Australia, raising Indigenous music to grand new heights.
- [NIMA 2018 Winners Announced](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nima-2018-winners-announced/) - Australia’s biggest celebration of First Nations music, The National Indigenous Music Awards celebrated a massive year in Australian music tonight under the stars at Darwin’s iconic Amphitheatre with Gurrumul and Baker Boy walking away as the night’s big winners.
- [National Indigenous Music Awards Celebrate 15th Anniversary with finalists and performers revealed](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nima-announces-2018-finalists-and-lineup/) - The National Indigenous Music Awards celebrate 15 years of recognising excellence and achievement on Saturday August 11 at the iconic Darwin Amphitheatre with a huge reveal today of both finalists and performers for what is set to be Australia’s biggest ever anniversary celebration of Indigenous music.
- [NIMA winners announced](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nima-winners-announced/) - The 2017 National Indigenous Music Awards blew an appreciative Darwin audience away at the iconic Amphitheatre under the stars tonight as Troy Cassar-Daley, A.B. Original and Electric Fields all took home major awards, showing the breadth across genres of Australian Indigenous talent. Opening with an amazing set from triple j Unearthed winner Baker Boy and
- [NIMA announces 2017 finalists](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nima-announces-2017-finalists/) - The National Indigenous Music Awards today announce their finalists while acknowledging the passing of 14-time NIMA recipient, 2016 NIMA Artist of the Year and giant of the Australian music industry Dr. G. Yunupingu.
- [NIMA announces 2017 Line up](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nima-announces-2017-line-up/) - The National Indigenous Music Awards have today announced a star studded line up of Australian talent, set to perform at this year’s award ceremony. Taking to the stage under the stars in Darwin’s historic Amphitheatre on August 12 will be hip hop legends AB Original, Australian icon Paul Kelly, a special performance from Dan Sultan
- [2017 Nominations open now](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/2017-nominations-open-now/) - 2017 promises to be an amazing year for Indigenous music, and this is your chance to recognise bands and musicians that are creating amazing work. Nominations are now open for the 2017 National Indigenous Music Awards. The NIMAs recognise achievement in the Indigenous music industry and this is your chance to nominate. Head to the
- [NIMA 2017 nominations open soon](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nima-2017-nominations-open-soon/) - Nominations for 2017's National Indigenous Music Awards are open soon. In a year that promises releases from some of the biggest Indigenous acts in the country, this year's awards is shaping up to be the biggest yet. The NIMA's celebrate excellence and achievement in the Indigenous music industry. Details will be available in coming weeks.
- [NIMA 2016 Winners Announced](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nima-2016-winners-announced/) - Gurrumul reigned supreme again at this year’s NIMA taking out Artist of the Year for the fifth time. Newcomer and rapidly rising star Gawurra took home a swag of NIMA Awards winning New Talent of the Year, Album, Cover Art and Film Clip of the year – the latter being presented by Jack Thompson. Song
- [2016 NIMA Lineup in Full!](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/2016-nima-lineup-in-full/) - The lineup of acts for the 2016 National Indigenous Music Awards have been announced! With this year’s theme being Protest Songs, this year’s performances will imbue the crowd with an emotional potency as songs both contemporary and iconic will be delivered by a diverse line-up. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Wave Hill walk off,
- [NIMA Finalists announced](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nima-finalists-announced/) - Key announcements: NIMA Finalists announced FINAL Artist Announce today triple j Unearthed NIMA competition winner details The final artists to join the bill for NIMA 2016 are; Shellie Morris, Warren H. Williams with Danielle Young, punk rockers Lonely Boys and Yirrmal with his father Witiyana Marika [Yothu Yindi]. The Rirratjingu Clan from North/East Arnhem Land
- [First Artist Announce for NIMA 2016](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/first-artist-announce-for-nima-2016/) - AB Original, Kahl Wallis, Emma Donovan, rising star Stanley “Gawurra” Gaykamangu and emerging artists Rayella, Chris Tamwoy and David Spry are the first names announced to perform at this year’s National Indigenous Music Awards. 2016 is a year of significant milestones for Indigenous people including the 50th anniversary of the Wave Hill walk off, the
- [Nominations Open 2016](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/nominations-open-2016/) - 2016 plays host to a swag of milestones for Indigenous people nation-wide; the 50th anniversary of the Wave Hill walk off, the 40th anniversary of the Land Rights Act, 30 years since the release of Yothu Yindi’s double platinum selling album Tribal Voice and 25 years since the iconic sound of Treaty pulsated across the
- [2015 NIMA Winners Are….](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/2015-nima-winners-are/) - For the first time in NIMA history two artists were awarded the Artist of the Year prize; Jessica Mauboy and Dan Sultan. An equal amount of votes came in from the voting panel for each artist and the decision was made to honor both parties with this prestigious national award. "What a great honour to
- [Finalists announced for 2015 NIMA’s](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/finalists-announced-for-2015-nimas/) - Jessica Mauboy, Dan Sultan, maverick hip-hop artist Briggs and former triple j Unearthed NIMA winner Thelma Plum have been selected as Finalists in the category of Artist of the Year to be announced at this year’s National Indigenous Music Awards [NIMAs] on Saturday July 25th. Song of the Year finalists are Dan Sultan, Thelma Plum
- [triple j Unearthed winner - Zane Francis](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/triple-j-unearthed-winner-zane-francis/) - Congratulations to this year's triple j Unearthed winner Zane Francis. Zane Francis a young electronic/indie artist from Tweed Heads/Coolangatta. He follows in the footsteps of Thelma Plum, Robbie Miller and Philly to perfrom in Darwin at the NIMAs. “I never would've thought in a million years that my little track would deliver me such amazing
- [Gurrumul to premiere songs from The Gospel Album at NIMAs](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/news/gurrumul-to-premiere-songs-from-the-gospel-album-at-nimas/) - The organisers of the National Indigenous Music Awards [NIMAs] are thrilled to announce multi-award winning artist Gurrumul will join this year’s line-up and will premiere three songs from his highly anticipated forthcoming The Gospel Album. The inspiration for this 12-song long player was a dedication to Gurrumul’s mother and aunts, who brought Gurrumul up with

## Past Winners

- [2023 Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2023-winners/) - Artist of the Year Budjerah New Talent of the Year Bumpy Film Clip of the Year King Stingray – ‘Let’s Go’ Song of the Year King Stingray – ‘Let’s Go’ Album of the Year Thelma Plum – Meanjin (EP) Community Clip of the Year Wildfire Manwurrk – ‘Mararradj’ Indigenous Language Award Ngulmiya, Self-Titled Hall of Fame Yothu
- [2022 Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2022-winners/) - Artist Of The Year Baker Boy Album of the Year Gela - Baker Boy Song of The Year 'Milkumana' - King Stingray New Talent Of The Year Jem Cassar-Daly Film Clip Of The Year "King Brown" - Barkaa – (Directed & Produced by: Sonder Films Executive Producer) Community Clip Of The Year "Loud & Proud"
- [2021 Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2021-winners/) - Artist Of The Year The Kid Laroi Album of the Year JK-47 - Made for this Song of The Year 'Damaged' - Miiesha New Talent Of The Year Budjerah Film Clip Of The Year 'Ride' - Baker Boy Ft Yirrmal Community Clip Of The Year "Mayali" - Kakadu Collective and Victor Rostron Indigenous Language Award
- [2020 Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2020-winners/) - Artist Of The Year Baker Boy Album of the Year Archie Roach - Tell Me Why Song of The Year 'Meditjin' – Baker Boy ft JessB New Talent Of The Year Miiesha Film Clip Of The Year ‘Meditjin’ - Baker Boy featuring Jess B Community Clip Of The Year ‘Djabuganydji Bama’ - KDA Crew Hall
- [2018 Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2018-winners/) - Artist of the Year Gurrumul Album of the Year Gurrumul - DJARIMIRRI (Child of the rainbow) Song of the Year Gurrumul - DJARIMIRRI (Child of the rainbow) New Talent of the Year Baker Boy Film Clip Baker Boy - Marryuna Community Music Clip B-Town Warriors (Bourke) - Thundercloud Traditional Song of the Year BUKU-WATTHUNAWUY NININYU
- [2017 Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2017-winners/) - Artist of the Year Troy Cassar-Daley Album of the Year Things I Carry Around – Troy Cassar-Daley Song of the Year A.B. Original Ft. Dan Sultan – January 26 New Talent of the Year Electric Fields Film Clip A.B. Original Ft. Dan Sultan – January 26 Community Music Clip Save the Water (Ngaba): Halls Creek
- [2016 Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2016-winners/) - Artist of the Year Gurrumul Yunupingu Album of the Year Gawurra Song of the Year The Children Came Back – BriggsWritten by Gurrumul Yunupingu, Archie Roach, Corey McGregor, Adam BriggsPerformed by Briggs, Dewayne Everettsmith & Gurrumul New Talent of the Year Gawurra Cover Art Ratja Yaliyali – GawurraDESIGNER: Jalyay JAJA Thompson Film Clip Ratja Yaliyali
- [2015 Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2015-winners/) - Artist of the Year Jessica Mauboy and Dan Sultan Album of the Year Sheplife - Briggs Song of the Year How much does your love cost? - Thelma Plum New Talent of the Year Philly Cover Art of the Year Cause N Affect – Radical Son. Design: Spencer Harvey & Lloyd Harvey Film Clip of
- [2014 Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2014-winners/) - National Artist of the Year Jessica Mauboy National Album of the Year Blackbird – Dan Sultan National Song of the Year The Same Man - Dan Sultan National New Talent of the Year BRIGGS National Cover Art of the Year Blackbird – Dan Sultan (Artist - Ken Taylor) National Film Clip of the Year Bright
- [2013 Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2013-winners/) - National Artist of the Year Jessica Mauboy National Album of the Year Into the Bloodstream'by Archie Roach National Song of the Year Waliwaliyangu li-Anthawirriyarra a-Kurija (Saltwater People Song)by Shellie Morris and the Borroloola Songwomen National New Talent of the Year Thelma Plum National Cover Art of the Year Into the Bloodstreamby Archie Roach National Film
- [2012 Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2012-winners/) - New Talent of the Year The Medics Song of the Year ‘Griffin’ - The MedicsWritten by J Lawrie/ C Thomas/ A Thomson/ K Wallace Album of the Year Foundations - The MedicsLabel: Footstomp/Warner Artist of the Year Gurrumul Yunupingu Hall of Fame Dr James Oswald Little, AO aka Jimmy LittleSunrize BandLajamanu Teenage Band NT Film
- [2011 Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2011-winners/) - School Band of the Year - NT Award Gapuwiyak School Band Cover Art - NT Award RrakalaGurrumul YunupinguDesigned by Carlo Santone & Michael HohnenSkinnyfish Music Film Clip - NT Award Gathu Mawula [re-visited]Gurrumul Yunupingu & Blue King BrownProduced by Carlo Santone New Talent of the Year - NT Award Rrawun Maymuru Traditional Music - NT
- [2010 Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2010-winners/) - ACT OF THE YEAR Gurrumul Yunupingu EMERGING ACT OF THE YEAR The Burarrwanga Memorial Scholarship Award with $5000 Annual Scholarship (a new 3 year NT Govt initiative linked to the Emerging Act of the Year) Wildflower SCHOOL BAND OF THE YEAR Seven Star Band, Yirrkala CEC ARTWORK/DESIGN OF THE YEAR Garrangali DVD/FILM CLIP OF THE
- [2009 Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2009-winners/) - ACT OF THE YEAR Nominees: Jessica Mauboy Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu – WINNER ALBUM OF THE YEAR Nominees: I Will Arise / Robyn Green Been Waiting / Jessica Mauboy – WINNER Kutju Ngarala / Tjupi Band Songs of the Buffalo Country / Mark A. Hunter EMERGING ACT OF THE YEAR Nominees: Wildflower Tjupi Band Garrangali Band
- [2019 Winners](https://nima.musicnt.com.au/past-winners/2019-winners/)