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National Indigenous Music Awards

9 AUG 2025

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    • 20th Anniversary Event Winners and Highlights

      20th Anniversary Event Winners and Highlights

      August 12, 2024

      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…

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    • Finalists Announced for its 20th Anniversary NIMAs.

      Finalists Announced for its 20th Anniversary NIMAs.

      July 23, 2024

      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…

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    • NIMA 2024 LINEUP ANNOUNCED

      NIMA 2024 LINEUP ANNOUNCED

      June 28, 2024

      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,…

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    • NIMA Nominations now open.

      NIMA Nominations now open.

      May 28, 2024

      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…

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    • NIMA 20th Anniversary Date Announced

      NIMA 20th Anniversary Date Announced

      April 19, 2024

      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…

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    • MusicNT and the National Indigenous Music Awards are seeking Expressions of Interest for the First Nations Leadership Group!

      MusicNT and the National Indigenous Music Awards are seeking Expressions of Interest for the First Nations Leadership Group!

      January 25, 2024

      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…

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    • 2023 NIMAS: WINNERS

      2023 NIMAS: WINNERS

      August 14, 2023

      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,…

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    • NIMA 2023 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

      NIMA 2023 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

      July 12, 2023

      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…

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    • NIMA 2023 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

      NIMA 2023 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

      June 2, 2023

      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…

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    • NOMINATONS OPEN NOW

      NOMINATONS OPEN NOW

      May 24, 2023

      Nominations are open now for the 2023 NIMAs. Click NOMINATE and put forward your favourite act for consideration.

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    • MULTI-YEAR SPONSORSHIP DEAL WITH AMAZON MUSIC & 2023 FIRST NATIONS LEAD DELIVERY TEAM

      MULTI-YEAR SPONSORSHIP DEAL WITH AMAZON MUSIC & 2023 FIRST NATIONS LEAD DELIVERY TEAM

      May 12, 2023

      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,…

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    • 2022 NIMAS: WINNERS AND HIGHLIGHTS

      2022 NIMAS: WINNERS AND HIGHLIGHTS

      August 10, 2022

      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.…

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    • GURRUMUL TO BE INDUCTED INTO NIMA 2022 HALL OF FAME, HONORED BY UNMISSABLE TRIBUTE PERFORMANCE BY MANUEL DHURRKAY

      GURRUMUL TO BE INDUCTED INTO NIMA 2022 HALL OF FAME, HONORED BY UNMISSABLE TRIBUTE PERFORMANCE BY MANUEL DHURRKAY

      August 3, 2022

      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…

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    • Vale Uncle Archie

      Vale Uncle Archie

      July 31, 2022

      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…

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    • THE 2022 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS FINALISTS AND STELLAR LINEUP REVEALED

      THE 2022 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS FINALISTS AND STELLAR LINEUP REVEALED

      July 13, 2022

      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…

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    • THE NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS RETURN TO A LIVE EVENT ON COUNTRY IN 2022

      THE NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS RETURN TO A LIVE EVENT ON COUNTRY IN 2022

      May 12, 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…

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    • THE KID LAROI, BUDJERAH, BAKER BOY & MIIESHA LEAD WINNERS LIST

      THE KID LAROI, BUDJERAH, BAKER BOY & MIIESHA LEAD WINNERS LIST

      November 14, 2021

      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…

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    • NIMAs Reimagined on triple j

      NIMAs Reimagined on triple j

      October 11, 2021

      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…

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    • COVID PAUSES 2021 NIMAs

      COVID PAUSES 2021 NIMAs

      July 28, 2021

      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…

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    • 2021 NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

      2021 NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

      July 9, 2021

      THE KID LAROI, SYCCO & BAKER BOY SHINE IN 2021 NIMAS NOMINATIONS The extraordinary talent and output of First Nations music stars will be celebrated…

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    • NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCES STAR-STUDDED 2021 TALENT LINEUP

      NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCES STAR-STUDDED 2021 TALENT LINEUP

      May 27, 2021

      Actor, writer, comedian Steven Oliver To Host with Performances from Baker Boy, Miiesha, Electric Fields and more

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    • NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS RETURNS TO DARWIN AMPHITHEATRE & NITV:  NOMINATIONS OPEN AND NEW FIRST NATIONS TEAM REVEALED

      NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS RETURNS TO DARWIN AMPHITHEATRE & NITV: NOMINATIONS OPEN AND NEW FIRST NATIONS TEAM REVEALED

      April 16, 2021

      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…

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    • BAKER BOY TRIUMPHANT AT “SPECTACULAR” NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS

      BAKER BOY TRIUMPHANT AT “SPECTACULAR” NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS

      August 14, 2020

      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…

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    • NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS WELCOME MIDNIGHT OIL, KALEENA BRIGGS, BUNNA LAWRIE AND DAN SULTAN FOR IN-STUDIO PERFORMANCE OF ‘GADIGAL LAND’

      NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS WELCOME MIDNIGHT OIL, KALEENA BRIGGS, BUNNA LAWRIE AND DAN SULTAN FOR IN-STUDIO PERFORMANCE OF ‘GADIGAL LAND’

      August 7, 2020

      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…

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    • THE STARS COME OUT FOR THE 2020 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS

      THE STARS COME OUT FOR THE 2020 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS

      August 7, 2020

      Performances from Archie Roach, Thelma Plum, Miiesha and more, live crosses to Jessica Mauboy, Mitch Tambo, Electric Fields & Warumpi Band Tribute  The performers for…

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    • MIIESHA, BAKER BOY LEAD NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS FINALISTS

      MIIESHA, BAKER BOY LEAD NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS FINALISTS

      July 13, 2020

      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…

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    • NIMA’s confirm broadcast date and TV partner

      NIMA’s confirm broadcast date and TV partner

      May 30, 2020

      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…

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    • NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS TO GO VIRTUAL.

      NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS TO GO VIRTUAL.

      April 8, 2020

      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…

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    • Record Breaking Crowd for the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards!

      Record Breaking Crowd for the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards!

      August 13, 2019

      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…

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    • National Indigenous Music Awards unveils 2019 Nominations

      National Indigenous Music Awards unveils 2019 Nominations

      July 18, 2019

      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…

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    • NIMA Announces 2019 Lineup

      NIMA Announces 2019 Lineup

      May 29, 2019

      JESSICA MAUBOY, DAN SULTAN, ELECTRIC FIELDS & MORE UNVEILED FOR 2019 NATIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC AWARDS LINEUP With tickets on sale today, the National Indigenous Music…

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    • Nominations open for 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards

      Nominations open for 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards

      May 6, 2019

      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…

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    • NIMA 2018 Winners Announced

      NIMA 2018 Winners Announced

      March 26, 2019

      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…

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    • National Indigenous Music Awards Celebrate 15th Anniversary with finalists and performers revealed

      National Indigenous Music Awards Celebrate 15th Anniversary with finalists and performers revealed

      July 9, 2018

      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…

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    • NIMA winners announced

      NIMA winners announced

      August 22, 2017

      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…

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    • NIMA announces 2017 finalists

      NIMA announces 2017 finalists

      July 31, 2017

      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…

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    • NIMA announces 2017 Line up

      NIMA announces 2017 Line up

      June 16, 2017

      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…

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    • 2017 Nominations open now

      2017 Nominations open now

      April 21, 2017

      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.…

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    • NIMA 2017 nominations open soon

      NIMA 2017 nominations open soon

      April 14, 2017

      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…

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    • NIMA 2016 Winners Announced

      NIMA 2016 Winners Announced

      August 6, 2016

      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…

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    • 2016 NIMA Lineup in Full!

      2016 NIMA Lineup in Full!

      July 19, 2016

      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…

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    • NIMA Finalists announced

      NIMA Finalists announced

      July 14, 2016

      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…

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    • First Artist Announce for NIMA 2016

      First Artist Announce for NIMA 2016

      June 28, 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…

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    • Nominations Open 2016

      Nominations Open 2016

      May 3, 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…

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    • 2015 NIMA Winners Are….

      2015 NIMA Winners Are….

      July 22, 2015

      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…

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    • Finalists announced for 2015 NIMA’s

      Finalists announced for 2015 NIMA’s

      July 10, 2015

      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…

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    • triple j Unearthed winner – Zane Francis

      triple j Unearthed winner – Zane Francis

      July 8, 2015

      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…

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    • Gurrumul to premiere songs from The Gospel Album at NIMAs

      Gurrumul to premiere songs from The Gospel Album at NIMAs

      June 26, 2015

      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…

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