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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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