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National Indigenous Music Awards
or NIMAs
Subcategory of Awards Australian Awards
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History

'The NIMAs showcase the rich musical landscape of Australia and highlight the music coming from all corners of the country. The Awards bring together acts who are yet to make their mark on the world alongside those who have achieved international acclaim, such as Gurrumul & Jessica Mauboy.

'Held annually under the stars at Darwin’s historic Amphitheatre, The NIMAS bring audiences from all over Australia together to applaud the winners, enjoy the performances and soak up the ambiance of a night for music lovers of all ages and all cultures. Musicians such as Yothu Yindi, Gurrumul, The Tableland Drifters, Warren H. Williams and Arnhem Land rockstars Saltwater Band have performed and won awards as well.'  (https://nima.musicnt.com.au/about/)

Latest Winners / Recipients

Year: 2019

winner (Artist of the Year) Baker Boy
recipient (Special Recognition Award) Djuki Mala

Year: 2018

winner (New Talent of the Year) Baker Boy

Year: 2017

winner (Song of the Year) A. B. Original
winner (Album of the Year) Troy Cassar-Daley

for Things I Carry Around

Year: 2016

winner (Traditional Song of the Year) Ishmael Marika for Two Sisters Journey

Year: 2015

joint winner (Artist of the Year) Jessica Mauboy
joint winner (Artist of the Year) Dan Sultan

Works About this Award

National Indigenous Music Awards 2019 : Mojo Juju Wins Album and Song of the Year Alexia Attwood , Zan Rowe , 2019 single work column
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , August 2019;

'Mojo Juju's honest account of disconnection and detachment from her Wiradjuri and Filipino heritage has connected with thousands and now won her the Album and Song of the Year at the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs).' (Introduction)

Our Stars Shine Bright on This Musical Night Jillian Mundy , 2019 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 14 August no. 707 2019; (p. 5)
'Baker Boy and Mojo Juju were the big winners at this year's National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs), announced at a star studded concert on Saturday night in Darwin.' 
National Indigenous Music Awards Jillian Mundy , 2018 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 22 August no. 683 2018; (p. 26-27)

A brief report as well as two pages of images from the 2018 National Indigenous Music Awards.

Knox Enters the Music Hall of Fame Keira Jenkins , 2018 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 22 August no. 683 2018; (p. 3)

'Gomeroi country music legend Roger Knox has been inducted into the National Indigenous Music Awards (NiMA) Hall of Fame.'

Stars Come Out for National Indigenous Music Awards Jillian Mundy , 2017 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 23 August no. 658 2017; (p. 28-29)

'Troy Cassar-Daley, A.B. Original (featuring Dan Sultan) and Electric Fields took home major honours at the 2017 National Indigenous Music Awards held in Darwin this month.'  (Introduction)

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