These awards – fast becoming the Aria’s of Indigenous Music – continue to surprise with the breadth and depth of talent. The rich musical landscape of the NT has hundreds of bands in remote places and the Indigenous Music Awards bring together local acts who have yet to make their mark on the world, alongside Territorians who have achieved international acclaim [such as Gurrumul & Jessica Mauboy who headlined last year’s award ceremony] in a very special celebration of music from all corners of the NT.
The Indigenous Music Awards return for 2010 to celebrate the amazing Indigenous Music talent that exists in the Northern Territory. The event in 2009 attracted a record crowd and featured performances from Australia’s leading Indigenous performers Jessica Mauboy and Geoffrey “Gurrumul” Yunupingu.
The Awards celebrate excellence in Indigenous Music from the Northern Territory and the event will present to audiences some of the amazing talent that exists in the Northern Territory. The awards ceremony and concert will be held on Saturday 28th August at the Amphitheatre Darwin.
Winners of the 2010 Indigenous Music Awards are:
Act of the Year
Sponsored by Fred Hollows Foundation
Gurrumul Yunupingu
Emerging Act of the Year
Sponsored by Artback NT, Newmont Tanami Operations & HWE Mining with a $10,000 touring package
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 Award
Sponsored by DET this category & supported by ABC Local Radio. ABC Local Radio will travel to the winning band’s community to help them produce a video clip for their winning song.
Seven Star Band, Yirrkala CEC
Artwork/Design of the Year
Garrangali
DVD/FilmClip Award
Sponsored by ConocoPhillips Australasia
‘History’ by Gurrumul Yunupingu
Traditional Award
Sponsored by the Northern Land Council
‘Sea Rights Bungul’ – Mulka Project & Dhuwa Dhapi – Mulka Project
Song of the Year
Sponsored by APRA/AMCOS
‘Searights’ by Garrangali
Album of the Year
Sponsored by Energy Resources of Australia
Garrangali
Hall of Fame
Kumanjayi Murphy
Special Recognition Award (for significant contribution to the indigenous music scene)
Ali Mills
Music NT has set up a page listing albums that have been released over the last year that are eligible for Nomination in the 2010 Indigenous Music Awards. Check it out HERE or click the cover and see who you think you be nominated.
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