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ABC News
4 hours ago
- ABC News
Emily Wurramara wins Artist of the Year at 2025 National Indigenous Music Awards
Warnindhilyagwa singer-songwriter Emily Wurramara has taken out Artist of the Year at the 2025 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs). Jessica Mauboy and Troy Cassar-Daley led a star-studded line-up of performers, as the country's top First Nations musical acts were recognised by their peers on Larrakia country in Darwin. Mauboy was also inducted into the NIMAs Hall of Fame during the ceremony, joining the likes of Australian musical legends from Yothu Yindi to Ruby Hunter. Wurramara also won the Music Clip of the Year Award for her sultry, hypnotic track Lordy Lordy featuring Tasman Keith, shot on Larrakia country and Gadigal country. The track, which she wrote in the wake of the 2023 Voice referendum, features Red Flag dancers from Numbulwar, NT. It's been a huge year for the artist, who released her second studio album NARA in August and became the first Indigenous woman to win Best Contemporary Album at the 2024 ARIAs. Eight-piece Yolŋu funk outfit, Andrew Gurruwiwi Band — named for its Galpu clan lead singer — was also amongst the night's big winners, taking out Best New Talent and Song of the Year for Once Upon a Time. Gurruwiwi, aged in his 50s, turned to music after losing his sight in an accident in 1998, and now mentors young Yolŋu musicians in the region. Last year's Artist of the Year winner, Malyangapa and Barkindji hip hop talent BARKAA took out Album of the Year for her second album Big Tidda, which celebrates her resilience and determination triumphing over an ice addiction and jail time. Just days ago, BARKAA's mother Cleonie Quayle won a National Indigenous Fashion Award in Darwin for a dress she made for BARKAA's We Up music video, which symbolised her recovery journey. The Bulman School and surrounding community, which were nominated for three songs in the category of Community Clip of the Year, won for their track Crocodile Style. It's the second year in a row the Northern Territory community has taken out the award.
SBS Australia
4 hours ago
- SBS Australia
These are the winners of the National Indigenous Music Awards
The 2025 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) lit up the Darwin Amphitheatre on Larrakia Country, celebrating the power and diversity of First Nations music. Now in its 21st year, the NIMAs have become a cornerstone of the country's music calendar, honouring trailblazers and emerging talent from across the nation. Emily Wurramara claimed one of the night's biggest honours, taking out Artist of the Year. Hip hop powerhouse BARKAA walked away with Album of the Year for her acclaimed release BIG TIDDA, a project praised for its unapologetic storytelling and fierce representation of Blak womanhood. Arnhem Land favourites Andrew Gurruwiwi Band were named Best New Talent, bringing their infectious Yolŋu funk to a national audience. The group also took home Song of the Year for Once Upon A Time. Other major winners included Emily Wurramara again for Film Clip of the Year (Lordy Lordy), and Bulman School & Community for Community Music Clip of the Year with Crocodile Style, showcasing the creativity of young people in remote communities. The evening featured powerhouse performances from Jessica Mauboy, Miss Kaninna, Velvet Trip, Emma Donovan and Troy Cassar-Daley, alongside a Hall of Fame induction. Jessica Mauboy was honoured as the 2025 Hall of Fame inductee, recognising her remarkable career and lasting impact on First Nations music. The proud Kuku Yalanji and Wakaman woman, born in Darwin, has achieved six Top 10 albums, 16 Top 20 singles and 31 ARIA nominations, while championing Blak voices through hits like Burn and Little Things and acclaimed screen roles in The Sapphires and The Secret Daughter. She took to the stage for a special performance to mark her induction. Full list of winners: Artist of the Year – Emily Wurramara Best New Talent – Andrew Gurruwiwi Band Album of the Year – BARKAA (BIG TIDDA) Film Clip of the Year – Emily Wurramara (Lordy Lordy) Community Clip of the Year – Bulman School & Community (Crocodile Style) Song of the Year – Andrew Gurruwiwi Band (Once Upon A Time) Hall of Fame Inductee – Jessica Mauboy
The Australian
5 hours ago
- The Australian
Best bets and expert tips for Geelong races Friday
News Corp form analyst Brad Waters looks at Friday's meeting at Geelong. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! ■ ■ ■ ■■ BEST BET BOSSY STAR (Race 8 No.6): Charged home when narrowly at Geelong last time. The bigger field should ensure more pace is on, which will suit the five-year-old. NEXT BEST WELL I'LL BE (Race 2 No.6): Trialled well before closing strongly until running out of room late on debut. Will be better for the experience and should be thereabouts. MERIMBULA (Race 3 No.11): Well in the betting and not disgraced on debut on this track. Fitter for that and has drawn to have the perfect run on Friday. VALUE BET MRS SECOMBE (Race 7 No.7): The four-year-old raced consistently last time in, including at her last outing at Flemington. Has trialled well leading up to this and could fire fresh. LAY OF THE DAY HOT TOO GO (Race 3 No.3): Had 11 goes without a win and starts his campaign over 1500m but might need firmer footing than what he will encounter at Geelong on Friday. THE JOCKEY DECLAN BATES Jockey Declan Bates heads to Geelong for six rides on Friday. TERRORTORIAN (Race 3 No.5 – $13), OCEAN SYMPHONY (Race 4 No.8 – $5), MORTHAN EFFICIENT (Race 5 No.7 – $3.60), ALPINE ROCKET (Race 6 No.3 – $26), STAR TERRITORY (Race 7 No.5 – $26), BELLALIQUE (Race 8 No.12 – $13). Read related topics: News Corporation
