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Sydney Morning Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Jess Mauboy honoured at Indigenous Music Awards
The Darwin Amphitheatre was brimming with talent on Saturday for an awards night showcasing some of Australia's brightest First Nations artists. Under a full moon and with dry season in full swing, the 21st National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) attracted a large crowd. Part of the wider Darwin Festival, the awards night is among dozens of artistic events in Australia's top end in August. Early in the evening, Emily Wurramara said it was special to receive her first NIMA, collecting the award for film clip of the year for her track Lordy Lordy. But the Warnindhilyagwa singer-songwriter soon claimed her second trophy, besting a talented nomination pool that included Jessica Mauboy and King Stingray to be being crowned artist of the year. 'I've been doing this since I was 14 years old, and I've had a lot of people tell me that I can't do what I've done. And I went and did it,' Wurramara said. 'We are out here in spaces, killing it. We're smashing it in the industry.' Wurramara released her sophomore record Nara in 2024, which picked up an ARIA award for best adult contemporary album. Wearing an outfit stitched with slogans promoting climate action on Saturday, she said that she was proud to represent her community through music. 'I just came back from touring Canada, and I played shows among people who were incredible and amazing. But there's nothing like coming back home and being here and playing for mob, playing for the people,' she said. Eight-piece funk group Andrew Gurruwiwi Band, the other multiple award winner of the night, picked up trophies for best new talent and song of the year. The band's frontman and namesake Gurruwiwi is a Yolngu elder, and they sing in his native Yolngu Matha language.
The Age
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Jess Mauboy honoured at Indigenous Music Awards
The Darwin Amphitheatre was brimming with talent on Saturday for an awards night showcasing some of Australia's brightest First Nations artists. Under a full moon and with dry season in full swing, the 21st National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) attracted a large crowd. Part of the wider Darwin Festival, the awards night is among dozens of artistic events in Australia's top end in August. Early in the evening, Emily Wurramara said it was special to receive her first NIMA, collecting the award for film clip of the year for her track Lordy Lordy. But the Warnindhilyagwa singer-songwriter soon claimed her second trophy, besting a talented nomination pool that included Jessica Mauboy and King Stingray to be being crowned artist of the year. 'I've been doing this since I was 14 years old, and I've had a lot of people tell me that I can't do what I've done. And I went and did it,' Wurramara said. 'We are out here in spaces, killing it. We're smashing it in the industry.' Wurramara released her sophomore record Nara in 2024, which picked up an ARIA award for best adult contemporary album. Wearing an outfit stitched with slogans promoting climate action on Saturday, she said that she was proud to represent her community through music. 'I just came back from touring Canada, and I played shows among people who were incredible and amazing. But there's nothing like coming back home and being here and playing for mob, playing for the people,' she said. Eight-piece funk group Andrew Gurruwiwi Band, the other multiple award winner of the night, picked up trophies for best new talent and song of the year. The band's frontman and namesake Gurruwiwi is a Yolngu elder, and they sing in his native Yolngu Matha language.
SBS Australia
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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
