The National Indigenous Music Awards 2024 are the 21st annual National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs), which took place on 10 August 2024. Nominations were announced on 19 July 2024.[1]
| National Indigenous Music Awards 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 10 August 2024 |
| Venue | Darwin Amphitheatre, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Most awards | Barkaa (2 |
| Most nominations | The Kid LAROI, Barkaa (3) |
| Website | nima |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | NITV and SBS On Demand[1] |
Performers
editPerformers at the event were:[1][2]
- Jessica Mauboy
- 3%
- Dan Sultan
- Miss Kaninna
- Emily Wurramara
- Birdz and Fred Leone
- Jamahl Yami[3]
- Arrkula Yinbayarra (Shellie Morris and Eleanor Dixon Trio.) - "All Together We Sing"
Hall of Fame inductee
editTriple J Unearthed National Indigenous Winner
edit- Jamahl Yami[3]
Awards
editThe nominations were revealed on 19 July 2024.[1] Winners indicated in boldface, with other nominees in plain.[5]
Artist of the Year
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| 3% | Nominated |
| Barkaa | Won |
| Budjerah | Nominated |
| Electric Fields | Nominated |
| Emma Donovan | Nominated |
| King Stingray | Nominated |
New Talent of the Year
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| Andrew Gurruwiwi Band | Nominated |
| Becca Hatch | Won |
| Jada Weazel | Nominated |
| James Range Band | Nominated |
| South Summit | Nominated |
Album of the Year
| Artist and album | Result |
|---|---|
| Dan Sultan – Dan Sultan | Won |
| Emma Donovan – Til My Song Is Done | Nominated |
| Jessica Mauboy – Yours Forever | Nominated |
| The Kid Laroi – The First Time | Nominated |
| Troy Cassar-Daley – Between the Fires | Nominated |
Film Clip of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
|---|---|
| Andrew Gurruwiwi Band – "Yaa Djamarrkuli" | Nominated |
| Barkaa – "We Up" | Won |
| Emily Wurramara – "Magic Woman Dancing" | Nominated |
| Rona. – "Aperleye" | Nominated |
| The Kid Laroi – "Bleed" | Nominated |
Song of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
|---|---|
| 3% – "Our People" | Won |
| Barkaa – "We Up" | Nominated |
| Budjerah – "Video Game" | Nominated |
| Christine Anu – "Waku - Minaral a Minalay" | Nominated |
| Electric Fields - "One Milkali (One Blood)" | Nominated |
| The Kid Laroi - "Bleed" | Nominated |
Community Clip of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
|---|---|
| Broome Youth and Families Hub – "BME YOUNGNZ" | Nominated |
| Bulman School & Community – "Malnganarra" | Nominated |
| Bulman School & Community - "Nidjarra" | Won |
| Cabbo Crew & Desert Pea Media - "Wanna Go Home" | Nominated |
| Miihi Mirri-Dha & Desert Pea Media - "'Diamond in the Rough" | Nominated |
| The Hill & Desert Pea Media - "Butterfly" | Nominated |
Indigenous Language Award
| Artist and song | Result |
|---|---|
| Electric Fields - "Anpuru Maau Kutjpa" | Won |
| Rrawun Maymuru - "Yolngu" | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b c d Mary Varvaris (19 July 2024). "The Kid LAROI & Barkaa Lead National Indigenous Music Awards Nominations". The Music. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ Phoebe Blogg (29 June 2024). "Line-up announced for 20th National Indigenous Music Awards". National Indigenous Times. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Jamahl Yami Will Play At The 2024 NIMAs". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ Parkinson, (A)manda (10 August 2024). "National Indigenous Music awards 2024: Barkaa wins artist of the year". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ a b Charles, Bronte (10 August 2024). "Check out the full list of winners of the National Indigenous Music Awards 2024". NITV. Retrieved 11 August 2024.