Named: Territory artists at the forefront of major music awards – NT News
Musicians from across the NT have dominated nominations for major music awards, with several in the running across six categories. SEE THE FULL LIST.
Rapper Baker Boy has taken out the Artist and Album of the Year at the National Indigenous Music Awards in Darwin. Jem Cassar-Daley won New Talent of the Year, while band King Stingray claimed Song of the Year. This is the third time Baker Boy has been recognised as best artist – having previously won in 2019 and 2020.
The NT’s big names such as Jessica Mauboy and King Stingray were joined by up-and-coming artists Wildlife Manwurrk, Yirrmal, Utju Community, Ngulmiya, Lil Yougins, Marlon and Rulla, Garrthalala Community, and Indigenous Outreach Projects with Gunyangara, Yirrkala and Dhalinbuy, NT ft. Yirrmal.
Australian surf rock band King Stingray was among 22 finalists for the 2023 National Indigenous Music Awards. Picture: Supplied
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Chansey Paech said Territory musicians made up almost half the finalists, with 22 artists named in total across six categories this year.
“We have fantastic Aboriginal musical talent across the Territory that contributes to a dynamic music industry which is integral to the health, wellbeing, and vitality of our communities,” he said.
“The stage is set for an incredible night of entertainment and celebration, and I’m looking forward to being a part of it all.”
The annual awards night is hosted in Darwin each year, with the 2023 presentation playing a role in the Darwin Festival program on August 12.
Major Events Minister Paul Kirby said the NIMAs drew the “very best of Australia’s talented Indigenous artists to the Top End”.
“We get to celebrate them alongside the Territory’s homegrown talent,” he said.
“The NIMAs continue to grow each year, providing attendees with a unique opportunity to see some of the top Indigenous performers in the country on stage under a star-filled Territory sky.
“The NIMAs form part of a bumper week of events showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, with the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards, Country to Couture and National Indigenous Fashion Awards also on.
“The Territory is the place to be when it comes to recognising and celebrating First Nations talent.”
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jessica Mauboy is a finalist for the 2023 NIMA Artist of the Year.
The 2023 Artist of the Year finalists are:
Budjerah
Jessica Mauboy
Mo’Ju
Kobie Dee
The Kid Laroi
NEW TALENT OF THE YEAR
Wildfire Manwurrk was nominated for NIMAs 202 New Talent of the Year. Picture: Renae Saxby
The 2023 New Talent of the Year finalists are:
Bumpy
Royston Noell
Wildfire Manwurrk
Marlon X Rulla
Tjaka
FILM CLIP OF THE YEAR
Wildfire Manwurrk – ‘Lonely Bangardi’
Budjerah – ‘Therapy’
A.B. Original – ‘King Billy Cokebottle’
Thelma Plum – ‘The Brown Snake’
King Stingray – ‘Let’s Go’
SONG OF THE YEAR
King Stingray is a finalist for the 2023 Song of the Year. Picture: Supplied
Bumpy – ‘Hide and Seek’
Budjerah – ‘Therapy’
Miiesha – ‘Skin Deep’
King Stingray – ‘Let’s Go’
Yirrmal ft. Dami Im – ‘Promised Land’
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Thelma Plum – Meanjin (EP)
Ngulmiya – Self-titled
Mo’Ju – Oro Plata Mata
Miiesha – Smoke & Mirrors
Beddy Rays – Self-titled
COMMUNITY CLIP OF THE YEAR
Wildfire Manwurrk – ‘Mararradj’
Utju Community – ‘Tjamuku Tjukurpa Kanyila’
Lil Youngins – ‘The Problem’
Indigenous Outreach Project w/ Gunyangara, Yirrkala & Dhalinbuy, NT ft. Yirrmal – ‘Indigenous
Outreach Projects, Gunyangara, Yirrkala & Dhalinbuy ft. Yirrmal’
Garrthalala Community – ‘Garrthalala Manikay’
Dunghutti Community in Kempsey NSW – ‘The Black Truth – There’s Still Hope’
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