The NT Indigenous Music Awards 2004 were the inaugural annual National Indigenous Music Awards, established by MusicNT.[2] The new awards recognise excellence, dedication, innovation and outstanding contributions in the Northern Territory music industry.[1]
| NT Indigenous Music Awards 2004 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 28 August 2004[1] |
| Venue | Northern Territory, Australia |
| Website | nima |
Members of the public could nominate a musician or band for the People's Choice Award. The awards ceremony was held on 28 August 2004.[3]
Performers
edit- The Mills Sisters
- Shellie Morris
- Yothu Yindi[1]
- Nabarlek[4]
Hall of Fame Inductee
editMandawuy Yunupingu was inducted into the NT Music Hall of Fame for his 20-year contribution to Indigenous music.[1]
Awards
editMale Artist of the Year
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| Warren H Williams | Won |
Female Artist of the Year
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| Shellie Morris | Won |
Band of the Year
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| Yothu Yindi | Won |
Best New Talent of the Year
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| Yilila | Won |
People's Choice Award
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| Saltwater Band | Won |
Traditional Music Award
| Album | Result |
|---|---|
| The Rak Badjalarr album | Won |
Excellence in Music Industry Training
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| Nabarlek[4] | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Yothu Yindi bags NT music prize". ABC. 29 August 2004. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ "Song Cycles" (PDF). Australia Council. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ "Awards to recognise NT Indigenous musicians". ABC. 5 July 2004. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- ^ a b "From Outstation to Out There: Indigenous Music in the Northern Territory". Music in Australia. 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2020.