The National Indigenous Music Awards 2010 were the 7th annual National Indigenous Music Awards. It was broadcast on ABC Local Radio NT.[1]
| National Indigenous Music Awards 2010 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 28 August 2010 |
| Venue | Northern Territory, Australia |
| Most awards | Garrangali (3) |
| Website | nima |
The nominations were announced on 5 August 2010 and awards ceremony was held on 28 August 2010.[2][3]
Music NT Manager, Mark Smith said "These awards are an important platform to increase understanding and awareness of contemporary and traditional Aboriginal music and culture. There is benefit for all Territorians as we strive to achieve economic independence for musicians as well as flow-on tourism in a region of Australia which has the highest population percentage of practitioners and music production in the country".[4]
Performers edit
- Warren H. Williams
- The Tableland Drifters
- The Saltwater Band featuring Gurrumul Yunupingu[5]
Hall of Fame Inductee edit
- Kumanjayi Murphy
Special Recognition Award edit
- Ali Mills - For significant contribution to the Indigenous Music Scene.
Awards edit
Act of the Year
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| Jessica Mauboy | Nominated |
| Warren H. Williams | Nominated |
| Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu | Won |
Emerging Act of the Year
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| Wildflower | Won |
Album of the Year
| Artist and album | Result |
|---|---|
| Ali Mills - Waltjim Bat Matilda | Nominated |
| Garrangali - Garrangali | Won |
| Warren H. Williams - Looking Out | Nominated |
| Brian Murphy and the Band Nomadics | Nominated |
DVD/Film Clip of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
|---|---|
| Gurrumul Geoffrey Yunupingu – "History" | Won |
Song of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
|---|---|
| Garrangali – "Searights" | Won |
Artwork of the Year
| Artist and album | Result |
|---|---|
| Garrangali - Garrangali | Won |
Traditional Music Award
| Artist and song | Result |
|---|---|
| Mulka Project & Dhuwa Dhapi – "Sea Rights Bungul" | Won |
School Band of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
|---|---|
| Seven Star Band, Yirrkala | Won |
References edit
- ^ "Indigenous Music Awards 2010". 29 June 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "2010 NIMA Wins". National Indigenous Music Awards. 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Indigenous Music Award finalists announced". ABC. 5 August 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Nominations open for 2010 Indigenous Music Awards". aboriginalartdirectory. May 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "7th Annual Northern Territory Indigenous Music Awards". ABC. 31 August 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2020.