National Indigenous Music Awards 2021

The National Indigenous Music Awards 2021 were the forthcoming 18th annual National Indigenous Music Awards. They were scheduled to occur on 8 August 2021 at the Darwin Amphitheatre[1] however on 28 July 2021, were postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.[2] On 11 October 2021, it was announced the NIMAs have partnered with triple j and its First Nations show, Blak Out to create a two-hour special on 14 November 2021.[3]

National Indigenous Music Awards 2021
Date14 November 2021 (2021-11-14)
VenueDarwin Amphitheatre Northern Territory, Australia
Hosted bySteven Oliver
Most nominationsBaker Boy, Sycco, The Kid Laroi (3)
Websitenima.musicnt.com.au
Television/radio coverage
NetworkNational Indigenous Television
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Creative Director Ben Graetz said "2021 will bring the event to Australia across many platforms, led by our long-time partners NITV, while creating a special night of connection under the stars here on Larrakia Country."[4]

The nominees were announced on 8 July 2021.[5]

Performers

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Performers announced to perform as of May 2021,[6]

Hall of Fame inductee

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Triple J Unearthed National Indigenous Winner

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Archie Roach Foundation Award

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Awards

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The nominations and winners[7]

Artist of the Year

Artist Result
Sycco Nominated
Birdz Nominated
Miiesha Nominated
Baker Boy Nominated
The Kid Laroi Won
Jessica Mauboy Nominated

New Talent of the Year

Artist Result
J-MILLA Nominated
Beddy Rays Nominated
King Stingray Nominated
Budjerah Won
Chasing Ghosts Nominated

Album of the Year

Artist and album Result
Tia GostelowChrysalis Nominated
The Kid Laroi – F*ck Love Nominated
Leah FlanaganColour by Number Nominated
Made for ThisJK-47 Won
Benny Walker – Chosen Line Nominated

Film Clip of the Year

Artist and song Result
Baker Boy featuring Yirrmal– "Ride" Won
Troy Cassar-Daley – "Back On Country" Nominated
Sycco – "My Ways" Nominated
Tia Gostelow – "Two Lovers" Nominated

Song of the Year

Artist and song Result
Baker Boy, Dallas Woods & Sampa The Great – "Better Days" Nominated
Birdz – "Bagi-la-m Bargan" Nominated
Miiesha – "Damaged" Won
The Kid Laroi – "Without You" Nominated
Sycco – "Dribble" Nominated

Community Clip of the Year

Artist and song Result
Kakadu Collective and Victor Rostron – "Mayali" Won
Dunghutti community in South West Rocks – "Fig Tree" Nominated
Mob – "Barrunba (Dreaming)" Nominated
Gunbalanya School – "Stories of the Land" Nominated
Gunbalanya School – "Talk About Emotions" Nominated
Students of Peppimenarti School – "Stand Strong" Nominated

Indigenous Language Award

Artist and song Result
Guwanbal Gurruwiwi and Netanela Mizrahii – "The Djari Project" Won
Shellie Morris and Jason Durrurrnga – "Dharuk Gurtha" Nominated
Garrangali Band – "Tongues of the Fire" Nominated
Stuart Joel Nuggett – "I Am That Man/Ngaaya-Baaya" Nominated
Stuart Joel Nuggett – "Monsoon/Kuyubulu" Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "National Indigenous Music Awards return to Darwin, open nominations". The Music Network. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  2. ^ "National Indigenous Music Awards postponed due to COVID-19". The Music Network. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  3. ^ "NIMAs Reimagined on triple j". musicnt. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Nominations Open for 2021 National Indigenous Music Awards". scenestr. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  5. ^ Cashmere, Paul (8 July 2021). "NIMA Nominees Revealed". noise11. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Baker Boy, Alice Skye to Perform At National Indigenous Music Awards 2021". noise11. 27 May 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  7. ^ "The Kid LAROI, JK-47 lead National Indigenous Music Award winners". ABC. 14 November 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.