The shortlist for the National Indigenous Music Awards looks like a who’s who of Australian music in 20014 with Dan Sultan, Gurrumul, Jessica Mauboy and Shellie Norris all shortlisted for Artist of the Year.
Likewise Song of the Year includes some of Australia’s greatest talents with Gurrumul, Dan Sultan, Jimblah, Dewayne Everettsmith and Busby Marou all up for the prize.
“This year’s short-list of finalists exemplify the fact that Indigenous musicians continue to make a mark on the mainstream. Most of, if not all names in the national categories require no further explanation. Simply stating the names Jessica, Dan and Gurrumul is enough. Well done to these wonderful artists and to those emerging acts destined to break through following in the footsteps of those that go before them,” said Mark Smith, MusicNT Executive Director.
The National Indigenous Music Awards will be held in Darwin on August 15.
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National Indigenous Music Awards
Friday 15 August, 2014
The Amphitheatre, George’s Green, Darwin NT
Adults $30 / Conc & Group $25 / Children 12 & under FREE
Tickets on sale now: http://www.darwinfestival.org.au
Full List of Finalists
National Artist of the Year
• Jessica Mauboy
• Dan Sultan
• Gurrumul Yunupingu
• Shellie Morris
National Song of the Year
• My Second Mistake, Busby Marou
• Marilitja, Gurrumul
• It’s Like Love, Dewayne Everettsmith
• March, Jimblah
• The Same Man, Dan Sultan
• Get You Out Of Here, Busby Marou
National Album of the Year
• Dan Sultan – Blackbird
• Gurrumul His Life and Music with Sydney Symphony Orchestra (Live)
• Gurrumul His Life and Music Studio album with string quartet album
• Farewell Fitzroy – Busby Marou
National New Talent of the Year
• East Journey
• Briggs
• Tjintu Desert Band
National Cover Art of the Year
• Blackbird – Dan Sultan
Cover Art: Ken Taylor
• Beneath the Sun – Tom E Lewis
Cover Art: Michael Hohnen
• Phoenix, Jimblah
Cover Art: Sarah McCloskey & Dale Harrison
National Film Clip of the Year
• Bright Lights Big City – East Journey
Director/Film Maker Naina Sen
Executive Producer Susan Sandery
• Brotherman – Jimblah
Directed by Brendan J Doyle
Produced by Navid Bahadori, Natalie Croker
• Under Your Skin – Dan Sultan
Directed and Produced by Stephen Page
Community Clip of the Year [now National]
• Bush Food is Really Really Good [Manmoyi, NT]
Directed by Paul Williams / Terrah Guymala
Performed by The Kids of Manmoyi and Nabarlek Band Members
Funded by Department of Health
• KNX Respect [Kununurra, WA]
Indigenous Hip Hop Projects (IHHP)
Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS)
• Fly Back Home [Ampilatwatja, NT]
Desert Sevenz
Desert Pea Media
• E Girlz [Wutunugurra]
Desert Pea Media
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