The nominations for this year’s National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) have been announced today, celebrating a wide array of First Nations talent.
Today’s announcement of finalists is lead by Miiesha and Baker Boy, who are each nominated for three awards. Other finalists include the likes of Jessica Mauboy, Archie Roach, Thelma Plum, Mau Power, Briggs, Electric Fields and more.
In partnership with NITV, the awards will be broadcast at 7PM (AEST) on Saturday, 8th August across a variety of platforms, including NITV, Double J, National Indigenous Radio Service broadcasters, YouTube and social media. The night will be hosted by actor and director Elaine Crombie and comedian Steven Oliver.
The NIMAs will be live-streamed from Larrakia Country (Darwin), with artists joining in from around the country remotely to perform live, accept awards and join in the celebrations.
“What makes this year so exciting, is that we are able to involve and showcase many more of our First Nation artists & musicians through the virtual platform. To be able to connect regionally and remotely is extremely exciting,” commented Creative Director Ben Graetz.
See the full list of nominees below.
National Indigenous Music Awards 2020
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Baker Boy
Electric Fields
Emily Wurramara
Jessica Mauboy
Mau Power
Thelma Plum
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Archie Roach – Tell Me Why
Jessica Mauboy – Hilda
Mau Power – Blue Lotus The Awakening
Miiesha – Nyaaringu
Ray Dimakarri Dixon – Standing Strong Mudburra Man
NEW TALENT OF THE YEAR
Allara
Dallas Woods
Kee’ahn
Miiesha
Mitch Tambo
INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE AWARD
Rrawun Maymuru & Nick Wales – ‘Nyapililngu (Spirit Lady)’
Stuart Nugget – ‘Nayurni (Woman)’
SONG OF THE YEAR
Alice Skye – ‘I Feel Better But I Don’t Feel Good’
Baker Boy ft. Jess B – ‘Meditjin’
Briggs ft. Tim Minchin – ‘House Fyre’
Electric Fields & Keiino – ‘Would I Lie’
Kee’ahn – ‘Better Things’
Thelma Plum – ‘Homecoming Queen’
FILM CLIP OF THE YEAR
Baker Boy ft. Jess B – ‘Meditjin’
Briggs ft. Tim Minchin – ‘House Fyre’
Dallas Woods – ‘If It Glitters It’s Gold’
Miiesha – ‘Drowning’
Tasman Keith – ‘Billy Bad Again
COMMUNITY CLIP OF THE YEAR
Booningbah Goories
Bwgcolman Mob
Githabul Next Generation
Iron Range Danger Gang
KDA Crew
Ntaria Connect
