National Indigenous Music Awards 2010

The National Indigenous Music Awards 2010 are the 7th annual National Indigenous Music Awards. It was broadcast on ABC Local Radio NT.[1]

National Indigenous Music Awards 2010
Date28 August 2010 (2010-08-28)
VenueNorthern Territory, Australia
Most awardsGarrangali (3)
Websitenima.musicnt.com.au

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

Hall of Fame Inductee
  • Kumanjayi Murphy

Special Recognition Award
  • Ali Mills - For significant contribution to the Indigenous Music Scene.

Awards

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
  1. "Indigenous Music Awards 2010". 29 June 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  2. "2010 NIMA Wins". National Indigenous Music Awards. 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  3. "Indigenous Music Award finalists announced". ABC. 5 August 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  4. "Nominations open for 2010 Indigenous Music Awards". aboriginalartdirectory. May 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  5. "7th Annual Northern Territory Indigenous Music Awards". ABC. 31 August 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
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