NT Indigenous Music Awards 2004

The NT Indigenous Music Awards 2004 were the inaugural annual National Indigenous Music Awards, established by MusicNT.[2] The new awards recognise excellence, dedication, innovation and outstanding contributions in the Northern Territory music industry.[1]

NT Indigenous Music Awards 2004
Date28 August 2004 (2004-08-28)[1]
VenueNorthern Territory, Australia
Websitenima.musicnt.com.au
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Members of the public could nominate a musician or band for the People's Choice Award. The awards ceremony was held on 28 August 2004.[3]

Performers

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Hall of Fame Inductee

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Mandawuy Yunupingu was inducted into the NT Music Hall of Fame for his 20-year contribution to Indigenous music.[1]

Awards

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Male Artist of the Year

Artist Result
Warren H Williams Won

Female Artist of the Year

Artist Result
Shellie Morris Won

Band of the Year

Artist Result
Yothu Yindi Won

Best New Talent of the Year

Artist Result
Yilila Won

People's Choice Award

Artist Result
Saltwater Band Won

Traditional Music Award

Album Result
The Rak Badjalarr album Won

Excellence in Music Industry Training

Artist Result
Nabarlek[4] Won

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Yothu Yindi bags NT music prize". ABC. 29 August 2004. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Song Cycles" (PDF). Australia Council. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Awards to recognise NT Indigenous musicians". ABC. 5 July 2004. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  4. ^ a b "From Outstation to Out There: Indigenous Music in the Northern Territory". Music in Australia. 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2020.