National Indigenous Music Awards 2024

It was a very special night on the 10th of August, 2024. The National Indigenous Music Awards celebrated their 20th anniversary!

It was a night spent on beautiful Larrakia soil with some of the biggest names in the industry. TEABBA Radio attended, while also putting on our own live broadcast from Ms Jedda to all our 29 remote communities across the NT. It was such an amazing experience and celebration of First Nations music and acknowledging the achievements of great musicians past, present and emerging.

Congratulations to all our First Nations artists that received awards and those also who were nominated.

The night started off with Waanyi/Gangaliida rapper Jamahl Yami opening the evening with a performance, warming up the crowd for the evening to come. Other performances were made by the absolutely deadly 3%, much loved superstar Jessica Mauboy, and the soulful voice of Dan Sultan. Other performances included Miss Kaninna, Birdz, Fred Leone, Eleanor Jawurlgnali, and Emily Wurramara.

Dan Sultan's self-titled album won album of the year, with Barkaa ending the night taking home both Artist of the Year and Film Clip of the Year for her anthem "We Up". The NIMA Hall of Fame inductee this year was none other than the respected and idolized Sammy Butcher. The moving tribute honoured the Warumpi Band member and renowned solo artist's amazing history, and acknowledged his long-standing influence on Indigenous and Australian music.

As a beautiful and deadly finishing performance for the night, a number of the performing artists came together and did a collaborative medley of some of the best First Nations songs in history, making everyone get up and dance!

Artist of the Year - Barkaa

New Talent of the Year - Becca Hatch

Film Clip of the Year - Barkaa 'We Up'

Song of the Year - 3% 'OUR PEOPLE'

Album of the Year - Dan Sultan

Community Clip of the Year - Bulman School & Community 'Nidjarra'

Indigenous Language Award - Electric Fields 'Anpuru Maau Kutjpa' and Rrawun Maymuru 'Yolngu'

Hall of Fame - Sammy Butcher

Congratulations to all the winners, and those who were nominated. Thank you to the NIMAs for having us, and also to all the mob that showed up and made a beautiful night under the dry season stars!