National Indigenous Music Awards 2014
The National Indigenous Music Awards 2014 were the 11th annual National Indigenous Music Awards.
| National Indigenous Music Awards 2014 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 10 August 2014 |
| Venue | The Amphitheatre Botanical Gardens, Northern Territory, Australia[1] |
| Hosted by | Aaron Pedersen |
| Most awards | Dan Sultan (3) |
| Most nominations | Dan Sultan (5) |
| Website | nima |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | National Indigenous Television |
The nominations were announced on 24 July 2014 and the awards ceremony was held on 10 August 2014.[2][1]
Performers
- Dan Sultan
- Catherine Satour
- Tom E. Lewis
- The Tjintu Desert Band
- The Desert Divas,
- The Arnhem Land dancers Djuki Mala (Chooky Dancers).
- Hip hop showcase featuring - Briggs, Jimblah, The Last Kinection and Philly[3][4]
Hall of Fame Inductee
Mark Ross (aka Munkimuk) is a Sydney-based hip-hop performer and music producer. He is known as "The Grandfather of Indigenous Hip Hop"[5] and has been performing since 1984.
Triple J Unearthed National Indigenous Winner
- Philly
Philly was born in 1991. His traditional homeland is in Swan Hill, on banks of the Murray River. Philly said "I feel like I'm obligated to use my music to make change for the better and to use my craft to teach. Through music I have always wanted to voice my opinion; whether it be about Aboriginal issues or to bring positive messages for Aboriginal youth, I understand that I have been given an opportunity to inform." He released his debut single "We On" in 2014.[6]
Awards
Artist of the Year
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| Jessica Mauboy | Won |
| Dan Sultan | Nominated |
| Gurrumul Yunupingu | Nominated |
| Shellie Morris | Nominated |
Best New Talent of the Year
| Artist | Result |
|---|---|
| East Journey | Nominated |
| Briggs | Won |
| Tjintu Desert Band | Nominated |
Album of the Year
| Artist and album | Result |
|---|---|
| Dan Sultan - Blackbird | Won |
| Gurrumul Yunupingu and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra - His Life and Music | Nominated |
| Busby Marou - Farewell Fitzroy | Nominated |
Film Clip of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
|---|---|
| East Journey – "Bright Lights Big City" | Won |
| Jimblah - "Brotherman " | Nominated |
| Dan Sultan - "Under Your Skin" | Nominated |
Song of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
|---|---|
| Busby Marou – "My Second Mistake" | Nominated |
| Busby Marou – "Get You Out Of Here" | Nominated |
| Gurrumul Yunupingu - "Marilitja" | Nominated |
| Dewayne Everettsmith March and Jimblah - "It's Like Love" | Nominated |
| Dan Sultan - "The Same Man" | Won |
Cover Art of the Year
| Artist and album | Result |
|---|---|
| Dan Sultan - Blackbird | Won |
| Tom E Lewis - Beneath the Sun | Nominated |
| Jimblah - Phoenix | Nominated |
Traditional Song of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
|---|---|
| Jaydron Nundhirribala, Roland Nundhirribala and Grant Nundhirribala and Lindsay Gameraidj – "Nangale" | Won |
Community Clip of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
|---|---|
| The Kids of Manmoyi and Nabarlek Band Members - "Bush Food is Really Really Good" | Nominated |
| Indigenous Hip Hop Projects - "KNX Respect" | Nominated |
| Desert Sevenz - "Fly Back Home" | Won |
| Desert Pea Media - "E Girlz" | Nominated |
References
- "National Indigenous Music Awards Announce 2014 Finalists". 24 July 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- "2014 NIMA Winners". National Indigenous Music Awards. 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- "CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS CULTURE". nfsa. August 2014.
- "Jessica Mauboy, Dan Sultan and hip hop artist Briggs the big winners at National Indigenous Music Awards". ABC. 18 August 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- Renee Williamson and Frank Trotman-Golden (23 April 2009). "Making Waves Hip Hop launch". ABC. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- "triplejunearthed Philly". triplejunearthed. Retrieved 10 August 2020.