National Indigenous Music Awards 2015

The National Indigenous Music Awards 2015 were the 12th annual National Indigenous Music Awards.

National Indigenous Music Awards 2015
Date22 July 2015 (2015-07-22)
VenueThe Amphitheatre Botanical Gardens, Northern Territory, Australia
Hosted byMalarndirri McCarthy and Kamahi Djordon King
Most awardsBriggs (2)
Most nominationsBriggs (5)
Websitenima.musicnt.com.au
Television/radio coverage
NetworkNational Indigenous Television

The nominations were announced on 10 July 2015 and the awards ceremony was held on 22 July 2015.[1][2]

For the first time in National Indigenous Music Awards history two artists were awarded the Artist of the Year prize; Jessica Mauboy and Dan Sultan. An equal number of votes came in from the voting panel for each artist and the decision was made to honor both parties with this prestigious national award.[1]

Executive Director of MusicNT & NIMA, Mark Smith, said "This year's finalists offer a diverse breath of fresh air within the mainstream music industry. They integrate a rich cultural heritage that illustrates an intimate connection to place and a respect for environment that resonates with the wider community. NIMAs is fast becoming known as the best event in the country for cross-cultural engagement; this is something we can all be very proud of".[3]

Performers

Hall of Fame Inductee

Triple J Unearthed National Indigenous Winner

  • Zane Francis

Zane Francis is a young electronic/indie artist from Tweed Heads/Coolangatta. Francis uploaded his debut single "Acclimate" in January 2015.[4] Triple J Music Director Dave Ruby Howe said "While the song only lasts for a shade over two minutes, they're nonetheless breathtaking with Zane's rich voice packing a devastatingly powerful emotional punch that grips your ears from the first listen and doesn't let go."

Awards

Artist of the Year

Artist Result
Jessica Mauboy Won
Thelma Plum Nominated
Dan Sultan Won
Briggs Nominated

New Talent of the Year

Artist Result
Philly Won
Lucky Luke Nominated
Tjintu Desert Band Nominated

Album of the Year

Artist and album Result
Briggs - Sheplife Won
Emma Donovan and Putbacks - Dawn Nominated
Frank Yamma - Uncle Nominated
East Journey - The Genesis Project Nominated

Film Clip of the Year

Artist and song Result
Briggs – "Bad Apples" Won
East Journey - "Song of Arnhem Land" Nominated
Radical Son - "Human Behaviour Nominated
Dan Sultan - "Dirty Ground" Nominated
B2M (Bathurst to Melville) - "Parlingarri" Nominated

Song of the Year

Artist and song Result
Thelma Plum – "How Much Does Your Love Cost?" Won
Thelma Plum - "Young in Love" Nominated
Briggs - "Bad Apples" Nominated
Dan Sultan - "Dirty Ground" Nominated
Emma Donovan - "Black Womant" Nominated

Cover Art of the Year

Artist and album Result
East Journey - "Song of Arnhem Land" Nominated
Radical Son - Cause n Affect Won
Frank Yamma - Uncle Nominated
Briggs - Sheplife Nominated

Traditional Song of the Year

Artist and song Result
Djalu Gurruwiwi and East Journey – "Mokuy & Bonba" Won

School Band of the Year

Artist and song Result
The Karungkarni Band Won

Community Clip of the Year

Artist and song Result
Katherine West Health Board and Bulla Camp - "Breath In, Breath Out" Nominated
Yarn Safe - "Got a lot Going On" Nominated
Uncle Alfred's Mens Group - "Spear of Destiny" Nominated
Cairns Murri Crew - "Built To Last" Won
Tagai Buway - "Two Worlds" Nominated
Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service and St. Mary’s College - "Call On Me" Nominated

References

  1. "2015 NIMA Winners Are". National Indigenous Music Awards. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  2. "2015 National Indigenous Music Awards Winners Announced". Music Feeds. July 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  3. "Finalists announced for 2015 NIMAs". NIMA. 10 July 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  4. "triple j Unearthed winner – Zane Francis". NIMA. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
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