The first names confirmed to perform at this year’s National Indigenous Music Awards have been released and already, it’s looking to be quite the diverse and entertaining night under the stars in Darwin this August!
With 2016 standing out as being quite the significant year for Indigenous people, it’s expected that this year’s NIMAs will be even more celebratory than in previous years. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Wave Hill walk off, 30 years since the release of Yothu Yindi‘s Tribal Voice (and 25 years since “Treaty”), and of course, 2016 marks the 40th anniversary of the Land Rights Act.
The awards, taking place once more at the Amphitheatre in Darwin’s Botanic Gardens will feature live performances from the likes of AB Original (Briggs and Trials), Kahl Wallis, Emma Donovan, Gawurra, Chris Tamwoy, Rayella, David Spry and more throughout the evening.
Today, it has also been announced that the National Indigenous Music Awards will be falling over the same weekend as the 33rd Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award (August 5th) and the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (August 5th-7th). The three key events held on the same weekend spotlighting Indigenous music, culture and arts is set to display showcases unlike any others and will be a huge drawcard for visitors to Darwin during this time.
The National Indigenous Music Awards are held on August 6th. Nominations for the awards shut on June 17th – submit your nominations HERE.
Tickets for the awards event are on sale via the Darwin Festival HERE – check out the official NIMA website for more event information!
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