The 2013 National Indigenous Music Awards were held in Darwin over the weekend and saw some of the country's best talent take out the coveted awards for another year. Over 2000 people came together in Darwin for the event, where Indigenous music and culture was celebrated, with live performances and a special tribute to Yothu Yindi remained highlights of the evening.
Winners of this year's awards are as follows...
National Artist of the Year
Jessica Mauboy
National Album of the Year
Archie Roach - Into The Bloodstream
National Song of the Year
Shellie Morris and the Borroloola Songwomen
"Waliwaliyangu li-Anthawirriyarra a-Kurija (Saltwater People Song)"
National New Talent of the Year
Thelma Plum
National Cover Art of the Year
Archie Roach - Into The Bloodstream
National Film Clip of the Year
Archie Roach - "Song To Sing"
G.R Burarrawanga Memorial Award
Shellie Morris
NT Community Clip of the Year
Rockhole produced by IHHP for Wurli - Wulinjang Health Service
NT School Band of the Year
Rulku
NT Traditional Music Award of the Year
Wandawuy - The Mulka Manikay Archives
NIMA Hall of Fame Inductees
Henry 'Seaman' Dan
Wirrinyga Band
Millingimbi
Archie Roach
NIMA Special Recognition Award
Gurrumul Yunupingu
