National Indigenous Music Awards To Return To Iconic Darwin Venue This Year

After taking place via live-stream last year due to the pandemic, the National Indigenous Music Awards ceremony will return to Darwin Amphitheatre in 2021 for a huge live event.

The August 7 celebration will be broadcast via NITV and online platforms and will feature contributions from across the country.

A new First Nations-led team has also been announced, with Creative Director Ben Graetz returning, while Nina Fitzgerald signs on as Associate Creative Director and NIMAs veteran Romana Paulson assumes the role of Project Manager.

“2020 was a year like no other and morphing what has always been an amazing night of connection and togetherness into a completely virtual event was a challenging but rewarding experience,” Graetz said.

“This year however, we can return bigger and better than ever, creating a stunning physical event once more and using the learnings of last year’s record-breaking virtual audience to retain the best elements of both worlds. 

“2021 will bring the event to Australia across many platforms, led by our long-time partners NITV, while creating a special night of connection under the stars here on Larrakia Country.”

Last year’s event was broadcast to record numbers, with over 250,000 people tuning in across various platforms to watch, enjoying performances from Archie Roach, Miiesha, Thelma Plum and more, while Baker Boy led the winners list.

Head to the NIMAs website for all the details and info on public nominations across seven categories, which are also open from today.