National Indigenous Music Awards Heading To Triple J For Massive Simulcast This Year

The annual National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) has announced it will be heading to the airwaves for the first time ever this year - as the ceremony shifts to a multicast across the triple j network.

The awards - which celebrate the best in First Nations artists and musicians - will broadcast on the mainstay radio channel, as well as its digital subsidiaries on Double J and triple j unearthed.

Set to be hosted by triple j presenter Nooky, the event will nominees from all over the world of music including The Kid LAROI, Sycco, Miiesha, Baker Boy, Budjerah, Tia Gostelow and stacks more.

“It’s unfortunate that the live event is unable to go ahead this year at the Darwin amphitheatre but I am extremely excited to be working with Nooky and all the team at triple j, celebrating musical Blak Excellence through the radio!” NIMAs creative director Ben Graetz said of the transition.

Nooky - who hosts the Indigenous music program Blak Out on triple j Sunday nights - also shared his excitement for the event, saying, “NIMA, NIMA, NIMA, pumpkin eater! I’m pumped to be hosting the NIMAs and celebrating the mob. It’s been a big year for Blak music and it’s mad we get to celebrate it here on Blak Out. It’s the two-hours of power special and I’m G’d up. Let’s go!”

To read more about NIMAs head to their website here and check out the official nominee playlist below: