Roger Knox To Be Inducted Into National Indigenous Music Awards Hall Of Fame

6 August 2018 | 9:00 am | Staff Writer

This weekend!

First Nations country music legend Roger Knox is set to be inducted into the National Indigenous Music Awards Hall Of Fame at this weekend's ceremony.

With a career spanning over three decades, from his debut album, Give It a Go, in 1984 to his seminal 2013 LP, Stranger In My Land, Knox's incredible work in the Australian music industry will be recognised at Darwin Amphitheatre this Saturday night.

In addition, Knox will feature in the Melbourne Music Vault, where a Roger Knox-themed exhibition will run over several months.

"It is really deadly and a great honour to be inducted into the National Indigenous Music Awards Hall of Fame, alongside heroes like Uncle Seaman Dan and my brother Kutcha Edwards," Knox said.

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"I am humbled to be invited to tell my story at this years Music Vault in Melbourne - it is a great privilege."

Australian Music Vault Senior Curator, Carolyn Laffan, said they are "extremely proud" to be able to share Knox's story.

"For more than thirty years Roger’s music has brought joy and healing to audiences in remote areas of Australia, in prisons and correctional centres and at festivals across Australia and North America," Laffan said.

"His story of survival and resilience has already been an inspiration to many and we hope this display will encourage a whole new audience to fall in love with his music and stories."

Check out all of the nominees for this weekend's ceremony here.