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Saltwater Band
Saltwater Band are an Indigenous roots band from Galiwin'ku on Elcho Island, around 560 kilometres from Darwin. The members are Yolngu and they sing mostly in Yolngu languages. Their songs are a mixture of traditional songs and reggae/ska influenced pop. One member of the band, the late Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, is a close relative of Mandawuy Yunupingu of Yothu Yindi and was a past member of Yothu Yindi. Saltwater Band's first album, ''Gapu Damurrun'', sold more than 10,000 copies, a then record for an independent Northern Territory act. Their album ''Djarridjarri'' was nominated for the ARIA Award for Best World Music Album at the ARIA Music Awards of 2004. The album also received a Deadly Award for Album Release of the Year. Discography Awards and nominations APRA Awards The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". , - , 2012 , , "Compass" (Charlie Yunupingu, David ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elcho Island
Elcho Island, known to its traditional owners as Galiwin'ku (Galiwinku) is an island off the coast of Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is located at the southern end of the Wessel Islands group located in the East Arnhem Region. Galiwin'ku is also the name of the settlement where the island's largest community lives. Elcho Island formed part of the traditional lands of the Yan-nhaŋu, according to Norman Tindale. According to J. C. Jennison, the Aboriginal inhabitants were the Dhuwal, who called themselves the ''Kokalango Mala'' (''mala''=clan.) Geography Elcho Island is approximately long and across at its widest point. It is bounded on the western side by the Arafura Sea and on the east by the Cadell Strait. Elcho Island is a short distance away from the mainland and Howard Island. Galiwin'ku, located near the island's southern tip, is the main community on the island. It is the largest and most remote Aboriginal community in northeast Arnhem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
APRA Music Awards Of 2012
The Australasian Performing Right Association Awards of 2012 (generally known as APRA Awards) are a series of related awards which include the APRA Music Awards, Art Music Awards, and Screen Music Awards. The APRA Music Awards of 2012 was the 30th annual ceremony by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) and the Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS) to award outstanding achievements in contemporary songwriting, composing and publishing. The ceremony was held on 28 May 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Art Music Awards were introduced in 2011 to replace the Classical Music Awards (last held in 2009) and were distributed on 3 April at the Sydney Opera House. They are sponsored by APRA and the Australian Music Centre (AMC) to "recognise achievement in the composition, performance, education and presentation of Australian music". The Screen Music Awards were issued on 19 November by APRA and Australian Guild of Screen Composers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Indigenous Music Awards 2011
The National Indigenous Music Awards 2011 were the 8th annual National Indigenous Music Awards; However (and despite its name), 2011 was the first time the event went national after its first seven years had purely focused on the Northern Territory artists. The nominations were announced on 10 August 2011 and awards ceremony was held on 20 August 2011. Performers Hall of Fame Inductee * Coloured Stone & No Fixed Address Coloured Stone is a band that formed in 1977 from the Koonibba Mission, South Australia. The won the ARIA Award for Best Indigenous Release at the ARIA Music Awards of 1987. No Fixed Address is an Australian Aboriginal reggae rock group formed in 1979. They released ''Wrong Side of the Road'' in 1981 and ''From My Eyes'' in 1982, both peaked with the Australian top 100. Awards Act of the Year New Talent of the Year Album of the Year DVD/Film Clip of the Year Song of the Year Artwork of the Year Traditional Music Award References {{National ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NT Indigenous Music Awards 2008
The NT Indigenous Music Awards 2008 were the 5th annual National Indigenous Music Awards. The awards ceremony was held on 30 August 2008. Performers *The Kenbi Dancers opened the award evening * WildWater *Tom E Lewis, Roy Ashley and Micky Hall. *The Saltwater Band and Chooky Dancers from Elcho Island. Hall of Fame Inductee * Peter Miller and Blek Bala Mujik, Mark Raymond and the Kulumindini Band Special Recognition Award * Galarrwuy Yunupingu and Mr Nundhirribala Awards Act of the Year Emerging Act of the Year Album of the Year DVD/Film Clip of the Year Song of the Year Artwork of the Year Gospel Album of the Year Traditional Music Award Most Popular Song School Band of the Year References {{National Indigenous Music Awards 2008 in Australian music 2008 music awards 2008 File:2008 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Lehman Brothers went bankrupt following the Subprime mortgage crisis; Cyclone Nargis killed more than 138,000 in Myanmar; A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NT Indigenous Music Awards 2005
The NT Indigenous Music Awards 2005 were the 2nd annual National Indigenous Music Awards, established by MusicNT. The awards ceremony was held on 27 August 2005. Performers *The Mills Family *George Rrurrambu *Letterstick Band *Shellie Morris *Mandy Garling and Jessica Mauboy *Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu *Herbie Laughton, Gus Williams and Auriel Andrews Hall of Fame Inductee * The Mystics, David and Kathy Mills Herbie Laughton, Gus Williams, Auriel Andrew, Dick Mununggu, Mr. Yamma Snr Outstanding Contribution to Music Awards *CAAMA Music and The Letterstick Band Awards Male Artist of the Year Female Artist of the Year Band of the Year Best Emerging Artist of the Year Best Music Release Song of the Year Most Popular Song Award People's Choice Award Best Cover Art Traditional Music Award References {{National Indigenous Music Awards 2005 in Australian music 2005 music awards 2005 File:2005 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: Hurric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NT Indigenous Music Awards 2004
The NT Indigenous Music Awards 2004 is the inaugural annual National Indigenous Music Awards, established by MusicNT. The new awards recognise excellence, dedication, innovation and outstanding contributions in the Northern Territory music industry. Members of the public could nominate a musician or band for the People's Choice Award. The awards ceremony was held on 28 August 2004. Performers *The Mills Sisters *Shellie Morris *Yothu Yindi *Nabarlek Hall of Fame Inductee * Mandawuy Yunupingu & George Rrurrambu George Rrurrambu Burarrwanga (1957 – 10 June 2007), known in life as George Rrurrambu and George Djilangya, was known as the frontman of Warumpi Band, an Aboriginal rock band. Burarrwanga was a Yolngu man, born in the remote homeland of Mat ... Mandawuy Yunupingu was inducted into the NT Music Hall of Fame for his 20-year contribution to Indigenous music. Awards Male Artist of the Year Female Artist of the Year Band of the Year Best New Talent of the Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Indigenous Music Awards
The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA), also known as the NT Indigenous Music Awards from 2004 to 2008, are music awards presented to recognise excellence, innovation and leadership among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians in Australia. History The inaugural event was held in 2004, launched as the NT Indigenous Music Awards. In 2008 the awards went national and were renamed the National Indigenous Music Awards. Just a couple of weeks before the scheduled date of the 2021 event on 7 August, it was announced that it would be postponed until later in the year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic flaring in New South Wales. Description The National Indigenous Music Awards are awarded during the Darwin Festival and run by MusicNT in association with the Northern Territory Government. They recognise excellence, innovation and leadership among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians from throughout Australia. The Awards are presented at a special event in August ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deadly Awards 2009
Winners of The Deadlys Awards 2009. The award was an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community. Music *Most Promising New Talent in Music: Yabu Band *Single Release of the Year: Burn - Jessica Mauboy *Album Release off the Year: Been Waiting - Jessica Mauboy *Band of the Year: Saltwater Band *Male Artist of the Year: Gurrumul Yunupingu *Female Artist of the Year: Jessica Mauboy *Outstanding Achievement in RNB and Hip Hop: The Last Kinection *Jimmy Little Lifetime Achievement Award for Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music: Seaman Dan *APRA Song of the Year: Running Back - Jessica Mauboy, Sean Mullins and Audius Mtawarira Sport *Most Promising New Talent in Sport: Jamal Idris *Outstanding Achievement in AFL: Michael O'Loughlin *Outstanding Achievement in Rugby League: Johnathan Thurston *Male Sportsperson of the Year: Michael O'Loughlin *Female Sportsperson of the Year: R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deadly Awards 2004
Deadly Awards 2004 the awards were an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community. Music *Most Promising New Talent in Music: Casey Donovan *Single Release of the Year: Talk about love – Christine Anu *Album Release of the Year: Djarridjarri (blue flag) – Saltwater Band *Band of the Year: The Donovans *Music Artist of the Year: Troy Cassar-Daley *Jimmy Little Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Music: Mandawuy Yunupingu *Excellence in Film & Theatrical Score: Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter and Paul Grabowsky – '' Ruby’s Story'' Sport *Most Promising New Talent in Sport: Brett Lee *Outstanding Achievement in AFL: Gavin Wanganeen *Outstanding Achievement in Rugby League: Amos Roberts *Male Sportsperson of the Year: Joshua Ross *Ella Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sport: Tony Mundine *Female Sportsperson of the Year: Michell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Deadly Awards
The Deadly Awards, commonly known simply as The Deadlys, was an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community. The event was held from 1995 to 2013. Description The Deadlys were an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community. The word " deadly" is a modern colloquialism used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to indicate "great or wonderful". History The first Deadlys were held in 1995, at the Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-op in the Redfern suburb of Sydney. They stemmed from Boomalli's 1993 ''Deadly Sounds'' music and culture radio show, and were driven by Gavin Jones. Over the next few years, their venue shifted through The Metro Theatre, the Hard Rock Café, Home in Darling Harbour, Fox Studios and others. Then 2001 began The Deadlys residency at the Sydney Opera House, from where the annual gala was broadcast b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Music Awards Of 2011
The 25th Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAs) were a series of award ceremonies which included the 2011 ARIA Artisan Awards, ARIA Hall of Fame Awards, ARIA Fine Arts Awards and ARIA Awards. The latter ceremony took place on 27 November at the Allphones Arena, Sydney, and was telecast Nine Network's channel Go! at 7:30pm. The final nominees for ARIA Award categories were announced on 11 October as well as nominees and winners for Fine Arts Awards and Artisan Awards. For the second time in ARIA Awards history, public votes were used for the categories, "Most Popular International Artist" and "Most Popular Australian Artist"; and for the first time for a new category "Most Popular Australian Live Artist". The ARIA Hall of Fame inducted Kylie Minogue and The Wiggles – including former member Greg Page – on 27 November at the same ceremony as the ARIA Awards. Presenters and performers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Music
The music of Australia has an extensive history made of music societies. Indigenous Australian music forms a significant part of the unique heritage of a 40,000- to 60,000-year history which produced the iconic didgeridoo. Contemporary fusions of indigenous and Western styles are exemplified in the works of Yothu Yindi, No Fixed Address, Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu and Christine Anu, and mark distinctly Australian contributions to world music. Australian music's early western history, was a collection of British colonies, Australian folk music and bush ballads, with songs such as "Waltzing Matilda" and ''The Wild Colonial Boy'' heavily influenced by Anglo-Celtic traditions, Indeed many bush ballads are based on the works of national poets Henry Lawson and Banjo Patterson. Contemporary Australian music ranges across a broad spectrum with trends often concurrent with those of the US, the UK, and similar nations—notably in the Australian rock and Australian country music g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
