The National Indigenous Music Awards 2014 were the 11th annual National Indigenous Music Awards.
The nominations were announced on 24 July 2014 and the awards ceremony was held on 10 August 2014.
Performers Dan Sultan Catherine Satour Tom E. Lewis The Tjintu Desert Band The Desert Divas, The Arnhem Land dancers Djuki Mala (Chooky Dancers). Hip hop showcase featuring - Briggs, Jimblah, The Last Kinection and Philly
Hall of Fame Inductee Munkimuk
Mark Ross (aka Munkimuk) is a Sydney-based hip-hop performer and music producer. He is known as "The Grandfather of Indigenous Hip Hop" and has been performing since 1984.
Triple J Unearthed National Indigenous Winner Philly
Philly was born in 1991. His traditional homeland is in Swan Hill, on banks of the Murray River. Philly said "I feel like I'm obligated to use my music to make change for the better and to use my craft to teach. Through music I have always wanted to voice my opinion; whether it be about Aboriginal issues or to bring positive messages for Aboriginal youth, I understand that I have been given an opportunity to inform." He released his debut single "We On" in 2014.
Awards Artist of the Year ArtistResultJessica MauboyDan SultanGurrumul YunupinguShellie Morris
Best New Talent of the Year ArtistResultEast JourneyBriggsTjintu Desert Band
Album of the Year Artist and albumResultDan Sultan - BlackbirdGurrumul Yunupingu and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra - His Life and MusicBusby Marou - Farewell Fitzroy
Film Clip of the Year Artist and songResult East Journey – "Bright Lights Big City" Jimblah - "Brotherman " Dan Sultan - "Under Your Skin"
Song of the Year Artist and songResult Busby Marou – "My Second Mistake" Busby Marou – "Get You Out Of Here" Gurrumul Yunupingu - "Marilitja" Dewayne Everettsmith March and Jimblah - "It's Like Love"Dan Sultan - "The Same Man"
Cover Art of the Year Artist and albumResultDan Sultan - BlackbirdTom E Lewis - Beneath the SunJimblah - Phoenix
Traditional Song of the Year Artist and songResultJaydron Nundhirribala, Roland Nundhirribala and Grant Nundhirribala and Lindsay Gameraidj – "Nangale"
Community Clip of the Year Artist and songResultThe Kids of Manmoyi and Nabarlek Band Members - "Bush Food is Really Really Good"Indigenous Hip Hop Projects - "KNX Respect"Desert Sevenz - "Fly Back Home"Desert Pea Media - "E Girlz"
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