The NT Indigenous Music Awards 2004 were 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
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 ArtistResultWarren H Williams
Female Artist of the Year ArtistResultShellie Morris
Band of the Year ArtistResultYothu Yindi
Best New Talent of the Year ArtistResultYilila
People's Choice Award ArtistResultSaltwater Band
Traditional Music Award AlbumResultThe Rak Badjalarr album
Excellence in Music Industry Training ArtistResultNabarlek
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