The NT Indigenous Music Awards 2005 were the second 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 ArtistResultGeoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu
Female Artist of the Year ArtistResultShellie Morris
Band of the Year ArtistResultNabarlek
Best Emerging Artist of the Year ArtistResultMandy Garling
Best Music Release Artist & albumResultYilila Band - Manila, Manila
Song of the Year Artist & albumResultYilila Band - "Mijiyanga"
Most Popular Song Award Artist and SongResultWarren H. Williams - "Dreamtime Baby"
People's Choice Award ArtistResultSaltwater Band
Best Cover Art Artist & AlbumResultJurtbirrk - Love Songs from Western Arnhem Land
Traditional Music Award Artist & AlbumResultJurtbirrk - Love Songs from Western Arnhem Land
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