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Indigenous Music Awards: Baker Boy, 3%, Jem Cassar-Daley Vie for Top Prize
10 Jul
Summary
- Top artists nominated for Artist of the Year at the 2026 NIMAs.
- The awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, August 8 in Darwin.
- The NIMAs coincide with a week-long celebration of First Nations culture.
Darwin is preparing to host the 2026 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) on Saturday, August 8, at the Darwin Amphitheatre. This year's Artist of the Year category features a strong lineup including Baker Boy, 3%, and Jem Cassar-Daley, among other notable nominees.
The NIMAs are a central event within a broader week celebrating First Nations excellence from August 5-11. This period also includes the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF), the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA), and the National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA), creating a comprehensive cultural showcase.
Catherine Satour, chairperson of Music NT, highlighted the exceptional diversity and talent present in this year's nominations. She emphasized that the selected artists are pushing creative boundaries and sharing powerful stories, contributing significantly to the vibrant First Nations music scene across Australia.
