The National Indigenous Music Awards 2013 were the tenth annual National Indigenous Music Awards.
The nominations were announced on 7 July 2013 and the awards ceremony was held on 10 August 2013.
Michael Chugg from Chugg Entertainment said "NIMA has come a long way in a short time and is exceptional fertile ground for finding and breaking new indigenous artists. NIMA is gathering much respect both nationally and overseas for the professionalism it is bringing to the indigenous music scene." Shellie Morris, the best female musicians for 2004 and 2005 NT Music Awards, said "These awards are becoming more significant every year, it's a great time for Indigenous talent to gain recognition for their efforts. Artists and their management should use this as an opportunity that is knocking on their door right now."
In recognition of the 2013 passing of Dr Yunupingu, the evening concluded with a very special tribute to Yothu Yindi.
Performers Gurrumul Yunupingu - "Maralitja" Kahl Wallace & Jindhu Lawrie with special guest Bunna Lawrie (Coloured Stone) Shellie Morris - "Dots on the Shells" Kutcha Edwards & Dewayne Everettsmith - "Djäpana" Rrawun Maymuru from East Journey Grant Nundhirribala Djopla McKenzie Jimblah - "Fire" Rolku Band (Milingimbi) and the original members of Yothu Yindi & special guest David Gulpilil
Hall of Fame Inductee Henry "Seaman" Dan, Wirrinyga Band, Archie Roach
Special Recognition Award Gurrumul Yunupingu
Triple J Unearthed National Indigenous Winner Robbie Miller
Robbie Miller is a young Brisbane artist brought up to the sounds of Cat Stevens, Van Morrison and Neil Young and first picked up a guitar in 2002. His passion saw him graduate music from Queensland University of Technology in 2010 and has since developed his unique, solo sound. In 2013, he released the singles "Don't Go Walking Away" and "Oh Lord".
Awards Artist of the Year ArtistResultGurrumul YunupinguJessica MauboyYothu Yindi
Best New Talent of the Year ArtistResult Benny Walker Bryte DT3 Dubmarine Thelma Plum
Album of the Year Artist and albumResultArchie Roach - Into the BloodstreamBenny Walker - Saints and SinnersKutcha Edwards - Blak & BluShellie Morris & The Borroloola Songwomen's Ngambala Wiji Li-Wunungu – Together We Are Strong
Film Clip of the Year Artist and songResult Archie Roach – "Song to Sing" Dubmarine – "Beat in Control" Gowrie Boys -
Song of the Year Artist and songResultArchie Roach - Bennie Walker - Gurrumul Yunupingu with Delta Goodrem - "Bayini" (live)Gurrumul Yunupingu with Yolanda Be Cool - "A Baru in New York"Shellie Morris and The Borroloola Songwomen – "Waliwaliyangu li-Anthawirriyarra a-Kurija (Saltwater People Song)"Thelma Plum - "Around Here"
Cover Art of the Year Artist and albumResultArchie Roach – Into the Bloodstream
Traditional Song of the Year Artist and songResultThe Mulka Manikay Archives - "Wandawuy"
Community Clip of the Year Artist and songResultRockhole - "Wurli"
NT School Band of the Year Artist and songResultRulku
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