BARKAA and The Kid LAROI headline this year's National Indigenous Music Awards after earning the most nominations for the 20th anniversary of the event.
The awards are set to take place at the event's iconic home of Darwin Amphitheatre on Saturday 10 August, with nominations brimming with the industry's top performing First Nations creatives.
While there is a cohort of talented individuals nominated for awards, musical icons BARKAA and The Kid LAROI are leading the pack.
Nominated for Artist of the Year, Film Clip of the Year and Song of the Year for We Up, ARIA-winner BARKAA shared her excitement about receiving multiple nominations.
"So honoured to be nominated again this year for three NIMAS," she said.
"It's always such an honour to be recognised for your work especially when it's from your people.
"Thankful to be nominated amongst my peers, my mob, my people. Blakfullas don't just make Blak music, we make the best music."
Popular rapper The Kid LAROI is also stealing the spotlight this year. Nominated for Album of the Year for his 2023 album The First Time, with the single Bleed up for Film Clip of the Year and Song of the Year, Laroi's nominations highlight the recent success of the 20-year-old.
Also included with two nominations are Electric Fields, nominated for Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for One Milkali (One Blood). Budjerah has two hats in the ring with a nomination for Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for Video Game.
Also nominated after making waves is Jessica Mauboy, recognised for Album of the Year with Yours Forever. Andrew Gurruwiwi Band has also been nominated as a finalist for New Talent of the Year and Film Clip of the Year for Yaa Dkamrrkuli.
Each year National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA) strive to showcase the rich musical landscape of Australia and highlight the music coming from all corners of the country.
The awards bring together acts who are yet to make their mark on the world alongside those who have achieved international acclaim and ongoing success.
With several other familiar faces and renowned names nominated, this year's awards ceremony is set to gain the attention of both local and international audiences.
From moving acceptance speeches and exclusive performances from the likes of Jessica Mauboy, 3% and Emily Wurramara, to the once-off collaborative performance honouring the event's 20 year history is set to be a memorable celebration for both attendees and those at home.
The National Indigenous Music Awards will be held at Darwin Amphitheatre, Larrakia country, on Saturday 10 August, 2024
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