# National Indigenous Music Awards 2015

The National Indigenous Music Awards 2015 were the 12th annual National Indigenous Music Awards.
The nominations were announced on 10 July 2015 and the awards ceremony was held on 22 July 2015.
For the first time in National Indigenous Music Awards history two artists were awarded the Artist of the Year prize; Jessica Mauboy and Dan Sultan. An equal number of votes came in from the voting panel for each artist and the decision was made to honor both parties with this prestigious national award.
Executive Director of MusicNT & NIMA, Mark Smith, said "This year's finalists offer a diverse breath of fresh air within the mainstream music industry. They integrate a rich cultural heritage that illustrates an intimate connection to place and a respect for environment that resonates with the wider community. NIMAs is fast becoming known as the best event in the country for cross-cultural engagement; this is something we can all be very proud of".

## Performers

* Gurrumul
* East Journey featuring Yothu Yindi
* Frank Yamma
* B2M
* The Painted Ladies
* Blekbala Mujik
* Yirrmal
* Zane Francis

## Hall of Fame Inductee

* Vic Simms and Blekbala Mujik

## Triple J Unearthed National Indigenous Winner

* Zane Francis
Zane Francis is a young electronic/indie artist from Tweed Heads/Coolangatta. Francis uploaded his debut single "Acclimate" in January 2015. Triple J Music Director Dave Ruby Howe said "While the song only lasts for a shade over two minutes, they're nonetheless breathtaking with Zane's rich voice packing a devastatingly powerful emotional punch that grips your ears from the first listen and doesn't let go."

## Awards

Artist of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Jessica Mauboy | Won |
| Thelma Plum | Nominated |
| Dan Sultan | Won |
| Briggs | Nominated |
New Talent of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Philly | Won |
| Lucky Luke | Nominated |
| Tjintu Desert Band | Nominated |
Album of the Year
| Artist and album | Result |
| Briggs - Sheplife | Won |
| Emma Donovan and Putbacks - Dawn | Nominated |
| Frank Yamma - Uncle | Nominated |
| East Journey - The Genesis Project | Nominated |
Film Clip of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
| Briggs – "Bad Apples" | Won |
| East Journey - "Song of Arnhem Land" | Nominated |
| Radical Son - "Human Behaviour | Nominated |
| Dan Sultan - "Dirty Ground" | Nominated |
| B2M (Bathurst to Melville) - "Parlingarri" | Nominated |
Song of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
| Thelma Plum – "How Much Does Your Love Cost?" | Won |
| Thelma Plum - "Young in Love" | Nominated |
| Briggs - "Bad Apples" | Nominated |
| Dan Sultan - "Dirty Ground" | Nominated |
| Emma Donovan - "Black Womant" | Nominated |
Cover Art of the Year
| Artist and album | Result |
| East Journey - "Song of Arnhem Land" | Nominated |
| Radical Son - Cause n Affect | Won |
| Frank Yamma - Uncle | Nominated |
| Briggs - Sheplife | Nominated |
Traditional Song of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
| Djalu Gurruwiwi and East Journey – "Mokuy & Bonba" | Won |
School Band of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
| The Karungkarni Band | Won |
Community Clip of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
| Katherine West Health Board and Bulla Camp - "Breath In, Breath Out" | Nominated |
| Yarn Safe - "Got a lot Going On" | Nominated |
| Uncle Alfred's Mens Group - "Spear of Destiny" | Nominated |
| Cairns Murri Crew - "Built To Last" | Won |
| Tagai Buway - "Two Worlds" | Nominated |
| Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service and St. Mary's College - "Call On Me" | Nominated |