National Indigenous Music Awards 2009
The National Indigenous Music Awards 2009 are the 6th annual National Indigenous Music Awards, first under its new name after being previously called "NT Indigenous Music Awards". The awards ceremony was held on 21 August 2009. Hall of Fame Inductees. Sammy Butcher was born at Papunya, Northern Territory in Central Australia. He formed the Warumpi Band with George Burarrwanga, Neil Murray and Gordon Butcher in the late 1970s. Tableland Drifters was formed in 1985 and perform country rock music across the Northern Territory. David Asera, a mentor, musician and helped with Road Safety All Stars  and Keep Australia Beautiful. Awards. Act of the Year Emerging Act of the Year The winner won a $10,000 cash prize. Album of the Year DVD/Film Clip of the Year Song of the Year Artwork of the Year Traditional Music Award People's Choice - Song of the Year