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Nabarlek (band)
Nabarlek are an Indigenous Roots band from Manmoyi, a tiny community in Arnhem Land, 215 kilometres from the remote community of Gunbalanya. The band formed in 1985 as a group of singers and dancers with a couple of busted guitars and flour tins for drums. The members are Bininj (the indigenous people of West Arnhem Land) and they sing in the Kunwinjku language and in English, trying to reach across the cultures and to pass their knowledge from one generation to another. Their songs are traditional songs of the Kunwinjku people of western Arnhem Land with a rock/reggae arrangement. They call themselves the garage band that never had a garage. They have performed with the Darwin Symphony Orchestra and Yothu Yindi, supported Midnight Oil and played with Silverchair and Powderfinger on their '' Across the Great Divide national tour''. They played at many music festivals, including several Darwin Festivals, the Adelaide Festival in 2000, and Womadelaide, the Port Fairy and Brunswick Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising mainland Australia, the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and list of islands of Australia, numerous smaller islands. It has a total area of , making it the list of countries and dependencies by area, sixth-largest country in the world and the largest in Oceania. Australia is the world's flattest and driest inhabited continent. It is a megadiverse countries, megadiverse country, and its size gives it a wide variety of landscapes and Climate of Australia, climates including deserts of Australia, deserts in the Outback, interior and forests of Australia, tropical rainforests along the Eastern states of Australia, coast. The ancestors of Aboriginal Australians began arriving from south-east Asia 50,000 to 65,000 years ago, during the Last Glacial Period, last glacial period. By the time of British settlement, Aboriginal Australians spoke 250 distinct l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beck Cole
Beck Cole is an Australian filmmaker of the Warramungu and Luritja nations. She is known for her work on numerous TV series, including ''First Australians'', ''Grace Beside Me'', ''Black Comedy'' and '' Wentworth'', as well as documentaries and short films. She is based in Alice Springs, in the Northern Territory. Early life, education and early career Cole grew up in Adelaide and around the Port Adelaide area. Cole started working in media as a journalist when she got a cadetship at Imparja Television, when still at school. She gained experience in both writing and presenting stories, and also worked as a news and weather presenter. She graduated from Charles Sturt University with a BA in Communication and Sociology, and soon afterwards started work in the Indigenous Unit at ABC Television, where she started her filmmaking career. In 2001, Cole graduated with a Master of Arts (Film & Television) Documentary from the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS), wher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indigenous Australian Musical Groups
Indigenous may refer to: *Indigenous peoples *Indigenous (ecology), presence in a region as the result of only natural processes, with no human intervention *Indigenous (band), an American blues-rock band *Indigenous (horse), a Hong Kong racehorse * ''Indigenous'' (film), Australian, 2016 See also *Indigenous Australians *Indigenous language *Indigenous peoples in Canada *Indigenous religion *Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women are instances of violence against Indigenous women in Canada and the United States, notably those in the First Nations in Canada and Native American communities, but also amongst other Indigenous peoples s ... * Native (other) * * {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Territory Musical Groups
Northern may refer to the following: Geography * North, a point in direction * Northern Europe, the northern part or region of Europe * Northern Highland, a region of Wisconsin, United States * Northern Province, Sri Lanka * Northern Range, a range of hills in Trinidad * Northern State (Sudan), one of the 18 wilayat (states) of Sudan Schools * Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School (NCIVS), a school in Sarnia, Canada * Northern Secondary School, Toronto, Canada * Northern Secondary School (Sturgeon Falls), Ontario, Canada * Northern University (other), various institutions * Northern Guilford High School, a public high school in Greensboro, North Carolina Companies * Arriva Rail North, a former train operating company in northern England * Chemins de fer du Nord (Northern Railway Company), a former rail transport company in northern France * Nord-Aviation (Northern Aviation), a former state-owned French aircraft manufacturer. * Compañía de los Caminos d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NT Indigenous Music Awards 2007
The NT Indigenous Music Awards 2007 were the 4th annual National Indigenous Music Awards, established by MusicNT. The awards ceremony was held in August 2007. Performers The evening featured a number of special guests including Jessica Mauboy, Mandawuy Yunupingu from Yothu Yindi, Gurrumul Yunupingu from Saltwater Band and the Kenbi Dancers, who opened the event with traditional dancing. Hall of Fame Inductee * Betty Fisher and Barry Benning Outstanding Contribution to Music Awards * Paul "Djolpa" McKenzie and Steven Tranter Awards Act of the Year Album of the Year Song of the Year People's Choice - "Song for Country" Best New Talent Artwork & Design of the Year DVD/Film Clip of the Year Traditional Music Award School Band of the Year References {{National Indigenous Music Awards 2007 in Australian music 2007 music awards 2007 2007 was designated as the International Heliophysical Year and the International Polar Year. Events January * Janua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NT Indigenous Music Awards 2006 ...
The NT Indigenous Music Awards 2006 was the 3rd annual National Indigenous Music Awards, established by MusicNT. The awards ceremony was held on 25 August 2006. More than 2,000 people filed into Darwin's Amphitheatre to witness the event. Performers Hall of Fame Inductee * Warumpi Band and Soft Sands Outstanding Contribution to Music Awards * Sammy Butcher and Keith Lapalung Awards Act of the Year Best Male Musician Best Female Musician Best Emerging Artist of the Year Best Music Release Song of the Year Award Best Cover Art Best DVD Release Traditional Music Award References {{National Indigenous Music Awards 2006 in Australian music 2006 music awards 2006 2006 was designated as the International Year of Deserts and Desertification. Events January * January 1– 4 – Russia temporarily cuts shipment of natural gas to Ukraine during a price dispute. * January 12 – A stampede during t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NT Indigenous Music Awards 2005
The NT Indigenous Music Awards 2005 were the 2nd annual National Indigenous Music Awards, established by MusicNT. The awards ceremony was held on 27 August 2005. Performers *The Mills Family * George Rrurrambu * Letterstick Band * Shellie Morris *Mandy Garling and Jessica Mauboy *Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu * Herbie Laughton, Gus Williams and Auriel Andrews Hall of Fame Inductee * The Mystics, David and Kathy Mills Herbie Laughton, Gus Williams, Auriel Andrew, Dick Mununggu, Mr. Yamma Snr Outstanding Contribution to Music Awards *CAAMA Music and The Letterstick Band Awards Male Artist of the Year Female Artist of the Year Band of the Year Best Emerging Artist of the Year Best Music Release Song of the Year Most Popular Song Award People's Choice Award Best Cover Art Traditional Music Award References {{National Indigenous Music Awards 2005 in Australian music 2005 music awards 2005 2005 was designated as the International Year for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NT Indigenous Music Awards 2004
The NT Indigenous Music Awards 2004 were the inaugural annual National Indigenous Music Awards, established by MusicNT. The new awards recognise excellence, dedication, innovation and outstanding contributions in the Northern Territory music industry. Members of the public could nominate a musician or band for the People's Choice Award. The awards ceremony was held on 28 August 2004. Performers *The Mills Sisters * Shellie Morris *Yothu Yindi *Nabarlek Hall of Fame Inductee * Mandawuy Yunupingu & George Rrurrambu Mandawuy Yunupingu was inducted into the NT Music Hall of Fame for his 20-year contribution to Indigenous music. Awards Male Artist of the Year Female Artist of the Year Band of the Year Best New Talent of the Year People's Choice Award Traditional Music Award Excellence in Music Industry Training References {{National Indigenous Music Awards 2004 in Australian music 2004 music awards 2004 2004 was designated as an International Year o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Indigenous Music Awards
The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA), also known as the NT Indigenous Music Awards from 2004 to 2008, are music awards presented to recognise excellence, innovation and leadership among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians in Australia. History The inaugural event was held in 2004, launched as the NT Indigenous Music Awards. In 2008 the awards went national and were renamed the National Indigenous Music Awards. Just a couple of weeks before the scheduled date of the 2021 event on 7 August, it was announced that it would be postponed until later in the year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic flaring in New South Wales. Description The National Indigenous Music Awards are awarded during the Darwin Festival and run by MusicNT in association with the Northern Territory Government. They recognise excellence, innovation and leadership among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians from throughout Australia. The Awards are presented at a special event in August a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Music Awards Of 2002
The 16th Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAs) were held on 15 October 2002 at the Sydney SuperDome. Awards ARIA Awards ''Winners highlighted in bold with nominations below them in plain.'' *Album of the Year **Kasey Chambers – '' Barricades & Brickwalls'' ***Alex Lloyd – '' Watching Angels Mend'' *** george – '' Polyserena'' ***Kylie Minogue – ''Fever'' ***Silverchair – ''Diorama'' *Single of the Year **Kylie Minogue – "Can't Get You Out of My Head" ***Alex Lloyd – " Amazing" ***Grinspoon – " Chemical Heart" ***Kasey Chambers – " Not Pretty Enough" *** The Vines – " Get Free" *Highest Selling Album **Kylie Minogue – ''Fever'' ***Alex Lloyd – '' Watching Angels Mend'' ***Kasey Chambers – '' Barricades & Brickwalls'' *** Nikki Webster – '' Follow Your Heart'' *** The 12th Man – '' The Final Dig?'' *Highest Selling Single **Kylie Minogue – "Can't Get You Out of My ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade association representing the Australian recording industry which was established in the 1970s by six major record companies, EMI, Festival Records (Australia), Festival, Sony Music, CBS, Bertelsmann Music Group, RCA, Warner Music Group, WEA and PolyGram, Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers (AARM) which was formed in 1956. It oversees the collection, administration and distribution of music licences and royalties. The association has more than 190 members, including small labels typically run by one to five people, medium size organisations and very large companies with international affiliates. ARIA is administered by a board of directors comprising senior executives from record companies, both large and small. History In 1956, the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers (AARM) was formed by Australia's major record companies. It was replaced in the 1970s by the Australian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Music Awards
The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known informally as ARIA Music Awards, ARIA Awards, or simply the ARIAs) is an annual series of awards nights celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). The event has been held annually since 1987 and encompasses the general genre-specific and popular awards (these are what is usually being referred to as "the ARIA awards") as well as Fine Arts Awards and Artisan Awards (held separately from 2004), Achievement Awards and ARIA Hall of Fame – the latter were held separately from 2005 to 2010 but returned to the general ceremony in 2011. For 2010, ARIA introduced public voted awards for the first time. Winning, or even being nominated for, an ARIA award results in a lot of media attention and publicity on an artist, and usually increases recording sales several-fold, as well as chart significance – in 2005, for example, after Ben Lee won thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
