Deadly Awards 1998 Explained

The Deadly Awards were an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community. Winners of the 1998 Deadlys were:^[1]

Music

• Outstanding Contribution to Aboriginal Music – CAAMA
• Most Promising New Talent – Native Ryme Syndicate
• Male Artist of The Year – Archie Roach
• Female Artist of The Year – Christine Anu
• Album Release of The Year – The Pigram Brothers, Saltwater Country
• Band of The Year – NoKTuRNL
• Single Release of The Year – Warren H Williams, Raining on the Rock

Arts

• Excellence in Film or Theatrical Score – Jimmy Chi, Kuckles, The Pigram Brothers – Corrugation Road

Community

• Aboriginal Broadcaster of The Year – Mary Geddardyu (Mary G alter ego of Mark Bin Bakar), Radio Goolarri

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1998 Winners . The Deadlys . 1998 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070928062012/http://www.deadlys.vibe.com.au/deadlys_new/winners/1998/index.asp . 28 September 2007 . dead . 5 August 2024.