NT Indigenous Music Awards 2004 explained

NT Indigenous Music Awards 2004
Venue:	Northern Territory, Australia
Next:	2005

The NT Indigenous Music Awards 2004 were the inaugural annual National Indigenous Music Awards, established by MusicNT.^[1] The new awards recognise excellence, dedication, innovation and outstanding contributions in the Northern Territory music industry.^[2]

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.^[3]

Performers

• The Mills Sisters
• Shellie Morris
• Yothu Yindi^[2]
• 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.^[2]

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Song Cycles . Australia Council. 11 August 2020.
2. Web site: Yothu Yindi bags NT music prize. ABC. 29 August 2004. 11 August 2020.
3. Web site: Awards to recognise NT Indigenous musicians . ABC. 5 July 2004. 11 August 2020.
4. Web site: From Outstation to Out There: Indigenous Music in the Northern Territory. Music in Australia. 2013. 11 August 2020.