| National Indigenous Music Awards 2014 | |
| Host: | Aaron Pedersen |
| Network: | National Indigenous Television |
| Most Wins: | Dan Sultan (3) |
| Most Nominations: | Dan Sultan (5) |
| Previous: | 2013 |
| Next: | 2015 |
The National Indigenous Music Awards 2014 were the 11th annual National Indigenous Music Awards.
The nominations were announced on 24 July 2014 and the awards ceremony was held on 10 August 2014.[1] [2]
Mark Ross (aka Munkimuk) is a Sydney-based hip-hop performer and music producer. He is known as "The Grandfather of Indigenous Hip Hop"[5] and has been performing since 1984.
Philly was born in 1991. His traditional homeland is in Swan Hill, on banks of the Murray River. Philly said "I feel like I'm obligated to use my music to make change for the better and to use my craft to teach. Through music I have always wanted to voice my opinion; whether it be about Aboriginal issues or to bring positive messages for Aboriginal youth, I understand that I have been given an opportunity to inform." He released his debut single "We On" in 2014.[6]
Artist of the Year
| Artist | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Jessica Mauboy | ||
| Dan Sultan | ||
| Gurrumul Yunupingu | ||
| Shellie Morris |
Best New Talent of the Year
| Artist | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| East Journey | ||
| Briggs | ||
| Tjintu Desert Band |
Album of the Year
| Artist and album | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Sultan - Blackbird | ||
| Gurrumul Yunupingu and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra - His Life and Music | ||
| Busby Marou - Farewell Fitzroy |
Film Clip of the Year
| Artist and song | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| East Journey – "Bright Lights Big City" | ||
| Jimblah - "Brotherman " | ||
| Dan Sultan - "Under Your Skin" |
Song of the Year
| Artist and song | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Busby Marou – "My Second Mistake" | ||
| Busby Marou – "Get You Out Of Here" | ||
| Gurrumul Yunupingu - "Marilitja" | ||
| Dewayne Everettsmith March and Jimblah - "It's Like Love" | ||
| Dan Sultan - "The Same Man" |
Cover Art of the Year
| Artist and album | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Sultan - Blackbird | ||
| Tom E Lewis - Beneath the Sun | ||
| Jimblah - Phoenix |
Traditional Song of the Year
Community Clip of the Year
| Artist and song | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| The Kids of Manmoyi and Nabarlek Band Members - "Bush Food is Really Really Good" | ||
| Indigenous Hip Hop Projects - "KNX Respect" | ||
| Desert Sevenz - "Fly Back Home" | ||
| Desert Pea Media - "E Girlz" |