National Indigenous Music Awards 2009
Annual Australian music awards ceremony
The National Indigenous Music Awards 2009 were the sixth 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, Tableland Drifters and David Asera
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.
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