DARWIN FESTIVAL: 2025 National Indigenous Music Awards

*Gates Open 6pm for 7pm start*

Shining a spotlight on First Nations musical brilliance

Held annually on the traditional lands of the Larrakia people, the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) celebrate the rich diversity of Indigenous music from across Australia – from emerging talents to international sensations like The Kid Laroi and Jessica Mauboy.

Join us under the stars at Darwin’s historic Amphitheatre as we applaud the winners, soak up the ambiance and celebrate some of the most exciting music this country produces.

This year's stellar performance lineup for the 21st National Indigenous Music Awards presented by YouTube and MusicNT includes:

TROY CASSAR-DALEY
JESSICA MAUBOY
VELVET TRIP
EMMA DONOVAN
BARKAA
KANKAWA NAGARRA
KOBIE DEE
ELEANOR JAWURLNGALI & MICK TURNER (DIRTY THREE)
and
DRIFTING CLOUDS (triple j Unearthed competition winner)


This is an alcohol free event. Glass and unsealed bottles not permitted. No seating is provided. BYO picnic blankets and low chairs.

You may also like the following events from Darwin Festival:

• This Friday, 25th July, 10:00 am, DARWIN FESTIVAL: Artbroken in Darwin
• Next Monday, 28th July, 10:00 am, DARWIN FESTIVAL: 2025 Telstra National Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Art Awards in Darwin
• Next Friday, 1st August, 05:30 pm, DARWIN FESTIVAL: Paul Gurrumuruwuy | Milkum Ga Walŋa: Pattern, Camera, Life in Darwin

Also check out other Festivals in Darwin, Contests in Darwin.