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2011 Deadlys Winners List
Listed below are all the awards winners at the 2011 Deadly Awards. Media and Press agencies can also download press releases and high-res photographs from the Deadlys Media Centre MUSIC Most Promising New Talent in Music – Iwantja Band Single of the Year Happy People – The Last Kinection Album of the Year Rrakala – […]
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Harbour backdrop for Deadlys
Rehearsals at the 17th Deadly Awards stopped briefly while performers took time out for a media call with a difference on the western forecourt of the Sydney Opera House today. The Pigram Brothers from Broome WA were there, looking relaxed amid the crowds, strumming their ukulele – they’ll be performing at the Deadlys on Tuesday […]
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Talent plus at Deadlys Show
A stellar cast of presenters are lined up for the 17th annual Deadly Awards, representing some of the best known names in sport, music and entertainment. Tennis icon Evonne Goolagong Cawley takes centrestage to present the Female and Male Sportsperson of the Year awards while Australian actor Jack Thompson and broadcaster/artistic director Rhoda Roberts are […]
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DreamBox photos from Albany Vibe 3on3
ABC’s Dreambox was at Albany’s National Indigenous 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge – the Vibe 3on3® in August, and found some inspiring dreams to highlight from young Indigenous people attending the event. DreamBox is a place for Indigenous Australians to share their dreams and to see what others are dreaming about. People write their […]
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Sydney Opera House comes alive for the Deadly Awards
Bennalong Point will resonate with the sound of traditional language at a spectacular cultural opening to this year’s 2011 Deadly Awards at the Opera House on 27 September. Acclaimed Northern Territory singer/songwriter Shellie Morris and the Yanyuwa Singers will perform two songs in language from Shellie’s new album, Together We Are Strong – or Ngambala […]
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Hard choices for Deadlys Executive Academy
An Executive Academy of high profile Deadly judges will meet in Sydney next week to have their say on who’s Deadly in 2011. The Deadly Executive Academy comprising the movers and shakers on the national stage will come together to vote on specific categories for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music, Sport, Entertainment […]
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Walker brothers keep it in the family
Well known Echuca brothers AFL star Andrew Walker and singer/songwriter Benny Walker are finalists in the 2011 Deadly Awards. Andrew has scored a deserved top spot as a nominee for Outstanding Achievement in AFL, while Benny has been nominated for the Most Promising New Talent in Music award. The Deadlys aim to recognise the contribution […]
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Deadly nomination inspires achievers
Voting is still open for the Deadly Awards and with a strong line-up of finalists, now’s your opportunity to have a say in who’s deadly in 2011. This year’s Deadly Awards recognise the national achievements of Indigenous people across many fields including sport, the arts and community throughout the past year. And nominees say the […]
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Moree Vibe Alive attracts thousands
The Moree Vibe Alive Festival just gets bigger and better each year, with over 5000 people attending this year’s Community Concert. VIDEOS ‘Hallelujah’ | Break-off! “Daniel vs. Dwayne” Event Producer Mayrah Sonter said over 1500 students travelled from as far away as Sydney (600km away) to attend and compete at the festival. “This is the […]
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Top Performers for Deadlys show
The Sydney Opera House will resonate with the sound of traditional language at a spectacular cultural opening to this year’s 2011 Deadly Awards at the Opera House on 27 September. Acclaimed Northern Territory singer/songwriter Shellie Morris and the Yanyuwa Singers will perform two songs in language from Shellie’s new album, Together We Are Strong – […]
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Wave Hill walk off
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Wave Hill walk-off – the event that helped to kick start the land rights movement and elevate the issues faced by Indigenous Australians in the national consciousness. The Wave Hill walk off is considered an iconic landmark in the history of Indigenous rights in Australia. In 1966 Aboriginal […]
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Vibe Alive heads to Moree
There is less than one week left until Vibe Alive lands in Moree! After attracting young people from all over the Moree area for the hugely successful 2010 event, Vibe Alive is gearing up to bring the students of the Moree region together again for two days of creative, inspiring, healthy fun! The Moree Vibe […]
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Port Augusta counts down
The final countdown is now on for Vibe Alive Port Augusta on 24th & 25th August, 2011. All events will take place at the 25 at the Central Oval, Augusta Terrace, Port Augusta, SA. Media are invited to attend a number of Vibe Alive events around the festival including: The Community Thank You Night Tuesday […]
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Top end talent
There is some great indigenous music coming out of Australia’s top end these days, and the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) are here to celebrate it. The NIMAs have been running for eight years, and this year they are broadening their base to include the three national categories of Best Act, Best Album and Best […]
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Deadly hosts for a Deadly gig
The 2011 Deadly Awards will be hosted by two of Australia’s brightest and well-known stars, television actor Aaron Pedersen and singer/songwriter Casey Donovan. The Deadly duo are both past Deadly Award winners and role models for Indigenous people and the wider Australian society through their work on Australian stage and screen, and as advocates within […]
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Top Acts sign on for Pt Augusta Vibe Alive
Some great performers including Hip Hop stars The Street Warriors will take the stage when the Vibe Alive festival returns to Port Augusta on 24-25 August at Central Oval, Augusta Terrace, Port Augusta, SA. Vibe Alive is a fun, two day festival for young Australians of all backgrounds that celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander […]
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