2004 Deadly Award Winners

Most Promising New Talent in MusicCasey Donovan Single Release of the YearTalk About Love – Christine Anu Album Release of the YearDjarridjarri (Blue Flag) – Saltwater Band Band of the YearThe Donovans Artist of the YearTroy Cassar-Deley Jimmy Little Award Mandawuy Yunupingu Excellence in Film & Theatrical Score Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter and Paul Brabowsky […]

Brett Lee

Deadly Vibe Issue 108 February 2006 On the Rebound From intensive care to the winner’s podium – one fella’s amazing comeback. Nine months ago, triathlete Brett Lee’s life hung in the balance. He lay in a coma in the intensive care unit at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital after sustaining a serious throat injury while […]

Amos Roberts

Deadly Vibe Issue 93, November 2004 Amos Scores Again Rugby League is one sport that has always enjoyed a wealth of Indigenous talent, and now more then ever the code is practically bursting at the seams with deadly black footballers. When it came down to announcing the winner of this year’s Deadly for Outstanding Achievement […]

Bevan Rankins

Deadly Vibe Issue 93 November 2004 Across the Airwaves The beauty of the Deadlys is that for many, it is a night that crystallises the reality and wonder of an amazing journey, and creates a moment in a Deadly winner’s life where they can look back and think to themselves, “Wow, I sure have come […]

Casey Donovan

Deadly Vibe Issue 104, October 2005 Casey’s Coup It was another victorious night at the Opera House for Casey. Casey Donovan was once again the Queen of the Sydney Opera House on Thursday, September 22, taking out not one, but two Deadly awards at the spectacular ceremony. Casey opened the show with a dazzling rendition […]

Dr Ngiare Brown

Deadly Vibe Issue 93 November 2004 One Deadly Doctor Dr Ngiare Brown’s was one of many surprised faces at the Deadlys this year after she was awarded a Deadly for Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health. “I am so honoured to receive this award,” she says. “Especially when I am in such […]

Jason Pitt

Deadly Vibe Issue 93 November 2004 Winner lost for words Independent dancer Jason Pitt was so surprised to be named the deadliest dancer of the year that he was almost lost for words when accepting his award. “I’d like to say please support independent dance,” Jason said to the assembled crowd. “It’s where most of […]

Michael Riley

Deadly Vibe Issue 93 November 2004 Tears for Deadly artist One of the most emotional moments at this year’s Deadlys came when the Deadly for Visual Art was announced. The photographer and film-maker Michael Riley, who passed away in August, was named Outstanding Visual Artist. To a warm round of applause and cheers, Michael’s cousin, […]

Tony Mundine

Deadly Vibe Issue 93 November 2004 The Quiet Achiever When the names of the nominees for the inaugural Ella Award for Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Sport were announced to the audience at this year Deadlys, each one received a huge cheer from the crowd. And that was hardly surprising, considering that […]