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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Album of the Year
Gurrumul Yunupingu – Rrakala The follow up to his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album of 2008, Rrakala is Gurrumul’s second solo album and sees him one again wrapping his moving voice around deeply felt lyrics. On Rrakala, Gurrumul has added some extra stylistic instrumental techniques, showcasing his talents on piano, drums and harmonies. Leah Flanagan […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Outstanding Achievement in Employment
Brian Dowd – Black on Track-NSW Brian Dowd and ‘Black on Track’ is all about creating opportunities for all Indigenous Australians to identify, accept and self-heal by taking responsibility for their life choices, and becoming empowered through self-worth. Black on Track works closely in communities with such organisations as Mission Australia, FaHCSIA and Joblink Plus, […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Outstanding Achievement in AFL
Andrew Walker – Carlton Young midfielder Andrew Walker is having a deadly 2011, eight years after being drafted by Carlton and given their No. 1 guernsey. As of Round 16, he was Carlton’s leading goal-kicker, the fifth-highest in the AFL – and he’s been dubbed “the matchwinner” by fans and media for rising above the […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Broadcaster of the Year
Bernard Namok Jnr – Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting-NT After starting work as a volunteer at Radio 4MW (Torres Strait Islander Media Association), in 2008, Bernard Nakok Jnr was offered a job in Maningrida in West Arnhem Land as the RIBS operator while doing his Diploma in Radio Broadcasting. He won a Koori Mail Scholarship […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Outstanding Achievement in NRL
Ben Barba – Bulldogs Having already broken several point-scoring records while playing for the Bulldogs Toyota Cup team, Ben made his NRL debut in 2009, and established a regular first grade spot by 2010. Playing at fullback, his pace and try-scoring instincts have been a revelation for the Bulldogs – helping the 22 year old […]
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Your 2011 Deadlys Nominees
Back in June, we put the call out for you to tell us who’s deadly in 2011, and we received thousands of nominations from all over the nation. Follow the links below to read all about your Deadlys’ finalists. The Deadlys class of 2011 is an amazingly talented and inspirational bunch – high achievers in […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Male Sportsperson of the Year
Benn Harradine Benn began to make a name for himself in the field event of discus throwing after fighting his way through to the final at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Then, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Benn became the first Indigenous field athlete to represent Australia at the Olympics, having already broken the Australian […]
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