National Indigenous Music Awards 2020
The National Indigenous Music Awards 2020 were the 17th annual National Indigenous Music Awards.
The nominations were announced on 13 July 2020 and the awards ceremony was held on 8 August 2020 and broadcast on the National Indigenous Television and simulcast across the country on Facebook, Double J, NIRS, Twitter and YouTube.
Performers
- Archie Roach
- Thelma Plum
- Miiesha
- Midnight Oil - "Gadigal Land"
- Neil Murray, Christine Anu, Mau Power, Jim Moginie and Rob Hirst - "My Island Home"
Hall of Fame inductee
- Ruby Hunter
Triple J Unearthed National Indigenous Winner
is a rapper from Tweed Heads South, New South Wales. JK-47 is best known for his appearance on Nerve's 2019 single "Sunday Roast". He released the tracks "The Recipe" in May 2020 and "I Am Here " in July 2020.Archie Roach Foundation Award
The second Archie Roach Foundation Award for an emerging NT artist was awarded to Kee'Anh.Awards
Artist of the Year| Artist | Result |
| Archie Roach | Nomitated |
| Baker Boy | Won |
| Electric Fields | Nomitated |
| Emily Wurramara | Nomitated |
| Jessica Mauboy | Nomitated |
| Mau Power | Nomitated |
| Thelma Plum | Nomitated |
New Talent of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Allara | Nomitated |
| Dallas Woods | Nomitated |
| Kee'Ahn | Nomitated |
| Miiesha | Won |
| Mitch Tambo | Nomitated |
Album of the Year
| Artist and album | Result |
| Archie Roach - Tell Me Why | Won |
| Jessica Mauboy - Hilda | Nomitated |
| Mau Power - Blue Lotus the Awakening | Nomitated |
| Miiesha - Nyaaringu | Nomitated |
| Ray Dimakarri Dixon - Standing Strong Mudburra Man | Nomitated |
Film Clip of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
| Baker Boy ft. JessB - "Meditjin" | Won |
| Briggs ft. Tim Minchin - "House Fyre" | Nomitated |
| Dallas Woods - "If It Glitters It's Gold" | Nomitated |
| Miiesha - "Drowning" | Nomitated |
| Tasman Keith - "Billy Bad Again" | Nomitated |
Song of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
| Alice Skye - "I Feel Better But I Don't Feel Good" | Nomitated |
| Baker Boy ft. JessB - "Meditjin" | Won |
| Briggs ft. Tim Minchin - "House Fyre" | Nomitated |
| Electric Fields & Keiino - "Would I Lie" | Nomitated |
| Kee'Ahn - "Better Things" | Nomitated |
| Thelma Plum - "Homecoming Queen" | Nomitated |
Community Clip of the Year
| Artist and song | Result |
| Booningbah Goories | Nomitated |
| Bwgcolman Mob | Nomitated |
| Githabul Next Generation | Nomitated |
| Iron Range Danger Gang | Nomitated |
| KDA Crew | Won |
| Ntaria Connect | Nomitated |
'''Indigenous Language Award'''