NT Indigenous Music Awards 2005
The NT Indigenous Music Awards 2005 were the second annual National Indigenous Music Awards, established by MusicNT.
The awards ceremony was held on 27 August 2005.
Performers
- The Mills Family
- George Rrurrambu
- Letterstick Band
- Shellie Morris
- Mandy Garling and Jessica Mauboy
- Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu
- Herbie Laughton, Gus Williams and Auriel Andrews
Hall of Fame Inductee
- The Mystics, David and Kathy Mills Herbie Laughton, Gus Williams, Auriel Andrew, Dick Mununggu, Mr. Yamma Snr
Outstanding Contribution to Music Awards
- CAAMA Music and '''The Letterstick Band'''
Awards
Male Artist of the Year| Artist | Result |
| Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu | Won |
Female Artist of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Shellie Morris | Won |
Band of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Nabarlek | Won |
Best Emerging Artist of the Year
| Artist | Result |
| Mandy Garling | Won |
Best Music Release
| Artist & album | Result |
| Yilila Band - Manila, Manila | Won |
Song of the Year
| Artist & album | Result |
| Yilila Band - "Mijiyanga" | Won |
Most Popular Song Award
| Artist and Song | Result |
| Warren H. Williams - "Dreamtime Baby" | Won |
People's Choice Award
| Artist | Result |
| Saltwater Band | Won |
Best Cover Art
| Artist & Album | Result |
| Jurtbirrk - Love Songs from Western Arnhem Land | Won |
Traditional Music Award
| Artist & Album | Result |
| Jurtbirrk - Love Songs from Western Arnhem Land | Won |