On August 8, the National Indigenous Music Awards will be streamed on National Indigenous Television, Double J, National Indigenous Radio Services, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Produced in partnership with NITV, the music awards will display the many different artists and musicians to all of Australia.

Hosted by Elaine Coombe and Steven Oliver, the night will bring a fun and family program to all screens and viewers.

The finalists for this year’s awards include Mieesha, Baker Boy and Jessica Mauboy.

Speaking on the awards, Ben Graetz said that “we are able to showcase many more of our first nation artists and musicians through the virtual platform.”

Mr Graetz is excited to connect many throughout regional Australia saying that “this year is so exciting,”

Adding to this, the NIMAs will have a 100% first nations camera crew for the production and production crew.

Head of Indigenous Content at SBS and NITV Channel Manager, Tanya Oman, said that “NIMA’s always hold a special spot on our events calendar.

“In a year that has been particularly challenging, we can’t wait to celebrate the biggest and brightest talents in the first nations music community and share the experience Australia wide.”

The NIMAs will be live from Larrakia Country (Darwin), with artists joining in from around the country, performing live, accepting awards and joining in the national celebration of indigenous music.

The National Indigenous Music Awards airs at 7pm on August 8 across NITIV, Double J, National Indigenous Radio Services, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.