The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) have named Marlene Cummins and Saltwater Band as the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees.
The 2026 NIMAs take place at Darwin Amphitheater in Garramilla/Darwin on Saturday, Aug. 8, hosted by Rob Collins and Leila Gurruwiwi.
Australian blues musician Marlene Cummins.
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The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) have named blues musician Marlene Cummins and Elcho Island’s Saltwater Band as the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees, ahead of the ceremony in Darwin next month.
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