Australian Music Vault celebrates Sammy Butcher, National Indigenous Music Awards Hall of Fame recipient
The Australian Music Vault at Arts Centre Melbourne has unveiled a new display honouring Warumpi Band founder Sammy Butcher, this year’s recipient of the prestigious National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA) Hall of Fame Award.
Featuring historical photos and album covers, the display showcases Butcher’s extraordinary career and his enduring influence on the Australian music industry throughout his illustrious 40-year career.
The new display serves as a testament to his remarkable talent and significant contribution to the Australian musical landscape as a founding member of the Warumpi Band, and through his commitment to inspiring younger generations to tell their stories through music.
This year marked the 20-year anniversary of the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs), a significant milestone in acknowledging and celebrating Indigenous music. As the 2024 Hall of Fame inductee, Butcher joins an incredible line-up of artists including Archie Roach, Jimmy Little, Kutcha Edwards, Vic Simms and Roger Knox.
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